As the 2025/2026 admission cycle progresses, many admission seekers across Nigeria remain anxious about the post-UTME screening process in various universities. A growing number of tertiary institutions either did not conduct post-UTME examinations during the last admission year or are reportedly set to maintain the same pattern this year. Based on last year’s trends and current projections, The Nigeria Education News has compiled a detailed list of such institutions for the benefit of prospective candidates.
According to data gathered from admission offices, press statements, and student reports, over 40 universities both federal and state-owned either skipped the post-UTME written examination last year or opted for alternative methods such as screening of O’Level results and JAMB scores. These institutions cited various reasons ranging from logistics and security challenges to digital admissions reforms and cost-saving measures.
Among those that did not conduct post-UTME exams last year were Kaduna State University (KASU) and Benue State University (BSU). Both institutions instead implemented an online result screening format. Similarly, Gombe State University (GSU) and Federal University Lafia (FULAFIA) followed suit, stating that their decision aligned with efforts to streamline admissions and reduce stress for applicants.
Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University (UMYU) in Katsina and Federal University Gashua (FUGASHUA) in Yobe also adopted a result verification approach in 2024. Additionally, schools like Borno State University (BOSU) and Adamawa State University (ADSU), operating in insurgency-prone regions, cited security and infrastructure limitations as key reasons for not holding in-person screening tests.
The list continues with Federal University Wukari (FUWUKARI) and Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUSOK) both of which used JAMB and WAEC/NECO scores as the primary criteria for admission. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK), Yobe State University (YSU), and Taraba State University (TASU) all implemented a digital screening portal in place of physical examinations.
Federal University Kashere (FUKashere), Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH), and Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) also did not conduct post-UTME exams last year. Likewise, Ebonyi State University (EBSU) and Ekiti State University (EKSU), including affiliates such as EKSU Ila Campus, relied on internal screening systems and often released admission lists without a formal test.
In the southwest, institutions like Osun State University (UNIOSUN) and Lagos State University (LASU), including LASU Ilesa Campus, maintained a non-exam-based approach. Their screening methods typically involved calculating aggregate scores based on JAMB and O’Level results. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) and Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) followed a similar pattern, as did Kwara State University (KWASU) and Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE).
More institutions listed include Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA), Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH), and University of Jos (UNIJOS), which all used O’Level and JAMB data to determine merit and catchment admissions without conducting physical post-UTME.
Other universities that opted for online screenings or waived post-UTME exams last year were Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), University of Uyo (UNIUYO), and Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma.
Also notable are Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUTECH) and Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), both of which admitted students through aggregate scores instead of testing. Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), though traditionally known for conducting post-UTME, was among those that paused written tests last year due to policy changes and internal restructuring.
Although some of these institutions have yet to formally declare their position for 2025, trends from the previous cycle suggest that many may continue with the non-examination screening model. However, candidates are advised to constantly check official university portals and JAMB CAPS for updates, as policies can shift without prior notice.
In light of these developments, education analysts have called for greater transparency and standardization across universities to avoid confusion among applicants. While some praise the ease of non-exam screenings, others warn that it can reduce the competitive edge of the admission process and leave room for bias.
As Nigeria’s higher education sector continues to evolve, stakeholders expect more institutions to embrace digitized admissions and centralized data verification over traditional post-UTME testing. Nevertheless, students and guardians alike remain cautious, urging the government and universities to ensure fairness, accountability, and timely information dissemination across all platforms.
