There is always this anticipation that always follows the release of UNIMAID admission list. Prospective students are primarily concerned about when the list will be out and how to access it.

If you sat for the Post UTME screening exercise of the university, pay attention as we will give you all the information regarding UNIMAID admission list 2025/2026 session, how to check, and possible steps to finalise your admission.

Is UNIMAID Admission List 2025/2026 Session Out?

The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has started releasing the names of those who were offered provisional admission into the university for the 2025/2026 session.

Candidates can check if they made the admission list by either visiting the university portal or the JAMB portal. The list covers all the departments and faculties within the University of Maiduguri.

How to Check UNIMAID Admission List on the School Portal

  • Visit umstad.online

  • Log in using your username and password

  • Look for the check admission status linked to your dashboard and click

  • If you have been offered admission, you will be shown how to download UNIMAID admission letter.

How to Check UNIMAID Admission List on the JAMB Portal

  • Visit efacility.jamb.gov.ng

  • Enter your JAMB email and password

  • Click on "check admission status" and then select "access my CAPS."

  • Click on the "admission status" tab on the left sidebar.

  • If you have been admitted, your details will appear. Click "accept admission" to finalise the process.

What to do if Offered Admission to UNIMAID

Accept Admission:

It is important to know that after seeing "Congratulation you have been offered admission," the next step is to click the accept option beneath the message. Failure to do this, your admission stands a chance to be revoked.

Print Admission Letter:

This usually comes in two copies, one for the institution's use and the other for the candidate's use. Ensure to print them as it among the essential documents needed for your registration.

Acceptance fee:

All newly admitted students are expected to pay a non refundable acceptance fee of 25,000 Naira by generating an RRR number from the university portal. Failure to pay this may result to loosing your admission.

Data Capturing & Biodata Update:

Immediately after completing your acceptance fee payment, fill out your student biodata form. Upload a passport photograph, and also upload your O'level results and other credentials.

Physical Screening:

This takes place UNIMAID campus. Go to your faculty with the following documents: JAMB admission letter, UNIMAID admission letter, evidence of acceptance payment, O'level result, primary school leaving certificate, and birth certificate.

Pay School Fees and Register Your Course:

Completing this makes you a full blown student of the University of Maiduguri.

How to Pay UNIMAID Acceptance Fee

  • Visit umstad.online

  • Log in with your JAMB registration number and password

  • Navigate to acceptance fee and click

  • Click on generate invoice, an RRR number will appear.

  • Make either online or by visiting any commercial bank.

Option A: Online Payment

  • Click on "pay via remita" or "pay with card."

  • Enter your debit card (Mastercard, Visa, or Verve) details.

  • Complete the OTP verification

Option B: Bank Payment

  • Print the generated invoice

  • Take the invoice to any commercial bank branch nationwide.

  • Tell the teller you want to pay UNIMAID acceptance fee via remita.

After payment, return to the University portal, confirm payment, and print 3 copies of your payment receipt.

What to do if the Portal says Not Admitted

More than half of the students who apply for UNIMAID are met with the "Not Admitted" on both JAMB CAPS and the university portal. Here is what to do if you encounter such;

  • Ensure you have uploaded your O'level results to the JAMB portal; without this, your name cannot be processed.

  • Confirm that UNIMAID is your first choice institution on JAMB

  • If you were listed on the school's PDF admission list but cannot find your name on the portal, you may need to visit the ICT centre for data reconciliation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why is my name on the PDF list but not on the portal?
A. This is usually a data synchronisation delay. Visit the ICT centre with your JAMB result slip to have your profile updated.

Q. When did the UNIMAID Admission Letter portal open?
A. The portal officially opened for the 2025/2026 session on Friday, January 2, 2026.

Q. Can I pay the acceptance fee at any bank?
A. Yes, provided you generate the remita retrieval reference (RRR) from the UNIMAID portal first.

Q. Is there a deadline for course registration?
A.Yes, ensure you register your courses before January 30th, 2025.

Q. When does physical screening begin?
A. Physical screening kicks off on the resumption date.