BenjamintechPost UTME screening day can go wrong for reasons that have nothing to do with how well you prepared. Candidates are turned back at the gate for missing a document, arrive too late to be accredited, or carry an item that is not allowed. This guide gives you a practical checklist of what to bring to post UTME screening and the rules to watch out for.
Important: Every school sets its own requirements. Use this list as a general guide and check your school’s official screening notice and your printed screening pass for the exact list.
First: Is Your Screening Physical or Online?
Some schools hold their post UTME as a computer-based test at a physical venue, some screen candidates online, and some review documents in person. Before you pack anything, check your notice to know which one applies to you. Everything below is mainly for candidates who must show up at a venue, but the document tips also help with online screening.
Documents to Bring
1. Your printed post UTME screening pass or registration slip
This is the document you print after registering on the school’s portal. It usually carries your name, photograph, exam date, time, venue and sometimes your seat number. Many schools require it for entry, and you should print it early, not on the morning of the exam. Some schools ask you to print it a week before the screening.
2. Your original JAMB result slip
Schools commonly ask for the printed original UTME result slip with your passport photograph. A screenshot of your SMS result is not the same thing. If you have not printed it yet, see our guide comparing the original result slip and the SMS result.
3. Your JAMB registration slip or exam slip
Some schools also ask for it. Keep a copy with you.
4. Your O’level result: original and photocopies
Many schools ask for both the original and photocopies of your WAEC, NECO or NABTEB result. Some accept a statement of result if it is recent, while others may ask for the certificate if your result is older, so read your school’s notice. If you registered as “Awaiting Result”, make sure you have uploaded the result to JAMB CAPS before the admission process is concluded.
5. Passport photographs
One polytechnic’s notice in 2026, for example, asked for two passport photographs. Bring a few recent ones with a plain background, in case your school asks.
6. A valid means of identification
Some schools ask for a government-issued ID. Where you do not have one, ask your school what else it accepts. Your NIN slip can also be useful.
7. Birth certificate or declaration of age
Age is checked for admission, and the minimum age for tertiary admission is 16, so this document is often part of document verification.
8. Other papers your school lists
These can include your completed application form, proof of payment, evidence of state of origin or indigeneship, and for Direct Entry candidates, your advanced qualification and DE registration slip. Only bring what your notice asks for, but keep extra photocopies.
Other Items to Bring
- A plain transparent folder or envelope for your documents, arranged in the order your school lists them
- A pen and a small notepad, if allowed. Check the rules first.
- Enough money for transport and photocopying
- Your phone number and email details written down, in case you need to log in to something or explain a problem
Items You Should Not Bring
Most computer-based screenings ban items that could be used for cheating, and JAMB’s UTME rules are strict on the same kind of items. The exact list depends on your school, but candidates are commonly told not to bring:
- Mobile phones and other electronic devices, or to switch them off and keep them away
- Calculators and smart watches
- Earphones, USB drives and similar storage devices
- Bags, purses and other large items that the venue may not allow into the hall
- Notes, textbooks or any written material in the exam hall
Follow your school’s instructions. If in doubt, leave it at home or ask the officials. Being found with a banned item can lead to disqualification.
Rules and Etiquette on Screening Day
- Arrive early. Long queues, document checks and biometric or accreditation steps take time.
- Know your venue in advance. If you can, visit the location earlier or check the route so you do not get lost.
- Follow the dress code if your school has one. Otherwise dress simply and neatly.
- Listen to the officials. Follow instructions for seating, login and the use of the system.
- Do not swap seats or exchange materials with other candidates.
- Report technical faults quietly and immediately to the invigilators.
- Do not try to cheat. Malpractice can end your chance of admission.
Night-Before Checklist
- Screening pass printed and checked for errors
- Original JAMB result slip and photocopy
- O’level result, original and photocopies
- Passport photographs
- ID, birth certificate or declaration of age
- Any other document your notice lists
- Transport plan and money
- Banned items removed from your bag
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Printing the screening pass on the morning of the exam
- Bringing only a phone screenshot of your JAMB result
- Forgetting the O’level originals or photocopies
- Not reading the school’s notice fully
- Arriving late
- Carrying a phone or calculator into the hall
- Assuming that another school’s list applies to yours
Beware of Scams
Some people around screening venues claim they can “help you pass” or sell “expo” for a fee. This is fraud, and it can get you disqualified. Do not pay anyone for screening answers or for entry, and do not hand your documents to unknown people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need my original JAMB result slip for post UTME?
Many schools require the printed original slip. Check your school’s notice.
Can I use a screenshot of my JAMB result?
Not for screening at most schools. Print the official slip.
What if I forgot my screening pass?
Some schools may not admit you without it. Try to reprint it from the portal before you leave, or contact the school’s help desk quickly.
Do I need my O’level result if I registered as Awaiting Result?
You should upload it to JAMB CAPS as soon as it is out, and follow your school’s instructions for screening.
Can I bring a phone to the venue?
Rules differ by school. Phones are usually not allowed in the hall, so it is safer to leave it at home or switch it off and keep it away.
Final Thoughts
Preparing your documents is as important as preparing your mind. Read your school’s screening notice, print your screening pass early, pack your original slips and photocopies, leave banned items at home and arrive early. For more Post UTME guides and updates, keep visiting this blog.
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