List of universities that will write Post UTME and have Post UTME form out for 2025/2026
Post-UTME stands for Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Exam. Post-UTMEs were first introduced in Nigeria in 2005. Universities, polytechnics, and colleges normally hold post-UTME exams or screenings to help in the selection process for candidates who meet the required JAMB cut-off mark. Here is a list of universities that will write Post UTME and have Post UTME form.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- List of universities that will write Post UTME and have Post UTME form
- List of schools whose admission is still on
- What is the use of post-UTME?
- What is the full meaning of post-UTME?
- What subject is written for post-UTME?
- How do you check your post-UTME status?
- Which university is still selling post-UTME forms in Nigeria?
- Which Polytechnic is still selling post-UTME form?
- What is the post-UTME closing date for all universities?
- How much is the FUTA post-UTME form?
- Does Afe Babalola University do post-UTME?
- Is UniLorin post-UTME form out for 2025
- What is the date for the UI post-UTME exam?
Key takeaways
- Universities, polytechnics, and colleges normally hold post-UTME exams or screenings to help in the selection process for candidates who meet the required JAMB cut-off mark.
- Knowing the universities that will write post-UTME will help you plan for your future. Institutions of higher learning have portals where students can apply for these examinations.
- UTME subjects include English, Mathematics, and Physics. The papers can also include Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Studies, and Economics, depending on the course you wish to pursue.
List of universities that will write Post UTME and have Post UTME form
Candidates write post-UTMEs to ascertain further their Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. The results qualify them for admission into tertiary institutions of their choice.
List of universities that write post-UTME
Below is a list of schools that usually write post-UTMEs in Nigeria. They are likely to write the exams this year.
- University of Lagos (UNILAG)
- Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
- Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
- University of Medical Sciences Ondo State (UNIMED)
- University of Benin (UNIBEN)
- Abia State University (ABSU)
- Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST)
- University of Ibadan (UI)
- University of Delta, Agbor (UNIDEL)
- University of Portharcourt (UNIPORT)
- Bayero University Kanno (BUK)
- Niger Delta University (NDU)
- Imo State University (IMSU)
- Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE)
- Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (ABU)
- Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA)
- Nigerian Police Academy (POLAC)
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
- Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT)
- Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU)
- Federal University Dutsin-ma (FUDMA)
- University of Calabar (UNICAL)
- Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH)
- Auchi Polytechnic Petroleum Training Institute (PTI)
- Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
- Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED)
- Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano (YMSUK)
- Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe Oghara
- Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU)
- Babcock University Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA)
- Nigerian Airforce College of Nursing (NAFCON)
Universities whose post-UTME form is out
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) hasn't officially announced the commencement date for the sale of the 2025/2026 post-UTME forms across all universities in Nigeria. Although it usually happens around July, the date will probably be around the same time.
All schools requiring prospective students to sit their post-UTMEs will start selling their post-UTME screening forms then. Candidates are advised to start preparing for the exams right away. The post-UTME closing date for all schools is also yet to be officially announced.
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Post-UTME registration
Many universities conduct their post-UTMEs online. Each institution has its own system. Most have post-UTME registration portals, where candidates should register before sitting their exams.
It is important to note that these examinations may vary depending on the institution. Remember, each university is at liberty to screen its candidates as they deem fit.
Documents needed for post-UTME screening
Below are some of the documents you may be asked to submit when registering for your post-UTME exams.
- Your original JAMB result
- Your O-level certificate or result printout
- Your online post-UTME registration printout
- The screening schedule printout
- Your birth certificate
- Local government of origin certificate
- JAMB direct entry registration slip for DE student
- JAMB UTME registration slip for UTME students
List of schools that are still selling their post-UTME form
- British Canadian University Olu (BCU)
- North-Eastern University (NEU)
- Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE)
- Al-Bayan University
- Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FTU)
- Akwa lbom State University (AKSU)
- Rivers State University (RSU)
- Federal University of Technology, Babura (FUTB)
- Rhema University
- Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC)
List of federal universities that don't write post-UTME
Most universities write post-UTME, but not all. Below is a list of some of the institutions that do not require post-UTMEs.
- Ebonyi State University (EBSU)
- Ekiti State University (EKSU)
- Osun State University, Osogbo (UNIOSUN)
- Lagos State University (LASU)
- Benue State University (BSU)
- Borno State University (BOSU)
- Adamawa State University (ADSU)
- Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK)
- Yobe State University (YSU)
- Taraba State University, (TASU)
- Ekiti State University (EKSU)
- Cross River State University of Technology (CRUTECH)
- Kwara State University (KWASU)
- Osun State University, Osogbo
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List of schools whose admission is still on
The following is a list of schools that are still open for admission in Nigeria:
- Maranatha University Lagos
- Miva Open University
- New City University
- University of Fortune
What is the use of post-UTME?
Post-UTME is used to test students' knowledge and preparedness for university education. It covers multiple subjects, including English, Mathematics, and General Knowledge.
What is the full meaning of post-UTME?
Post-UTME stands for Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Exam. It is a screening used to help in the selection process for candidates who meet the required JAMB cut-off mark.
What subject is written for post-UTME?
UTME subjects include English, Mathematics, and Physics. The papers can also include Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Studies, and Economics, depending on the course you wish to pursue.
How do you check your post-UTME status?
After sitting your exams, you can confirm your status on the post-UTME portal.
Which university is still selling post-UTME forms in Nigeria?
Check out the list of universities that conduct post-UTME screening above.
Which Polytechnic is still selling post-UTME form?
Here is a list of polytechnics that are still selling post-UTME forms:
- Ibadan City Polytechnic
- Federal Polytechnic Daura
- Federal Polytechnic Orogun
- Heritage Polytechnic
- Gboko Polytechnic
- Ajayi Polytechnic
- Shaka Polytechnic
- Federal Polytechnic, Ugep
- Grundtvig Polytechnic
- Federal Polytechnic lle-Oluji (FEDPOLEL)
What is the post-UTME closing date for all universities?
JAMB has not officially announced the closing date for the selling of post-UTME forms for all universities.
How much is the FUTA post-UTME form?
The FUTA Post-UTME screening form costs N2000.
Does Afe Babalola University do post-UTME?
Yes, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) conducts post-UTME screenings for undergraduate applicants.
Is UniLorin post-UTME form out for 2025
No, UniLorin has not yet released its post-UTME forms for the academic year 2025/2026. The official date is highly anticipated, but there is no definitive yet.
What is the date for the UI post-UTME exam?
There is no official date for the UI post-UTME exam. However, past exams have been done between November and December. Therefore, we expect more or less the same date this year.
Having the list of universities that will write post-UTME form in 2025/2026 will help you know when to prepare for the screening. If you are planning to join a university that requires this screening, you are advised to start preparing right away.
Legit.ng recently published the JAMB syllabus for all subjects. The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) usually publishes official documents detailing areas or topics a student should study while preparing for JAMB UTME exams.
You pick subjects you want to be examined on when registering for your JAMB UTME exam. During the process, students must choose the JAMB subject combination for the specific course they wish to study.
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