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.
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