UNILORIN Admission Requirements 2023/2024 Academic Session

Overview of UNILORIN Admission Requirements

To gain admission into UNILORIN, you need to meet the general and specific requirements for your chosen course of study. You also need to participate in the post-UTME/Direct Entry screening exercise conducted by the university.

In this blog post, we will provide you with all the information you need to apply for admission into UNILORIN for the 2023/2024 academic session.

UNILORIN Admission Requirements

The University of Ilorin has general entry requirements which all applicants must satisfy irrespective of the program of study. There are also specific requirements for each faculty and academic program that applicants must meet to be eligible for admission.

The general requirements include:

• Five O’level credit passes at a maximum of two sittings in relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics
• UTME/JAMB subject combination for relevant programs
• Acceptable UTME/JAMB score (180 and above)
• Participation in the post-UTME/DE screening exercise
• Affordability and availability of the desired course

Meeting these basic requirements only makes you eligible for consideration, not guaranteed admission. You must also fulfill the program-specific requirements for your chosen course of study.

UNILORIN Admission Requirements for Faculty of Agriculture

To be eligible for admission into the Faculty of Agriculture, you must have:

• Five O’level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, and any one of Physics, Geography or Economics
• UTME subject combination of English Language, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, and Physics/Mathematics
• A minimum UTME score of 180

UNILORIN Admission Requirements for Faculty of Arts

To be eligible for admission into the Faculty of Arts, you must have:

• Five O’level credit passes in English Language and four other Arts or Social Science subjects
• UTME subject combination of English Language and any three Arts or Social Science subjects
• A minimum UTME score of 180

UNILORIN Admission Requirements for Faculty of Education

To be eligible for admission into the Faculty of Education, you must have:

• Five O’level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and three other relevant subjects
• UTME subject combination of English Language and any three relevant subjects
• A minimum UTME score of 180

UNILORIN Admission Requirements for Faculty of Engineering

To be eligible for admission into the Faculty of Engineering, you must have:

• Five O’level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and any other Science subject
• UTME subject combination of English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
• A minimum UTME score of 200 ”

UNILORIN Admission Requirements for Faculty of Law

To be eligible for admission into the Faculty of Law, you must have:

• Five O’level credit passes in English Language, Literature-in-English, and any three Arts or Social Science subjects
• UTME subject combination of English Language, Literature-in-English, and any two Arts or Social Science subjects
• A minimum UTME score of 240

UNILORIN Admission Requirements for Faculty of Management Sciences

To be eligible for admission into the Faculty of Management Sciences, you must have:

• Five O’level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and any three Arts or Social Science subjects
• UTME subject combination of English Language and any three Arts or Social Science subjects
• A minimum UTME score of 200

UNILORIN Admission Requirements for Faculty of Life Sciences

To be eligible for admission into the Faculty of Life Sciences, you must have:

• Five O’level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics
• UTME subject combination of English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics
• A minimum UTME score of 180

UNILORIN Admission Requirements for Faculty of Physical Sciences

To be eligible for admission into the Faculty of Physical Sciences, you must have:

• Five O’level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and any two other Science subjects
• UTME subject combination of English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and any one other Science subject
• A minimum UTME score of 180

UNILORIN Admission Requirements for Faculty of Social Sciences

To be eligible for admission into the Faculty of Social Sciences, you must have:

• Five O’level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and any three Arts or Social Science subjects
• UTME subject combination of English Language and any three Arts or Social Science subjects
• A minimum UTME score of 180

UNILORIN Admission Requirements for Faculty of Health Sciences

To be eligible for admission into the Faculty of Health Sciences, you must have:

• Five O’level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology
• UTME subject combination of English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology
• A minimum UTME score of 220 for Medicine and Surgery, 200 for Nursing Science and 180 for Anatomy and Physiology

UNILORIN Post UTME/Direct Entry Screening

After meeting the admission requirements, you need to participate in the post-UTME/Direct Entry screening exercise conducted by the university. The screening is a computer-based test that assesses your aptitude and knowledge in your chosen course of study.

The screening date, time, and venue will be communicated to you via email or SMS after you have registered online. You will need to print out your screening slip and bring it along with your original and photocopies of your credentials to the screening venue.

