The BASUG admission list is out under the university’s current name, Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU). The university published its fifth batch notice on 8 October 2026 and provides a complete 2026/2027 candidate list. Its latest notice says physical screening closes on 23 October 2026.
Last updated: 9 October 2026. BASUG means the former Bauchi State University, Gadau. Use SAZU’s current notices for admission instructions, even where an existing portal or page address still contains BASUG.
Latest BASUG admission list and screening deadline
SAZU’s official website shows a merit notice followed by second, third, fourth and fifth batch notices for 2026/2027. The fifth batch page contains the latest screening instructions and a complete list of admitted candidates.
An earlier merit notice carried a 9 October screening deadline. However, the latest fifth batch notice gives 23 October 2026. Read the current notice before planning your visit, and follow any later official update if the university changes its instructions again.
The list represents provisional admission. Candidates must still complete the stated screening and JAMB steps. Finding your name online does not remove the need to present the required credentials or confirm the offer in your own JAMB account.
Also, check the programme beside your name. The university directs shortlisted candidates to the campus where that programme is based. Do not travel to Gadau simply because the former university name includes Gadau; confirm the correct screening location for your course first.
How to find your name on the BASUG admission list
Open SAZU’s official fifth batch notice and complete 2026/2027 list. Read the screening instructions above the list before searching for your details.
- Confirm that the notice belongs to the 2026/2027 undergraduate intake.
- Find the complete candidate table on the page.
- Search for your name using the table’s search facility, where available, or your browser’s Find option.
- Compare the name and course carefully with your application.
- Save the relevant result and the screening instructions.
- Check JAMB CAPS at the stage stated in the university’s notice.
If a full-name search gives no result, try a distinctive surname or another part of your registered name. However, do not assume a similar name belongs to you. Compare the available identifiers and ask admissions staff when a match is uncertain.
The official page labels its table as a complete list. Therefore, checking that current table is more useful than relying only on a screenshot from one earlier batch. Also, keep the date and session visible when saving evidence of your result.
If your name does not appear, review your application records and continue following official notices. A list published by a group-chat administrator cannot create an offer that does not exist in the university’s records.
Documents required for physical screening
The current SAZU notice asks shortlisted candidates to bring originals and photocopies of these items:
- Computer printout of the SSCE result.
- JAMB result.
- Online screening form.
- A recent passport photograph.
- An O’level scratch card for result verification.
It also directs candidates to upload their O’level results to JAMB at an accredited centre before attending. Prepare the documents early, and confirm the campus where your programme is based.
Keep the originals separate from the photocopies so that staff can inspect them easily. Check that your names and other details agree across the documents. If something differs, ask the university what supporting evidence or correction it requires before making the trip.
Also, take your saved list result and application evidence for reference. These help you explain your case if staff need to locate your record. They do not replace any document the notice specifically requires.
Do not confuse this physical screening with merely filling an online application. SAZU’s latest admission notice specifically invites shortlisted candidates for credential verification. Complete the process within the current deadline rather than assuming that appearance on the list finishes admission.
JAMB CAPS after successful screening
SAZU tells candidates to check JAMB two to three days after successful screening, accept the offer and print their JAMB admission letters. This is the university’s stated follow-up interval, not a promise that every individual record will update at exactly the same time.
Use the official JAMB eFacility portal and your own JAMB profile login. Then:
- Open Check Admission Status.
- Select the examination year for your application and check your registration number.
- Choose Access my CAPS.
- Open Admission Status.
- Confirm the university and course shown on the offer.
- Follow the current acceptance instructions and confirm that your decision is recorded.
The SAZU notice says only candidates who have accepted admission through JAMB can access the university admission in its portal. Therefore, if a university admission service will not open your record, check whether JAMB acceptance is complete before assuming a technical problem.
If CAPS is difficult to view on a phone, try desktop mode and check the side menu again. Our JAMB portal login guide provides more account-access help. Select your own examination year regardless of the older year in that guide’s address.
What if JAMB has not updated your status?
First, confirm that your physical screening was successful and that JAMB has your O’level results. A result attached to the school application is not automatically an upload to CAPS.
Next, allow the interval stated in the current university notice and check again. If the record still does not match the school result, contact SAZU’s admissions staff with your application evidence and screening details.
Admission in Progress means a final offer has not yet appeared in your account. It does not guarantee admission or justify a percentage prediction. Not Admitted means there is no current offer on that record, even if a school list has prompted you to attend screening.
Also, review Transfer Approval if the university proposes another programme. Read the course and its requirements before responding. Afterwards, return to Admission Status to check whether an offer is available; a transfer response alone does not complete admission acceptance.
Do not pay an individual to “activate” CAPS. The university and JAMB handle the relevant selection and approval processes. For a wider explanation, see our school admission status guide.
First, second, third, fourth and fifth batches
For this session, SAZU’s official website confirms notices for these named stages. That is stronger evidence than a generic claim that all universities release exactly three lists.
However, a fifth batch notice does not establish that another batch will follow or that every remaining applicant will receive an offer. Any further selection depends on a new university decision and notice.
If you checked an earlier batch without finding your name, search the latest complete table again. Also, review the latest screening deadline instead of applying a date from the first notice. This helps you avoid missing an instruction that changed between batches.
For other institutions, use our admission list updates. Compare the actual offers and deadlines in your accounts before making a decision about another school.
If your name is still missing
Review the screening application, institution choice, required subjects and uploaded qualifications. Check that the application reached the university and that the information agrees with your JAMB record.
A general minimum application score is not a guarantee of selection for every programme. Available places and course requirements still matter. Therefore, do not interpret payment of the screening charge as a reserved admission slot.
Direct Entry candidates should also check their qualification records and any verification requested for their admission route. If a record is incomplete, ask the appropriate institution how to resolve it.
If all records are correct, continue watching for official updates without assuming a sixth batch or a fixed release date. You can follow other education guides on Witspot while reviewing the options actually available to you.
Registration after admission
After successful screening and JAMB acceptance, follow the current university instructions for its admission portal and registration. Print the admission documents that become available and keep copies of every confirmation.
Next, check the official fee invoice and payment deadline for your intake. This update does not confirm a current acceptance fee amount. Do not use an old BASUG fee figure or transfer money to a personal account supplied in a comment.
Finally, complete the remaining clearance, tuition and course registration steps in the order the university specifies. Check the approved resumption and accommodation notices before committing to travel or housing. A place on the list and a completed registration are different stages.
Frequently asked questions
Is BASUG now called SAZU?
Yes. The university now uses Sa’adu Zungur University. Some existing service addresses retain BASUG, so use links supplied by the official SAZU website.
Is the fifth batch available?
Yes. The official fifth batch notice was published on 8 October 2026 and includes a complete 2026/2027 candidate table.
Which screening deadline should I use?
The latest fifth batch notice gives 23 October 2026. Follow that notice and any later official change, rather than the 9 October date in the earlier merit notice.
Must I upload my O’level result before screening?
Yes. The current notice directs candidates to upload it to JAMB at an accredited centre before attending physical screening. Confirm the upload rather than relying only on your school application attachment.
When should I check CAPS after screening?
The university asks candidates to check two to three days after successful screening. If your record remains inconsistent after that interval, contact admissions staff with your screening evidence.
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