Precious Cornerstone University (PCU) has moved forward with its post-UTME screening process for the 2026/2027 academic session, and candidates who applied are now expected to follow the correct steps to stay on track.
All of this is handled on eportal.pcu.edu.ng, and candidates who bookmark this page early tend to avoid the last-minute confusion that affects many first-time applicants.
The rest of this article covers everything you need, from the official steps to what to do immediately afterward.
Courses
Faculty of Social and Management Sciences:
- B.Sc Mass Communication
- B.Sc Accounting
- B.Sc Business Administration
- B.Sc Banking and Finance
- B.Sc Marketing
- B.Sc Economics
- B.Sc International Relations
- B.Sc Procurement Management
Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences:
- B.Sc Microbiology
- B.Sc Computer Science
- B.Sc Biochemistry
- B.Sc Industrial Chemistry
- B.Sc Industrial Mathematics
- B.Sc Physics with Electronics
- B.Sc Software Engineering
- B.Sc Cyber Security
Eligibility
Eligible for participation in the screening exercise are candidates who:
- Seek admission into 100 Level and score the prescribed cut-off mark: This category applies to candidates who have written the 2026 JAMB UTME and met the minimum score required.
- Await SSCE, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB results: Candidates awaiting results from these examinations are also welcome to apply.
- Seek admission into 200 Level (Direct Entry) and possess a minimum of 2 credits in relevant subjects at Advanced Level or JUPEB/IJMB: If you have Advanced Level passes or have taken the JUPEB/IJMB examinations, you can apply for Direct Entry into 200 Level.
- Seek transfer into 200 Level from other Universities: Other universities transfer students who wish to continue their studies at PCU are also eligible.
- Scored less than the prescribed cut-off mark or did not sit for the 2026 JAMB UTME: If you fall into this category, you are eligible to enrol for the 8-month JUPEB Programme, which will qualify you for admission into 200 Level through Direct Entry.
Method of Application
For interested candidates, the application process is as follows:
Visit the official PCU admission portal.
To complete the application process, follow the instructions provided.
Required Documents for Screening
Candidates are advised to come to the screening centre with the following documents:
- Two (2) Recent Passport Photographs
- Original copy of Birth Certificate
- Print out of the 2026 UTME JAMB Result Slip
- copies of the intellectual work JUPEB, IJMB, or equivalents (if available), or Ordinary Level Result
- Writing Resources
- Testimonial from the applicant’s most recent school
- Reference letter from a prominent/respected public figure attesting to the candidate’s integrity and behaviour
- Proof of processing and screening fees being paid
Further Information
For additional information or inquiries, prospective applicants can visit the university’s official website.
Alternatively, contact the Admission Officer at Precious Cornerstone University by calling or sending WhatsApp messages to 09084859496 or 08109043540 or emailing admissions@pcu.edu.ng.
A Few Practical Reminders
Keep your JAMB details, email, and phone number consistent across every form you fill, since mismatched information is one of the most common reasons applications get delayed.
Set reminders for any deadlines mentioned on the official portal, since admission offices rarely extend these dates for individual candidates.
Whatever stage of the process you are at, keep a dedicated folder, physical or digital, for every document and receipt related to your admission.
Finally, be wary of anyone who claims they can guarantee you admission for a fee. Legitimate admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions is never sold privately outside the official process.
For more background, see the official Precious Cornerstone University (PCU) profile.
The Final Tip
With the steps above, handling the Precious Cornerstone University (PCU) post-UTME screening process for 2026/2027 should no longer feel confusing or stressful.
If you run into any issue along the way, reach out to the school’s admissions office directly rather than relying on unofficial sources or agents.
Taking each step in order, rather than skipping ahead, is the simplest way to avoid the kind of errors that delay an otherwise straightforward admission process.