University of Benin (UNIBEN) Post-UTME 2026/2027: Form, Date, Price, Past Questions, Screening & Cut-Off Mark (Complete Guide)

Quick Answer: UNIBEN Post-UTME 2026/2027 At A Glance

Detail	Information
Registration dates	8:00 a.m., Friday, 5 June – Midnight, Friday, 3 July 2026
Portal	unibenportal.com
Screening fee	₦2,000 (excludes portal access charges)
Minimum UTME score	200
Screening dates	Monday, 27 July – Saturday, 1 August 2026
Screening schedule check	From Friday, 17 July 2026
Test mode	Computer-Based Test, at designated centres within Ugbowo Campus
Items barred from venue	Mobile phones, calculators

If you chose UNIBEN as your first choice in the 2026 UTME, scored 200 or above, and meet the O’Level requirements, you can register now. The portal closes at midnight sharp on 3 July no late payments are accepted. Full details below.

UNIBEN Post-UTME Form 2026/2027: Eligibility

Confirm you meet every condition before you pay anything:

You chose University of Benin as your first choice in the 2026 UTME, OR you are a Direct Entry candidate who selected UNIBEN as first choice.
You scored 200 or above in the 2026 UTME (UTME candidates only).
You have at least five credit passes at GCE O/L, SSCE, NECO, or an equivalent result, including English Language, Mathematics (for courses that require it), and three other relevant subjects or four other relevant subjects if Mathematics isn’t required for your course.
Your O’Level results were obtained in not more than two sittings.
You will be at least 16 years old at the point of admission.
You have a valid, active email address, since UNIBEN uses this to send registration and screening updates.

Direct Entry and UTME candidates both register through the same form, so make sure you select the correct category during application.

UNIBEN Post-UTME Registration: How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

Visit the UNIBEN admission application portal.
Click the Application Menu.
Read the instructions under the Post-UTME Application option.
Click “Click/Tap Here to proceed.”
Read the instructions carefully, then click “Begin Application Process” at the bottom of the page.
Enter your JAMB Registration Number, JAMB score, and a password of your choice.
Log in using your JAMB Registration Number as User ID and your chosen password.
Supply the rest of your required information.
Click “Pay with Remita” to pay the ₦2,000 screening fee (excludes portal access charges).
Pay using a valid ATM-enabled card from any commercial bank in Nigeria.
Preview and confirm every detail.
Submit the application online.

UNIBEN has stated plainly that no correction will be accepted after submission recheck your JAMB number, score, personal details, O’Level subjects, and Direct Entry information (if applicable) before you click submit.

UNIBEN Post-UTME Price: Fees Breakdown

Screening fee: ₦2,000
This excludes portal access charges, which may apply depending on your payment channel.
Payment must be made via Remita, using a valid ATM-enabled card from any Nigerian commercial bank.

Keep your payment confirmation. Candidates who pay after midnight on Friday, 3 July 2026 will not be screened there is no grace period.

UNIBEN Post-UTME Screening Date and Test Format

UNIBEN conducts a genuine Computer-Based Test (CBT), written physically not online from home.

Screening exercise: Monday, 27 July – Saturday, 1 August 2026.
Venue: designated centres within Ugbowo Campus.
Schedule check: from Friday, 17 July 2026, candidates should log back into the portal to see their specific screening day, venue, and time not everyone sits the test on the same day.

What to bring to the venue:

Your Acknowledgement Slip.
Your Screening Invitation Slip, which shows your assigned schedule.

What’s barred at the screening centre:

Mobile phones and calculators are not allowed inside.
UNIBEN expects candidates to be seated at least one hour before their stated screening time arriving late is a risk you don’t want to take.

UNIBEN Post-UTME Past Questions: How to Prepare

UNIBEN doesn’t release a verified official past-questions bank. To prepare effectively:

Revise your UTME subject combination thoroughly the CBT screening draws from the same subjects.
Practice with CBT-style mock tests so the timed, on-screen format feels familiar before exam day.
Don’t neglect English Language and Mathematics, since these anchor nearly every course’s requirements.
For competitive courses like Medicine, Law, and Pharmacy, expect a heavier focus on subjects directly relevant to your intended programme.
Be cautious of vendors claiming to sell “leaked” or “exact” UNIBEN past questions these claims are generally unverifiable since the university doesn’t publish an official set.

UNIBEN Post-UTME Cut-Off Mark and Aggregate Score Formula

The general JAMB cut-off mark for UNIBEN is 200 UNIBEN is one of the few Nigerian universities that has kept this threshold even after JAMB’s general directive to lower cut-off marks, largely to manage the sheer volume of applicants.

UNIBEN’s aggregate formula is consistently confirmed across sources as a straightforward 50:50 weighting:

Aggregate = (JAMB Score ÷ 8) + (Post-UTME Score ÷ 2)

Your JAMB score (out of 400) divided by 8 gives a maximum of 50 points.
Your Post-UTME score (out of 100) divided by 2 gives a maximum of 50 points.
Add both for your final aggregate, out of 100.

Example: JAMB score of 280 + Post-UTME score of 70 = (280/8) + (70/2) = 35 + 35 = 70 aggregate.

On departmental cut-offs: UNIBEN has a long-standing practice of not publicly releasing departmental, merit, catchment, or ELDS cut-off marks. The university confirms admission decisions internally based on aggregate ranking per department, but doesn’t publish the exact threshold beforehand or after. As a general guide:

Medicine, Dentistry, Law, and Pharmacy are consistently the most competitive, with successful candidates often reporting aggregates of 65–70 and above [VERIFY these are candidate-reported figures, not official UNIBEN data].
Engineering, Management Sciences, and Social Sciences departments are also competitive, requiring a strong aggregate.
Less competitive Arts and Education courses generally admit candidates closer to the 200 baseline, though a higher aggregate always improves your chances.

Since UNIBEN doesn’t confirm thresholds in advance, treat any specific departmental cut-off figure you see online as an estimate based on past admission patterns, not an official guarantee.

How to Check Your UNIBEN Post-UTME Result

Log back into the UNIBEN admission portal using your JAMB Registration Number and password.
Check your dashboard for your Post-UTME score once UNIBEN releases results.
Calculate your aggregate using the formula above.
Continue monitoring JAMB CAPS for your final admission status, since that’s where UNIBEN formally confirms offers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the UNIBEN Post-UTME form out for 2026/2027?

Yes. Registration opened 8:00 a.m. on Friday, 5 June 2026, and closes at midnight on Friday, 3 July 2026.

How much is the UNIBEN Post-UTME form?

₦2,000, excluding portal access charges, paid via Remita.

What is the UNIBEN Post-UTME cut-off mark?

The general JAMB cut-off is 200. UNIBEN does not officially publish departmental cut-off marks.

When is the UNIBEN Post-UTME screening date?

Monday, 27 July to Saturday, 1 August 2026, at designated centres within Ugbowo Campus.

Can I bring a calculator or phone to the UNIBEN screening centre?

No. Mobile phones and calculators are not allowed inside the screening venue.

What happens if I pay after the registration deadline?

You will not be screened. UNIBEN’s deadline of midnight, Friday, 3 July 2026, is strictly enforced with no exceptions.

Where do I check my UNIBEN Post-UTME screening schedule?

On the UNIBEN admission portal, from Friday, 17 July 2026, using your JAMB Registration Number and password.

Bookmark this page we’ll update it as soon as UNIBEN releases more screening details or any departmental cut-off information for 2026/2027. Have a question about your eligibility or aggregate score? Drop it in the comments.