The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), Borno State, has announced that its online Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) Pre-Admission Screening Exercise for the 2026/2027 academic session will run from June 14, 2026 to August 14, 2026. The management emphasized that there will be no extension beyond the stated closing date.
Eligibility & Cut-Off Mark
- First Choice Only: Only UTME and Direct Entry (DE) candidates who selected the University of Maiduguri as their First Choice in the 2026/2027 JAMB exercise are eligible.
- Minimum UTME Score & Course Change Option: A general minimum UTME score of 150, except for courses with higher departmental cut-off marks listed on the UNIMAID website login page. Candidates who do not meet the cut-off mark or UTME subject combination for their original course will be allowed to change to another course whose requirements they meet.
- O'Level & DE Requirements: At least five (5) relevant O'Level credit passes (including Mathematics and English Language) in not more than two (2) sittings, uploaded on JAMB CAPS. Direct Entry applicants need at least a Lower Credit at ND/HND level or Merit at NCE level.
- Verification Rule: Only O'Level result printouts downloaded directly from the official websites of WAEC/NECO/NABTEB or photocopies of original certificates will be accepted at verification.
Step-by-Step UMSTAD Registration Procedure
The non-refundable screening fee is ₦2,000 via Remita. Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official UNIMAID website at www.unimaid.edu.ng and click on the POST UTME Portal link to open the UMSTAD login page.
- Log in using your JAMB Registration Number as your username and umstad@2026 as your initial password.
- Upload a passport photograph (less than 200KB) and set a new personal password.
- Enter your active phone number and email address, then click "Generate" to pay the ₦2,000 fee via Remita.
- Provide your bio-data, enter your O'Level/A'Level results, and upload the required documents.
- Submit your application and download your completed application form on or before August 14, 2026.
Prepare for your screening using the Mentra POST-UTME app, available on both Android and iOS. For enquiries, email admissionsoffice@unimaid.edu.ng.
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