Thousands of candidates who chose Igbinedion University on their JAMB form are now turning their attention to the school’s post-UTME screening exercise for the 2026/2027 session. Igbinedion University, Okada has released details of the exercise, and getting them right matters.
Candidates should pay close attention to the eligibility requirements and deadlines set out by the school, since missing a single detail on a post-UTME form can cost an otherwise qualified applicant their place.
Below is a full breakdown of the Igbinedion University post-UTME exercise, covering eligibility, how to apply, and what happens afterward.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for first-year (UTME) and direct entry admissions into the Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO) undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Igbinedion University Courses
- ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (Economics & Development Studies, English, Geography & Regional Planning, Mass Communication, Political Science & Public Administration, International Relations, Sociology & Anthropology, Theatre Arts)
- SANUSI LAMIDO SANUSI COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES (Accounting, Banking & Finance, Business Administration)
- OBA EREDIAUWA COLLEGE OF LAW (Bachelor of Law, LL.B)
- GENERAL ABDULSALAMI ABUBAKAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, Petroleum Engineering)
- OBA OKUNADE SIJUWADE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES (Medicine & Surgery, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nursing Science)
- COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (Chemistry & Industrial Chemistry, Computer Science & Information Technology, Microbiology)
- DORA AKUNYILI COLLEGE OF PHARMACY (Pharmacy)
Igbinedion University General Entry Requirements
- To be eligible for admission into the four-year disciplines and five or six-year professional programmes, candidates must possess a minimum of five credits at the GCE/WAEC, SSCE/NECO, or SSCE/NABTEB certificate examinations, which must include English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings.
- In addition, candidates seeking admission into Law must possess at least a credit pass in Literature in English.
- Candidates awaiting GCE/NECO SSCE/WAEC SSCE/NABTEB results are also encouraged to apply provided the results would be available by September when the new session commences.
- Candidates may also seek admission into the 200 level of the degree programmes (except Medicine and Pharmacy) with the following qualifications:
- Passes in at least two subjects at the Advanced level and an additional subject at the subsidiary level in the General Certificate of Education Examination. The subjects must constitute a suitable preliminary to the intended courses.
- Diploma/NCE at credit level pass and above in the appropriate subjects from a recognized institution.
- IJMB in the appropriate subjects.
- First Degree in relevant discipline.
- In all these cases, candidates must also satisfy the requirements for matriculation viz: five credit passes at the GCE/WAEC SSCE/NECO SSCE/NABTEB Certificate examinations.
Candidates are required to show evidence of application to JAMB
Igbinedion University UTME Requirement
Candidates applying for admission are required to sit for UTME and obtain the prescribed cut-off marks. This is a statutory requirement for entry into Nigerian universities.
Transfer Students
In addition, for students seeking transfer from another institution to Igbinedion University, Okada, an official copy of the Academic Transcript is required, mailed to The Registrar, Igbinedion University, Okada, Ovia North-East LGA; or email to registrar@iuokada.edu.ng
Age Limit
Candidates who are above 22 years of age will not be deemed eligible for admission. Older candidates may be admitted under exceptional circumstances.
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided for all STUDENTS at the Okada Wonderland Estate.
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How to Apply for Igbinedion University Post-UTME/DE
Post-UTME Screening Date and Centres
Upon completion of your admission form online, screening of relevant documents submitted will be done and the result communicated thereafter.
After reading and understanding the admission criteria detailed above, you may now proceed to our main admission portal
Igbinedion University, Okada, Your Key to a Successful Future. For more information, contact: Admissions Officer: 07032924219, PRO: 08037937287, Director of ICT: 08034331960
F.B. BAKARE, Esq.
Registrar
Final Notes
Applying for the Igbinedion University post-UTME screening exercise is straightforward once your documents are ready. Read through the eligibility requirements again before you submit, since an avoidable mistake here can set your admission back a full session.
Once your form is submitted, keep a copy of your confirmation and watch the school’s official website for the screening date, result, and eventual admission list.