UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN (UNILORIN) RELEASES POST-UTME/DE ADMISSION FORM FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

Chika Kelvin Chimezie Jun 21, 2026 6 min read 0

The University of llorin hereby invites all candidates, who have applied for admission into the University in the 2026/2027 Academic Session as first choice, either at UTME or Direct Entry levels, to Visit the University website: www.unilorin.edu.ng for details of the procedure for the Post-UTME/DE Screening Exercise.

Candidates are strongly advised to read the following instructions carefully before proceeding as the University will not be responsible for any incorrect information submitted or entered by any candidate.

Note:

Wrong entries will automatically disqualify a candidate; and

Offer of Admission will be based on an aggregate of UTME/A’Level score (50%); Post-UTME screening score (30%); and Five (5) relevant O’ Level grades (20%).

A. Registration Instructions – candidates are requested to print out this page and read the instruction carefully before commencing registration.

(i) Registration period is from 00:01hr of Monday 22nd June, 2026 to 23:59hr of Sunday 5th July, 2026

(ii) All candidates are to upload their O’ Level and A’ Level results where applicable on JAMB CAPS. Candidates who are awaiting results should so indicate by typing/selecting ‘AR’.

(iii) Change of course: Candidates who are interested in changing courses/programmes are to effect the changes on JAMB CAPS and NOT on Unilorin portal as the University will periodically download these changes from JAMB CAPS and update its portal right up to the time of closure of Post UTME registration. There will be no update after the closure of registration.

(iv) Before commencing the registration process, candidates must have National Identification Number (NIN), O’ Level Result Checker, a personal and active email address as well as a personal (not a third-party) mobile number.

(v) Candidates will proceed to pay Registration fee of ₦2,000.00 only. (See B.vi. below)

(vi) Candidates are advised to crosscheck the correctness of all entries before final submission.

(vii) Candidates should note that information entered can be reviewed for correction purposes during the course of registration right up to the closure of the portal for registration to ensure error-free registration.

(viii) Candidates should print out their screening documents and make sure that all information entered are correctly displayed. Where the information supplied is not correctly displayed, candidates are advised to re-enter their information.

(ix) Candidates who have valid complaints regarding the correctness of information displayed on their screening documents are advised to report such at the University of Ilorin Admissions Office by sending an email to [email protected]

(x) Candidates are advised to ensure that printouts display clear entry of their details such as UTME subjects and scores on their slips.

(xi) Interested candidates should note that O’Level results obtained at one sitting ONLY will be accepted for any of the following courses: MB;BS, Pharmacy, Optometry & Vision Science, and Computer Engineering.

(xii) Candidates will be charged for NIN and O’ level results verification post registration.

(xiii) Candidates from outside Nigeria who applied through UTME/DE modes are exempted from the Post UTME screening test but will be screened after admission.

(xiv) Candidates with disabilities including (but not limited to) the blind, deaf, mute, autistic, amputees, lame, and paralyzed, as well as those that have Down syndrome, Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), albinism, cerebral palsy and disfigurement are exempted from the screening test.

NOTE: AT THE CLOSE OF REGISTRATION, CANDIDATES SHOULD ENSURE THAT THE DETAILS OF THEIR O’ LEVEL EXAMINATIONS SUCH AS EXAMINATION NUMBER AS WELL AS THEIR NIN UPLOADED ON THE UNIVERSITY PORTAL ARE THE SAME AS THOSE UPLOADED ON JAMB CAPS.

B. Step-by-step Registration Procedures

(i) Visit the url ADMISSION PORTAL OR https://portal.unilorin.edu.ng and click Post-UTME Registration. Candidates are strongly advised NOT TO USE ANY OTHER LINK.

(ii) On the Undergraduate Pre-admission page displayed, click on Verify your details on the right-hand side of the screen.

(iii) Complete the displayed fields (e.g. JAMB Registration Number, Phone Number and Email Address). The surname and first name are automatically displayed for confirmation.

NOTE: ensure you supply your personal and active email address and phone number; this will be used in further communications.

(iv) Candidates should click on the Verify button to proceed to the payment page.

(v) Click on make payment button to go to Remita platform.

Select your ATM card type (e.g. Visa or MasterCard).

Enter your ATM Card Number i.e the 12 digit numbers on the card.

Enter ATM card expiry date and the card CVV (the 3 digits on the reverse side of the Card), Lastly enter your card pin number; and

Click on Pay.

Please note:

Candidates are advised not to refresh browser while the payment process is ongoing to avoid multiple deductions from your account. If unsure, please wait for some hours for the possibility of getting a debit alert from your bank. If you have any problem with your previous payment, visit the Undergraduate Pre-admission page and click on Confirm your Payment, provide your JAMB Registration Number and validate your payment. You can resend login after successful payment validation.

(vi) Upon successful payment, candidate login is automatically sent to the email address provided.

(vii) After successful payment and login received,

visit https://portal.unilorin.edu.ng

enter your JAMB Registration Number and the password sent to your email; and click ‘login’

(viii) Click on ‘Application’ on the left-hand side menu, and complete all necessary details

Note: Candidates are required to verify their NIN details during the registration process. NIN verification is a one-time process and cannot be repeated. Candidates are therefore advised to ensure that the NIN and date of birth provided are correct before proceeding. In addition, Candidates must provide their O’ Level examination details and a valid result checker PIN for the retrieval and verification of their O’ Level results.

(ix) Click ‘submit’ button when all information has been accurately provided.

Note: Candidates who wish to upgrade from UTME to Direct Entry must do the upgrade on JAMB CAPS before starting the registration process on Unilorin portal and must ensure that the exact details of the upgrade to DE are effected on Unilorin portal.

C. Direct Entry (DE) candidates

I. The step-by-step Registration Procedures in B, (i – xi) above also apply to Direct Entry candidates.

II. In addition to (I) above, Direct Entry candidates are required to select their highest academic qualification from the drop-down and provide all relevant information.

IN CONCLUSION

CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO CAREFULLY ENTER THEIR EXAMINATION DETAILS AS ANY ERROR WILL BE TREATED AS DELIBERATE FALSIFICATION, WHICH MAY LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION AT ANY STAGE OF DISCOVERY.

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Written by Chika Kelvin Chimezie

I'm Chika Kelvin Chimezie popularly known as K3lvinsmart. A Medic, passion for academic excellence, loves writing and other extra curricular activities like sports, and dancing.