The Lion’s Den is officially open! The management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has commenced registration for the 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) Admission Screening Exercise.
If you chose UNN as your first-choice institution, hit the academic benchmarks, and are ready to join one of Nigeria’s most prestigious universities, here is everything you need to know to secure your screening spot.
Key Timeline & Financials
Critical Eligibility Criteria
To participate in the online screening, candidates must fulfill the following mandatory requirements:
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JAMB Choice: UNN must be your first-choice institution.
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UTME Performance: A minimum score of 160 in the 2026 UTME.
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Age Limit: Applicants must be at least 16 years old on or before September 30, 2026.
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Name & Data Alignment: The names on your WAEC/NECO results must match your JAMB registration profile exactly.
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O’Level Status: Results must be successfully uploaded to both JAMB CAPS and the UNN portal. Candidates awaiting Nov/Dec 2026 GCE results are explicitly not eligible.
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Direct Entry (DE) Note: DE applicants must register for the screening and ensure their A’Level results are verified via NIPEDS.
Step-by-Step Application Guide
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Access the Portal: Head over to the official website at unn.edu.ng and click UNN Portal at the top right.
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Generate Invoice: Select Prospective Students, click on the 2026/2027 Admission Screening Exercise, and enter your JAMB Registration Number to generate a Remita invoice.
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Complete Payment: Pay online via ATM card or walk into any commercial bank with your invoice.
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Data Input: Return to the portal, log in with your JAMB number, and carefully fill in your biodata and verified O’Level grades.
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Document Upload: Upload clear scans of the required documents (Ensure no single file exceeds 100KB).
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Submit: Review all inputs—especially your date of birth, which cannot be changed later—and submit to print your Acknowledgement Slip.
Document Checklist (<100KB each): Birth Certificate, Local Government Identification, School Testimonial, First School Leaving Certificate, JAMB Result Slip, and O’Level Result Sheet(s).
