The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has officially commenced the registration for its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) Screening Exercise, inviting suitably qualified candidates who selected the institution as their First Choiceduring the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or Direct Entry admission process to apply.
The registration exercise provides an opportunity for eligible candidates to secure admission into one of Nigeria’s leading universities, renowned for excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and leadership.
Registration Period
The University has announced that the online registration portal will be open as follows:
- Opening Date: Monday, July 13, 2026
- Closing Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Candidates are strongly advised to complete their registration before the deadline to avoid last-minute challenges.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Must have selected the University of Jos as their First Choice institution.
- Must have obtained a minimum UTME score of 180, subject to the departmental cut-off mark for the chosen programme.
- Must upload their O’Level result(s) on the JAMB CAPS portal.
- Must pay the prescribed screening fee and complete the online registration.
- Direct Entry candidates must possess the minimum entry qualifications for their chosen programmes.
Step-by-Step Registration Guide
Eligible candidates should follow these steps carefully:
Step 1: Visit the University of Jos admission portal:
portal.unijos.edu.ng
Step 2: Click on Forms Application.
Step 3: Select 2026 UTME/DE Screening.
Step 4: Create an account using your:
- JAMB Registration Number
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Password
Step 5: Activate your account through the confirmation email sent to you.
Step 6: Log in to your dashboard.
Step 7: Pay the prescribed screening fee.
Step 8: Print both:
- University Portal Receipt
- Remita Receipt
Step 9: Print your Screening Summary Slip for future reference.
Important Information for Candidates
The University also issued the following important guidelines:
- Only candidates who selected the University of Jos as their First Choice are eligible.
- Applicants should confirm they meet the departmental cut-off mark before registration.
- Candidates who wish to change their course should first do so through JAMB CAPS.
- Admission decisions may take up to four weeks after processing before they reflect on JAMB CAPS.
- Failure to comply with the University’s guidelines may delay or affect admission processing.
Faculty Cut-Off Marks
The University has released faculty and programme-specific minimum scores. Some notable cut-off marks include:
- Medicine & Surgery – 250
- Law – 240
- Nursing Science – 220
- Medical Laboratory Science – 220
- Radiography – 220
- Doctor of Physiotherapy – 220
- Computer Science – 220
- Cyber Security Science – 200
- Software Engineering – 200
- Mass Communication – 200
- Theatre & Film Arts – 200
- Accounting – 200
- Business Administration – 200
- Pharmacy – 220
- Doctor of Pharmacy – 230
- Veterinary Medicine – 220
Several other programmes across the Faculties of Arts, Education, Agriculture, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Management Sciences and Pharmaceutical Sciences have minimum cut-off marks ranging from 180 to 200.
Final Advice
Prospective students are encouraged to begin their registration early, ensure all required documents are correctly uploaded, and carefully review every detail before submitting their application.
Candidates should also regularly monitor the University portal and their email for further updates regarding the screening exercise and admission process.
The University of Jos wishes all applicants success in the 2026/2027 admission exercise and looks forward to welcoming another outstanding set of students into the institution.
