POST UTME 2025 is one of the most important stages for students seeking admission into Nigerian universities. If you’re a candidate who sat for the 2025 JAMB UTME, this guide will show you how to prepare, register, and succeed in securing admission. It also addresses transfers, tuition fees, and admission requirements for federal, state, and private universities.
This article is written in a simple, clear style at an 8th-grade reading level. Let’s begin.
What Is POST UTME?
POST UTME stands for Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. It is a screening test or process conducted by Nigerian universities to further assess candidates after their JAMB examination.
While JAMB gives you a general score, POST UTME allows universities to test your knowledge again before offering you admission. Some schools use exams, while others use screening based on documents and results.
General Admission Requirements for POST UTME 2025
To be eligible for any POST UTME screening, you need to have the following:
- A valid JAMB UTME result with at least the cut off mark
- At least five credits in O’Level, including English and Mathematics
- Your JAMB registration number
- Passport photograph and personal information
Functional email and phone number for communication
Some schools may require:
- Birth certificate
- State of origin certificate
- WAEC/NECO/NABTEB result slips
- A payment of the screening or exam fee (usually ₦2,000)
Types of POST UTME Screening in 2025
Different schools use different formats. The most common ones include:
1. Computer-Based Test (CBT): Like JAMB. You’ll answer multiple-choice questions on subjects related to your course.
2. Online Screening: You’ll submit your documents online. No exam. Schools assess your grades and details.
3. Physical Screening: You’ll visit the school campus for document checks and maybe a short test.
POST UTME 2025 Registration: Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Visit the School Portal—Each school has a portal (e.g., portal.unilag.edu.ng). Check on universities.ng for updates.
Step 2: Create an Account—Use your JAMB registration number, email, and phone number.
Step 3: Make Payment—Pay the ₦2,000 screening fee online.
Step 4: Fill in Details—Upload your passport, JAMB result, and O’Level result.
Step 5: Print Acknowledgement—Print your registration slip or screening date slip.
Federal Universities Conducting POST UTME 2025
University | Location |
|---|---|
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) | Zaria, Kaduna State |
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) | Ilorin, Kwara State |
University of Lagos (UNILAG) | Lagos State |
University of Benin (UNIBEN) | Benin City, Edo State |
University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) | Port Harcourt, Rivers State |
Delta State University (DELSU) | Abraka, Delta State |
Kaduna State University (KASU) | Kaduna, Kaduna State |
University of Jos (UNIJOS) | Jos, Plateau State |
Imo State University (IMSU) | Owerri, Imo State |
Ekiti State University (EKSU) | Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State |
Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) | Minna, Niger State |
Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) | Owerri, Imo State |
University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) | Abuja, FCT |
Abia State University (ABSU) | Uturu, Abia State |
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) | Ogbomosho, Oyo State |
Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) | Ago Iwoye, Ogun State |
Federal University, Dutse (FUD) | Dutse, Jigawa State |
Federal University, Lafia (FULAFIA) | Lafia, Nasarawa State |
Federal University, Wukari (FUWUKARI) | Wukari, Taraba State |
Federal University, Lokoja (FULOKOJA) | Lokoja, Kogi State |
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) | Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State |
Federal University, Kashere (FUK) | Kashere, Gombe State |
Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK) | Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State |
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) | Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State |
Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS) | Gusau, Zamfara State |
University of Calabar (UNICAL) | Calabar, Cross River State |
University of Uyo (UNIUYO) | Uyo, Akwa Ibom State |
Ebonyi State University (EBSU) | Abakaliki, Ebonyi State |
Ambrose Alli University (AAU) | Ekpoma, Edo State |
Benue State University (BSU) | Makurdi, Benue State |
Kogi State University (KSU) | Anyigba, Kogi State |
Nasarawa State University (NSUK) | Keffi, Nasarawa State |
Gombe State University (GSU) | Gombe, Gombe State |
Bauchi State University (BASUG) | Gadau, Bauchi State |
