The management of Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, also known as Abdulahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero, has released the approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session.

For both new students and returning students, this calendar is important for planning your registration, lectures, examinations and breaks without missing key academic dates.

Below is the full breakdown of the academic schedule as contained in the official documents.

KSUSTA First Semester Academic Calendar 2025/2026

The first semester runs from November 2025 to May 2026. It covers registration, lectures, examinations and post examination activities.

Registration and Break Periods

Before lectures begin, students are expected to complete registration within the approved timeline.

Activity

Date

Duration

Fresh Students Registration

Monday 24 November to Sunday 14 December 2025

3 weeks

Returning Students Registration

Monday 8 December to Sunday 21 December 2025

2 weeks

Late Registration

Monday 22 December to Sunday 28 December 2025

1 week

Christmas and New Year Break

Thursday 25 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026

About 1 and a half weeks

Eid el Fitr Break

Saturday 21 March to Sunday 29 March 2026

1 week

Lectures and Examination Period

Activity

Date

Lectures Begin

Monday 5 January 2026

Matriculation Ceremony

Wednesday 23 January 2026

Add and Drop Period

Monday 26 January to Friday 30 January 2026

Lectures End

Saturday 25 April 2026

GST and General Courses Examination

Monday 27 April to Saturday 2 May 2026

Faculty Examinations

Monday 4 May to Saturday 16 May 2026

Post Examination Activities

Activity

Date

Semester Break, Marking and Collation

Sunday 17 May to Sunday 31 May 2026

Faculty Board Consideration of Results

Monday 1 June to Friday 5 June 2026

Senate Meeting for Result Approval

Wednesday 10 June to Thursday 11 June 2026

KSUSTA Second Semester Academic Calendar 2025/2026

The second semester begins in June 2026 and ends in November 2026, covering lectures, examinations and result processing.

Lectures and Examination Schedule

Activity

Date

Lectures Begin

Monday 1 June 2026

Lectures End

Saturday 12 September 2026

GST and General Courses Examination

Monday 14 September to Saturday 19 September 2026

Faculty Examinations

Monday 21 September to Saturday 3 October 2026

Results and New Session Timeline

Activity

Date

Semester Break, Marking and Collation

Sunday 4 October to Sunday 29 November 2026

Faculty Board Consideration of Results

Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026

Senate Approval of Results

Wednesday 18 November to Wednesday 19 November 2026

Commencement of 2026/2027 Session

Monday 30 November 2026

Important Notice for Students

Students are strongly advised to complete all registrations within the approved periods. Late registration may attract extra charges and can also affect academic progress.

Keeping track of this calendar will help both new students and returning students plan better and avoid missing important academic activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When does KSUSTA 2025/2026 academic session start?
A: The first semester lectures begin on Monday 5 January 2026.

Q: When is the second semester expected to end?
A: The second semester activities end around November 2026.

Q: When will the 2026/2027 session begin?
A: The new academic session starts on Monday 30 November 2026.

Q: Is late registration allowed at KSUSTA?
A: Yes, but it is only for a short period and may attract additional charges.

Q: Do students need to follow the academic calendar strictly?
A: Yes, all students are expected to follow the approved calendar to avoid missing important academic deadlines.