Step‑by‑Step Guide to UNILORIN Admission Screening 2025/2026

1. What is UNILORIN Admission Screening?

Definition: The UNILORIN admission screening is a process that checks whether candidates who applied via UTME or Direct Entry (DE) meet all the requirements for admission. It is also known as Post‑UTME / Pre‑Admission Screening.
It includes verifying your UTME or DE score, your O’Level results, subject combinations, that you picked UNILORIN as first choice, possibly a test or screening score.
The screening ensures fairness and confirms that applicants have met academic standards before possible admission offers.

2. Key Related Terms & Keywords You Should Know

To understand notices, portal instructions, and online discussions, here are useful words and terms:

UNILORIN Post‑UTME screening 2025/2026
UNILORIN Direct Entry (DE) screening
Pre‑Admission Screening registration UNILORIN
JAMB CUT‑OFF MARK UNILORIN
O’Level requirement UNILORIN screening
UTME / DE eligibility for UNILORIN
UNILORIN aggregate score computation
UNILORIN screening portal / payment via Remita
Best five relevant O’Level subjects
First choice institution requirement

3. Who Is Eligible for UNILORIN Screening 2025/2026

To avoid wasting time, you should confirm you are eligible before you try to register. These are the main eligibility rules:

Category	Requirements
UTME Candidates	Must have chosen UNILORIN as first choice in JAMB. Must have scored at least 180 in UTME. Must have at least five (5) credit passes in O’Level (WAEC, NECO, etc.), including English Language and Mathematics; the other subjects depend on course. For some courses (Medicine, Pharmacy, Optometry, Computer Engineering) only one‐sitting O’Level is accepted.
Direct Entry (DE) Candidates	Must hold relevant DE qualification (NCE, HND, IJMB, etc.) as required by the course. Must satisfy O’Level credits as above. Must select UNILORIN as first choice. Must have correct subject combination and upload correct documents.
Other conditions	O’Level / A’Level results or indication of “Awaiting Result” (‘AR’) must be uploaded or selected. Personal email and phone number must be valid and yours. Wrong entries are disqualifying.

4. Important Dates & Timeline for UNILORIN Screening 2025/2026

It’s very important to know when things open and close so you don’t miss deadlines. Here are the known dates:

Event	Start Date	End Date / Deadline
UNILORIN Post‑UTME / DE Screening Registration Opens	Monday, 28 July 2025 (00:01	—
Screening Registration Closes	Sunday, 10 August 2025 (00:00)	—
Extended Deadline (for some notices)	17 August or 24 August 2025 (some sources say extension)	—
Payment & Form Submission Window	Same as registration period (28 July – 10 August)	—

Be sure to check the official UNILORIN website and your email/SMS for any updates or extension.

5. Step‑by‑Step Guide: How to Register for UNILORIN Screening

Here is a detailed breakdown of the steps you must follow to complete your registration correctly.

5.1 Step 1: Prepare Your Information & Documents

Before you start, gather everything you need:

Your JAMB UTME registration number (or DE registration, if applicable).
Your O’Level / A’Level results certified / ready. If results are not out, select “AR” where that option is given.
Valid and active email address (yours) and phone number (yours). Do not use someone else’s.
Confirm you selected UNILORIN as first choice in JAMB Caps. If not, change it before registration period ends.

5.2 Step 2: Visit the UNILORIN Screening Portal

Go to the official UNILORIN undergraduate portal: portal.unilorin.edu.ng/ug/candidate/ or via their main website under “Pre‑Admission Screening / Post‑UTME / Direct Entry” section.
Use only official links; avoid fake pages.

5.3 Step 3: Verify Your Details

Click on “Verify your details” (or “Get Details”) where available, enter your JAMB Reg number, surname, maybe email, phone etc. This fetches your JAMB / DE / UTME info.
If the system says “No match”, it may mean your data is not yet uploaded; check back later or contact support.

5.4 Step 4: Change of Course or Programme (if needed)

If you want to change course or programme, do this via JAMB CAPS. UNILORIN portal will regularly sync with those changes up to the registration deadline. UNILORIN does not permit course change directly on its portal outside CAPS.

