Post-UTME Screening Dates for Nigerian Universities

Every year, thousands of Nigerian candidates lose their admission places not because they failed the Post-UTME, but because they missed the screening date or turned up at the wrong venue. The 2026/2027 session is already moving fast: some universities have fixed their tests for June and July, while others are running in August. This guide pulls together the confirmed schedules for UNILORIN, UNILAG, UNIPORT and FUPRE, explains why the dates differ from school to school, and shows you exactly how to check your own (university) post utme screening date so you are never caught out.

Post-UTME Screening Dates at a Glance

Below are the schedules confirmed by the four universities covered in this guide. Treat this table as a starting point, not the final word — always confirm on your university’s official portal before you travel or pay anything.

Two things stand out. First, the dates differ sharply by school — UNIPORT wrote as early as June, while UNILORIN is running in mid-August. Second, within a single school, your course often determines which day you write. UNIPORT, for instance, grouped Nursing and Agriculture on Monday, 8 June; Humanities, Allied Health Sciences, Pharmacy and Communication & Media Studies on Tuesday, 9 June; Management Sciences, Law and SSLT on Wednesday, 10 June; and Engineering, Education and Science on Thursday, 11 June, according to the university’s published schedule.

Why Post-UTME Dates Differ by University

There is no single national Post-UTME timetable. Each university sets its own calendar, usually after JAMB opens the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) for that admission year. That is why you cannot assume that because your friend writing UNILAG’s test on 27 July, your own UNILORIN screening will fall in the same week.

The format also varies. Some schools run full computer-based tests, as UNILAG does with its online aptitude test. Others describe the exercise as “screening”, which may involve document verification, a short test, or both. UNILORIN, for example, calls its exercise “Pre-Admission Screening (Post-UTME)”.

Course groupings are the third variable. Large universities cannot test tens of thousands of candidates on one day, so they split candidates by faculty or programme. UNIPORT’s schedule is a clear example. This means your screening date is tied to your course, not just your school — so check the faculty grouping carefully before you book transport or take time off work.

Confirmed 2026/2027 Screening Schedules

UNILORIN Post-UTME Screening Date

The University of Ilorin has fixed its 2026/2027 Pre-Admission Screening for Thursday, 13 August to Saturday, 15 August 2026. According to the university’s Admissions Officer, Mr AbdulKareem Kunle Sanni, speaking to the UNILORIN Bulletin, candidates who have completed their screening application can begin printing their examination slips from Monday, 10 August 2026.

The registration portal closes on Sunday, 9 August 2026. The university’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, also reminded prospective applicants — including both UTME and Direct Entry candidates — of this deadline in a statement reported by Tribune Online. If you have not registered by 9 August, you cannot sit for the screening.

UNILAG Post-UTME Aptitude Test Date

The University of Lagos opened online registration for all undergraduate courses on Monday, 15 June 2026, and it closed on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. Mock examinations ran from Monday, 22 June to Sunday, 26 July 2026, while the main Post-UTME online aptitude test holds from Monday, 27 July to Friday, 31 July 2026, according to the university’s official notice.

UNILAG has also published rules candidates must follow during the test. Read those rules before your test day — they typically cover what software or devices are allowed and how identity is verified.

UNIPORT Post-UTME Screening Schedule

The University of Port Harcourt requires candidates to have chosen the university as first choice in the 2026 UTME and to have scored a minimum of 160. The screening test ran from Monday, 8 June to Friday, 12 June 2026, with each day assigned to specific faculties and programmes as listed above.

If you are preparing for a future session, note the pattern: UNIPORT tests early, so candidates who wait until August to start arranging documents will miss it entirely.

FUPRE Post-UTME Screening Dates

The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, fixed its main Post-UTME screening for Monday, 20 July to Friday, 24 July 2026. In an update, the university said candidates whose screening dates clashed with the ongoing NECO Senior School Certificate Examination had their screening automatically moved to Saturday. That is a useful precedent: some schools handle clashes for you, but you should never assume they will.

How to Check Your Own Screening Date

Your date is personal to you, even within the same course group. Here is the practical process:

1. Log in to the school’s Post-UTME portal. Use your JAMB registration number and the password or profile you created during registration. Do not use a third-party “admission checker” site — go to the official university domain.
2. Print your examination slip once it is released. UNILORIN, for instance, opens slip printing on 10 August 2026. Your slip carries your exact date, time and venue. Print at least two copies.
3. Check your JAMB profile and email. Universities and JAMB sometimes push updates through CAPS or the email you registered with. Check your spam folder too.
4. Confirm by phone or at the admissions office if the portal shows nothing a few days before the test window. Do not simply assume you have been scheduled.

