UNIZIK Post UTME Form for 2026/2027 | See How To Apply

UNIZIK Post UTME Form for 2026/2027: As an experienced education consultant and admission officer, I’ve seen many brilliant candidates miss out on admission to Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) not because they didn’t score high enough, but because they didn’t understand the university’s unique automated screening system.

For the 2026/2027 academic session, UNIZIK continues to use a highly digital, point-based screening process. This means your “Post-UTME” happens the moment you click “Submit” on the portal. There is no physical exam for most courses, making your online data entry the most important part of your application.

What is UNIZIK Post-UTME?

At UNIZIK, the Post-UTME is an automated result-grading exercise. Instead of traveling to Awka to sit for a paper or computer-based test, the university uses an algorithm to calculate an aggregate score based on your JAMB results and your O’level (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) grades.

This process is critical because it ensures that only students with a balanced profile—strong exam scores and solid secondary school foundations—secure a spot in the university.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the 2026 screening, you must meet these core criteria:

• Choice of Institution: UNIZIK must be your First Choice. If they are your second choice, you must apply for a “Change of Institution” on the JAMB portal.

• UTME Score: The general minimum cut-off is usually 160. However, high-demand courses have higher thresholds:

  • 200+: Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Science, Radiography, and Health Science.

  • 180+: Arts, Social Sciences, Engineering, and Biosciences.

• O’Level Results: Five (5) credits including English and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.

• Age: You must be at least 16 years old by the time the academic session begins.

Screening Format (No Physical Exam)

UNIZIK utilizes an Online Document Screening format.

• Automated Grading: Your score is calculated based on the O’level results you upload to the UNIZIK portal and the scores retrieved from your JAMB profile.

• Direct Entry (DE): DE candidates follow the same online registration but must also forward hard copies of their transcripts and certificates to the Office of the Registrar in Awka.

Required Documents for Registration

Have these digital files ready:

• JAMB Original Result Slip.

• O’Level Result(s) (Scanned).

• Certificate of Origin (LGA).

• Functional Email Address and Phone Number.

Step-by-Step Registration Guide

1. Visit the Portal: Go to apply.unizik.edu.ng.

2. Create Account: Click “Register.” Validate your JAMB number and provide your LGA and UTME subject combination.

3. Validate Email: Check your email for a verification code. Enter it on the portal to activate your account.

4. Add O’Level Results: Manually enter your grades for the four subjects you sat for in JAMB.

5. Generate Invoice: Click “Buy Form” to generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) for N2,000.

6. Make Payment: Pay online with your debit card or print the invoice and pay at any commercial bank.

7. Submit Form: Return to the portal, confirm your payment, and click “Submit Application.”

8. Print Slip: Download and print your Screening Result Slip.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Official dates for 2026 have not been finalized, but based on the previous academic cycles:

• Registration usually starts: Late July.

• Registration usually ends: Late August.

• Admission List: Typically begins appearing on JAMB CAPS from October.

How the Aggregate Score is Calculated

UNIZIK uses a 70:30 ratio (70% JAMB, 30% O’Level).

The Formula:

• O’Level Ranking: A1=90, B2=80, B3=70, C4=60, C5=55, C6=50.

• Bonus: You get a +10 point bonus if you have all your credits in one sitting. Two sittings get 0 bonus

• Note: The university only considers the grades of the four subjects you wrote in your JAMB.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using Regular Cyber Cafés for JAMB Upload: Many students upload results at local cafés. You must use a JAMB-accredited CBT center to upload your O’level results to the JAMB CAPS portal.

• Wrong Subject Combination: If you didn’t write the correct subjects in JAMB for your course, the UNIZIK portal will flag you as “Ineligible.” You may need to change your course to one that fits your subjects.

• Inconsistent Data: Ensure your date of birth and name on the UNIZIK portal match what is on your JAMB profile exactly.

Admission Tips for Success

• The Single Sitting Advantage: Since there is a 10-point bonus for one sitting, candidates with one sitting have a significantly higher chance of beating the merit cut-off.

• Monitor your Dashboard: Check the UNIZIK portal and JAMB CAPS weekly. If you are offered a different course (Supplementary), you must accept it on the portal before they move to the next candidate.

• Early Registration: The portal can be slow in the final 48 hours. Register early to avoid “Payment Pending” issues.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Do I need to come to Awka for a test?

A: No. For most courses, the screening is done online based on your submitted results.

Q: Can I change my course after registering?

A: No, not once you have submitted the form. Ensure you are happy with your choice before the final click.

Q: What if I have Awaiting Result (AR)?

A: You cannot complete the UNIZIK screening with “Awaiting Result.” You must have your results ready and uploaded before the registration deadline.