5.5 Step 5: Pay the Screening Fee

The screening / registration fee is ₦2,000 only.
Payment is done via Remita platform using ATM card, bank transfer, QR, USSD etc.
Do not refresh your browser while payment is being processed (to avoid double deduction)

5.6 Step 6: Login & Fill the Screening Form

After you pay, go back to UNILORIN portal, click Admission Login or similar. Use your JAMB reg number and surname to login.
Fill in all required details: personal info, UTME / E info, O’Level / A’Level subjects and grades, etc. If awaiting result, mark “AR”.
Upload necessary documents: passport photo, scanned O’Level certificate(s), maybe birth certificate or age declaration, and anything else required.

5.7 Step 7: Review & Submit

Before you submit, check every detail: UTME score, subject combination, O’Level grades, email and phone number, course, etc. Mistakes may lead to disqualification.
Only submit when you are sure. Once registration closes, corrections might not be allowed.

6. How to Pay the Screening Fee & Validating Payment

Getting payment right is critical. Here’s how to do it safely.

Use Remita platform via the UNILORIN portal. Payment methods include ATM cards, bank transfers, USSD etc.
After payment, you may need to confirm payment on portal (sometimes there is a “Confirm your payment” link) using your JAMB reg number. This makes sure the system records your fee status.
Save proof of payment (receipt, screenshot, bank alert). In case of payment problems, this helps in resolving.

7. How to Fill Screening Form & Upload Required Documents

Getting the documents and form right ensures your application is valid.

Enter subject combinations correctly (both UTME subjects and O’Level subjects). If wrong, you may be disqualified.
Upload O’Level results exactly as they appear on JAMB CAPS. If what you upload differs, that can cause disqualification.
If your course requires one‑sitting O’Level (Medicine, Pharmacy, Optometry, Computer Engineering, etc.), do not upload two‑sitting results. Only one‐sitting results accepted for those courses.
If awaiting O’Level result, use “AR” (Awaiting Results) option clearly during registration. Be prepared to upload when result is released.

8. How Admission Scoring / Aggregate is Computed at UNILORIN

To know what score you need and how to improve, you must know how your admission aggregate is computed.

UNILORIN uses this weight system:
UTME/DE score → 50% of aggregate Post‑UTME screening score → 30% Best five relevant O’Level subjects → 20%
“Relevant O’Level subjects” mean the five subjects required for your course (like English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry etc.). The sum or grading of those is converted into a percentage measure.
UTME/DE score is usually your raw UTME marks, normalized or converted as needed. Post‑UTME screening may be a test or a screening result.
Your final aggregate is compared to departmental cut‑off (varies by course) to decide if you are admitted.

9. Mistakes to Avoid During UNILORIN Screening Application

Some common errors cost applicants their chance. Here are ones to avoid:

Mistake	Why It Harms Your Admission
Uploading wrong or mismatched O’Level results (difference vs JAMB CAPS)	Can lead to automatic disqualification.
Choosing UNILORIN as second choice or not first	Not eligible if not first‑choice, per rules.
Using incorrect / third‑party email or phone number	You may lose messages or verification; invalid contact could hinder update or login.
Missing deadlines for registration / payment	If you miss registration period, you cannot apply.
Using two O’Level sittings for courses that demand one sitting	Disqualifying for some competitive courses.
Making mistakes in subject combination	Wrong UTME or O’Level subjects can disqualify or reduce score.
Refreshing browser during payment, causing multiple deductions	Causes payment issues; might block progress.
Leaving Awaiting Result (AR) option wrong or failing to upload result timely	Admission may be held pending or declined.

10. Comparisons: UNILORIN Screening vs Other Universities’ Screening Processes

Knowing how UNILORIN operates helps you compare with others so you can plan better.

