The management of the Federal University of Medical and Medical Sciences, Abakaliki (FUMMSA) has officially announced the extension of the deadline for the ongoing 2025/2026 Post-UTME application exercise.

Initially scheduled to close earlier, the university has granted candidates additional time to complete their online applications for the screening exercise. This decision follows concerns raised by prospective students who encountered challenges ranging from technical issues to delays in processing their registration documents.

Reason for the Extension

According to the management, the extension was approved in order to:

• Accommodate candidates who were unable to complete their applications before the initial deadline.
• Provide a fair and inclusive opportunity for all eligible applicants to participate in the screening.
• Ensure that no candidate is unfairly excluded due to unforeseen difficulties such as poor internet connectivity, system errors, or incomplete documentation.

This development underscores the university’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and equal access for all prospective students.

Who is Eligible to Apply?

The Post-UTME screening exercise is open to:

1. Candidates who selected FUMMSA as their first choice in the 2025 UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination).
2. Candidates who meet or exceed the minimum cut-off mark prescribed by JAMB for admission into medical and medical science-related programmes.

Applicants are strongly advised to take advantage of this extension, as the management has emphasized that this will be the final deadline for the application.

How to Complete the Application

Candidates yet to register should:

1. Visit the official FUMMSA Post-UTME portal.
2. Log in with their UTME registration number.
3. Carefully fill in the required personal and academic details.
4. Upload necessary documents (e.g., O’level results, recent passport photograph, etc.).
5. Make payment of the prescribed screening fee via the approved payment channels.
6. Submit the application and print out the acknowledgment slip for reference.

Important Advisory for Candidates

• All candidates are urged to double-check their entries before submission, as corrections may not be allowed after final submission.
• Candidates must also keep their login details safe, as they will be required to access the screening schedule (date, venue, and time) once released by the university.
• Failure to register before the new deadline means automatic forfeiture of the screening opportunity, and such candidates will not be considered for admission into the 2025/2026 academic session.

Next Steps

After the close of applications, the university will publish the screening timetable and guidelines on its official website and admission portal. Candidates are advised to check the portal regularly for updates.

Final Note

The management of FUMMSA has reiterated that this extension is a final grace period for all prospective applicants. Interested candidates are therefore encouraged to make use of this opportunity and avoid last-minute delays.

By this extension, FUMMSA reaffirms its dedication to giving every qualified candidate a fair chance to pursue medical and health science education in the upcoming academic session.