UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN (UI) RELEASES POST-UTME AND DIRECT ENTRY ADMISSION FORM FOR 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

 

The University of Ibadan (UI), Nigeria’s premier university, has officially announced the commencement of its Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) admission screening exercise for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The announcement comes as welcome news to thousands of candidates across the country who selected the University of Ibadan as their first-choice institution in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

According to information released by the university, the admission portal for Post-UTME and Direct Entry registration will be opened to eligible candidates from Monday, 22 June 2026, and registration will close on Sunday, 19 July 2026.

The university has emphasized that there will be no extension of the registration period, urging all interested candidates to complete their applications within the stipulated timeframe.

According to the university’s notice, eligible candidates can begin registration from:

Opening Date: Monday, 22 June 2026

Closing Date: Sunday, 19 July 2026

The university has clearly stated that the registration portal will close immediately after the deadline and that no extension will be granted.

Candidates are therefore strongly advised not to wait until the final days before beginning their registration process. Early registration will help candidates avoid common challenges such as network issues, payment difficulties, technical glitches, and congestion on the admission portal.

Prospective applicants should ensure that all required information and documents are available before commencing registration.

NO EXTENSION OF REGISTRATION DEADLINE

One of the major highlights of the announcement is the university’s warning that there will be no extension of the registration period.

In previous years, many candidates relied on rumors suggesting that registration deadlines would be extended. However, the University of Ibadan has made it clear that candidates should not expect any additional time beyond the officially announced deadline.

Candidates who fail to register before Sunday, 19 July 2026, may lose the opportunity to participate in the admission screening exercise.

Parents, guardians, and educational advisers are encouraged to remind candidates of the importance of completing their registration on time.

DATE OF THE POST-UTME EXAMINATION

The university has also announced the schedule for its Computer-Based Test (CBT) Post-UTME examination.

The screening examination will take place from:

Monday, 27 July 2026 to Wednesday, 29 July 2026

This means candidates will be examined over a three-day period.

As a CBT-based examination, candidates are expected to demonstrate familiarity with computer-based testing environments. It is advisable for candidates who are not comfortable with CBT systems to begin practicing ahead of the examination date.

The exact examination date, venue, and time for each candidate will likely be communicated through the university portal and candidate-specific examination slips.