BenjamintechGetting a good UTME score is only the first part of the journey. Most universities also require you to register for their own screening exercise, commonly called post UTME. If you miss the registration window, you may not be considered for admission no matter how high your JAMB score is.
This guide shows you how post UTME registration works in general, with a step-by-step process that fits most Nigerian universities. Each school has its own portal, dates and fees, so always follow your school’s official notice.
What Is Post UTME?
Post UTME is a screening exercise run by an institution after the UTME to decide which candidates it will consider for admission. Depending on the school, it may be a computer-based test, an online screening of your results, or a combination. It is usually separate from JAMB, with its own form and fee.
Who Can Register?
Requirements differ, but recent school notices commonly ask for the following:
- You sat for the UTME in the current cycle.
- You scored at least the school’s minimum UTME score for screening. Notices from different schools in 2026 set minimums such as 150, 160 and higher, so check yours.
- You chose the school as your first choice, or you changed to it from another institution. Some schools also invite candidates who did not choose them first, but they must change their choice on JAMB’s system.
- You have the required O’level results, often in not more than two sittings.
- You meet the age requirement, since the minimum admission age has been set at 16.
What You Need Before You Register
- Your JAMB registration number
- A valid email address and phone number that you can access, because the school sends login details and confirmation there
- A recent passport photograph that meets the file size and format the school asks for
- Your O’level results, including exam numbers and grades of your best five subjects, if requested
- Money for the screening fee. In several 2026 notices, fees were around ₦2,000 to ₦2,500, but yours may be different.
- A debit card or a bank for payment through the school’s payment platform
Step-by-Step: How to Register for Post UTME
- Find your school’s official notice. Go to the school’s website, admissions page or official social media. Note the opening and closing dates, the minimum score and the portal link.
- Open the post UTME or admissions portal. Use the link given on the school’s website. Do not use links sent by strangers.
- Enter your JAMB registration number. Many portals pull your UTME details automatically. Check that your name, score and course are correct.
- Create an account or log in. Enter your phone number and a valid email address, and set a password. Verify your email if the portal sends a confirmation link.
- Generate your payment invoice. Most schools use a Remita payment reference (RRR) for the screening fee.
- Pay the fee. Pay online with your card, or take the invoice to a bank listed by the school. Keep the receipt.
- Confirm your payment on the portal. Log back in and complete the confirmation step if required.
- Fill in the application form. Give your personal details, choice of course and O’level results, and upload your passport photograph and any documents requested.
- Submit the form and print your slip. Print your registration slip, and later your exam card or photo card if the school issues one.
- Note your screening date and requirements. Check the date, time, venue (or online instructions) and what to bring.
If the School Is Not Your First Choice
Some universities accept candidates who did not choose them at first, but the school’s notice will usually tell you to change your institution on JAMB’s system before or during registration. Use only accredited CBT centres for this, and make sure the new course matches your UTME subjects.
If You Registered as “Awaiting Result”
Upload your O’level result to your JAMB profile as soon as it is out, and upload it to the school’s portal if required. Without it, your screening can be affected.
Common Post UTME Registration Mistakes
- Waiting until the last day, when portals get busy and slow
- Using a wrong or inactive email address, and missing the login details
- Wrong or mismatched O’level details and exam numbers
- Uploading a passport photograph that is too large, blurred or in the wrong format
- Paying through unofficial channels or people
- Not printing the slip or exam card
- Skipping the O’level upload on JAMB CAPS
After Registration: Prepare for Screening
- Find out the screening format: CBT test, online result screening, or both.
- Practise with past questions where the school uses a test.
- Learn how your aggregate is calculated so you know what to aim for.
- Keep your original JAMB result slip and other documents ready.
- Watch for admission lists, and accept your admission on JAMB CAPS once you get an offer.
Beware of Scammers
Only pay the school’s fee through the payment platform on its official portal. Agents who promise “guaranteed admission” or ask you to send money to a personal account should be avoided. Never share your JAMB password with anyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is post UTME compulsory?
It depends on the school. Many universities run a screening, while some assess UTME and O’level results only. Check your school’s admission notice.
How much is the post UTME form?
It varies by school. Several 2026 notices showed fees of about ₦2,000 to ₦2,500, but confirm on your school’s portal.
Can I register if I did not choose the school as my first choice?
Some schools allow it if you change your institution on JAMB’s system. Check the school’s notice for that.
What if I miss the deadline?
Some schools extend registration, but many do not. Do not rely on it, and register early.
Do I need my JAMB result slip for registration?
You need your JAMB registration number to register. The original result slip is usually needed for screening and clearance.
Final Thoughts
Registering for post UTME is simple when you follow your school’s official steps and do it early. Check your eligibility, prepare your JAMB number, email, passport and O’level details, pay through the official platform, and print your slip. For more guides and updates, keep visiting this blog.
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