Feature	UNILORIN Screening 2025/2026	Other Federal Universities (typical)
Minimum UTME Cut‑Off	180 marks required for UTME candidates.	Many also use 180 as baseline; some universities require higher for high‑demand courses.
Deadline Period	Registration: 28 July → 10 August 2025; some sources mention extension to ~17 or 24 August.	Many universities open Post‑UTME around August; deadlines vary; some are shorter or longer.
Fee Amount	₦2,000 screening fee.	Fees vary; many federal universities also have ~₦2,000 or similar for screening.
Aggregate Scoring	UTME/DE 50%, Screening 30%, O’Level 20%.	Common pattern among Nigerian universities: UTME + Post‑UTME + O’Levels; weightings differ but similar distribution.
One‑sitting vs Two‑sitting O’Level	For some competitive courses, one sitting required. For others, two sittings allowed.	Many universities have similar rule: Medicine and very competitive courses require one‑sitting; others accept two.

11. Example Scenarios: How Candidates Navigate UNILORIN Screening

Here are some fictional but realistic examples to show you how different kinds of candidates go through screening.

Scenario	UTME / DE Score & O’Level Quality	Action Taken	Likely Outcome / Advice
Aisha	UTME 200, O’Levels good (5 credits including English & Maths), first choice UNILORIN	Registers on UNILORIN portal 28 July, pays fee, uploads documents, marks correct subject combination	Good chance she’ll be shortlisted; might get admission if screening test score is good.
Bayo	UTME 180 (just minimum), O’Levels strong, first choice, correct course	Same registration steps; likely needs high screening test score and good O’Level to compete	Moderate chance; may struggle if many others score much higher.
Chinyere	UTME 230, but one required O’Level subject missing or incorrectly uploaded	She registers but gets disqualified or placed in “pending” until documents corrected	She should correct O’Level subject entry, ensure JAMB CAPS matches, maybe upload missing subject if possible or retake if necessary.
David (DE candidate)	Has ND with good grade, has credits in O’Level, selected UNILORIN as first choice	Uses Direct Entry registration option on portal, indicates highest qualification, uploads ND transcript	Valid; DE candidate, if screening score and UTME/DE qualification strong, has good chance.
Fatima (competing for Medicine / Pharmacy / Computer Engineering)	UTME 250, O’Levels excellent, but got O’Level credits in two sittings	Since these courses require one‑sitting results, she may be disqualified or require to show one‑sitting.	She may need to retake in one sitting or select a course that allows two sittings if she cannot satisfy the one‑sitting rule.

12. Summary Table Before Conclusion

Stage	What You Must Do	Key Reminder / What Not to Forget
Eligibility Check	Ensure UTME score ≥ 180 (or DE qualification); UNILORIN is first choice; sufficient O’Level credits	Do not skip checking course‑specific subject combination and sitting requirements
Gather Documents	O’Level / A’Level results (or AR), JAMB result, valid email & phone, birth certificate etc.	Use correct, clear scans; ensure names match; if awaiting result, mark “AR”
Registration Period	Register between 28 July – 10 August 2025 (or up to extended date if any) via official portal	Don’t miss deadline; avoid delayed data or outages
Payment of Fee	Pay ₦2,000 via Remita or other UNILORIN allowed methods	Confirm payment; keep receipt; avoid refreshing browser during payment
Form Filling	Enter details correctly; subject combinations; DE qualification if applicable; upload documents	Double check all entries; mismatched info = disqualification
Submit & Review	Submit form only after verifying everything	Once submitted, corrections may be limited; no room for sloppy entries
Screening / Test	If there is test, prepare; check subjects; use past questions if available	Study seriously; don’t assume UTME alone will guarantee success
Waiting & Checking Result	Check UNILORIN portal and JAMB CAPS for admission; accept when offered	Accept via CAPS; print admission letter; prepare for clearance etc.

Conclusion

The UNILORIN admission screening for 2025/2026 is a precise process. You must meet eligibility (UTME score ≥ 180, first choice, valid O’Level credits), register within the deadline (28 July to about 10 August), pay the fee (₦2,000), fill the screening form correctly, upload matching document results, and ensure your aggregate score (UTME/DE 50%, screening 30%, O’Level 20%) is strong enough. Many candidates make small mistakes (mismatches, wrong subject combo, wrong sitting) and lose their chance.

Follow every step carefully. Double check details, use official portals, keep proof of payment, ensure email & phone are yours, and prepare well so that your screening / Post‑UTME results are good. If you do this, your chance of admission into UNILORIN greatly improves.