UNILORIN Post-UTME/Direct Entry Registration 2026/2027: Eligibility, Requirements and Application Guide
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The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) invites all candidates who selected UNILORIN as their First Choice Institution in the 2026 UTME or Direct Entry (DE) admission exercise to register for the 2026/2027 Pre-Admission Screening Exercise.
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University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) 2026/2027 Post-UTME & Direct Entry Pre-Admission Screening Exercise
Screening Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) |
| Academic Session | 2026/2027 |
| Screening Type | Post-UTME / Direct Entry |
| Registration Opens | Monday, 22nd June 2026 (12:01 AM) |
| Registration Closes | Sunday, 12th July, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Screening Fee | ₦2,000 |
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must have selected UNILORIN as their First Choice Institution in either:
- UTME
- Direct Entry (DE)
Admission Scoring Formula
The admission score will be computed as follows:
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| UTME/A’Level Score | 50% |
| Post-UTME Screening Score | 30% |
| Five Relevant O’Level Grades | 20% |
Before You Begin Registration
Ensure you have the following:
- National Identification Number (NIN)
- O’Level Result Checker PIN
- Personal and active email address
- Personal mobile phone number
All information supplied during registration must be accurate and consistent across all admission platforms.
O’Level and A’Level Requirements
O’Level Requirements
All candidates must:
- Upload their O’Level results on JAMB CAPS.
- Ensure uploaded results correspond with their application details.
A’Level Requirements
Direct Entry candidates must:
- Upload their A’Level results on JAMB CAPS.
- Ensure all uploaded qualifications are accurate.
Awaiting Results (AR)
Candidates awaiting results should indicate:
AR (Awaiting Result)
Change of Course Guidelines
Candidates who wish to change their course or programme must:
- Process the change on JAMB CAPS.
- Avoid making changes directly on the UNILORIN portal.
- Complete all course changes before the registration deadline.
Important Notes
- UNILORIN will synchronize updates from JAMB CAPS before registration closes.
- No updates will be reflected after the registration window has ended.
O’Level Result Restrictions
The following programmes accept O’Level results from one sitting only:
- MBBS
- Pharmacy
- Optometry & Vision Science
- Computer Engineering
Additional Verification Charges
Apart from the screening fee, candidates will be charged for:
- NIN verification
- O’Level result verification
Candidates Exempted from the Screening Test
The following categories of applicants are exempted from the screening test:
International Applicants
- Candidates applying through UTME from outside Nigeria
- Candidates applying through Direct Entry from outside Nigeria
Candidates with Special Needs
- Blind candidates
- Deaf candidates
- Mute candidates
- Autistic candidates
- Amputees
- Physically challenged candidates
- Paralyzed candidates
- Candidates with Down Syndrome
- Candidates with Dyslexia
- Candidates with ADHD
- Candidates with Albinism
- Candidates with Cerebral Palsy
- Candidates with severe physical disfigurement
Important Registration Notes
Before submitting your application, ensure:
- The examination number on your O’Level result matches the one uploaded on JAMB CAPS.
- The NIN on the UNILORIN portal is the same as the NIN on JAMB CAPS.
Any discrepancy may affect your admission processing.
Registration Procedure
Step 1: Visit the Portal
Use either of the following portals:
https://portal.unilorin.edu.ng/ug/admissions
or
https://portal.unilorin.edu.ng
Step 2: Start Registration
- Click Post-UTME Registration.
- Select Verify Your Details.
- Enter your:
- JAMB Registration Number
- Phone Number
- Email Address
- Verify all displayed information.
Payment Procedure
After verification:
- Click Make Payment.
- You will be redirected to Remita.
- Select your ATM card type.
- Enter:
- Card Number
- Expiry Date
- CVV
- Card PIN
- Click Pay.
After Successful Payment
- Login credentials will be sent to your email address.
- Return to the UNILORIN portal.
- Login using:
- JAMB Registration Number
- Password received via email
Completing the Application Form
Follow these steps:
- Click Application.
- Fill in all required details.
- Verify your NIN.
- Enter your O’Level examination details.
- Provide a valid O’Level Result Checker PIN.
- Review all information carefully.
- Submit your application.
NIN Verification Requirements
Important Guidelines
- NIN verification is compulsory.
- NIN verification can only be performed once.
- Ensure your NIN and Date of Birth are correct before proceeding.
Incorrect NIN information may prevent successful verification.
Direct Entry (DE) Candidates
Direct Entry applicants should:
- Follow the same registration process as UTME candidates.
- Select their highest academic qualification.
- Provide all relevant qualification details.
- Ensure qualification details on JAMB CAPS match those entered on the UNILORIN portal.
UTME-to-DE Upgrade
Candidates upgrading from UTME to Direct Entry must:
- Upgrade their admission status on JAMB CAPS first.
- Complete registration on the UNILORIN portal afterward.
Warning and Disqualification Policy
The University strictly warns that:
- Wrong entries will result in automatic disqualification.
- Incorrect examination details will be treated as deliberate falsification.
- Candidates may be disqualified at any stage of the admission process if false information is discovered.
Before Submission
✔ Crosscheck all information carefully.
✔ Confirm all uploaded details are accurate.
✔ Ensure consistency across JAMB CAPS and the UNILORIN portal.
Contact Information
Complaints or Corrections
admissions@unilorin.edu.ng
General Enquiries
helpdesk.comsit@unilorin.edu.ng