UNIBEN Admission Requirements: 2024/2025

Are you aspiring to join the University of Benin (UNIBEN) for your undergraduate studies in 2024? Understanding the admission requirements is crucial, and this blog post aims to simplify the criteria for both UTME and Direct Entry candidates.

UTME Entry Requirements:

1. Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 16 years old.
2. O’level Results: Obtain at least 6 “C” grades in subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, and three other relevant subjects for your chosen course.
3. JAMB UTME Score: Achieve a minimum score of 200 in the JAMB UTME examination.
4. Post UTME Screening: Take the UNIBEN post UTME screening examination and perform well, especially considering the requirements specific to your chosen course.
5. One Sitting Result: Only results from a single sitting are accepted.
6. Correct Subject Combination: Choose the right subject combination for your intended course.
7. Cutoff Marks: Meet the specified cutoff marks for your selected course.

Direct Entry Requirements:

1. Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 16 years old.
2. O’level Results: Possess a minimum of five (5) Credits, including English Language and Mathematics, without allowing for two sitting results.
3. Obtain JAMB Direct Entry Form: Candidates should acquire the JAMB Direct Entry form to apply.
4. Certificates: Acceptable certificates include OND, ND, NCE, IJMB, or Cambridge A’Level.

FAQs:

1. Can I apply with two sitting results for UTME entry?
   • No, only one sitting result is accepted for admission into UNIBEN.
2. Is there a specific age requirement for both entry methods?
   • Yes, candidates must be at least 16 years old for both UTME and Direct Entry.
3. What are the essential subjects for the UTME entry?
   • English Language, Mathematics, and three other subjects related to the chosen course.
4. Can I use my OND or NCE for Direct Entry?
   • Yes, OND, ND, NCE, IJMB, and Cambridge A’Level certificates are accepted.