University of Ilorin 2016/2017 Session, Pre-admission Screening Exercise

The University of Ilorin invites candidates who applied for admission into the undergraduate degree programmes of the University for the 2016/17 academic session to upload the required information for the Screening Exercise between 25th August  and  5th September, 2016.  All results intended for use for 2016 admission must be uploaded not later than 5th September 2016 when the portal shall be closed.

Applications are invited for:

2016/2017 Session, Pre-admission Screening Exercise

Eligibility
The following categories of candidates are eligible:

• UTME Candidates who made the University of Ilorin their first choice and scored:
  • A minimum of 180 in the UTME for courses other than those listed in (ii) below and also have five (5) O/L Credits in Mathematics, English Language and other three (3) relevant subjects at not more than two sittings;
  • For MB;BS; Optometry and Vision Science, Five (5) O/L Credits in Mathematics, English Language and other three (3) relevant subjects at not more than one sitting.

Direct Entry Candidates who made the University of Ilorin their first choice and have obtained a minimum of:

• Upper Credit at OND/HND where applicable. However, Statistics, Agriculture, Performing Arts and History and International Studies, may consider lower Credit.  Only Computer Science accepts HND for admission into 200 Level.
• Merit in two (2) relevant NCE subjects (where applicable);
• A minimum of 6 points in the two relevant subjects in IJMB, NABTEB, GCE, Cambridge or equivalent;
  • (a) 13 points at A/L in IJMB, NABTEB, GCE or Cambridge of equivalent in Physics, Chemistry and Biology  for MB;BS; or
  • (b)  Second Class (Upper Division) Honours Degree in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physiology, Zoology or any other relevant courses in the Life Sciences.

Change of Course:

• Candidates seeking change of course will be required to pay a fee of Two Thousand Naira (N2,500.00) only (excluding bank charges)

International Candidate:

• International Candidates who have not taken part in the UTME or filled Direct Entry Form can reach the University Admissions Officer at:cie@unilorin.edu.ng  for information on admission into the University.  Such candidates will not be required to make any payment at this stage.

Requirements
Admission by Entrance Examination – UTME

• The Entrance Examination is conducted by JAMB. In addition to attaining the required standard in entrance examination, candidates must satisfy the general University as well as specific Faculty requirements.
• For the general requirement, candidates must obtain at least a credit pass in five subjects at S.S.C.E. O’Level or approved equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings.

Admission by Direct Entry
Candidates must posses one of the following qualifications:

• A minimum of two passes at the Principal or Advanced Level. In addition, candidates must also obtain at least a credit pass in five subjects at S.S.C.E. or approved equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings (See tables for other faculty requirements).
• A minimum of two passes in recognized NCE subjects. Education is accepted as a second A’ Level subject for those taking courses in Education. In addition, candidates must also obtain at least a credit pass in five subjects at S.S.C.E. or approved equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings. (See tables for other faculty requirements).
• Candidates who successfully pass the final examination of the following Institutions shall also be considered eligible for admission: The International Baccalaureate obtained from an accredited Institution with relevant gradings; the University of Ilorin Diploma, National Diploma from Monotechnics/Polytechnics or Colleges of Technology, not below Upper Credit, and applicable only to some faculties (See table on Special Faculty requirements); and the Defence Academy Certificate as moderated by a recognized University. In addition, candidates must also obtain at least a credit pass in five subjects at S.S.C.E. or approved equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings.

Other conditions to note:

• No subject may be counted at both O’and A’ Levels.
• General Paper at H.S.C. or in any other examination will not be accepted as a substitute for English language.
• A credit pass in English Language and Mathematics of the IJMB at the O’Level is acceptable as equivalent to SSCE/GCE O’Level for admission purpose.

Specific Payment Instruction for Payment

• Each Candidate is expected to pay a screening fee of N2,500.00 only (including Bank charges).  Payment will be done on the University portal during registration by using Interswitch-enabled card (only Master and Verve Cards are accepted).
• Applicants are advised to keep Acknowledgement page print-outs from the online registration of STAGES 1 and 2 for use at a later stage of the registration exercise.

How to Apply

Click here to apply online

Note

• All enquires should be sent to: admissions2016@unilorin.edu.ng
• Candidates awaiting any result should not apply please.
• As part of the screening exercise, candidates are expected to follow instructions and accurately enter the required information. False submission of information/results will attract automatic disqualification
• Successful candidates would be communicated via e-mail and SMS.