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Schools That Have Already Released 2025/2026 Post‑UTME Forms

    A growing number of Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and education colleges have officially released their Post‑UTME/Direct Entry screening forms for the 2025/2026 academic session. This guide highlights the institutions on sale, key deadlines, eligibility criteria, and what you should do next to stay on track for admission.

1. Institutions with Post‑UTME Forms Now Available

🔹 Federal & State Universities (confirmed via MySchoolGist, AllSchool, SchoolNewsNG):

  • OAU, Ile‑Ife (Obafemi Awolowo University) – UTME score: 200+; application window: July 21 – August 24, 2025; screening exercise: Sept 1–5, 2025; screening fee: ₦2,000 

  • University of Lagos (UNILAG) – cut‑off: 200; closing date: August 20, 2025 

  • University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) – cut‑off: 160; closing date: August 15, 2025 

  • Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) – cut‑off: 180; closing date: August 28, 2025 

  • University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) – cut‑off: 150; closing date: August 31, 2025 

  • LASUED (Lagos State University of Education) – cut‑off: 170; closing date: August 31, 2025 

  • Kaduna State University (KASU) – cut‑off: 170–220; closing date: July 31, 2025 

Additional universities confirmed include FUTO, UI, OAU (added above), OAU’s screening forms were included earlier via SchoolNewsNG etc. 

2. Why This Information Matters

✅ Secure Your Spot Early

Registration windows are open already—OAU opened on July 21, others in early to mid‑August. Missing deadlines may cost you admission chances.

🧾 Check Your Eligibility Carefully

  • OAU requires a UTME score of 200 or higher and must be listed as your first-choice institution. Only DE candidates and UTME candidates with 200+ are eligible 

  • UNILAG, FUTA, and UNIPORT require at least 150–200 depending on course.

  • LASUED and KASU cut-off ranges vary by programme and can go up to 220.

📅 Deadlines Vary, Act Promptly

  • KASU closes early on July 31

  • UNN, UNILAG, FUTA mid-late August

  • UNIPORT and LASUED close at August 31

  • OAU registration closes August 24 

3. How OAU Compares: Cut‑Offs & Screening Process

🎓 OAU’s Cut‑Off Mark & Eligibility

  • Cut‑off: 200 for UTME and DE candidates, must pick OAU as first choice 

  • No minimum departmental cut‑off issued publicly, but entry into specific faculties often demands much higher scores (Medicine ~275, Law ~260, Engineering 250–260, Social Sciences ~240–270) 

🧾 Registration & Screening Timeline

  • Forms available July 21 – August 24, 2025

  • Screening schedule released August 27 via the admissions portal

  • Screening Dates: September 1–5, 2025 (online format) 

  • Screening fee: ₦2,000 (portal access fee excluded) 

  • OAU does not endorse agents; all payments should go through their official portal 

🛠️ Step-by-Step Checklist:

  1. Visit official admission portals of your preferred institutions (e.g. OAU: admissions.oauife.edu.ng).

  2. Prepare documents: UTME result printout, O’level certificates, JAMB reg. number, passport photo.

  3. Register online—avoid using agents.

  4. Select your course carefully, ensuring subject alignment.

  5. Pay fees via Remita only.

  6. Monitor your portal for screening schedule, which OAU releases starting August 27.

🧠 Exam & Screening Tips:

  • Some schools conduct CBT exams; others rely on uploaded credentials.

  • Practice past questions, especially for technical schools like FUTA.

  • Follow up for portal updates—OAU will communicate via email, SMS, and its portal.

5. Summary Table

InstitutionUTME Cut‑OffForm Registration DeadlineScreening WindowScreening Fee
OAU200Aug 24, 2025Sept 1–5, 2025₦2,000
UNILAG200Aug 20, 2025    TBAVaries
UNN160Aug 15, 2025    TBAVaries
FUTA180Aug 28, 2025    TBAVaries
UNIPORT150Aug 31, 2025    TBAVaries
LASUED170Aug 31, 2025    TBAVaries
KASU170–220July 31, 2025    TBAVaries

✅ Final Thoughts

If you’re aiming for top schools like OAU, UNILAG, or FUTA, early application is key. OAU has a firm cut-off of 200, with screening forms already available until August 24. Most other top institutions close in mid to late August—so act now and plan carefully.

Use ScholarConnect Africa as your daily resource hub—getting you reliable, verified updates on Post‑UTME forms, cut-offs, admission requirements, and preparations.

🔗 Call to Action

Beat the rush—register early, prepare thoroughly, and stay informed.
👉 Visit ScholarConnect Africa or follow us on social media for real-time alerts, expert guidance, and timely reminders for all major Nigerian institutions.

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