Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has released a full undergraduate calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session.
It covers everything from new student screening to the start of the next session.
This guide explains the timeline, how to register and pay, and the key deadlines to avoid late fees.
Overview: The Full 2025/2026 Undergraduate Calendar
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Bayero University, Kano submitted a revised undergraduate calendar for the 2025/2026 session to the Senate for approval.
The schedule includes screening, registration, lectures, exams, and breaks. The timetable runs from March 2026 to February 2027 and is organized as follows:
- Monday, 2 March 2026 to Saturday, 4 April 2026: Online screening for fresh students
- Monday, 30 March 2026 to Saturday, 2 May 2026: Registration for fresh students
- Monday, 4 May 2026 to Saturday, 16 May 2026: Registration for returning students
- Monday, 21 December 2026 to Saturday, 13 February 2027: End-of-session break
- Monday, 15 February 2027: Beginning of the new (2026/2027) session
In addition to these key dates, the calendar includes first-semester lectures and exams, a short mid-session break, second-semester lectures, and final exams.
This follows the usual structure of a Nigerian university session, condensed into about eleven months from the start of new student screening to the end of the session.
Why Fresh Student and Returning Student Registration Have Different Dates
Fresh students and returning students have different, but slightly overlapping, registration periods.
This is common in Nigerian universities. Fresh students need more time for online screening, profile checks, and setting up their portal accounts, so their registration starts earlier on 30 March and ends before returning students begin on 4 May.
This staggered schedule helps the university manage the number of users on the portal.
Step-by-Step: How Fresh Students Complete Registration
- Start with online screening. Fresh students must complete BUK’s online screening between 2 March and 4 April 2026 before they can register. This step comes before registration.
- Log in to the BUK undergraduate portal at mybuk2.buk.edu.ng/ug/ once your admission and screening are confirmed.
- Generate your Personalized Payment Invoice (PPI) for your school fees, which comes with a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) number.
- Pay your fees using your preferred method. You can pay online with a credit or debit card, use internet banking, or print your invoice and pay at any commercial bank in the country.
- If you paid at a bank, use the “check your payment” option on the portal to confirm your payment before moving on.
- Complete your course registration, selecting your courses according to your department’s approved list for your level.
- Print your registration confirmation and keep it safe. You may need to show it during clearance or orientation.
Step-by-Step: How Returning Students Complete Registration
- Log in to the BUK undergraduate portal at mybuk2.buk.edu.ng/ug/ using your existing student credentials.
- Generate your Personalized Payment Invoice for the new session’s school fees.
- Pay your fees using your chosen method. Remember, the registration window for returning students is from 4 May to 16 May 2026, which is shorter than the period for fresh students.
- Register for your courses for the session. Make sure your choices match your level and department requirements.
- Check your registration status on the portal before the deadline to make sure everything is correct.
The Late Registration Charge You Need to Know About
BUK warns that students who miss the registration payment deadline will pay a ₦5,000 late fee starting from a set cutoff date, which was 1st July in a recent cycle.
If you miss the deadline, you must also generate a new invoice, as your original one may no longer work.
So, missing the deadline costs extra money and adds more steps.
To avoid extra costs and delays, pay your fees well before the deadline.
This helps you avoid late charges and extra steps.
Where to Get Help If You Run Into Issues
If you have questions or complaints about undergraduate registration, BUK asks you to email your Faculty Support Admin directly instead of a central university contact.
When you send your email, make sure to:
- Quote your registration number in your email.
- Returning students should also include their previous username.
- New students should include their JAMB number.
Giving these details right away helps your Faculty Support Admin solve your issue faster, without extra emails to confirm your information.
A Note on Your Official ID Photograph
From the start of registration, remember that BUK uses the photo from your JAMB profile as your official ID photo for your whole time at the university.
Make sure your JAMB photo is clear and appropriate before you begin, as it will appear on all your university records.
What Happens After Registration Closes
After registration closes for both new and returning students, the academic calendar continues with first-semester lectures, exams, a mid-session break, second-semester lectures, and final exams.
The end-of-session break is from 21 December 2026 to 13 February 2027, and the next session starts on 15 February 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. When does fresh student registration open for the 2025/2026 session at BUK?
Fresh student registration runs from Monday, 30 March 2026 to Saturday, 2 May 2026, following online screening from 2 March to 4 April 2026.
2. When does returning student registration open?
Returning student registration runs from Monday, 4 May 2026 to Saturday, 16 May 2026, a notably shorter window than the one given to fresh students.
3. Do fresh students need to complete screening before registering?
Yes. Fresh students must complete BUK’s online screening process (2 March to 4 April 2026) before the registration window opens shortly after, on 30 March.
4. What happens if I miss my school fees payment deadline?
A ₦5,000 late registration charge applies from the stated cutoff date (1st July in a recent cycle), and you’ll need to generate a new payment invoice if you missed the original deadline.
5. Where do I complete my BUK undergraduate registration?
Complete registration through the BUK undergraduate portal at mybuk2.buk.edu.ng/ug/, where you generate your Personalized Payment Invoice and complete your course registration.
6. How do I pay my BUK school fees?
You can pay online via Credit/Debit Card or Internet Banking, or print your Personalized Payment Invoice and pay at any commercial bank nationwide, using the Remita Retrieval Reference provided.
7. When does the 2025/2026 session end, and when does the next session begin?
The end-of-session break runs from 21 December 2026 to 13 February 2027, and the new (2026/2027) session begins on Monday, 15 February 2027.
8. Who do I contact if I have registration issues?
Email your specific Faculty Support Admin, quoting your registration number.
Returning students should include their previous username, while new students should include their JAMB number.
9. Will my JAMB photo be used as my student ID photo at BUK?
Yes. The photograph uploaded from your JAMB profile during screening becomes your valid identity photograph for your entire time at Bayero University, Kano.
10. Why do fresh and returning students have different registration windows?
Fresh students need more time for online screening and first-time portal setup, so their window opens earlier, while returning students who are already familiar with the portal get a shorter, later window to complete registration.
Final Thoughts
BUK’s 2025/2026 undergraduate registration calendar is organized with new student screening and registration first, then a shorter window for returning students, all before first semester lectures begin.
The key date to remember is the school fees payment deadline, as missing it means a ₦5,000 late fee and extra steps to get a new invoice.
Always check buk.edu.ng or mybuk2.buk.edu.ng for the latest confirmed dates, since the calendar may change after Senate approval.
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