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UNILAG Post-UTME 2026: Registration, Format, and Past Questions
UNILAG Post-UTME 2026 is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) screening with 40 to 50 multiple-choice questions drawn from the four subjects you registered for in JAMB UTME. The fee is around ₦2,500, paid through the UNILAG admission portal at admissions.unilag.edu.ng. Screening dates are assigned to candidates after registration closes, with the bulk of candidates writing in July or August at the Akoka campus CBT halls.
Last updated: May 2026 UNILAG uses a 50/50 blend of JAMB and Post-UTME to compute the admission aggregate. A candidate with 240 JAMB needs roughly 70%+ on Post-UTME to be in real contention for competitive courses. The Post-UTME questions test the same JAMB syllabus but with sharper timing and more application-style questions. This guide covers the registration process, the exam format, what to bring on screening day, how to prepare, where to find past questions, and how the aggregate decides admission.
If you sat JAMB with UNILAG as your first choice and met the institutional minimum of 200, the Post-UTME is your next milestone in the admission cycle.
Key facts about UNILAG Post-UTME 2026
The snapshot below covers the headline figures.
Detail
2026 value
Format
CBT, multiple choice
Number of questions
40 to 50 (on the four UTME subjects)
Duration
About 60 minutes
Fee
~₦2,500
Registration window
June to July 2026
Screening dates
July to August 2026 (assigned)
JAMB minimum to register
200 (institutional); higher for competitive courses
Venue
UNILAG CBT halls, Akoka campus
Aggregate formula
50% JAMB + 50% Post-UTME
Result release
2 to 3 weeks after last screening
How to register for UNILAG Post-UTME
UNILAG opens Post-UTME registration on the admission portal once JAMB has released UTME results and the JAMB Policy Meeting framework is set, usually in June or July. Follow the steps below.
Visit admissions.unilag.edu.ng. Use Chrome or Firefox. Avoid cyber cafes for sensitive sessions.
Log in with your JAMB registration number. The portal pulls your JAMB record and confirms eligibility for UNILAG Post-UTME.
Confirm your personal details. Name, date of birth, JAMB combination, O Level credits. Flag any discrepancy with the admission office before paying.
Pay the screening fee. ₦2,500 by debit card. The portal issues a confirmation receipt; save it.
Select your preferred course (if changed from JAMB). UNILAG allows internal course changes during Post-UTME registration, subject to subject-combination match.
Print the Post-UTME slip. The slip carries your name, registration number, screening date, time, and venue. Bring two copies on screening day.
What the UNILAG Post-UTME looks like
The screening is a CBT test, similar to the JAMB UTME interface but with a different question pool. You sit at a terminal in one of UNILAG’s CBT halls at Akoka. The interface shows your name, registration number, and the four subjects as tabs. Each subject has 10 to 12 questions; the total is 40 to 50 questions across all four. Time allowed is about 60 minutes.
Questions test the same JAMB syllabus you have already studied. The difficulty is application-style: rather than asking you to define a term, the questions present a scenario and ask you to apply the concept. Time per question is tighter than UTME (roughly 1.5 minutes per question against UTME’s 1 minute per question, but with fewer questions).
You can move between questions within a subject and between subjects via the tabs. A timer runs at the top of the screen. Submit each section before time runs out; unsubmitted answers do not save.
Phones, calculators (except non-programmable approved ones for Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry), smart watches, and written notes are banned in the hall. Bring only your printed slip, ID, and a pen.
How to prepare for UNILAG Post-UTME
Preparation builds on your JAMB preparation. The syllabus is the same; the question style is sharper. Three things move the needle:
Drill JAMB past questions a second time with tighter timing. Time yourself at 30 seconds per question to build the speed you need on screening day. Aim for four to six full timed mocks in the fortnight before screening.
Get UNILAG Post-UTME past questions. The UNILAG bookshop sells compilations of past Post-UTME questions across the four major subject combinations. Past questions show you UNILAG’s specific question patterns.
Focus on application-style questions. UNILAG’s questions tend to test how you apply a concept rather than recall its definition. Practise the application format using CBT practice apps (CBTPrep, Myschool CBT, JAMB CBT Practice).
In the week before screening, taper the heavy study and focus on revising your error log from JAMB plus the UNILAG-specific past questions. Sleep at least 7 hours a night. The brain consolidates during sleep; cramming in the final 48 hours rarely helps.
The day before the screening, visit the UNILAG CBT hall location if you have not been before. Akoka is in the Yaba area of Lagos. The shuttle service and main entrance points are well marked. Arrive at the hall 45 minutes before your assigned time on the day.
What to bring on screening day
UNILAG’s Post-UTME entry requirements are strict but simple.
Printed Post-UTME slip. Two copies; one for entry, one as backup.
JAMB result printout. Some screening halls verify this at the gate.
Valid means of identification. School ID, NIN slip, voter card, or international passport. The name must match your slip.
A non-programmable calculator if your subjects include Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry. Confirm the make on UNILAG’s approved list.
HB pencils and a black pen. Required for any handwritten section, though most of the screening is CBT.
What to leave outside: phones, smart watches, bags, jewellery (beyond simple wedding bands), caps, written notes. The hall will confiscate items and may flag a candidate for malpractice if items are brought in inappropriately.
