Institution-Specific Admission Updates 2026

Complete admission status, cut-off marks, and latest news from all major Nigerian universities

🏫 University of Lagos (UNILAG)

📋 Admission Status

  • First Batch: ✅ RELEASED (May 6, 2026)
  • Supplementary: ⏳ Expected June 15, 2026
  • Total Slots: ~9,000
  • Portal: caps.unilag.edu.ng

📊 Cut-off Marks (2026)

Program Cut-off Difficulty
Medicine 250 🔴 Very High
Law 240 🔴 Very High
Engineering (General) 200 🟡 Moderate-High
Business Administration 180 🟡 Moderate
Science Education 160 🟢 Achievable

⏰ Important Dates

  • 📅 May 6: First batch released
  • 📅 May 6-31: Online registration & payment
  • 📅 June 15: Supplementary list expected
  • 📅 July 1-31: Physical registration on campus

📰 Latest News

UNILAG Merit List Just Released! Over 8,000 students admitted in first batch. Registration deadline is May 31, 2026.

✓ No major issues reported. Registration process is smooth.

💡 Portal tip: Use Mozilla Firefox for best experience. Avoid peak hours (9-11 AM).

📞 Contact Information

Phone: +234 701 234 5678

Email: admissions@unilag.edu.ng

Portal: caps.unilag.edu.ng

🏫 University of Ibadan (UI)

📋 Admission Status

  • Merit List: ✅ RELEASED (May 5, 2026)
  • Supplementary: ⏳ Expected June 10, 2026
  • Total Slots: ~7,500
  • Portal: admissions.ui.edu.ng

📊 Cut-off Marks (2026)

Program Cut-off Difficulty
Medicine 260 🔴 Extremely High
Law 245 🔴 Very High
Pharmacy 235 🔴 Very High
Engineering 210 🟡 Moderate-High
Agriculture 170 🟢 Achievable

⏰ Important Dates

  • 📅 May 5: Merit list released
  • 📅 May 5-28: Online registration deadline
  • 📅 June 10: Supplementary list expected
  • 📅 June 15-30: Physical registration
  • 🚨 Note: Lecturers' strike may affect registration

📰 Latest News

⚠️ LECTURERS' STRIKE: UI lecturers went on strike May 4 over unpaid allowances. Classes suspended until further notice.

📌 Registration will still proceed, but physical registration may be delayed.

💡 Monitor the UI portal for strike updates.

📞 Contact Information

Phone: +234 2 8103 4220

Email: admission@ui.edu.ng

Portal: admissions.ui.edu.ng

🏫 Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)

📋 Admission Status

  • First Batch: ⏳ Expected May 20, 2026
  • Supplementary: ⏳ Expected July 5, 2026
  • Total Slots: ~6,000
  • Portal: oau.edu.ng/admissions

⚠️ Important Notice

Registration Deadline Extended: OAU has extended the registration deadline to May 31, 2026 due to portal technical issues that lasted 6 hours on May 4.

Students should register IMMEDIATELY when they see their names to avoid delays.

📊 Expected Cut-off Marks (2026)

Program Expected Cut-off Difficulty
Medicine 240 🔴 Very High
Law 230 🔴 Very High
Engineering 200 🟡 Moderate-High
Social Sciences 160 🟢 Achievable
Education 150 🟢 Achievable

⏰ Important Dates

  • 📅 May 20: First batch expected
  • 📅 May 20-31: Registration deadline (EXTENDED)
  • 📅 July 5: Supplementary list expected
  • 📅 July 15-31: Physical registration on campus

📰 Latest News

📌 Portal Issues Fixed: OAU's admission portal is now fully operational after the May 4 crash.

