UNIBEN Admission Requirements 2025/2026
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) is one of Nigeria’s top federal universities. If you plan to apply for 2025/2026, it’s crucial to know the UTME, Direct Entry, and course-specific requirements.
For an overview of Nigerian university admissions, see:
👉 Understanding the Nigerian University Admission System: A Beginner’s Guide
1. General Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet these general requirements:
- Minimum 5 O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics
- Must be 16 years or older by admission time
- Must participate in UNIBEN Post-UTME screening
- Choose UNIBEN as first choice in JAMB
For O’Level details:
👉 O’Level Requirements for Nigerian Universities: 2025/2026 Update
2. UNIBEN UTME Requirements
- General JAMB cut-off mark: 180+
- Competitive courses such as Medicine, Law, and Engineering may require 220+
- Correct UTME subject combination is mandatory
For Direct Entry guide:
👉 Direct Entry Admissions in Nigeria: Complete 2025/2026 Guide
3. UNIBEN Post-UTME Screening
- Upload O’Level results to JAMB CAPS
- Print Post-UTME slip
- Sit for Post-UTME CBT
- Test includes English and course-specific subjects
4. Direct Entry Requirements 2025/2026
- A-Level passes, JUPEB, ND/OND, HND, or NCE certificates
- Minimum required grades (Upper Credit, Merit, or equivalent)
- Upload all documents to JAMB CAPS
5. Course-Specific Requirements
Medicine & Surgery
- 5 O’Level credits including English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- JAMB subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Cut-off: 270+
Nursing
- Science O’Level combination
- JAMB subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Cut-off: 250+
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Law
- 5 Arts/Social Science credits
- JAMB subjects: English, Literature, Government, CRS/IRS
- Cut-off: 240+
Engineering
- Maths, English, Chemistry, Physics
- JAMB subjects: Maths, Physics, Chemistry
- Cut-off: 220+
6. Additional Tips
- Accept admission on JAMB CAPS when offered
- Ensure all results are uploaded early
- Consider courses with lower competition:
👉 Top Courses in Nigeria With Lowest Competition 2025/2026
