You've practically submitted and done everything required to get admitted, but there is just one thing left, which is the UNIBEN Admission List. This list shows everyone who made it to the school.
After tackling UTME, meeting your cut off mark, and sailing through your screening, the UNIBEN Admission List is your final result.
Seeing your name there calls for celebration, and we would be glad to walk you through on how and where to check it, and the next step to take if you find your name on the list.
Is UNIBEN Admission List 2025/2026 Out?
UNIBEN admission list was released in September 2025, with applicants being offered admission in three batches. Students who took part in the Post UTME screening exercise for 2025/2026 are advised to keep checking the official portal for their names.
UNIBEN Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into UNIBEN, you have to:
Score 170 and above in your UTME
Choose the University of Benin as your first choice
Have 5 credits passes in your WAEC, including Mathematics and English.
Pass the Screening Exercise.
How to Check UNIBEN Admission List 2025/2026 Session
There are two methods to use when checking your name on the admission list. You can check via the JAMB Portal and the UNIBEN Portal.
Checking Via the JAMB Portal:
To check through the JAMB Portal, follow these steps:
Log in to your JAMB profile with your username and password.
Go to the "Check Admission Status" and click on it.
Click on "Admission Status" or "Access my CAPS"
Note: You will either see Admission in progress or check back later.
Checking Via the UNIBEN Portal:
To check through the UNIBEN Portal, follow these steps:
Log in to the admission portal at https://waeup.uniben.edu/applicants/checkstatus
Input your Application or Registration Number in the required column.
Click on "Submit", confirm your application number before clicking on "Proceed" to check your admission status.
How to Pay UNIBEN Acceptance Fee
If your name is on the admission list 2025/2026 academic session, the next thing that is expected of you is to pay your acceptance fee. Below are the steps to make a payment:
Using your ID and password, log in to your profile.
Click “My Data.”
Select the payment option you prefer.
Click on “Add online Payment ticket.”
Toggle to the “Create ticket” button.
Click on “Pay via Remita” to see the payment details.
Click the “Submit” button to continue with the payment through the Interswitch payment gateway.
Click on the “Pay” button.
Note: If your payment is successful, an acceptance slip will appear on your screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Has UNIBEN released its First Batch?
A: The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has officially released the First, Second, and Third Batch Admission Lists 2025/2026 academic session, bringing clarity and excitement to thousands of candidates across Nigeria.
Q: How much is the UNIBEN Acceptance Fee for 2025/2026?
A: The acceptance fee was significantly increased in late 2025 to around N122,820 for Science/Medical courses and N115,670 for Non Science courses, a rise from previous amounts.
Q: What to Do after Accepting UNIBEN Admission?
A: Clearance activities are conducted online. Successfully cleared students will collect their signed eligibility document upon resumption.
Once cleared, proceed to pay school charges and register for courses online.
Q: How Much is a hostel in UNIBEN?
A: Clinical hostel: N32,000 to N37,000;
Hall 7: N97,500 to N116,000;
Keystone Hostel: N97,500 to N116,000;
TETFund hostels (A, B, C, D): N120,000 to N150,000;
Senator Danjuma Hostel: N120,000 to N150,000.
Q: How Can I check the UNIBEN Admission List?
A: Candidates can check their admission status through:
UNIBEN official admission portal
JAMB CAPS portal
