ADCOTIES Announces Admission Screening Exercise for Admitted ND and Basic Skills Candidates
The Adamawa State College of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Studies, ADCOTIES, Gulak, has announced an admission screening and document verification exercise for candidates who have been offered admission into its National Diploma, ND, and Basic Skills programmes.
The announcement is important for admitted candidates who are preparing to complete the final stages of their admission process. Receiving an admission offer is a major achievement, but students should understand that provisional admission does not necessarily mean that every admission requirement has been completed.
Candidates who have been offered admission are expected to report to the College and present their credentials for verification. The screening exercise is part of the process through which the institution confirms the authenticity of candidates' academic and personal documents before their admission is fully processed.
For students who have been waiting for the next instruction after receiving their admission, this is therefore an important development.
ADCOTIES Admission Screening for ND and Basic Skills Candidates
The screening exercise is targeted at candidates who have already received provisional admission into ADCOTIES programmes.
The institution has directed admitted candidates to report for the mandatory screening and verification exercise. Candidates should not assume that admission will automatically become final without completing the required documentation.
The screening process gives the College an opportunity to examine the credentials presented by each candidate and determine whether the information supplied during the admission process agrees with the candidate's original documents.
This is why students should approach the exercise seriously.
If you have received an admission offer, your next responsibility is not simply to celebrate the admission. You need to complete the required verification process and ensure that your records are in order.
When and Where Will the ADCOTIES Screening Take Place?
The current admission screening notice states that the exercise will run from Monday, October 5 to Friday, October 9, 2026.
The screening is scheduled to take place between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily at the Academic Unit of ADCOTIES, Gulak.
Candidates should plan their movement carefully so that they can arrive within the stated period.
Students travelling from outside Gulak should avoid making arrangements that could result in late arrival. If possible, candidates should make their travel plans early and allow enough time for unexpected delays.
Arriving early also gives you time to locate the Academic Unit and organise your documents before the verification process begins.
Who Is Expected to Attend the Screening?
The exercise is for candidates who have been offered provisional admission into the affected programmes.
This includes admitted ND candidates and candidates admitted into the Basic Skills programme.
Candidates should not assume that they are exempt simply because they have already received an admission notification.
The purpose of the exercise is to verify credentials and complete the required admission formalities.
If your name appears on the admission list and you have been instructed to report for screening, you should treat the instruction as compulsory.
Documents Required for ADCOTIES Admission Screening
One of the most important things candidates need to do before travelling to ADCOTIES is to prepare the required documents.
The current screening information states that candidates should come with their original documents and two photocopies.
The documents include:
1. O'Level Result
Candidates should present their relevant O'Level results, such as WAEC, NECO or NABTEB.
The results are expected to cover no more than two sittings.
Students should ensure that the name, date of birth and other personal details on their academic documents are consistent with the information used during the admission process.
2. Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
Candidates should also provide evidence of their date of birth.
This may be a birth certificate or an appropriate statutory declaration of age.
Do not leave this document at home assuming that your school certificate will be enough.
3. Certificate of State or Local Government Origin
Candidates are also required to present their certificate of origin or indigene documentation.
This document is important for verifying the candidate's claimed state or local government origin.
Students should make sure the original document is available and that photocopies are ready.
4. UTME Result and JAMB Admission Letter
For ND candidates, the screening requirements include the 2025 UTME result slip and JAMB provisional admission letter.
This requirement specifically applies to ND candidates.
Students seeking admission into ND programmes should therefore ensure that these documents are available before travelling to the College.
If you have misplaced your UTME result or admission letter, do not wait until screening day before trying to resolve the problem.
5. Eight Recent Passport Photographs
Candidates are also expected to provide eight recent passport-size photographs.
This is an easy requirement to overlook, particularly when a candidate focuses mainly on academic certificates.
Put the photographs together with the rest of your documents before leaving home.
Why Original Documents Matter
Students should understand the difference between submitting photocopies and presenting original credentials.
The originals are required for verification.
Photocopies are useful for documentation and record keeping, but they do not replace the original certificates and documents required for physical verification.
Candidates should therefore arrange their documents in a clean file, keeping the originals separate from the photocopies.
Avoid folding important certificates unnecessarily.
Also make sure that your documents are protected from water or other damage, particularly if you are travelling a long distance to the College.
What the Screening Exercise Means for Your Admission
A provisional admission is not the same as unconditional completion of the admission process.
ADCOTIES' admission information states that admission remains provisional and is subject to successful verification of submitted credentials and fulfilment of the College's admission requirements.
This is why candidates should not ignore the screening exercise.
The verification process is designed to establish that the candidate genuinely possesses the qualifications used to secure admission.
If your documents are authentic and meet the requirements, the screening becomes an important step toward completing your admission.
If there is a problem with your credentials, however, the issue may need to be resolved before the admission process can proceed.
Candidates Should Check Their Documents Before Leaving Home
A simple document check can prevent unnecessary stress.
Before travelling to ADCOTIES, place all the required items on a table and compare them against the screening requirements.
