In the competitive journey of higher education, few moments carry as much weight as the release of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Admission List. For the 2025/2026 Academic Session, the release of the admission list marks the formal transition of thousands of applicants from prospective candidates to provisional members of this historic institution.

Is UNN Admission List for the 2025/2026 session out?

The University of Nigeria, on the 13th of October, released its admission list for the 2025/2026 academic session. The list crossed every faculty and department within the University community.

As the nature of the UNN admission procedure is being done, Prospective students are selected based on their UTME and Post UTME performance.

The best performing students who have met the cutoff mark of their individual departments were listed for provisional admission.

How to Check UNN Admission List from the University Portal

The steps are easy; you can access the list either on your smartphone or Pc.

  • Visit Unn portal unnportal.edu.ng

  • Log in using your JAMB Registration Number

  • Download the Primary admission list document

  • If admitted, print the page where your name appeared

  • Then proceed with the next step to fully accept admission.

How to check UNN Admission List from JAMB Portal

  • Visit efacility.jamb.gov.ng

  • Log in with your JAMB email and password

  • Scroll down and click "check admission status", then click the "access my CAPS" button.

  • On the left sidebar, you will see if you have been admitted or not

Next Phase After UNN's Admission List

Accept Admission from JAMB CAPS:

Candidates are advised to visit the JAMB Portal and click on Accept Admission to complete the admission procedure between JAMB and UNN. After accepting the admission, you must print your JAMB Admission letter, which comes in two copies; one for the institution and the other for the candidate.

Acceptance fee:

This is compulsory for all fresh students, not just in UNN, but all higher institutions in Nigeria and outside Nigeria. If you are confused about what this fee is for, let's call it a non refundable fee to show you have accepted to study at the University of Nigeria.

How to Pay UNN Admission Fee

  • Visit the University of Nigeria www.unnportal.unn.edu.ng,

  • log in with your JAMB registration number, and generate a Remita invoice.

  • Visit any commercial bank in Nigeria with the Remita invoice number, and make a payment of 30,000 naira as your acceptance fee.

  • Get a confirmation Slip from the bank that contains your confirmation number and Remita invoice number.

  • Once again, visit the UNN website, log in with your JAMB registration number, and input the remita invoice confirmation number on the slip obtained from the bank and print your admission slip.

Note: Ensure to keep the confirmation Slip and the bank teller slip from the bank safe, as the University of Nigeria would ask for a copy during your first and final registration in the university.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many admission lists does UNN release?
A. UNN typically releases several batches: the Primary (Merit) List, followed by Supplementary Lists (I, II, and sometimes III), and a final Shopping (Change of Course) list.

Q. How much is the UNN acceptance fee?
A. For the 2025/2026 session, it is 30,000 Naira.

Q. What is the deadline for paying the acceptance fee?
A. Usually, two weeks from the date the list was released. Failure to pay often results in the loss of the admission slot.

Q. Can I change my course after being admitted?
A. It is extremely difficult. You would usually have to stay in that department for at least one year and maintain a high CGPA (usually 3.5+) to apply for an "interdepartmental transfer."

Q. What should I do if I see "Transfer Approval" on CAPS?
A. This means UNN offered you a different course. You must click "Accept" on the transfer page before your admission can move to the next stage.