Taraba State University (TSU) | Jalingo, Taraba State |
Adamawa State University (ADSU) | Mubi, Adamawa State |
Yobe State University (YSU) | Damaturu, Yobe State |
Niger Delta University (NDU) | Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State |
Rivers State University (RSU) | Port Harcourt, Rivers State |
Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) | Calabar, Cross River State |
Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) | Enugu, Enugu State |
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) | Uli, Anambra State |
Lagos State University (LASU) | Ojo, Lagos State |
Plateau State University (PLASU) | Bokkos, Plateau State |
Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) | Katsina, Katsina State |
Kebbi State University of Science and Technology (KSUSTA) | Aliero, Kebbi State |
Sokoto State University (SSU) | Sokoto, Sokoto State |
Kano University of Science and Technology (KUST) | Wudil, Kano State |
Kwara State University (KWASU) | Malete, Kwara State |
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU) | Lapai, Niger State |
Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) | Ikot Akpaden, Akwa Ibom State |
Osun State University (UNIOSUN) | Osogbo, Osun State |
Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH) | Okitipupa, Ondo State |
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture (MOUAU) | Umudike, Abia State |
Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM) | Makurdi, Benue State |
Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) | Effurun, Delta State |
Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) | Akure, Ondo State |
Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH) | Yola, Adamawa State |
Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) | Kaduna, Kaduna State |
Bingham University | Karu, Nasarawa State |
Nile University | Abuja, FCT |
Igbinedion University | Okada, Edo State |
Madonna University | Elele, Rivers State / Okija, Anambra State |
Bowen University | Iwo, Osun State |
Lead City University | Ibadan, Oyo State |
Caleb University | Imota, Lagos State |
Al-Hikmah University | Ilorin, Kwara State |
Crescent University | Abeokuta, Ogun State |
Adeleke University | Ede, Osun State |
Achievers University | Owo, Ondo State |
Redeemer’s University | Ede, Osun State |
Benson Idahosa University | Benin City, Edo State |
Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) | Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State |
Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) | Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State |
State Universities Conducting POST UTME 2025
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[table “10” not found /]Why Is the POST UTME Still Important in 2025?
Even with JAMB results, many schools want to be extra sure that you are a good fit. This helps them:
- Control admission numbers
- Maintain academic standards
- Verify your results and documents
- Assess your readiness for your chosen course
Who Can Take the POST UTME in 2025?
You can take the POST UTME 2025 if:
- You scored at or above the university’s cut-off mark in JAMB
- You selected the school as your first or second choice
- You meet the school’s O’Level subject requirements
- You’re applying through Direct Entry, a change of institution, or a transfer
POST UTME Cut-Off Mark in 2025
Cut off marks differ:
- Federal universities: 180–200
- State universities: 160+
- Private universities: 140 or lower
How to Calculate Your Aggregate Score
Formula: (JAMB Score ÷ 8) + (POST UTME Score ÷ 2)
Example: JAMB = 240, POST UTME = 60
Aggregate = 30 + 30 = 60
Tips to Prepare for POST UTME 2025
- Start early
- Focus on course subjects
- Practice CBT
- Use official practice tools
- Avoid malpractice
Transfers and Direct Entry in 2025
Yes, many schools accept inter-university transfers or Direct Entry (DE) via JAMB. DE applicants must have NCE, OND, HND, or A’Level certificate.
Tuition Fees of Top Universities in 2025
- UNIABUJA:₦45,000–₦70,0000
- UNILAG: 55,000–₦90,0000
- ABU Zaria:₦27,000–₦50,0000
- LASU:₦67,000–₦100,0000
- Babcock (Private):₦300,000–₦600,0000
POST UTME 2025 FAQs
Q: What is the cost of the POST UTME?
A: ₦2,000 in most schools.
Q: Can I register for multiple POST UTME?
A: Yes, with the change of institution.
Q: What if I miss my exam date?
A: You may miss your admission chance.
Q: Is the POST UTME harder than the JAMB?
A: It depends, but preparation helps.
Q: Can I gain admission without the POST UTME?
A: Only in schools using online screening.
Final Thoughts
POST UTME 2025 is a crucial step in gaining university admission. Know your school’s format, register early, and prepare well.
Visit universities.ng for school-specific updates.
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