If you chose the University of Nigeria, Nsukka as your first-choice institution this year and you are wondering whether you need to prepare for a written aptitude test, you are not alone. This question floods Nigerian education forums every admission season — and the confusion is understandable, because UNN has changed its approach more than once in recent years.
Here is the direct answer: for the 2025/2026 academic session, UNN is not conducting a written Post UTME exam. Screening is based on your JAMB UTME score and your O-Level results. No CBT. No aptitude test paper. But — and this matters — you still need to register and pay for the Post UTME form. Skipping it means automatic disqualification.
Now let us break down everything you need to understand about this, including why UNN keeps switching formats, how your score gets calculated when there is no exam, and what to do right now to protect your admission chances.
A Quick History: When UNN Wrote the Exam and When It Did Not
One reason so many candidates get confused is that UNN has not been consistent. The university has alternated between holding a CBT aptitude test and simply verifying candidates through O-Level results and JAMB scores. Here is how it has played out in recent sessions:
| Session | Written Exam Held? | Screening Format |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/2022 | Yes | CBT Aptitude Test |
| 2022/2023 | Yes | CBT Aptitude Test |
| 2023/2024 | No | O-Level + JAMB Verification |
| 2024/2025 | Yes | CBT Aptitude Test (resumed) |
| 2025/2026 | No | O-Level + JAMB Verification |
So the pattern shows UNN rotating between the two formats. In 2024/2025, they brought back the written exam after skipping it the previous year. Now for 2025/2026, it is back to verification-only screening. Whether 2026/2027 will swing back to CBT is anyone’s guess — which is why checking unn.edu.ng directly at the start of each admission cycle is non-negotiable.
Why UNN Sometimes Cancels the Written Post UTME Exam
UNN does not always publicise a detailed reason when it drops the CBT, but the recurring factors behind these decisions include logistical pressure on candidates travelling from across the country to Nsukka, the operational cost of running a mass CBT exercise, and — in certain years — the broader disruptions caused by strikes and national uncertainty around the academic calendar.
When UNN determines that O-Level verification gives them sufficient data to differentiate candidates, they take that route. The university’s position has always been that a strong JAMB score combined with verifiable O-Level credits is enough to rank candidates fairly without adding another layer of examination.
What UNN Post UTME Screening Actually Looks Like in 2025
When there is no written exam, the “screening” process becomes purely documentary. Here is what it involves:
You register on the UNN portal, pay the screening fee of ₦2,000 through the Remita platform, fill in your O-Level grades, and upload the required documents. UNN then verifies that your O-Level results are genuine and consistent with what you entered on your JAMB profile. Your uploaded certificates, JAMB result slip, birth certificate, and local government identification letter all go through this verification process.
After verification, UNN computes your aggregate score internally using your JAMB score and your O-Level performance. This aggregate is then ranked against other candidates who applied to the same course. The candidates with the highest aggregates — and who meet the departmental cut-off — receive provisional admission.
There is no exam hall. There is no date to report to Nsukka for a test. The entire process runs online through the portal.
How UNN Calculates Your Score When There Is No Written Exam
This is the part most articles refuse to explain clearly, so pay attention.
When UNN skips the CBT, your aggregate score comes from two sources only: your JAMB UTME score and your O-Level grades. UNN assigns weights to each component, and your final number is the combination of both.
A simplified version of the calculation works like this:
Your JAMB score of, say, 240 out of 400 contributes a weighted portion — typically around 50% to 60% of the aggregate depending on the faculty. Your O-Level performance in relevant subjects contributes the remaining portion. An A1 in a subject scores higher than a B2, which scores higher than a C4, and so on down the grading scale.
To illustrate: a candidate with a JAMB score of 240 and strong A1s and B2s in relevant subjects will have a significantly higher aggregate than someone with the same JAMB score but C5s and C6s in core subjects. The O-Level component is not decorative — it actively separates candidates, especially in oversubscribed courses like Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, and Computer Science.
This is why candidates who assume the JAMB score alone wins them admission often end up surprised at the final merit list.
Who Must Still Register — Even Without a Written Exam
Every candidate who made UNN their first choice in the 2025 UTME and scored 160 or above is required to register for the Post UTME screening form. This applies whether the screening format is CBT or O-Level verification. The form is mandatory.
Direct Entry candidates who chose UNN as their first institution are equally required to register. DE candidates go through a parallel screening process and should not assume the normal UTME procedure applies to them without checking the specific DE requirements published on the UNN portal each session.
