UNILORIN has released detailed guidelines for the 2025/2026 pre-admission screening exercise, emphasizing accuracy, compliance, and adherence to deadlines. Candidates are strongly advised to carefully review all instructions before proceeding, as errors in submission may lead to automatic disqualification.
Important Admission Notes
Applicants should take note of the following critical policies:
- Incorrect information submission will result in automatic disqualification
- Admission is based on a weighted aggregate system:
- UTME/Direct Entry score: 50%
- Post-UTME screening score: 30%
- Five (5) relevant O’Level grades: 20%
This structured evaluation ensures a balanced and merit-based admission process.
Registration Timeline
- Opening Date: Monday, 28th July 2025 (00:01hrs)
- Closing Date: Sunday, 10th August 2025 (00:00hrs)
Candidates are encouraged to complete registration early to avoid last-minute technical issues.
General Registration Guidelines
To ensure a smooth registration process, candidates must adhere to the following:
- Upload O’Level and/or A’Level results on JAMB CAPS
- Indicate ‘AR’ (Awaiting Results) where applicable
- Use a valid personal email address and active phone number
- Pay a non-refundable registration fee of ₦2,000
- Carefully crosscheck all entries before submission
- Ensure uploaded results on the university portal match those on JAMB CAPS
Additionally, candidates seeking a change of course must process such changes via JAMB CAPS, not the university portal.
Step-by-Step Registration Procedure
1. Access the Portal
- Visit the official undergraduate portal of University of Ilorin
- Avoid using unauthorized links
2. Begin Registration
- Click on Pre-admission Screening Registration
- Enter your JAMB Registration Number and surname
- Click “Get Details” to retrieve your information
3. Complete Required Information
- Fill in O’Level/A’Level grades or select ‘AR’ if awaiting results
- Verify all entries carefully
4. Make Payment
- Click “Make Payment” to proceed to the Remita platform
- Enter ATM card details (Visa or MasterCard)
- Avoid refreshing the browser during payment
5. Final Submission
- Log in again after payment
- Click “Next Step” and complete remaining fields
- Submit the form after confirming accuracy
6. Print Screening Slip
- Print your screening document
- Ensure details such as UTME scores and subject combinations are correctly displayed
Guidelines for Direct Entry (DE) Candidates
Direct Entry applicants should follow the same procedure with additional steps:
- Select their highest academic qualification
- Confirm and save the information before submission
- Ensure any upgrade from UTME to DE is completed on JAMB CAPS before registration
Error Correction and Support
Candidates can review and correct their information before the portal closes. For unresolved issues:
- Contact the admissions office via official email support
- Ensure complaints are legitimate and clearly stated
Key Warnings for Applicants
- Any form of false information or result falsification will lead to disqualification at any stage
- Candidates must ensure consistency between university and JAMB records
- Failure to follow instructions may invalidate the application
Conclusion
The University of Ilorin’s 2025/2026 pre-admission screening process reflects a transparent and merit-driven system designed to select qualified candidates.
