The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has announced the online registration for the 2025/2026 Post-UTME/Direct Entry screening exercise. The exercise is compulsory for candidates who applied to the university as their first choice in the 2025 JAMB and wish to gain admission into various undergraduate programs. This guide provides all the necessary information about eligibility, registration procedure, payment, and required documents.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the UNIMAID Post-UTME 2025/2026 screening exercise, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Screening Fee: All candidates must pay a non-refundable fee of ₦2,000 via the Remita platform.
- UTME / Direct Entry Selection: Only candidates who selected UNIMAID as their first choice in 2025/2026 JAMB are eligible.
- Minimum UTME Score: UTME candidates must score at least 150, except for courses with higher cut-off marks specified on the UNIMAID website.
- Course Requirements: Candidates must meet minimum UTME scores and have the correct subject combinations for their chosen courses. Candidates who do not meet these requirements may change to another course whose requirements they satisfy.
- O’Level Requirements: Candidates must have a minimum of 5 credits in relevant O’Level subjects, including Mathematics and English, in not more than two sittings.
- Direct Entry Requirements: Direct Entry candidates must have a minimum of lower credit at National or Higher National Diploma levels, or Merit at NCE level.
- O’Level Verification: Only O’Level printouts downloaded directly from the examination bodies (WASC, NECO, NABTEB) or certified photocopies of the original certificates will be accepted.
- JAMB CAPS Upload: Candidates must ensure their O’Level results are uploaded on JAMB CAPS profiles before verification.
Registration Procedure
Eligible candidates can follow these steps to register for UNIMAID Post-UTME 2025:
- Visit the UNIMAID portal: http://www.unimaid.edu.ng and click on Post UTME Screening 2025.
- Log in using your JAMB Registration Number as the username and
umstad@2025as the password. - Upload a passport photograph (less than 200KB) and set a new password.
- Enter your phone number and email address, then click Generate to make the ₦2,000 payment.
- Fill in your bio-data, O’Level results, and upload any required documents.
- Submit your application and print the acknowledgment for reference.
Important Notes
- Candidates must ensure that their O’Level results are correctly uploaded to JAMB CAPS.
- Only first-choice candidates can register.
- Incomplete applications or failure to meet eligibility requirements may result in disqualification.
- All enquiries should be directed to:
- Email:
putme2025@unimaid.edu.ngoradmissionsoffice@unimaid.edu.ng.
- Email:
Conclusion
The UNIMAID Post-UTME 2025/2026 is a crucial step for prospective students seeking admission into the University of Maiduguri. By following the eligibility requirements and registration procedures, candidates can ensure their applications are successfully processed.
