Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria has released the official calendar for the 2025/2026 Special Resit Examination. The timetable was approved by the University Senate at its 565th (Regular) meeting held on Thursday, 24th September 2026, and covers registration, revision, and examination periods, alongside the resumption date for the 2026/2027 first semester. Here is the complete breakdown, verified from the official ABU Special Bulletin.
Key Highlights
- Approving body: ABU Senate, 565th (Regular) meeting
- Approval date: Thursday, 24th September 2026
- Published in: Special Bulletin, Volume 18, No. 62
- Publication date: Friday, 25th September 2026
- End of second semester: Saturday, 3rd October 2026
- Special resit registration: Monday, 16th – Saturday, 21st November 2026 (1 week)
- Special resit revision: Monday, 16th – Saturday, 28th November 2026 (2 weeks)
- Special resit examination: Monday, 30th November – Saturday, 5th December 2026 (1 week)
- First semester 2026/2027 resumption: Monday, 4th January 2027
- Source: ABU Public Affairs Directorate, Office of the Vice-Chancellor
ABU 2025/2026 Special Resit Examination Calendar
The Senate-approved calendar runs as follows:
| S/N | From | To | Activity | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Saturday, 3rd October 2026 | End of second semester | — |
| 1 | Monday, 16th November 2026 | Saturday, 21st November 2026 | Registration | 1 week |
| 2 | Monday, 16th November 2026 | Saturday, 28th November 2026 | Revision | 2 weeks |
| 3 | Monday, 30th November 2026 | Saturday, 5th December 2026 | Examination | 1 week |
Resumption for the first semester of the 2026/2027 academic session is fixed for Monday, 4th January 2027.
Note that registration and revision run concurrently for the first week (16th–21st November), with revision continuing for an extra week (22nd–28th November) before the exam window opens.
What This Means for ABU Students
Students who have a special resit obligation should register within the one-week window (16th–21st November 2026) rather than waiting until the revision period closes, since registration and revision periods overlap only in the first week.
The bulletin does not spell out eligibility criteria for who qualifies for the special resit, so students unsure of their status should confirm directly with their department or the Examinations Unit before the registration deadline.
How to Confirm and Stay Updated
This calendar was published by the Public Affairs Directorate, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, ABU Zaria. For questions or clarification, students can reach the university through:
- Email: publicaffairs@abu.edu.ng
- Website: www.abu.edu.ng
- Phone: 08065949711
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the ABU 2025/2026 special resit examination?
The special resit examination runs from Monday, 30th November 2026 to Saturday, 5th December 2026 — a one-week window, as approved by the ABU Senate.
When does special resit registration open and close?
Registration runs for one week, from Monday, 16th November 2026 to Saturday, 21st November 2026.
How long is the revision period before the resit exams?
Revision runs for two weeks, from Monday, 16th November 2026 to Saturday, 28th November 2026, overlapping with the registration week before continuing on its own.
When does ABU resume for the 2026/2027 first semester?
The first semester of the 2026/2027 academic session resumes on Monday, 4th January 2027.
Who approved the ABU special resit calendar?
The calendar was approved by the ABU Senate at its 565th (Regular) meeting, held on Thursday, 24th September 2026.
Where was the special resit calendar published?
It was published in the ABU Special Bulletin, Volume 18, No. 62, dated Friday, 25th September 2026, by the Public Affairs Directorate, Office of the Vice-Chancellor.
When does the 2025/2026 second semester officially end?
The second semester ends on Saturday, 3rd October 2026, ahead of the special resit exercise.
What happens if a student misses the registration window?
The bulletin does not state a penalty or late-registration provision. Affected students should contact their department or the Examinations Unit directly for guidance.
Is the special resit calendar the same for all ABU students?
The bulletin publishes one Senate-approved calendar for the special resit exercise. It does not specify which categories of students qualify for a special resit — students should confirm their eligibility with their department before the registration deadline.
Final Thoughts
ABU’s 2025/2026 special resit examination runs from 30th November to 5th December 2026, with registration open from 16th–21st November and the new academic session (2026/2027 first semester) resuming on 4th January 2027. Students should register early within the one-week window and confirm their eligibility with their department beforehand. If you’re tracking other admission or cut-off updates, see CampusNinja’s Post-UTME Forms hub and JAMB Cut-Off Marks guide.
Source: ABU Special Bulletin, Volume 18, No. 62 (ISSN 0345-0749), published by the Public Affairs Directorate, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, dated Friday, 25th September 2026. This page will be updated if ABU issues any revision to this calendar.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Academic calendars are subject to change by university management. Always verify with your department or the ABU Public Affairs Directorate before making arrangements based on these dates. CampusNinja is not affiliated with Ahmadu Bello University.
Update Log
- 25th September 2026 — Article published based on ABU Special Bulletin Vol. 18, No. 62.