UNIZIK Opens 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry Screening and Registration Guidelines

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has commenced its online registration for the 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise.

Candidates who scored 160 and above in the UTME, as well as Direct Entry applicants with relevant higher qualifications, are invited to apply.

The registration window opens on Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 and closes on Sunday, 21st June, 2026. Eligible candidates are required to complete their registration through the official portal, upload necessary results on JAMB CAPS, and pay a non-refundable processing fee of ₦2,000.

Eligibility

• Candidates who chose Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka or its affiliate institutions as their first choice in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and have the required 160 pass mark are eligible to apply.

• Candidates who did not choose NAU as their first choice university but scored the eligible pass mark of 160 can also apply on the condition that they visit the JAMB CBT Centres for a change of institution.

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• Direct Entry candidates must be holders of OND/HND/First Degree or A’ Level in relevant disciplines and subjects.

• Direct Entry candidates must also ensure that their academic transcripts are forwarded to the Registrar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and hard copies of their JAMB E-slip, O’level result(s), OND/HND/First Degree or A’ Level result(s) to the office of Deputy Registrar (Admissions) on or before Sunday, 21st June, 2026.

• Any DE candidate whose transcript is not received before the stipulated period will not be considered for admission.

Please note

• Registration starts on Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 and ends on Sunday, 21st June, 2026.

• Change of course or change of institution into Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (and its affiliate institutions) ends Sunday, 14th June, 2026. Any change done after this date will not be valid.

• Compulsory upload of O’level result(s) (and A’ Level result(s) for DE candidates) on JAMB CAPS.

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• Candidates are advised to monitor their personal phone number, email and UNIZIK website for more details of the Post UTME/DE screening exercise.

• Candidates who did not register online will not be involved in the screening exercise.

• For more enquiries: registrar@unizik.edu.ng / admission@unizik.edu.ng

Application steps

• Step 1: Visit apply.unizik.edu.ng
• Step 2: If you do not have an account, click Create One link under Sign in button and follow the prompts to get one. Use an email (personal) and phone number you can easily access.
• Step 3: Log in with your JAMB Registration number and the password created in step 2.
• Step 4: Once logged in, follow the Application Progress steps to complete your Post-UTME application.

Fees

• A non-refundable fee of ₦2,000 is required.

Caution

• Admissions are not for sale. Report any demand for unauthorized payments or bribes for criminal prosecution.
• The University shall not be liable for any fraudulent payments made outside official channels.
• The University will not be liable for any payment made with wrong JAMB registration number.