The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has officially announced the commencement of its Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) registration for the 2025/2026 academic session. Prospective candidates aiming to secure admission into the university are advised to take note of the following details regarding the registration process, eligibility criteria, and screening schedule.
Key Dates for UNIBEN Post-UTME/DE 2025/2026
Application Start Date: August 16, 2025
Application Closing Date: October 5, 2025
Screening Dates: October 7 – October 12, 2025
Venue: UNIBEN Ugbowo Campus
Mode of Screening: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the UNIBEN Post-UTME/DE screening exercise, candidates must:
Have chosen the University of Benin as their first choice institution during the 2025 UTME registration.
Attain a minimum score of 200 in the UTME.
Possess at least five (5) credit passes at the O’Level, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings.
Direct Entry candidates should have a minimum of Lower Credit in their National Diploma or equivalent qualifications.
Application Procedure
Candidates are to follow the steps below to complete their application:
Visit the official UNIBEN website at www.uniben.edu.
Navigate to the ‘Student Portal’ and select ‘WAEUP Portal’.
Click on ‘Applicants’ and choose ‘UNIBEN Admission Screening 2025/2026’.
Click on ‘Register for Application’ at the top left of the displayed page to proceed.
Enter your Surname exactly as written on the JAMB Registration slip, and your JAMB Registration number. Your ID and Password will be displayed on the browser.
Return to waeup.uniben.edu and click on ‘Login’ (top right of the front page).
Enter your Username (ID) and Password to log in.
Click on ‘Application Record’ and provide all required information.
To make payment, click on ‘Add Online Payment Ticket’ at the bottom of the page, then click ‘Pay with Remita’. You can pay with your ATM card or copy your RRR to pay in any commercial bank.
Preview and read your information to correct mistakes before submitting. Note that no correction of data shall be entertained after the closing date.
Click ‘Submit’ to complete your application.X (formerly Twitter)+3waeup.uniben.edu+3gafadove.com+3gafadove.com
Screening Details
The screening exercise will be conducted using the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
Candidates are expected to be seated at the venue at least one hour before their scheduled screening time.
Mobile phones and calculators are prohibited during the screening exercise.
Candidates are advised to check the UNIBEN website from September 27, 2025, to print their acknowledgment and screening invitation slips, which will contain specific details about their screening schedule.PrepsNG Scholars+2waeup.uniben.edu+2MySchoolGist+2MySchoolGist
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the deadline for UNIBEN Post-UTME/DE registration?
The registration closes at midnight on October 5, 2025.
2. Can candidates awaiting O’Level results apply?
Yes, candidates awaiting results can apply, but they must ensure that their results are available before the admission process concludes.
3. Is it mandatory to choose UNIBEN as the first choice to apply?
Yes, only candidates who selected UNIBEN as their first choice during the UTME registration are eligible to apply.
4. What is the application fee for the screening exercise?
The application fee is ₦2,000, payable via Remita using an ATM-enabled card or at any commercial bank.
5. How can I retrieve my login credentials if I forget them?
If you forget your login credentials, you can retrieve them by visiting the UNIBEN Applicant Portal and following the instructions for password recovery.
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For more detailed information and updates, candidates are encouraged to visit the official UNIBEN website at www.uniben.edu or the UNIBEN Applicant Portal.
