EKSU Post-UTME & Direct Entry Screening 2025/2026: Cut-Off Marks, Eligibility & Registration Guide


Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti is inviting eligible candidates for the 2025/2026 Post-UTME & Direct Entry screening. The screening is strictly by online verification of results (no written exam). Below are what to know — cut-off marks, who qualifies, how to apply, and closing date details.


Cut-Off Marks & Specific Points by Programme

  • Minimum UTME score for general admission is 150.
  • Some courses have raised cut-off marks:
    • Medicine & Surgery — 260
    • Law — 250
    • Doctor of Pharmacy — 240
    • Nursing Science — 230
    • Medical Laboratory Science — 220
    • Mass Communication — 200
    • Engineering programmes — 180
    • Computer Science — 180
    • Medical Biochemistry — 180

Who Is Eligible

To be eligible for the screening, candidates must:

  • Score at least 150 in the UTME, with higher scores required for competitive programmes.
  • Have at least five credit passes in relevant O’Level subjects (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB) in not more than two sittings.
  • Apply either as UTME or Direct Entry candidates. For Direct Entry, valid qualifications (ND, NCE, etc.) are required.
  • Change to EKSU as first-choice institution via JAMB CAPS if not already done and are willing, when necessary.
  • Be waiting O’Level results in case that’s your status, but apply once results are out.

Key Registration Steps & Fee

  • The screening fee is ₦2,000 (non-refundable).
  • Registration opens on 13 August 2025 and closes on 19 September 2025.
  • You will fill an online form, provide personal and academic details, upload passport photo, upload O’Level results, and submit.
  • Print acknowledgement/confirmation once registration is done.

Things to Note & Tips for Applicants

  • No written Post-UTME exam — admission is based on online screening.
  • Ensure O’Level results are uploaded to JAMB CAPS to avoid disqualification.
  • Be careful with data: name spelling, UTME registration number, subject combinations. Errors often lead to rejection.
  • For highly competitive courses, aim above the minimum cut-off to increase your chance.
  • Complete all registration steps well before the deadline to avoid last-minute delays.

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