The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has opened its online portal for the 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) screening exercise. Registration commences on Monday, 13th July, 2026 and closes on Saturday, 12th September, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- First Choice Only: You must have chosen the University of Jos as your First Choice institution.
- Minimum UTME Score: A general minimum score of 180, subject to the higher departmental cut-off marks listed in the table below. If your score is below your course cut-off, change your course on JAMB CAPS before registering.
- Mandatory CAPS Upload: You must upload your O'Level results onto JAMB CAPS.
- Direct Entry (DE): Must possess the minimum entry qualifications for their chosen programme.
UNIJOS Departmental Cut-Off Marks (2026/2027)
| Faculty | Programme | Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Sciences | Medicine & Surgery | 250 |
| Dental Sciences | Dentistry | No Admission |
| Law | Law | 240 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | Doctor of Pharmacy | 230 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | Pharmacology | 220 |
| Health Sciences & Technology | Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing Science, Radiography, Doctor of Physiotherapy | 220 |
| Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Medicine | 220 |
| Computing | Computer Science | 220 |
| Computing | Cyber Security Science, Software Engineering | 200 |
| Computing | Computer Information Systems, Data Science, Information Technology | 180 |
| Basic Medical Sciences | Biochemistry | 200 |
| Natural Sciences | Microbiology, Science Laboratory Technology | 200 |
| Natural Sciences | Forensic Science, and all other Natural Science programmes | 180 |
| Engineering | Civil Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering | 190 |
| Engineering | Mining Engineering | 180 |
| Environmental Sciences | Architecture, Building | 200 |
| Environmental Sciences | All other Environmental Science programmes | 180 |
| Arts | Mass Communication, Theatre & Film Arts | 200 |
| Arts | Philosophy, and all other Arts programmes | 180 |
| Management Sciences | Accounting, Business Administration | 200 |
| Management Sciences | Entrepreneurship Studies, and all other Management Science programmes | 180 |
| Social Sciences | Criminology | 220 |
| Social Sciences | Economics, Psychology | 200 |
| Social Sciences | Public Administration, Social Work & Social Administration, and all other Social Science programmes | 180 |
| Agriculture | Agricultural Science | 180 |
| Education | Agricultural Science Education, Business Education, Fine & Applied Arts Education, Music Education, Primary Education, and all other Education programmes | 180 |
Step-by-Step Registration Guide
- Visit the UNIJOS portal at portal.unijos.edu.ng.
- Click on Forms Application and select 2026 UTME/DE Screening.
- Create an account using your JAMB Registration Number, active email address, phone number, and password.
- Activate your account via the verification link sent to your email, then log in to your dashboard.
- Pay the prescribed screening fee.
- Print your University Portal Receipt, Remita Receipt, and Screening Summary for reference.
4-Week CAPS Acceptance Rule
Candidates offered admission must accept it on JAMB CAPS within four (4) weeks before it can reflect on the UNIJOS portal. Prepare for your screening using the Mentra POST-UTME app, available on both Android and iOS.
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