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UNILORIN Extends 2026/2027 Post-UTME/DE Deadline to July 19

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Anthony Awa

Institutional Policy Specialist

July 13, 2026

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has announced a further extension of the registration deadline for its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) screening exercise.

UNILORIN announces further extension of Post-UTME registration deadline

Updated Closing Date & Reason for Extension

  • Previous Closing Date: Sunday, 12th July, 2026
  • New Closing Date: Sunday, 19th July, 2026

According to a statement signed by the Registrar, M. A. Alfanla, the one-week extension was approved primarily to enable Direct Entry (DE) applicants to start and complete their registration on the university portal.

All UTME and Direct Entry candidates who have not yet completed their screening registration are advised to do so before midnight on Sunday, 19th July, 2026. While preparing for the UNILORIN screening test, practice with past questions on the Mentra POST-UTME app, available on both Android and iOS.

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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (4)

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Damilola Adeleke

Jul 14, 2026

Can UTME candidates who missed the July 12 deadline also register during this extension, or is it only for Direct Entry?

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Mentra Admissions Team

Jul 14, 2026

Hello Damilola! While the extension was granted mainly to accommodate Direct Entry applicants, the Post-UTME portal remains open to both UTME and DE candidates until Sunday, 19th July, 2026.

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Praise Alabi

Jul 14, 2026

Has UNILORIN announced the exact date for the CBT exam yet?

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Mentra Admissions Team

Jul 14, 2026

The exam schedule will be communicated after registration closes on July 19. Keep checking your portal and email for updates.

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