To be eligible, you must:
- Must have a minimum of 160 mark in the 2025 JAMB UTME
- Have chosen UNN as your first-choice institution
- Must have at least five O-Level credits including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings
- Be at least 16 years old by the time of screening
- Not be among candidates awaiting November/December GCE or NECO results — those candidates are ineligible
How to Register for UNN Post UTME Screening 2025/2026
The registration process runs entirely online. Follow these steps:
Visit the official UNN website at unn.edu.ng and navigate to the UNN Portal from the top right corner of the homepage. Select “Prospective Students,” then choose the online application form for the 2025/2026 admission screening exercise.
Enter your JAMB registration number to pull up your details. Generate an invoice and make payment of ₦2,000 through Remita — either at a commercial bank or by debit card directly on the portal. Return to the portal after payment, re-enter your JAMB number, and proceed to complete the form.
Fill in your date of birth, O-Level subjects and grades, your examination centre number, and your certificate number. Upload all required documents — birth certificate, LGA identification, testimonial, first school leaving certificate, JAMB result slip, and your O-Level result(s). Keep each file below 100KB.
Review the summary page carefully before submitting. Once you confirm everything is correct, check the confirmation box, click Submit, and print your acknowledgement slip. Keep that slip safe.
What to Focus On Since There Is No Exam to Prepare For
Candidates who expected to sit a written exam may feel relieved — but this format actually raises the stakes in a different direction. With no aptitude test to boost your ranking, everything now rests on two fixed numbers: your JAMB score and your O-Level grades.
What you can control is accuracy. Make sure your O-Level results are correctly uploaded on your JAMB CAPS profile before you apply for the UNN form. Errors in your name, subject grades, or certificate number can trigger a verification failure that flags your application — or worse, disqualifies you quietly.
Check that the O-Level subjects relevant to your course of choice are present and that your grades meet the departmental requirement. For Medicine, for example, you need credits in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, and Maths. Uploading the right result for the right subject in the right sitting matters more than most candidates realise.
Also understand that UNN publishes departmental cut-off marks separately from the general 160 cut-off. The general cut-off is just the floor — the actual course-level threshold is usually much higher. For competitive departments, effective aggregate scores for candidates who receive admission often sit well above the minimum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UNN write Post UTME in 2025? No. For the 2025/2026 academic session, UNN is not conducting a written CBT aptitude test. Candidates are screened through O-Level result verification and JAMB score assessment only.
Do I still need to buy the UNN Post UTME form if there is no exam? Yes, absolutely. The form is compulsory for all eligible candidates regardless of whether a written exam is held. Failure to register means you cannot be considered for admission.
How does UNN calculate aggregate score without Post UTME? UNN combines your JAMB UTME score and your O-Level grades using an internal weighting formula. Both components contribute to your final aggregate, which is then ranked against other applicants in your chosen course.
Did UNN write Post UTME in 2024? Yes. UNN conducted a CBT aptitude test for the 2024/2025 session after skipping it in 2023/2024. The written exam was reintroduced that year before being dropped again for 2025/2026.
What is the minimum JAMB score for UNN Post UTME 2025? The minimum qualifying JAMB score is 160. Candidates who scored below this threshold are not eligible to register for the screening form regardless of their O-Level performance.
Will UNN go back to CBT Post UTME in 2026? There is no certainty either way. Based on the pattern in recent years, UNN has alternated formats. Candidates for 2026/2027 should monitor the official UNN website and JAMB CAPS from the beginning of the next admission cycle for the official announcement.
Can Direct Entry candidates apply for UNN Post UTME 2025? Yes. Direct Entry candidates who chose UNN as their first-choice institution are required to register for the screening exercise just like UTME candidates. The specific DE requirements are published on the UNN portal each session.
Final Word
The bottom line is straightforward. UNN is not writing a Post UTME exam in 2025. What exists instead is a structured O-Level and JAMB verification screening that determines which candidates qualify for admission based on their aggregate scores. The form is still mandatory, the standards are still competitive, and the cut-off marks by department are still real barriers.
Your best move right now is to register on time, upload accurate documents, and verify that your O-Level results on JAMB CAPS match your physical certificates exactly. In a format where no written exam separates candidates, the details you can control — accuracy, completeness, eligibility — become the difference between admission and a lost year.