Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi, Directorate of Basic and Remedial Studies (DBRS) is now selling applications for admission into its pre-degree programmes for the 2022/2023 academic session. See the requirements and how to apply for ATBU IJMB/Remedial form below.

ATBU IJMB Programme

i. Candidates applying for this programme must have at least five (5) credits including English and Mathematics (in not more than two sittings) with any of the following combinations:

  • Social Science Subjects combination
    • 004: Accounting, Business Management, Mathematics
    • 005: Accounting, Business Management, Economics
    • 006: Accounting, Business Management, Geography
    • 013: Accounting, Geography, Mathematics
    • 031: Business Management, Economics, Mathematics
    • 032: Business Management, Economics, Geography
    • 049: Economics, Geography, Mathematics
  • Science Subjects Combination
    • 027: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics
    • 028: Biology, Chemistry, Geography
    • 030: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
    • 039: Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics
    • 040: Chemistry, Geography, Physics
    • 043: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
    • 063: Geography, Physics, Mathematics

ii. Candidates admitted for the Basic (IJMB) Programme are also expected to register for 2023 JAMB Direct Entry (DE) for Admission.

iii.The duration for the programme is twelve (12) months only.

Note that: Provision is available for candidates with deficiencies in English and Mathematics to register for Basic English and Mathematics ‘o’level equivalent run by IJMB, ABU Zaria.

ATBU Remedial Programme

i. Applicants for the remedial science programme must have a minimum of (2) credits in the basic science subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. And a minimum of (2) credits in the following: Biology, Economics and Geography for social science programme.

Successful Candidates are to offer the following subjects:

  • Remedial Science
    • English Language
    • Mathematics
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Physics
  • Remedial Social Science
    • English Language
    • Mathematics
    • Biology
    • Geography
    • Economics

ii. Candidates admitted for the Remedial studies programme MUST register and pass at credit level, SSCE or NECO in the subjects they are deficient before admission into the degree programme.

iii. Candidates are advised to register for 2023 JAMB (UTME ) for entry into the degree programme of ATBU and other universities.

iv. The duration of the programme is Twelve (12) months only.

How to Apply for ATBU IJMB / Remedial Admission Form

i. Interested applicants should visit https://www.rih.atbu.edu.ng/ijmb/ (for IJMB) or https://www.rih.atbu.edu.ng/rems/ (for Remedial) to download RRR for the application forms. Only RRR generated from this website will be accepted for login into the Registration portal.

ii. Applicants are to pay N5,000.00 for the forms using the generated RRR from (i) above at the ATBU Microfinance Bank or any commercial bank all over the country. 

iii. Applicants should then proceed for online registration via https://www.rih.atbu.edu.ng/ijmb/ for IJMB platform or https://www.rih.atbu.edu.ng/rems/ for the Remedial platform.

Note: candidates are advised to strictly follow the registration guidelines as clearly stated on the School website.

iv. While completing the form, applicant’s picture (120px X 120px and 40kb) and O’level details will be required. 

v. After completing the application form, prospective candidates are advised to make a printout of the completed form and submit to the Directorate liaison office at Yelwa campus, Student Affairs Unit, ATBU, Bauchi.

For more information kindly visit the School website: www.atbu.edu.ng or call any of the following help line: 08031921982, 07050319053, 08034334944, 08080666999.