The Management of the Postgraduate School, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, is pleased to formally ratify and announce the schedule for the Mop-Up Examination and Interactive Session for the 2025/2026 Academic Session. This final administrative opportunity has been strategically designed for prospective postgraduate candidates who were unable to participate in earlier screening exercises or who wish to complete their admission formalities for advanced degree programmes.
Set to hold on Saturday, 28th March 2026, this exercise constitutes the definitive “Entrance Gate” into postgraduate studies at the University. It features a dual-component assessment: a written proficiency examination to gauge academic excellence, and a departmental interactive session to evaluate the candidate’s research aptitude, intellectual depth, and preparedness for the demands of rigorous postgraduate scholarship.
LOGISTICAL ARRANGEMENTS: DATE, TIME, VENUE, AND PROTOCOLS
Candidates are strongly enjoined to observe the highest standards of punctuality, as lateness will not be tolerated and may result in exclusion from the session. The University views timeliness as a fundamental hallmark of academic discipline.
- Date: Saturday, 28th March 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM Prompt
- Venue: Adeta Campus, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
The Adeta Campus, the historic and administrative heart of several specialised postgraduate programmes, will host the exercise. Candidates arriving from outside Kwara State are advised to reach Ilorin at least one day in advance or locate the campus no later than one hour before commencement to forestall any unforeseen logistical challenges.
MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION FOR THE INTERACTIVE SESSION
The interactive session serves as a rigorous peer-review mechanism through which departmental panels assess candidates’ academic pedigree and research potential. All participants must present a well-organised Verification Portfolio containing the following documents:
- Academic Credentials: Originals and photocopies of O’Level results, Bachelor’s Degree certificates (B.Sc., B.A., B.Tech., or equivalent), and NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate.
- Transcripts: While official transcripts are forwarded directly to the Postgraduate School, candidates are encouraged to bring any personal or student copies to facilitate prompt internal verification.
- Application Evidence: A printed copy of the completed Al-Hikmah University Postgraduate Application Form together with the official payment receipt.
- Research Proposal/Concept Note: Ph.D. and Master’s (by Research) candidates should prepare a concise outline of their proposed area of study for discussion during the departmental interaction.
POST-EXAMINATION ADMISSION PROCESS
This mop-up exercise marks the concluding phase of the 2025/2026 admission cycle. Upon completion of both the written examination and interactive session, the Postgraduate Board will convene to deliberate and ratify the final admission list. Selection will be based on a composite score derived from performance in the proficiency test and the departmental interview.
Successful candidates will be issued official Admission Letters in due course, paving the way for prompt registration and the seamless commencement of lectures for the new academic session.
CONCLUSION: EMBRACING A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE
Al-Hikmah University remains steadfast in its commitment to the foundational motto of “Learning and Character.” Participation in this March 28th mop-up exercise represents your final opportunity to join a distinguished community of scholars renowned for intellectual rigour, ethical integrity, and moral excellence.
We urge all prospective candidates to organise their documents meticulously in a professional file folder, ready for presentation to the panel. This is your gateway to advanced scholarship—seize it with purpose and preparation.