For post utme exam slip printing, use a reliable cybercafé or your own printer, and confirm that your name, photograph, course and venue are correct before you leave. Errors on the slip should be reported to the admissions office immediately.

What to Do If Your Date Clashes With NECO or WAEC

Clashes are common because Post-UTME windows overlap with NECO and WAEC exams. The rule is simple: report the clash early, in writing, to the university’s admissions office. Attach evidence — a copy of your NECO or WAEC timetable showing the conflicting paper, plus your Post-UTME slip.

FUPRE’s approach shows how schools can help: candidates with NECO clashes were automatically rescheduled to Saturday, per the university’s update. But not every school does this automatically, and some may not reschedule at all. Keep a dated copy of your complaint and any acknowledgement you receive. If you are writing NECO, check your timetable against your screening date the moment your slip is out — not the night before.

Documents to Carry to Your Screening Centre

Arrive with a complete folder. Missing one document can disqualify you on the spot. Carry:

• Your printed Post-UTME examination slip (two copies)
• Your JAMB UTME result slip
• Your O’Level result(s) — WAEC, NECO or NABTEB, as applicable
• Your birth certificate or sworn declaration of age
• Your local government area certificate of origin
• Recent passport photographs (carry at least four, in the size stated on your slip)
• A valid means of identification, such as your National Identification Number slip or international passport

Some schools also require your JAMB admission letter or a printed CAPS profile. Check your slip and the portal notice for the exact list.

Common Mistakes That Cost Candidates Admission

• Missing the registration deadline. UNILORIN’s portal closes on 9 August 2026. There is usually no extension, and no amount of pleading at the gate will get you in.
• Not uploading O’Level results on JAMB CAPS. Even a strong Post-UTME score cannot save you if your results are not on CAPS for admission processing. Upload them early and confirm they reflect.
• Arriving late or at the wrong venue. Check the exact campus and hall on your slip. Some universities have multiple campuses, and traffic in cities like Lagos and Port Harcourt can add an hour.
• Ignoring the school’s test rules. UNILAG published detailed rules for its online aptitude test; breaching them can lead to disqualification.
• Relying on rumours. Dates change. Confirm on the official portal, not on WhatsApp groups.

Conclusion

Your university post utme screening date is not something to find out about a week before the test. UNIPORT wrote in June, UNILAG and FUPRE in July, and UNILORIN in August 2026 — and each school groups candidates by course. Register early, print your slip as soon as it is released, upload your O’Level results on CAPS, and deal with any NECO or WAEC clash in writing the day you notice it. Do that, and the only thing left to worry about is the test itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Post-UTME screening date for UNILORIN 2026?

UNILORIN’s 2026/2027 Pre-Admission Screening holds from Thursday, 13 August to Saturday, 15 August 2026. Registration closes on Sunday, 9 August 2026, and examination slips can be printed from Monday, 10 August 2026.

How do I check my Post-UTME screening date and venue?

Log in to your university’s official Post-UTME portal with your JAMB registration number, then print your examination slip once it is released. Your slip shows your exact date, time and venue. Also check your JAMB CAPS profile and the email you registered with for updates.

What happens if my Post-UTME date clashes with NECO or WAEC?

Report the clash to the admissions office as early as possible and attach your exam timetable as evidence. Some universities reschedule automatically — FUPRE moved NECO clash candidates to Saturday — but others do not, so follow up in person or by phone.

Can I still register for Post-UTME after the deadline?

Generally no. Universities close their portals firmly — UNILORIN’s closes on 9 August 2026 — and late candidates are not screened. If you miss one school’s deadline, check whether other universities on your JAMB list still have open registration.

What should I carry to my Post-UTME screening centre?

Carry your printed Post-UTME slip, JAMB result slip, O’Level results, birth certificate, local government certificate of origin, passport photographs and a valid means of identification. Check your slip for any additional documents the school requires.

Sources and further reading

• UNILORIN announces Post-UTME dates – University of Ilorin
• 2026/2027 POST-UTME SCREENING TEST SCHEDULE – 2026/2027 POST-UTME SCREENING TEST SCHEDULE
• Important Notice on 2026/2027 Post-UTME Screening Exercise – University Of Lagos
• UPDATE ON POST-UTME SCREENING
• UNILORIN announces Post-UTME dates for 2026/2027 admission