Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has released its official academic timetable for the 2025/2026 academic year. The calendar, which has received approval from the University Senate, outlines all academic and administrative activities for both semesters.

The timetable was endorsed during the Second Semester Senate Examination Meeting held on Monday, 17 November 2025. It serves as a guide for students, lecturers, and non-teaching staff, covering registration periods, resumption dates, lecture schedules, assessments, examinations, breaks, and public holidays.

University management has urged all members of the ATBU community to strictly observe the schedule to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted academic session.

First Semester Activities (2025/2026)

Online Registration Window

All students from 100 Level to 500 Level are required to complete online registration before physical resumption.

• Online Registration:
  Monday, 15 December 2025 – Monday, 5 January 2026
  

Student Resumption Schedule

To reduce congestion and ease campus movement, resumption dates have been staggered.

Returning Students (200–500 Level)

• Resume: Monday, 5 January 2026
  
• Lectures begin: Tuesday, 6 January 2026
  

Fresh Students (100 & 200 Level)

• Resume: Monday, 12 January 2026
  

Faculty and Departmental Registration

Returning Students:

• 5 January – 16 January 2026
  

Fresh Students:

• 12 January – 16 January 2026
  

Late Registration (Penalty Applies):

• 19 January – 23 January 2026
  

Students who fail to meet the regular registration deadline will be required to pay a late registration fee.

Deferment of First Semester

Students seeking to officially defer the first semester must apply within the approved period.

• Deferment Period:
  6 January – 3 February 2026
  

Matriculation and Orientation

• Matriculation Ceremony: Date to be announced by JAMB
  
• Orientation Programme: To follow matriculation
  

These events formally admit new students into the ATBU academic community.

Continuous Assessment (CA)

• CA Period:
  23 February – 3 March 2026
  

First Semester Examinations

• Exam Period:
  Wednesday, 8 April – Wednesday, 6 May 2026
  

Recognised Public Holidays

The following holidays are included in the semester plan:

• Christmas
  
• New Year
  
• Eid el-Fitr: 20 – 23 March 2026
  
• Good Friday / Easter: 3 – 6 April 2026
  
• Workers’ Day: 1 May 2026
  
• Eid el-Kabir: 27 – 28 May 2026
  

First Semester Break

• Break Begins: Wednesday, 7 May 2026
  
• Second Semester Resumption: Monday, 22 June 2026
  

Second Semester Schedule (2025/2026)

Resumption

• All Students Resume: Monday, 22 June 2026
  

Registration and Lectures

• Registration: 22 – 26 June 2026
  
• Lectures Begin: Tuesday, 23 June 2026
  

Late Registration (With Fine):

• 29 June – 2 July 2026
  

Second Semester Deferment

• 23 June – 21 July 2026
  

Course Add & Drop Period

• 21 – 23 July 2026
  

Continuous Assessment

• CA Period:
  3 August – 14 August 2026
  

Second Semester Examinations

• Exam Period:
  Monday, 14 September – Monday, 12 October 2026
  

Public Holidays (Second Semester)

• Id el-Maulud: 26 August 2026
  
• Independence Day: 1 October 2026
  

End-of-Session Break

• Student Holiday Begins: Tuesday, 13 October 2026
  
• Holiday Ends: Tuesday, 29 December 2026
  

This marks the conclusion of the 2025/2026 academic session.

Administrative and Senate Activities

• Result Processing: Via Boards of Studies and SBC
  
• Senate Examination Meetings: June 2026 & November 2026
  
• Academic Staff Annual Leave: 17 November – 29 December 2026
  

Important Advice to the University Community

Students and staff are advised to:

• Keep a personal copy of the calendar
  
• Complete registration within approved timelines
  
• Attend lectures consistently
  
• Prepare adequately for tests and exams
  
• Rely only on official ATBU announcements
  

Final Remarks

The release of the ATBU academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session provides a clear roadmap for academic and administrative activities throughout the year. Adhering strictly to the outlined schedule will promote efficiency, academic success, and orderly university operations.

Members of the ATBU community are encouraged to study the timetable carefully and plan accordingly.