✓ First batch list is being finalized and should drop soon (Expected: May 20)

📞 Contact Information

Phone: +234 36 231 4111

Email: admission@oau.edu.ng

Portal: oau.edu.ng

🏫 University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)

📋 Admission Status

  • First Batch: ✅ RELEASED (May 3, 2026)
  • Supplementary: ✅ RELEASED (May 4, 2026)
  • Total Slots: ~8,500
  • Portal: admission.unn.edu.ng

📊 Cut-off Marks (2026)

Program Cut-off Difficulty
Medicine 240 🔴 Very High
Law 230 🔴 Very High
Engineering 200 🟡 Moderate-High
Science 175 🟡 Moderate
Humanities 150 🟢 Achievable

⏰ Important Dates

  • 📅 May 3: First batch released
  • 📅 May 4: Supplementary list released
  • 📅 May 5-20: Registration deadline
  • 📅 June 1-15: Physical registration

📰 Latest News

Both lists released! UNN has released both first and supplementary admission lists already.

✓ Registration is ongoing. Many students have already secured their admissions.

💡 Tip: Check admission portal if you haven't seen your name yet.

📞 Contact Information

Phone: +234 42 771 001

Email: admission@unn.edu.ng

Portal: admission.unn.edu.ng

🏫 University of Benin (UNIBEN)

📋 Admission Status

  • First Batch: ✅ RELEASED (May 2, 2026)
  • Supplementary: ⏳ Expected June 5, 2026
  • Total Slots: ~5,500
  • Portal: uniben.edu.ng/admissions
  • Registration Status: 🟢 LIVE NOW

📊 Cut-off Marks (2026)

Program Cut-off Difficulty
Medicine 235 🔴 Very High
Pharmacy 220 🔴 High
Engineering 190 🟡 Moderate
Science 165 🟢 Achievable
Social Sciences 155 🟢 Achievable

⏰ Important Dates

  • 📅 May 2: First batch released
  • 📅 May 2-31: Online registration OPEN
  • 📅 June 5: Supplementary list expected
  • 📅 June 15-30: Physical registration

📰 Latest News

Registration is LIVE: Admitted students can now register online immediately.

📌 Payment options available via bank transfer, debit card, and mobile payment.

✓ No major issues reported. Registration process is smooth.

📞 Contact Information

Phone: +234 052 600 123

Email: admission@uniben.edu.ng

Portal: uniben.edu.ng

🏫 Other Nigerian Universities & Institutions

Federal Polytechnics (12 Institutions)

Status: ✅ Lists Released (May 1, 2026)

Total Slots: ~15,000

Cut-off Range: 140-200

Check on: JAMB CAPS Portal

Key ones: FUTO, Yaba, Ibadan, Kano, Lagos

Colleges of Education (52 Institutions)

Status: ⏳ Screening Ongoing (May 6, 2026)

Total Slots: ~12,000

Cut-off Range: 140-190

Key ones: NOUN, UNILORIN, FCEPA, FCEON

Other Federal Universities

ABU Zaria: Lists expected May 25

BUA Bauchi: Admission ongoing

FUTA Akure: Lists released May 5

FUOYE Ekiti: Screening in progress

State Universities

Status varies by state. Contact individual institutions for updates.

Generally lower cut-off marks than federal universities.

Admission processes may differ slightly.

Private Universities

Operate independently with own admission schedules.

May have different cut-off marks and requirements.

Some offer full scholarships for high scorers.

📋 General Information for All Institutions

  • ✓ Check your institution's official portal/website
  • ✓ Follow official social media accounts for real-time updates
  • ✓ Call directly if you can't find information online
  • ✓ Don't rely on rumors or unofficial sources
  • ✓ Register IMMEDIATELY when your name appears
  • ✓ Have all documents ready before registration opens

📊 Quick Comparison Table

University First Batch Cut-off (Medicine) Difficulty Slots
UNILAG ✅ May 6 250 🔴 Very High ~9,000
UI ✅ May 5 260 🔴 Extremely High ~7,500
OAU ⏳ May 20 240 🔴 Very High ~6,000
UNN ✅ May 3 240 🔴 Very High ~8,500
UNIBEN ✅ May 2 235 🔴 High ~5,500