Check that you have:
Original O'Level result
Two photocopies of the required credentials
Birth certificate or declaration of age
State or local government certificate of origin
Eight recent passport photographs
2025 UTME result slip, for ND candidates
JAMB provisional admission letter, for ND candidates
Any other document specifically requested in your admission communication
Do not assume that another candidate will have an extra copy for you.
Prepare your own documents.
Candidates Should Check the Names on Their Credentials
Another issue students should pay attention to is consistency of names.
If the name on your O'Level result is different from the name on your admission documents, you should be prepared to explain the difference and provide appropriate supporting documentation where required.
The same applies to discrepancies involving date of birth or other personal information.
Do not wait until an officer discovers the discrepancy before thinking about how to address it.
If you already know there is an issue with your documents, seek clarification from the appropriate admission authority.
Do Not Submit Fake or Altered Documents
Candidates should never attempt to improve their chances by presenting false or altered credentials.
Admission screening is specifically intended to verify the authenticity of submitted documents.
A student who presents a questionable certificate may create a much more serious problem than the original admission challenge.
Academic qualifications should be genuine.
If you are awaiting a result or have a problem with a particular document, seek proper guidance rather than creating a document that does not exist.
A temporary admission problem can sometimes be resolved through the correct procedure. A fraudulent document can create serious academic and legal consequences.
What ND Candidates Should Pay Special Attention To
ND candidates have an additional responsibility because the current screening requirements specifically request their UTME documentation.
If you were admitted into an ND programme, make sure you have your 2025 UTME result slip and JAMB provisional admission letter ready.
Do not assume that the College already has every document you submitted during the application process.
Physical screening is designed to allow the institution to examine the candidate's documents directly.
This is also a good opportunity to confirm that your programme details are correctly reflected in your admission documentation.
What Basic Skills Candidates Should Know
Candidates admitted into Basic Skills programmes should also take the screening process seriously.
Although the UTME and JAMB documents listed in the notice apply specifically to ND candidates, Basic Skills candidates still need to present the relevant educational and personal documents required for verification.
The College's admission materials also identify original educational certificates, local government indigene documentation and birth or age declaration among documents required for clearance.
Therefore, Basic Skills candidates should not arrive without their credentials simply because they are not entering through the ND route.
The purpose of screening remains the same: verification of the information and documents supporting the admission.
Do Not Depend on Rumours From Other Candidates
Admission periods generate plenty of unofficial information.
One student may tell another that a particular document is no longer required. Someone else may claim that screening has been postponed. Another person may say that photocopies are unnecessary.
Students should be careful.
When dealing with admission and registration, information should be verified before you act on it.
A wrong rumour can cause a candidate to arrive without a required document or miss an important deadline.
If you are unsure about an instruction, seek clarification through the appropriate College office.
Prepare for the Next Stage After Screening
Candidates should also understand that screening is not the end of their student journey.
After successful verification, students may still have to complete other admission and registration procedures.
These may include payment of approved charges, registration, collection of relevant documents and other academic or administrative processes communicated by the College.
This means that candidates should keep monitoring official announcements after completing the physical screening.
Do not assume that once you leave the screening venue, there is nothing else to do.
Admission is a process, and students need to complete each stage properly.
A Practical Plan for Admitted ADCOTIES Candidates
If you have been admitted, the following approach can make the process easier.
First, confirm your admission status.
Make sure your name and programme are correctly reflected in the admission information.
Second, prepare your original documents.
Do this before your screening date.
Third, make two photocopies of the required documents.
Keep them in a separate section of your file.
Fourth, get eight recent passport photographs.
Do not leave this until the morning of screening.
Fifth, ND candidates should prepare their UTME and JAMB documents.
Check that the details are correct.
Sixth, plan your journey to Gulak.
The exercise takes place at the Academic Unit between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Seventh, attend the screening within the stated period.
Do not assume that missing the exercise will have no effect on your admission.
Final Advice to ADCOTIES Candidates
The ADCOTIES admission screening exercise is an important step for candidates who have been offered provisional admission into the ND and Basic Skills programmes.
The current notice places the screening from October 5 to October 9, 2026, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily, at the Academic Unit, ADCOTIES, Gulak. Candidates are expected to bring their original documents together with two photocopies, while ND candidates must also present their 2025 UTME result slip and JAMB provisional admission letter. Eight recent passport photographs are also required.
The most important advice for every admitted candidate is to prepare before arriving.
Do not wait until screening day to discover that your birth certificate is missing, your passport photographs have not been taken or your photocopies have not been made.
Put everything together early.
For ND candidates, pay particular attention to the UTME result and JAMB admission letter. For Basic Skills candidates, make sure your educational and personal documents are complete and available for verification.
Most importantly, remember that your admission is still subject to the required verification and fulfilment of the College's admission conditions.
This is the stage where preparation matters.
If you have been admitted to ADCOTIES, congratulations. You have reached an important point in your educational journey. Now, take the next step seriously, attend the screening exercise, present genuine documents and complete every requirement given to you by the College.
A successful admission is not only about receiving a name on an admission list. It is about completing the process properly so that you can begin your academic programme with confidence and without avoidable complications.
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