UNN Post-UTME/DE 2026/2027: Cut-Off Mark, Eligibility & Registration

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has invited all 2026 UTME candidates who selected UNN as their first-choice institution and scored 160 and above, as well as Direct Entry (DE) candidates, to register for its 2026/2027 admission screening exercise. Online registration opens on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 and closes at midnight on Wednesday, August 05, 2026.

Eligibility & Key Rules

• Minimum UTME Score: 160 and above in the 2026 UTME with UNN as First Choice.
• Consistent Names: Ensure the names on your WAEC/NECO results match your JAMB registration names exactly.
• Age Limit: Candidates who will be under 16 years of age by 30th September, 2026 must not apply.
• Nov/Dec 2026 GCE/NECO Not Accepted: Candidates waiting to sit for the November/December 2026 GCE or NECO examinations are not eligible.
• Mandatory O'Level Upload Deadline: Only candidates who upload their O'Level results on both JAMB CAPS and the UNN portal on or before Wednesday, August 05, 2026 will be considered for admission.
• Direct Entry (DE) NIPEDS Verification: DE candidates must ensure that the A'Level result presented during JAMB registration has been verified by the Nigerian Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (NIPEDS).

Registration Fees & Required Documents (Max 100KB Each)

Eligible candidates are required to pay an application fee of ₦2,000 and a processing fee of ₦3,300.00 (totaling ₦5,300.00) via the Remita platform at any commercial bank or with an ATM card. You will need to upload scanned copies (not exceeding 100KB each) of the following certificates:

• Birth Certificate (verify your date of birth carefully, as no changes will be allowed later)
• Local Government Identification
• Secondary School Testimonial
• First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)
• 2026 JAMB Result Slip
• O'Level Result 1 (and O'Level Result 2 for two-sitting candidates)

Step-by-Step Registration Procedure

1. Log on to the official UNN website at www.unn.edu.ng.
2. Click on UNN Portal (at the top right corner of the website), select Prospective Students, and click Online Application Form for 2026/2027 Admission Screening Exercise.
3. Enter your JAMB Registration Number to generate your Remita payment invoice.
4. Pay at any commercial bank or online using your ATM card, then return to the portal and re-enter your JAMB Registration Number.
5. Fill in your Date of Birth and all other blank fields.
6. Enter your verified O'Level subjects, grades, Centre Number, and Examination Number (Awaiting Result candidates should list their SSCE subjects), then re-enter your grades to confirm accuracy.
7. Upload all required certificates (each under 100KB) and click NEXT.
8. Review the Summary Page, tick the CONFIRMATION BOX, click SUBMIT, and print your Acknowledgement Slip.

To prepare ahead for UNN admission, practice with the Mentra POST-UTME app, available on both Android and iOS.