The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has released details for its 2026/2027 Post-UTME Screening Exercise for candidates seeking admission into the institution for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The screening exercise is open to eligible UTME and Direct Entry (DE) candidates who selected the University of Abuja as their first-choice institution during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

According to the information released by the University, online registration for the screening exercise will commence on Wednesday, 12th August 2026, and close on Wednesday, 26th August 2026.

Candidates who meet the University’s requirements are advised to complete their registration within the stipulated period to be considered for admission.

UNIABUJA POST-UTME ELIGIBILITY

Candidates applying for the 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening exercise must meet the following requirements:

• UTME candidates must have obtained a minimum JAMB score of 180.
• Candidates must possess at least five (5) O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained at not more than two sittings.
• Applicants must have uploaded their O’Level results on the JAMB portal.
• Direct Entry candidates must possess a recognised NCE, IJMB, ND, First Degree or HND qualification.
• Candidates with JUPEB or NABTEB A’Level qualifications are not required to apply under the Direct Entry category.
• All Direct Entry candidates must upload their A’Level results on the JAMB portal and ensure that the results are verified by their former institutions.
• Candidates must be at least 16 years old by 30th September 2026.
• Applicants must ensure that their UTME subject combination is in line with the subject requirements for their chosen course.

The University stated that candidates who do not meet the stated requirements will not be considered for the screening exercise.

UNIABUJA POST-UTME SCREENING FEE

Eligible candidates are required to pay a non-refundable screening fee of ₦2,000 through the Remita payment platform.

Candidates are advised to complete the payment through the official University portal and keep their payment receipt for future reference.

HOW TO APPLY FOR UNIABUJA POST-UTME 2026/2027

Interested and eligible candidates are required to complete their registration online through the University of Abuja admission portal.

To apply, candidates should follow the steps below:

1. Visit the official UNIABUJA portal at https://portal.uniabuja.edu.ng and click on “here to apply.”
2. Click on the Undergraduate link on the left panel.
3. Enter your JAMB Registration Number and click on “Get details.”
4. Complete the basic information page using a valid phone number and email address, then click “Next.”
5. Proceed to pay the sum of ₦2,000 for the screening exercise through Remita.
6. On the payment review page, click on “Generate RRR.”
7. Click on “Submit” to proceed to the Remita payment page.
8. Enter the OTP code sent to your phone number and click on “Continue” to complete the payment.
9. After successful payment, return to the portal and click on “Main Login.”
10. Enter your JAMB Registration Number as your username and your password.
11. Click on “Login to Dashboard” and complete the remaining registration process.
12. Print your completed registration form and payment receipt after successfully completing the registration.

UNIABUJA POST-UTME REGISTRATION DEADLINE

The online registration exercise will open on:

Wednesday, 12th August 2026

and close on:

Wednesday, 26th August 2026.

Candidates are advised to complete their registration before the deadline to avoid missing out on the screening exercise.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CANDIDATES

Candidates who intend to change their course are required to effect the change through the JAMB portal before registering for the UNIABUJA Post-UTME screening exercise.

Applicants are also advised to ensure that their O’Level results have been properly uploaded and are visible on the JAMB portal before proceeding with the screening registration.

Candidates should provide correct and verifiable information during the registration process and ensure that they keep copies of their registration documents and payment receipt.

UNIABUJA 2026/2027 POST-UTME SCREENING

The 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening exercise is an important part of the University of Abuja’s admission process. Candidates who successfully complete the registration and meet the University’s admission requirements will be considered alongside other eligible applicants for admission into their chosen programmes.

Prospective students are therefore encouraged to carefully follow the registration instructions and avoid making payments through unofficial channels.

CONCLUSION

The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has released its 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening registration details for eligible UTME and Direct Entry candidates.

The registration will run from 12th August to 26th August 2026, while eligible candidates are required to pay a ₦2,000 screening fee through the University’s approved payment platform.

Candidates are advised to complete their registration early and regularly check the University’s official channels for further updates concerning the screening exercise and the 2026/2027 admission process.