UNILORIN Post-UTME & Direct Entry Screening 2025/2026: Cut-Off, Eligibility, Registration & Deadline


If you are aiming for admission into University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) for the 2025/2026 academic session, this article will guide you through what you need to know: cut-off marks, who qualifies, how to apply, and important dates.


UTME Cut-Off Mark

  • The minimum UTME score required is 180.
  • This applies to candidates who selected UNILORIN as their first choice (either via UTME or Direct Entry).
  • Some competitive courses may require higher scores depending on departmental criteria, especially in fields like Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, and Engineering.

Eligibility Criteria

You are eligible to register if you:

  • Chose UNILORIN as your first-choice institution.
  • Scored 180 or above in the 2025 UTME.
  • Possess at least five credit passes in O’Level, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in no more than two sittings.
  • For Medicine, Pharmacy, Optometry & some demanding courses: all required credits must come from one sitting.
  • For Direct Entry (DE) candidates: have the appropriate qualification (OND/NCE/HND/A-Level) as required for your course.

How to Apply

  1. Go to UNILORIN’s admission (screening) portal.
  2. Use your JAMB Registration Number and your surname to verify your details.
  3. Upload your O’Level results or select “Awaiting Result” if applicable.
  4. Pay the ₦2,000 screening fee via Remita or approved payment option.
  5. Complete the application form, ensuring all details are correct.
  6. Print your acknowledgement or screening slip after submission.

Registration Timeline

  • Registration started 28 July 2025.
  • The deadline to apply was originally 10 August 2025.
  • Some extensions or deadline shifts were announced, so ensure you confirm the final deadline via UNILORIN’s official channels.

Important Notes

  • Make sure your O’Level/A-Level results are uploaded on JAMB CAPS.
  • If you need to change your course, do so on JAMB CAPS before screening registration closes; UNILORIN often syncs with CAPS.
  • Provide accurate personal contact details (email, phone) — they may use them for screening info.
  • Mistakes in entry of results, names, etc., can lead to disqualification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is UNILORIN’s UTME cut-off mark for Post-UTME 2025/2026?
180 is the minimum; some demanding courses require higher.

Q2: Do I need to have chosen UNILORIN first in UTME?
Yes, being first choice is required for eligibility.

Q3: What screening fee is required?
The fee is ₦2,000.

Q4: For competitive courses, can I use results from more than one sitting for O’Level?
For many courses yes, but for certain ones (Medicine, Pharmacy, etc.), results must come from one sitting.

Q5: What is the registration window for the screening?
It began on 28 July and was set to close on 10 August, with possible extensions.


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