Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka has announced that its 2025/2026 Post-UTME and Direct Entry admission screening will use an automated O'Level and UTME grading system rather than a written exam. In a circular signed by Registrar Dr. Chinenye Gloria Okeke, the university shared the exact calculation formula to ensure full transparency.
Mandatory O'Level Upload Rule
All candidates must visit an accredited JAMB CBT centre or JAMB office (do not use regular cyber cafes) to upload their O'Level results to JAMB CAPS. To avoid disqualification, you must upload the exact same O'Level result(s) to both JAMB CAPS and the UNIZIK portal.
How UNIZIK Calculates Your Screening Score
- Weighting Ratio (70:30): Your UTME score accounts for 70% (multiply UTME score by 0.7), while your O'Level score in the four subjects you sat for in UTME accounts for 30% (multiply O'Level points plus bonus by 0.3).
- Single Sitting Bonus: If you obtained credits in your four UTME subjects in a single sitting, you receive a bonus of 10 points. If you combined two sittings, your bonus is 0 points.
- Final Score Formula:
Final Score = (UTME Score × 0.7) + [(O'Level Score + Bonus) × 0.3]
O'Level Grade Point Ranking
| O'Level Grade | Allocated Points |
|---|---|
| A1 | 90 Points |
| B2 | 80 Points |
| B3 | 70 Points |
| C4 | 60 Points |
| C5 | 55 Points |
| C6 | 50 Points |
| D7, E8, F9, or Awaiting Result (AR) | 0 Points |
Practical Calculation Example
Suppose a candidate scored 285 in UTME and sat for English, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry with the following O'Level grades:
| UTME Subject | UTME Score | O'Level Grade | O'Level Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 70 | B3 | 70 |
| Biology | 65 | A1 | 90 |
| Physics | 75 | C4 | 60 |
| Chemistry | 75 | B2 | 80 |
| Total | 285 | 4 Credits | 300 |
- Scenario 1 (Single Sitting): Final Score = (285 × 0.7) + [(300 + 10) × 0.3] = 199.5 + 93 = 292.5
- Scenario 2 (Two Sittings): Final Score = (285 × 0.7) + [(300 + 0) × 0.3] = 199.5 + 90 = 289.5
Notice that a single sitting gives a 3-point advantage on the final aggregate scale. You can also explore more admission tools on the Mentra POST-UTME app, available on Android and iOS.
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