The screening fee is N2,000 and it is non-refundable. You will need to pay the fee online using your ATM card or bank deposit. You will also need to upload your O’level results on the JAMB portal and the UNILORIN portal before the screening.

The screening score is calculated as follows:

• 50% of your UTME score
• 20% of your O’level score
• 30% of your post-UTME score

UNILORIN Catchment Area and Admission Quota

UNILORIN considers candidates from its catchment area as a way of promoting educational development in its host state and region. The catchment area comprises the following states:

• Kwara
• Kogi
• Benue
• Nasarawa
• Plateau
• Sokoto
• Kebbi
• Zamfara

Candidates from these states are given preference in admission over candidates from other states, provided they meet the minimum requirements. However, this does not mean that candidates from other states cannot gain admission into UNILORIN. It only means that they have to score higher than candidates from the catchment area.

UNILORIN also has an admission quota for each course, which is determined by the National Universities Commission (NUC) based on the available facilities and staff. The admission quota is the maximum number of candidates that can be admitted into a particular course in a given year.

UNILORIN Direct Entry Admission Requirements

If you are a direct entry candidate, you can also apply for admission into UNILORIN for the 2023/2024 academic session. Direct entry candidates are those who have obtained one of the following qualifications:

• National Diploma (ND)
• Higher National Diploma (HND)
• National Certificate in Education (NCE)
• Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB)
• Cambridge A’Level
• B.Sc/B.A

To be eligible for direct entry admission into UNILORIN, you must have:

• At least two A’Level passes in relevant subjects related to your chosen course of study
• Five O’level credit passes in relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics
• A minimum JAMB score of 180
• Participation in the direct entry screening exercise

You will need to register online for both JAMB and UNILORIN direct entry admission. You will also need to upload your credentials and pay the required fees online. You will be invited for a direct entry screening exercise at the university campus.

The direct entry screening score is calculated as follows:

• 50% of your JAMB score
• 50% of your direct entry qualification score

UNILORIN Application Process

To apply for admission into UNILORIN for the 2023/2024 academic session, you need to follow these steps:

1. Visit the JAMB website and create a profile using a valid email address and phone number.
2. Obtain a JAMB e-PIN from any accredited bank or online platform.
3. Visit any JAMB-accredited CBT center and register for UTME or DE using your e-PIN.
4. Purchase JAMB e-PIN and Novel.
5. Register for UTME and choose UNILORIN as your first choice.
6. Print the JAMB registration slip.
7. Visit the UNILORIN website and start pre-admission screening.
8. Fill out the online application form with details.
9. Upload O’level results to JAMB and UNILORIN portals.
10. Pay the N2,000 application fee online.
11. Print application confirmation page.
12. Await screening invite via email/SMS.
13. Print screening slip.
14. Attend screening with credentials.
15. Check screening score online.
16. Await and check the admission list.
17. Accept admission on the JAMB portal.
18. Pay the acceptance fee online.
19. Register for courses online.
20. Print the course registration form.
21. Verify and get clearance on campus.

The application fees for the 2023/2024 admission exercise are as follows:

• • JAMB e-PIN: N3,500
  • JAMB Novel: N500
  • JAMB Registration: N700
  • UNILORIN Application Fee: N2,000
  • UNILORIN Acceptance Fee: N25,000

How to Check UNILORIN Admission Status

To check your admission status, you need to visit the JAMB portal or the UNILORIN portal. Follow the steps below to check your admission status on either portal:

JAMB Portal

• Go to the JAMB e-Facility portal.
• Log in with your email and password.
• Click on ‘Check Admission Status’.
• Select your exam year and enter your registration number.
• Click on ‘Check Admission Status’ again.
• You will see a message indicating your admission status.

UNILORIN Portal

• Go to the UNILORIN admission portal.
• Enter your JAMB registration number and surname.
• Click on ‘Login’.
• You will see your admission status and other details.

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Conclusion

Gaining admission into UNILORIN requires early preparation and carefully following the application procedures. We hope this detailed guide provides useful tips to make your admission application process smooth and successful. For more Details please visit their Official Website. All the best!