Updated on 6 November 2026 · How we verify
Quick answer: The NDA post-UTME/screening form for 2026/2027 is sold online on the school portal after UTME 2026 results and the JAMB policy meeting (last verified fee: ₦7,000 via Remita (78RC, 2026)). You are eligible if you chose NDA as first choice and scored at least 180, with the correct subject combination and O’Level credits.
Last updated: November 2026 · Academic session: 2026/2027 · UTME year: 2026
Where the admission cycle stands (November 2026):
- 2026 UTME: held 16 – 25 April 2026; results released from 17 April 2026 (within 24 hours of the first papers).
- Cut-offs for 2026/2027: fixed at the JAMB policy meeting of 11 May 2026 (universities 150, colleges of nursing 150, polytechnics 100; NCE admission no longer requires UTME).
- Admissions now: institutions are uploading 2026/2027 offers to CAPS; JAMB deadline for public universities 31 October 2026, private universities 30 November 2026. Accept any offer within four weeks.
- Next cycle: 2027 UTME registration is expected to open in late January 2027 — see the JAMB registration guide and JAMB exam date.
Here is the 2026/2027 post-UTME screening form, eligibility, fee and application steps for Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna (NDA), a university in Kaduna State, written for UTME 2026 candidates, Direct Entry applicants and parents who want the correct procedure rather than rumours.
NDA at a glance
| Institution | Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna (NDA) |
| Type | University |
| Location | Kaduna State |
| Official website | nda.edu.ng |
| Student / admission portal | ndaapplications.net |
| Academic session | 2026/2027 |
| JAMB national minimum (universities) | 150 – set at the 2026 JAMB policy meeting; NDA may set a higher mark |
| Screening fee (latest published) | ₦7,000 via Remita (78RC, 2026) |
| Last screening window (latest published) | Screening test 6 June 2026; applications closed 15 May 2026 (extended) |
Who is eligible for NDA post-UTME 2026/2027
- You sat UTME 2026 and chose NDA as your first choice (or did a change of institution to it before the screening deadline).
- You scored at or above the NDA cut-off mark — last published 180.
- You have at least five O’Level credits (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) relevant to your course, including English Language and usually Mathematics, in not more than two sittings. Awaiting-result candidates are normally allowed to apply.
- Direct Entry candidates: ND/HND/NCE/IJMB/JUPEB/A-level with the required grades and the JAMB DE registration.
How to apply for the NDA post-UTME form
- Visit the NDA admission portal at ndaapplications.net and click Post-UTME / Screening.
- Enter your JAMB registration number; the portal pulls your UTME details from JAMB.
- Generate the payment invoice and pay the screening fee (₦7,000 via Remita (78RC, 2026)) online or via bank/Remita.
- Complete the form: O’Level results (with scratch-card/PIN details), passport photograph, and upload required documents.
- Submit, then print your acknowledgement/screening slip. It shows your screening date, venue or online test window.
Documents to have ready
- JAMB UTME result slip and registration printout
- O’Level result(s) — original and photocopies
- Birth certificate or declaration of age
- Local government identification letter
- Recent passport photographs (white background)
- Payment receipt/screening slip
What the screening looks like
Most universities now run a computer-based test (CBT) of 40–60 questions drawn from your UTME subjects, taken on campus or at designated centres. Some have replaced the test with document screening and O’Level points.
Additional notes from NDA’s previous screening exercise
- Must be medically and physically fit and must be of good moral character.
- Must be single male or female without legal obligation to support any child or other individuals.
- Present a Certificate of indigeneship from the state government or local government area.
- Be at least 17 years old and NOT more than 21 years old as at 22 August 2024 in the year of entry into the Academy.
- Must have a minimum of 5 ordinary level credits at GCE, SSCE (WAEC, NECO, NBAIS and NABTEB) English language, Mathematics and three other subjects which are relevant to the intended programme at not more than two sittings.
- Must have passed the Unified Tertiary Matriculation examinations (UTME) and attain an acceptable minimum national standard (as determined by JAMB annual policy meeting) in English language, Mathematics and any other 2 subjects relevant to the proposed course of study as set out by the JAMB Brochure.
- Must NOT be less than 1.68 meters tall for male and 1.65 meters for female.
- French and Arabic, Madarin language is an added advantage.
Popular courses at NDA
Recommended Links: NDA Cut Off Marks & NDA School Fees, COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACULTY OF SCIENCE, COURSE, General Requirement, Compulsory Credits, Relevant Credits (Waiver Remarks), BSc Biology, English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry, BSc Biotechnology, BSc Chemistry, English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics, BSc Mathematics and more. See the full list of courses offered in NDA.
Verify before you pay or act: Screening dates and fees are announced by the school each session and can shift. The only authoritative source for NDA is nda.edu.ng and the school’s official notice boards. If a figure here differs from what the school publishes, the school is right.
Frequently asked questions
When is the NDA post-UTME form for 2026/2027 out?
Typically within weeks of the JAMB policy meeting (mid-year). NDA announces the sale window on its portal; this page is updated when it opens.
How much is the NDA post-UTME form?
₦7,000 via Remita (78RC, 2026). Check the portal invoice before paying.
Can second-choice candidates apply for NDA post-UTME?
Usually no. NDA screens first-choice candidates. Do a JAMB change of institution to NDA before the deadline if you want to be eligible.
Is post-UTME compulsory at NDA?
Yes, where the school conducts screening. Candidates who skip it are not ranked and will not be admitted, no matter their UTME score.
Can awaiting-result candidates apply for NDA screening?
Yes at most institutions, provided the result is available before admission processing closes on CAPS.
More NDA admission resources
- NDA Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027
- NDA Admission Requirements 2026/2027
- Courses Offered in NDA
- NDA Post-UTME Result 2026/2027
- NDA Admission List 2026/2027
- NDA Admission Letter 2026/2027
- NDA School Fees 2026/2027
- NDA Admission Portal 2026/2027
- NDA Student Portal Login
JAMB 2026 guides every university aspirant should read
- JAMB Registration 2027: Expected Dates, Fee, Requirements & Step-by-Step Guide
- JAMB Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027: Universities, Polytechnics, Nursing Colleges & Colleges of Education
- JAMB CAPS 2026/2027: How to Check Admission Status, Accept or Reject Admission
- Post-UTME 2026/2027: Screening Fee Rules, Dates, Aggregate Scoring & How to Prepare
- JAMB Admission Letter 2026/2027: How to Print It Online (Fee & Steps)
- JAMB Change of Course & Institution 2026/2027: Fee, Deadline & How to Do It
- JAMB Direct Entry 2027: Requirements, Fee, Registration & How It Works
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