The management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has officially enabled the online portal for the payment of the prescribed acceptance fee by candidates offered provisional admission for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The payment portal officially opened on Monday, August 24, 2026, and will remain active until Monday, September 21, 2026. All newly admitted candidates are strongly urged to complete their payment within this four-week window to permanently secure their admission.
KEY DATES AT A GLANCE
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Portal Opening Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
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Payment Deadline: Monday, September 21, 2026
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Mandatory Requirement: Accept offer on JAMB CAPS prior to paying the institutional acceptance fee
CRITICAL STEPS TO SECURE YOUR ADMISSION
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Accept Admission on JAMB CAPS: Candidates must first log in to the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) and formally accept their admission offer. Acceptance on CAPS is an absolute prerequisite to proceeding with UNIBEN clearance.
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Access the UNIBEN Portal: Visit the official University portal at https://portal.uniben.edu/#login.
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Pay Acceptance Fee: Log in with your application details and follow the instructions to pay the acceptance fee strictly through the approved online payment channels.
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Print and Retain Proof: Download and safely retain all generated payment receipts and confirmation slips for presentation during physical clearance.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DEADLINES
Failure to pay the acceptance fee by the September 21, 2026 deadline may result in the automatic forfeiture and withdrawal of the provisional admission offer. Candidates are advised to avoid last-minute delays and complete the transaction well ahead of the closing date.
For authentic instructions regarding subsequent physical clearance, registration, and resumption schedules, candidates should rely exclusively on official UNIBEN communication channels.
The Management of the University of Benin congratulates all newly admitted students and looks forward to receiving them for the 2026/2027 academic session.
