The University of Benin (UNIBEN), one of Nigeria’s most prestigious institutions of higher learning, has officially released the results of the Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) screening exercise for the 2025/2026 academic session. This development marks a major milestone in the journey of thousands of applicants who aspire to secure admission into the university. If you participated in the screening exercise, this is the time to confirm your performance and understand what the next steps in the admission process mean for you.
In this article, we’ll break down the full details of the UNIBEN Post-UTME results, explain how to check your score, discuss the admission process, and highlight important tips you need to know as you await your admission status.
A Quick Background: Why the Post-UTME Matters
The Post-UTME screening is an important part of Nigeria’s tertiary admission process. While the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by JAMB serves as the first hurdle, universities use their own screening methods to further assess candidates.
For UNIBEN, the Post-UTME is not just an exam but a way of:
- Ensuring that only candidates with the right academic preparedness are admitted.
- Upholding the university’s standard of excellence.
- Balancing JAMB scores with another metric to produce a fairer admission selection.
This means your Post-UTME score carries significant weight in determining whether you’ll eventually be offered admission.
The Big News: Results Are Out
UNIBEN has confirmed that the results of the screening exercise are now available for all candidates to check. Whether you applied for undergraduate admission through UTME or Direct Entry, you can log in to the school’s portal to view your performance.
The release of these results also signals the official commencement of the admission process for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Important Notes About the Results
1. Ignore the “Not Admitted” Status
One of the most important clarifications made by the university is that candidates should ignore any “Not Admitted” remark they see on their result slips at this stage. That message is only a placeholder and does not reflect your actual admission status.
In simple terms, the admission process has just started, and no candidate has been offered a final admission yet.
2. The Eligibility Benchmark: 50% and Above
UNIBEN has set a 50% pass mark as the benchmark for admission consideration. This means that if you scored 50% or higher, you are qualified to be considered for admission into your chosen course of study, depending on merit, departmental quotas, and other criteria.
3. Admission Timeline
The university has also aligned with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) schedule for the 2025 admission cycle. The process has already begun and will run until October 31, 2025. During this period, candidates can expect departmental cut-offs, merit lists, and possibly supplementary lists to be released.
How to Check Your UNIBEN Post-UTME Results
Here’s a step-by-step guide for checking your score:
- Visit the UNIBEN Post-UTME result checking portal via uniben.waeup.org/login.
- Log in with the username and password you created during your Post-UTME registration.
- Once logged in, navigate to “Application Process Information”.
- Your screening result, including your aggregate score, will be displayed.
- Print out the result slip for your records, as you may need it during admission clearance.
What Happens Next? Understanding the Admission Process
Now that the results are out, here’s what candidates should expect:
1. Departmental Cut-Off Marks
Each faculty and department in UNIBEN will release its own cut-off marks based on competition and available slots. For example, highly competitive courses like Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, and Engineering typically have higher cut-offs than courses in Education or Agricultural Sciences.
2. Merit and Catchment Considerations
UNIBEN, like other federal universities, admits students based on merit as well as the catchment area principle. This means that while the highest scorers get priority, candidates from states within UNIBEN’s catchment area may also be considered with slightly lower scores.
3. Release of Admission Lists
Admission lists will be released in batches, starting with the merit list, followed by supplementary lists. These lists will be accessible both on the JAMB CAPS portal and the UNIBEN portal.
4. Final Clearance and Registration
Once you are offered admission, you will be required to accept the offer on JAMB CAPS, pay the acceptance fee, and undergo physical clearance at the university. This involves presenting your credentials for verification.
What to Do While Waiting for Admission
The period between results release and the final admission list can feel like a long wait. Here’s how you can prepare yourself:
- Regularly check your portal: Keep logging in to both the UNIBEN portal and JAMB CAPS to monitor changes in your admission status.
- Stay informed: Follow updates on UNIBEN’s official website and reliable platforms like Myschool.ng.
- Organize your documents: Get your O’Level results, birth certificate, state of origin certificate, and JAMB documents ready for clearance.
- Stay calm and patient: Admission is a process, and it unfolds step by step.
Final Thoughts
The release of the 2025/2026 Post-UTME results by the University of Benin is the first big step in this year’s admission process. With a 50% benchmark for eligibility, thousands of candidates now have their eyes set on the departmental cut-offs and admission lists that will follow.
If you scored above the threshold, congratulations — you are still in the running! However, remember that admission into UNIBEN is highly competitive, so stay updated, stay prepared, and avoid falling for misinformation or scams.
This is the beginning of an exciting academic journey for many prospective UNIBEN students. For those who make it, the next few weeks will mark the start of an unforgettable chapter in one of Nigeria’s most respected universities.
