The University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, has invited all 2026 UTME candidates who selected the university as their First Choice and scored a minimum of 150, as well as First Choice Direct Entry (DE) applicants, to apply for its 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening exercise. The closing date for registration is Friday, August 7, 2026.
Eligibility, Exemptions & Key Rules
- First Choice & Cut-Off Mark: Candidates who made UNIUYO their 1st Choice in the 2026/2027 UTME and scored 150 and above, plus 1st Choice Direct Entry candidates (who must scan and upload the original of their higher academic qualification).
- Age Limit: Only candidates who will be 16 years old and above by September 30, 2026 are eligible to apply.
- Awaiting Result & JAMB CAPS Upload Deadline: Candidates with Awaiting Result (AR) can apply, but all candidates must upload their O'Level results on JAMB CAPS not later than August 31, 2026 (click "REFRESH" on CAPS after entering your result to confirm).
- Exemptions: Foreign candidates, inmates of Correctional Centres (Prisons), and blind and deaf candidates are exempted from the Post-UTME screening exercise.
Step-by-Step Online Application Procedure
The non-refundable screening fee is ₦2,000.00. Follow these steps to apply:
- Step 1 (Create Account): Visit eportals.uniuyo.edu.ng and click on "Admission's Portal" (or go directly to admissions.uniuyo.edu.ng). Click Apply Now, select "Create Account", fill in your details, and verify your email to activate your account.
- Step 2 (Pay ₦2,000 via Remita): Log in, navigate to the "Application Fee" section, select your Application Type (Post-UTME or Direct Entry), generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR), pay ₦2,000.00 online or at a bank branch, and return to the portal to confirm your payment.
- Step 3 (Complete Bio-Data Form): Go to the "Application Form" section, click "Start New Application", fill in your bio-data accurately (and upload your higher qualification if applying via DE), and submit only once.
- Step 4 (Print Slip): Print out your 2026/2027 Screening Exercise Slip before Friday, August 7, 2026.
Prepare for your UNIUYO screening using the Mentra POST-UTME app, available on both Android and iOS. For more updates, visit uniuyo.edu.ng.
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