The management of Nnamdi Azikwe University (UNIZIK) has officially announced the commencement of the Post UTME screening exercise for the 2025/2026 session. This process is usually the primary determinant the university uses in giving out admission every year.

Pay close attention, as we will uncover all the information that surrounds UNIZIK Post UTME screening, covering various aspects such as screening date, eligibility criteria, registration processes, and required documents.

Is UNIZIK 2025/2026 Session Post UTME Screening Form Out?

It is official, UNIZIK 2025/2026 Post UTME screening form purchase kicks off from Monday, 28th July, 2025, and ends on Saturday, 16th August, 2025.

The school management has strongly implored all candidates who had selected UNIZIK as their first choice of institution, and met the required eligibility score in their JAMB examination, to visit the university website for their registration on or before the deadline day.

How to Register for UNIZIK 2025/2026 Post UTME Screening Exercise

Here is a complete guide on how to navigate the entire process seamlessly.

  1. Visit apply.unizik.edu.ng

  2. Create a UNIZIK application account

  3. Validate your JAMB registration number, supply your LGA, and UTME subjects combination, and submit.

  4. Next, provide an email address, phone number, date of birth, password, and click on update profile.

  5. Validate your account by providing the code sent to your email. Verify and click to sign in.

  6. On signing in, log in with your JAMB number/ email and password

  7. Click on O'level and add results

  8. Click on the buy form to pay 2,000 Naira with a debit card, or print the account details and pay at the bank.

  9. After payment, return to the portal and click Submit Your Application.

Eligibility Criteria to Purchase UNIZIK 2025/2026 Post UTME Form

  1. Candidates who chose Nnamdi Azikiwe University as their first choice of institution in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination(UTME).

  2. Candidates who are above 16 years of age

  3. Candidates who have the required pass mark for the selected course of study.

  4. Candidates with complete O'level results.

UNIZIK Eligible Cut Off Mark Breakdown by Faculty and Programme

The Nnamdi Azikiwe University has grouped its courses based on minimum eligible pass marks. Each category shows the programmes that fall under the required UTME score range.

Understanding this breakdown helps candidates know where they stand and what programmes they can apply for based on their score.

The table below shows all programmes grouped according to their required UTME pass mark.

UNIZIK Cut Off Mark by Programme

200 Cut off Mark

180 Cut Off Mark

160 Cut Off Mark

150 Cut Off Mark

Law

Chinese

Igbo

All Affiliate Institutions

Medical Laboratory Science

English Language

Religion and Human Relations

Medicine

History

Modern European Language

Health Science and Technology

Linguistics

Music

Environmental Health Science

Philosophy

Botany

Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Theatre Arts

Parasitology and Entomology

Medical Rehabilitation / Doctor of Physiotherapy

Chemical Engineering

Zoology

Nursing Sciences

Civil Engineering

Agricultural and Bio Resources Engineering

Radiography

Electrical Engineering

Industrial and Production Engineering

Forensic Science

Electronics Engineering

Metallurgical and Material Engineering

Pharmacy

Computer Engineering

Polymer and Textile Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Production Technology

Petroleum Engineering

Banking and Finance

Biomedical Engineering

Cooperative Economics and Management

Information and Communication Engineering

Entrepreneurship Studies

Telecommunication Engineering

Marketing

Economics

Geological Sciences

Mass Communication

Geophysics

Political Science

Mathematics

Psychology

Physics and Industrial Physics

Sociology

Pure and Industrial Chemistry

Applied Biochemistry

Statistics

Applied Microbiology

Accountancy

Business Administration

Public Administration

Computer Science

Cyber Security

Information Technology

Software Engineering

Anatomy

Physiology

Important Information on the Screening Exercise

  • Monitor your personal phone number, email, and UNIZIK website for more details on the screening exercise.

  • O'level results must be uploaded to JAMB CAPS.

  • Candidates who did not register online will not be involved in the screening exercise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the eligibility pass mark the same as the departmental cut off
A: The eligibility pass mark allows you to purchase the Post UTME Screening form; the cut off mark will be determined after the screening exercise.

Q: Can O'level results be updated even after registration is completed
A: Yes, adjustments can be made on registration until the deadline, the 16th of August, 2025

Q: Will UNIZIK give an extension after registration?
A: Registration ends on the 16th. Candidates are advised to stick to that.

Q: Does UNIZIK accept Second Choice Candidates
A: No, UNIZIK only accepts candidates who select it as their first choice of institution.

Q: Must I upload my results to JAMB CAPS?
A: Yes, Failure to upload your O'level results on the JAMB CAPS portal will disqualify you from admission, even if you pass the screening.

Q: Is there an age limit for applicants?
A: Yes, candidates must be at least 16 years old by the time the academic session begins.

Q: Does UNIZIK write a Post UTME physical exam?
A: Recently, UNIZIK has shifted to an automated screening system (screening of O'level and UTME results) rather than a physical CBT exam.

Q: How long does it take UNIZIK to release its admission list after the Post UTME Screening?
A: It typically takes about 4 to 8 weeks before the admission list is released.