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Edo State University Post-UTME 2026: Cut off mark, Eligibility and Registration Procedures

Nairavoice · Jun 18, 2026 · 3 min read

This is to inform all prospective candidates who chose Edo State University, Iyamho (ESUI), as their first-choice institution and scored 150 and above in the 2026 UTME, as well as candidates who applied for Direct Entry (DE) admission, that registration for the 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry Screening Exercise has commenced.

Registration Window opens Friday, June 12th and ends Monday August 31st, 2026

Eligibility for Screening & Admission

Candidates must satisfy all of the following requirements:

Registered and sat for the 2026 UTME, obtained a minimum score of 150, and the University-approved cut-off mark for their chosen programme, with the required O’Level credits as specified in the JAMB Brochure.
Selected Edo State University, Iyamho, as their first-choice institution on JAMB.
Candidates applying for Direct Entry (DE) must have registered through JAMB and meet the University’s DE requirements.
Must be at least 16 years old on or before 30 September 2026.
5. Candidates who did not initially choose Edo State University, Iyamho, as their first-choice institution but scored a minimum of 150 and met the University-approved cut-off mark for their chosen programme may also apply, provided they change their institution of first choice to Edo State University, Iyamho, through the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) before applying for the screening exercise. .
Only candidates who upload their O’Level results to JAMB CAPS on or before 31 August 2026 will be considered for admission.

The minimum JAMB Score requirements for each programme are as follows:

For more details on admission requirements, Edo State University Post-UTME 2026: Cut

UTME & Direct Entry: Non-refundable screening fee of ₦2,000

Transfer Candidates: Non-refundable transfer application fee of ₦60,000

Payments must be made only via the Remita platform on the University website. Do not pay through individuals or private accounts.

How to Apply — Registration Procedure

Visit the University’s Admission Portal at edouniversity.edu.ng/admissions/register for UTME/DE Admission and edouniversity.edu.ng/admissions/StartTransferRegistration for Inter-University Transfer Admission.
Select your preferred application category (Undergraduate, Transfer, JUPEB, Postgraduate, etc.) or click “Admissions” and choose the appropriate category.
Click “Admission Requirements/Details” and read the guidelines carefully before proceeding.
Click “Application Forms” and enter your JAMB Registration Number in the prescribed format.
Use your personal email address and phone number throughout the application process.
Complete all required steps and upload all necessary supporting documents.
Re-login using the “Already Applied?” option to monitor your application status at any time.

Candidates who did not initially choose ESUI but scored at least 150 and meet the cut-off mark must change their first-choice institution to ESUI through JAMB CAPS before beginning the application.

Applicants for Medicine & Surgery, Nursing, and Law will be required to attend a Post-UTME Screening Test on campus. The date and time will be communicated later.

Screening is based on: Post-UTME Test + verified JAMB score + O’Level results on JAMB CAPS.

All other UTME programmes will be screened online only, based on verified JAMB scores and O’Level results uploaded to JAMB CAPS.

Direct Entry candidates are also screened online — except those applying for Medicine & Surgery, Nursing, and Law who must additionally sit the Post-DE Screening Test.

Ensure the information on your JAMB CAPS profile matches exactly with the Post-UTME Application Portal — including JAMB Registration Number, Date of Birth, State of Origin, and other personal details.
Candidates must provide valid mobile telephone numbers and functional email addresses for future correspondence.
Candidates awaiting NABTEB, WAEC (May/June), or NECO (June/July) 2026 results may apply, provided results are uploaded to JAMB CAPS by 31 August 2026.
Only candidates who complete their applications and upload O’Level results to JAMB CAPS on or before the deadline will be considered for admission.
Any offer of admission must be accepted on JAMB CAPS within two (2) weeks of the offer being made. Failure to accept within this period will result in automatic withdrawal of the offer.

Any applicant who makes payment to individuals, private accounts, or through channels other than the Remita platform via the University website does so entirely at their own risk.

Admission into Edo State University, Iyamho, is strictly based on merit and due process. Admission is not for sale.

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