Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK) Post-UTME/DE 2026: Cut-Off Mark, Eligibility and Registration Details

The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has announced the commencement of its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) screening exercise for candidates seeking Admission into the university and its affiliated institutions. Registration for the screening exercise commenced on May 27, 2026 and will close on June 21, 2026.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates who chose UNIZIK or any of its affiliated institutions as their first-choice institution in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Candidates who did not initially choose the university may also apply after completing a Change of Institution through JAMB.

UNIZIK Cut-Off Mark for 2026/2027 Admission

The university has approved a minimum UTME score of 160 for candidates seeking admission into UNIZIK and its affiliated institutions for the 2026/2027 academic session. Candidates who score below the prescribed mark are not eligible for the screening exercise.

However, candidates applying for highly competitive programmes such as Medicine and Surgery, Pharmacy, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Law, and Engineering are advised to aim for much higher scores due to the competitive nature of these programmes.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the screening exercise, candidates must:

• Choose Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) or one of its affiliate institutions as their First Choice Institution.

• Obtain a minimum UTME score of 160.

• Possess at least five (5) O'Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics in relevant subjects.

• Upload their O'Level results on the JAMB CAPS portal.

• Meet the specific requirements for their chosen programme of study.

Direct Entry (DE) Candidates

Direct Entry candidates are also eligible to apply provided they possess relevant qualifications such as:

• OND

• HND

• NCE

• First Degree

• A-Level Certificates

• Other qualifications recognized by JAMB.

Direct Entry applicants must ensure that their academic transcripts are forwarded to the Registrar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, and submit all required credentials before the close of registration.

Registration Period

The registration portal opened on:

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

and will close on:

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Candidates are advised to complete their registration before the deadline as late applications may not be considered.

Screening Method

UNIZIK conducts an online Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise through its official admission portal. Candidates are required to complete the online registration, upload their credentials, and provide accurate academic information for assessment.

Registration Fee

Eligible candidates are required to pay the prescribed screening fee through the university's official Post-UTME portal. Applicants should ensure that payments are made only through approved university channels.

How to Apply

Candidates should:

1. Visit the UNIZIK Post-UTME Portal.

2. Create an application account.

3. Validate their JAMB Registration Number.

4. Complete the online screening form.

5. Upload all required credentials and O'Level results.

6. Pay the prescribed screening fee.

7. Submit the application and print the acknowledgement slip.

Important Notice

Candidates who did not initially choose UNIZIK as their first-choice institution but meet the minimum cut-off mark of 160 can still apply after completing a Change of Institution at an accredited JAMB CBT Centre. The university has also emphasized that all O'Level and A'Level results must be uploaded to JAMB CAPS before the registration deadline.

Final Note

Nnamdi Azikiwe University remains one of Nigeria's most sought-after federal universities, offering programmes across Medicine, Law, Engineering, Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts, Education, Management Sciences, Environmental Sciences, and Health Sciences. Candidates who meet the admission requirements are encouraged to complete their registration early and regularly monitor the university portal for updates regarding the screening exercise and admission process.