Post UTME 2025 Guide: How to Register and Pass Easily (UNILAG, UNIBEN, OAU, ABU & More)
After passing JAMB, the next big hurdle to gaining university admission in Nigeria is Post UTME. If you're targeting top schools like UNILAG, UNIBEN, OAU, or ABU, the Post UTME can either secure your admission—or ruin your chances.
This detailed 2025 guide will show you:
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What is Post UTME and how it works
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How to register step-by-step
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Proven tips to pass the exam (even on the first try)
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How to prepare based on your chosen school
Let’s get started.
✅ What is Post UTME?
Post UTME stands for Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. It's a screening test conducted by Nigerian universities after JAMB, to select the best candidates for admission.
While some schools conduct an online screening using JAMB and WAEC scores, others (like UNILAG, UNIBEN, OAU, and ABU) conduct CBT-based exams.
📋 How to Register for Post UTME in 2025 (Step-by-Step)
The exact dates and portals will vary per school, but this is the general process:
1. Check if your school has released their Post UTME form
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Visit the university’s official website or credible update blogs
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Examples:
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UNILAG: https://unilag.edu.ng
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UNIBEN: https://uniben.edu
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ABU: https://abu.edu.ng
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2. Ensure you meet the cut-off
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Most schools require 180–200 minimum JAMB score
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Check your course cut-off mark (especially for Medicine, Law, etc.)
3. Get your documents ready
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JAMB result slip
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O’Level results (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB)
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Passport photo
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Personal email and phone number
4. Visit the school’s Post UTME portal
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Create an account
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Fill in your bio-data
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Upload required documents (ensure clarity and proper size)
5. Make payment
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Usually ₦2,000 – ₦3,000 via Remita or Interswitch
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Payment can be online or bank deposit (follow the school’s instructions)
6. Print your acknowledgment slip or exam schedule
🎯 How to Pass Post UTME in 2025 (Proven Tips)
Whether you’re applying to UNILAG, UNIBEN, OAU, or ABU, these tactics will boost your score:
🔹 1. Study Past Questions
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Over 60% of Post UTME questions are repeated or rephrased
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Get real past questions (not random JAMB questions)
👉 You can request free past questions via our Telegram:
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🔹 2. Practice with a timer
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Most schools give you 30–60 minutes for 50–100 questions
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Focus on speed and accuracy
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Use apps like MySchool CBT App or Pass.ng
🔹 3. Focus on core subjects
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UNIBEN, UNILAG, and OAU usually test:
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English Language
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Mathematics
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Current Affairs
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2 course-related subjects
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💡 Example: A Medicine candidate should prepare Biology and Chemistry alongside English & Maths.
🔹 4. Avoid guesswork
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Some schools penalize wrong answers (negative marking)
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It’s better to leave a question blank than guess randomly
🔹 5. Stay updated and don’t miss your exam date
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Set reminders
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Print your Post UTME slip early
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Check your email and school portal daily for exam schedule
📚 Post UTME Format for Top Universities
| School | Format | Duration | Notable Notes |
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| UNILAG | CBT | 30 mins | ~40 questions, very fast-paced |
| UNIBEN | CBT | 60 mins | Focus on accuracy and speed |
| OAU | CBT | 1 hr | Mix of English, Maths + course subjects |
| ABU | CBT | 30–60 mins | Focus on JAMB subject combo |
🔁 Link to Previous Guide
If you haven’t read our school-specific admission breakdown for UNILAG, UNIBEN, OAU, and ABU, read it here:
👉 How to Gain Admission Into UNILAG, UNIBEN, OAU or ABU Without Stress (insert link to your previous blog post)
It includes cut-off marks, course tips, and Post UTME expectations.
📌 Final Tips to Pass Post UTME Without Stress
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Don’t rely on “expo” — it rarely works
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Be calm, sleep well before your test
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Don’t panic if your friends are ahead; focus on YOUR preparation
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Submit your answers before time runs out
🚀 Summary
Passing Post UTME is not just about being brilliant — it’s about being strategic and well-prepared.
Start early, study smart, and follow official school updates.
You’re not just writing an exam — you’re writing your way into a better future.
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