How UNILAG combines JAMB and Post-UTME
UNILAG uses a 50/50 blend. Your JAMB score (out of 400) is scaled to 50 by dividing by 8. Your Post-UTME score is scaled to 50 by halving your percentage. The two are added for an aggregate out of 100.
Worked example: JAMB 280 (35 scaled) plus 75% Post-UTME (37.5 scaled) = aggregate 72.5. JAMB 250 (31.25 scaled) plus 85% Post-UTME (42.5 scaled) = aggregate 73.75. The 250 candidate with stronger Post-UTME beats the 280 candidate.
For Medicine, the working aggregate is roughly 75+. For Pharmacy, 70+. For Law, 70+. For Engineering branches, 65 to 70. For Arts and Social Sciences, 60 to 68 depending on course.
O Level grades are not formally part of the aggregate but are used as a tie-breaker and at the verification stage. Strong grades (multiple A1 and B2) help in tight finishes.
What if you do not get an offer after Post-UTME
If your aggregate falls below the working cut-off for your course at UNILAG, three real options open. First, apply for a Change of Course on JAMB to a UNILAG course where your aggregate works (₦2,500 fee). Many candidates pivot from Medicine to Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Laboratory Science, or Nursing at UNILAG using this route; the same school accepts you, just at a less competitive programme.
Second, Change of Institution to a less competitive school where your existing scores meet the working cut-off. State universities (LASU, Olabisi Onabanjo, Ekiti State, Imo State) and many private universities have cut-offs 20 to 50 marks below UNILAG for the same course.
Third, watch the UNILAG supplementary list. The school runs a supplementary admission round in October or November, admitting candidates who narrowly missed the merit cut-off but have strong aggregates. Supplementary at UNILAG sometimes admits 10 to 20 marks below the merit cut-off depending on slot availability.
Fourth, the polytechnic ND-to-Direct-Entry route. YABATECH, Lagos State Polytechnic, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro all feed UNILAG’s DE intake at 200 level. Many UNILAG graduates took this on-ramp.
Tips from past UNILAG candidates who succeeded
Past candidates who hit strong aggregates on UNILAG Post-UTME share several common themes. They drilled UNILAG-specific past Post-UTME questions for at least three weeks before screening, beyond just JAMB past questions. They sat full timed mocks at the same time of day as their assigned screening (morning slots get morning practice). They reviewed their error log nightly. They slept well in the final week and avoided new material in the last 48 hours.
Avoid the common pitfalls: do not spend more than 2 minutes on any single question, do not skip the Submit button at the end of each subject, do not eat unfamiliar food the morning of the screening, do not arrive late. UNILAG screening starts strictly at the assigned time; latecomers are turned away. Plan your journey to Akoka with a 1.5-hour buffer if you are commuting from outside Yaba.
Frequently asked questions
How much is UNILAG Post-UTME 2026?
Around ₦2,500, paid through the UNILAG admission portal by debit card. The fee covers the CBT screening and the administrative cost of running the assessment. Confirm the exact figure for the current cycle on admissions.unilag.edu.ng before paying. The fee is non-refundable once paid, so make sure you meet UNILAG’s JAMB minimum before registering.
What is the minimum JAMB score to write UNILAG Post-UTME?
The institutional minimum is 200, but the working threshold depends on the course. For Medicine, you need 250 to register Post-UTME; for Law, Pharmacy and Dentistry, 250+. For most other courses, 200+ qualifies you to register. Confirm your course’s minimum on the UNILAG admission portal during the registration window; some courses raise the screening threshold above the institutional floor.
How are UNILAG Post-UTME questions structured?
The screening is CBT with 40 to 50 multiple-choice questions distributed across your four UTME subjects. Each subject has 10 to 12 questions. The questions are application-style, testing how you use a concept rather than just recall it. The interface is similar to the JAMB UTME terminal, with subject tabs and a running timer. Total time is about 60 minutes; time per question averages 1.5 minutes.
Where do I get UNILAG Post-UTME past questions?
The UNILAG bookshop at Akoka sells compilations of past Post-UTME questions, organised by year and subject combination. Independent publishers also produce UNILAG-specific past question booklets, available at Lagos bookshops and online stores. CBT practice apps (CBTPrep, Myschool CBT) include UNILAG past questions in their question banks. Drill at least the last five years of past Post-UTME questions in the fortnight before screening.
Can I change my course at the Post-UTME stage?
Yes, UNILAG allows internal course changes during Post-UTME registration, subject to two conditions: your JAMB subject combination must match the new course, and you must meet the JAMB minimum for the new course. This is the “Change of Course within the school” option, different from JAMB’s Change of Course on the JAMB portal. Use it strategically; switching to a less competitive course at UNILAG can lift your admission chances if your JAMB score is borderline for your original first choice.
When is the UNILAG Post-UTME result released?
UNILAG publishes Post-UTME results on the admission portal within 2 to 3 weeks of the last screening date. Your score appears under your portal profile alongside your JAMB score and the computed aggregate. Admission decisions follow on CAPS and the UNILAG portal in August or September. Check both daily during this window.
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