BUK documentation has been scheduled for newly admitted Level 100 and 200 students from 20 to 31 July 2026.
- The exercise has been fixed for the New Campus.
- Originals and photocopies have been required.
- UTME and Direct Entry documents are different.
- Two recent passport photographs have been listed.
- Missing the exercise may affect registration records.
Read on for the venue, full checklist and candidate-specific requirements.
Bayero University Kano has scheduled a compulsory documentation exercise for all newly admitted Level 100 and Level 200 undergraduate students for the 2025/2026 academic session, each affected student will be required to report with the original and photocopied versions of the listed admission documents.
The exercise will run from Monday, 20 July to Friday, 31 July 2026.
When will the BUK documentation exercise be held?
The documentation period has been fixed as follows:
- Date: Monday, 20 July to Friday, 31 July 2026
- Venue: Directorate of Examinations, Admissions and Records, New Campus, Bayero University, Kano
Every newly admitted Level 100 and Level 200 undergraduate student is covered by the notice.
Is the BUK documentation exercise compulsory?
Yes. Bayero University Kano has made the exercise compulsory for all affected students admitted for the 2025/2026 academic session.
A student who fails to complete the documentation within the stated period may face delays or other issues with the processing of registration and academic records.
Which students must attend the exercise?
The exercise applies to:
- Newly admitted Level 100 undergraduate students
- Newly admitted Level 200 undergraduate students
- UTME candidates admitted for the 2025/2026 session
- Direct Entry candidates admitted for the 2025/2026 session
Candidate-specific documents will depend on whether admission was gained through UTME or Direct Entry.
What documents are required for BUK documentation?
Students will report with the originals and photocopies of the documents listed below, each item should be arranged in the same order before the student arrives at the venue.
- JAMB admission letter
- Bayero University admission letter
- JAMB acknowledgement slip, for Direct Entry candidates only
- BUK Direct Entry screening acknowledgement slip, for Direct Entry candidates only
- JAMB result slip, for UTME candidates only
- A-Level statement of result, for Direct Entry candidates only
- Printed copies of O’Level result or results from WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, NBAIS or an equivalent examination body, with the correct result checker card or cards attached
- Primary School Leaving Certificate or testimonial, which is optional
- Birth certificate or declaration of age
- Completed undertaking form
- Evidence of acceptance fee payment
- Certificate of medical fitness
- Two recent passport photographs
Students should ensure that each required item is available in both original and photocopied form where applicable.
Which documents are required from UTME candidates?
UTME candidates will present the general documents listed by the university, together with their JAMB result slip.
Their document set includes:
- JAMB admission letter
- Bayero University admission letter
- JAMB result slip
- Printed O’Level result or results with the required checker card or cards
- Birth certificate or declaration of age
- Completed undertaking form
- Evidence of acceptance fee payment
- Certificate of medical fitness
- Two recent passport photographs
The Primary School Leaving Certificate or testimonial is optional.
Which documents are required from Direct Entry candidates?
Direct Entry candidates will present the general documentation items and the documents linked to their admission route.
The Direct Entry-specific documents are:
- JAMB acknowledgement slip
- BUK Direct Entry screening acknowledgement slip
- A-Level statement of result
They will also present the JAMB admission letter, Bayero University admission letter and the other general documents stated by the university.
Which O’Level results will be accepted?
Students may present printed O’Level results from any of the examination bodies named in the notice:
- WAEC
- NECO
- NABTEB
- NBAIS
- An equivalent examination body
The correct result checker card or cards must be attached to the printed result copies.
A student presenting more than one O’Level result should provide the printed copies and relevant checker details for each result.
Are original documents required?
Yes. Students have been directed to bring both the originals and photocopies of the required documents.
The original copies will provide the main records for checking, while the photocopies will form part of the documentation submitted or retained during the exercise.
How should the documents be arranged?
The documents should be arranged in the exact order stated in the university notice, beginning with the JAMB admission letter and ending with the two recent passport photographs.
The required order is:
- JAMB admission letter
- Bayero University admission letter
- Candidate-specific JAMB or BUK slips
- JAMB result slip or A-Level result, based on the admission route
- O’Level result copies and checker cards
- Other personal and registration documents
- Passport photographs
This arrangement will support orderly checking at the documentation venue.
Is the Primary School Leaving Certificate compulsory?
No. The Primary School Leaving Certificate or testimonial has been marked as optional.
A student who has the document may include it with the other records.
What can be used as proof of age?
A student may present either:
- A birth certificate
- A declaration of age
The relevant document should be available with its photocopy.
Is proof of acceptance fee payment required?
Yes. Evidence showing that the acceptance fee has been paid is part of the compulsory document list.
Students should include the payment evidence in the stated arrangement before reporting for documentation.
Is a medical fitness certificate required?
Yes. A certificate of medical fitness has been listed among the required documents.
The student must bring it with the other admission and personal records during the documentation period.
How many passport photographs are required?
Each student must bring two recent passport photographs.
The photographs should be included as the final item in the arranged document set.
Where will students report for documentation?
All affected students will report to the Directorate of Examinations, Admissions and Records at the New Campus of Bayero University, Kano.
The exercise will be held there from Monday, 20 July to Friday, 31 July 2026.
What should students check before reporting?
Each student should confirm that:
- Every compulsory document is available
- Original copies and photocopies have been prepared
- Candidate-specific documents match the UTME or Direct Entry route
- Result checker cards are attached to the O’Level result copies
- The undertaking form has been completed
- Two recent passport photographs have been included
- All items follow the order stated by the university
A complete and properly arranged set will reduce avoidable delays during checking.
What may happen if a student misses the documentation period?
Failure to complete the exercise within the period stated by the university may affect the processing of registration and other academic records.
Affected students should complete the exercise between Monday, 20 July and Friday, 31 July 2026.
Common questions about BUK documentation
Can a student attend without photocopies?
The notice requires both originals and photocopies of the listed documents, students should therefore prepare both sets before reporting.
Do Direct Entry candidates need a JAMB result slip?
The JAMB result slip has been listed for UTME candidates only. Direct Entry candidates will provide their JAMB acknowledgement slip and A-Level statement of result.
Do UTME candidates need an A-Level result?
No. The A-Level statement of result has been listed for Direct Entry candidates only.
Must a student attach an O’Level result checker card?
Yes. The correct result checker card or cards should be attached to the printed O’Level result copies.
Can a declaration of age replace a birth certificate?
Yes. The university has accepted either a birth certificate or a declaration of age.
Is the undertaking form required?
Yes. The form must be completed and included among the documents.
Will documentation take place at the Old Campus?
The stated venue is the Directorate of Examinations, Admissions and Records, New Campus, Bayero University, Kano.
What is the final date for BUK documentation?
The exercise will end on Friday, 31 July 2026.
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