Introduction

If you haven’t received your WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB results yet, don’t worry! You can still apply for university admission in Nigeria for the 2025/2026 academic year. Most federal, state, and private universities accept awaiting results (AR)—as long as you upload your O’Level results before final admission closes.

This guide walks you through:

• What “awaiting results” means

• Why universities accept AR

• List of schools that allow AR (federal, state, private)

• Step-by-step how-to upload results and apply

• Pros and cons of using AR for admission

• Real student examples

• Summary comparison table

• 10+ FAQs answered clearly

Let’s get you into university without delay!

What Does “Awaiting Results” Mean?

“Awaiting results” means you’ve written your secondary school exam (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or GCE) but your results are not out yet. You can still:

• Register for JAMB with “Awaiting Result” option

• Apply for Post-UTME or Direct Entry

• Sit for screening exams
  However, to be fully admitted, you must upload your O’Level results before your chosen school’s deadline. Otherwise, your offer can be revoked.

Why Do Universities Accept Awaiting Results?

1. Encourages Continuous Academic Flow

Students won’t lose a year while waiting for results

2. Opens Access

Provides opportunities to many candidates who complete their O’Levels late.

3. Broad Inclusive Policy

Most federal, state, and private universities follow this standard to aid applicants

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Federal Universities That Accept Awaiting Results

Nearly all federal universities in Nigeria accept AR. Here are some prominent ones:

• UNILAG

• UNILORIN

• UI

• UNN

• UNICAL

• OAU

• ABU

• BUK

• UNIBEN

• UNIPORT

• UNIMAID

• FUNAAB

• FUTMINNA

• FUTO

• FUNAI

• MAUTECH
  …and more

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State Universities That Accept Awaiting Results

Many state universities also welcome AR, including:

• ABSU

• EKSU

• LASU / LASUED / LASUSTech

• DELSU

• EBSU

• ESUT

• OOU

• NSUK

• RSUST

• AAU
  …and others

Private Universities That Accept Awaiting Results

Private universities accepting AR include:

• Covenant University

• ABUAD

• Babcock University

• Madonna University

• Redeemer’s University

• Lead City University

• AUN

• Baze University
  These institutions allow candidates to apply with AR and upload results later

• How to Apply with Awaiting Results

Step 1: Register JAMB with AR Status

Choose “Awaiting Result” during JAMB registration.

Step 2: Apply for Post-UTME or DE

Pay your fees and register for screening even without results.

Step 3: Monitor Release & Upload Fast

When WAEC/NECO results are out, go to JAMB CBT centre to upload results to CAPS—and upload to your school portal too

Step 4: Watch Your Admission

Your application will be processed once results are verified.

Step 5: Accept Offer and Clear

If offered admission, accept it on CAPS and complete clearance.

Pros and Cons of Applying With AR

Real Student Examples

• University of Abuja (UNIABUJA): Accepts AR; admission final after result upload

• UNN: Allows AR applicants to interview; uploading needed before final admission

• OOU: Accepts AR but admission only confirmed when results are uploaded

• OAU: Same policy—AR is allowed, but results must be uploaded before admission is finalized

• UI (University of Ibadan): Does not accept AR—O’Level results must be ready at application time

Waiting on O’Level results doesn’t block your university dream. Most universities in Nigeria—federal, state, and private—accept awaiting results for 2025/2026 admission. The key is: upload your results promptly when released, and you’ll be considered for admission just like other candidates.

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FAQs (10+)

1. Can I apply to federal universities with awaiting results?
   Yes—most federal universities accept AR.

2. What if I don’t upload my results?
   You will be disqualified—no results, no admission

3. Does UI accept awaiting results?
   No—UI requires full results at application time

4. Can I register for Post-UTME without O’Level result?
   Yes—but admission depends on timely result upload.

5. Is NYSC available with AR admission?
   Yes—as long as you graduate from an accredited program.

6. Are private schools flexible with AR?
   Yes—many accept AR, but results must be uploaded timely.

7. When should I upload results?
   As soon as they’re released—before your school’s admission deadline.

8. Can I upload results late?
   It depends—but you risk losing admission if it’s too late.

9. Will they notify me when to upload?
   Not usually—it’s your responsibility to stay informed and act quickly.

10. Can I be admitted on AR without Post-UTME?
    No—You still need to pass Post-UTME or screening.