The University of Ilesa (UNILESA) has released its Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening form for the 2026/2027 academic session. Candidates who scored 160 and above in the 2026 UTME and chose UNILESA as their first choice can now apply through the official portal. The screening fee is ₦2,000, and the application closes on Tuesday, 30th September 2026. Here is everything you need to apply correctly the first time.
Key Highlights
- Screening fee: ₦2,000 (non-refundable, paid only through the official portal)
- UTME cut-off: 160 and above in the 2026 UTME
- Direct Entry: Must hold relevant qualifications for admission into 200 Level
- Application deadline: Tuesday, 30th September 2026
- Age requirement: At least 16 years old by 30th September 2026
- Portal: admissions.unilesa.edu.ng
- Source: Office of the Registrar, University of Ilesa, official notice dated 2026
About University of Ilesa (UNILESA)
University of Ilesa (UNILESA) is a state-owned university located in Ilesa, Osun State, and is licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The institution runs undergraduate programmes across ten faculties, including Nursing Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Computing, Law, Education, and Agriculture, with more than 90 accredited programmes in total.
UNILESA operates a flat institutional cut-off of 160 for the 2026/2027 session, though individual departments, particularly Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, and Law, may set higher internal benchmarks depending on how competitive the programme is.
UNILESA Post-UTME/DE Eligibility Criteria 2026/2027
To qualify for the UNILESA Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise, candidates must meet the following requirements as stated in the official Registrar’s notice:
| # | Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UTME Score | Scored 160 and above in the 2026 UTME |
| 2 | Direct Entry | Relevant qualifications for admission into 200 Level |
| 3 | Institution Choice | UNILESA selected as first choice institution |
| 4 | Change of Institution | Candidates who did not choose UNILESA must effect a change on JAMB CAPS before applying |
| 5 | O’Level Results | At least 5 credit passes in relevant subjects, in not more than 2 sittings, from WASSCE, NECO, NABTEB, or SAISSCE |
| 6 | Age | At least 16 years old by 30th September 2026 |
If you did not select UNILESA as your first choice, you can still apply — but you must first change your institution to UNILESA on the JAMB CAPS portal. If your JAMB score falls short of the UNILESA cut-off mark for your intended course, the portal will not let you proceed with the screening application.
UNILESA Post-UTME Screening Fee
The Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening fee for UNILESA is ₦2,000, and it is non-refundable. This fee is payable only through the official admissions portal, into the dedicated account shown on the portal at the time of payment.
UNILESA does not accept cash payments, and the university has stated clearly that it has no admissions consultants or agents acting on its behalf, pay only through the official channel to avoid losing your money to fraudsters.
How to Apply for UNILESA Post-UTME/DE 2026/2027
Follow these steps to complete your UNILESA Post-UTME registration:
- Visit the official portal. Go to admissions.unilesa.edu.ng — this is the only platform UNILESA uses for Post-UTME registration.
- Pay the screening fee. Pay the non-refundable ₦2,000 fee into the university’s dedicated account as shown on the portal. No cash payments are accepted.
- Direct Entry candidates: apply on JAMB too. In addition to the university portal, DE candidates must also apply through the JAMB Direct Entry platform, following JAMB’s approved guidelines.
- Submit accurate information. Provide genuine details throughout your application. Any falsification of information leads to immediate disqualification.
⚠️ Application closes on Tuesday, 30th September 2026. No late submissions will be entertained, so avoid waiting until the deadline week to apply.
Programmes Open for UNILESA Post-UTME Screening
UNILESA is screening candidates for undergraduate programmes across the following faculties for 2026/2027:
- Nursing Sciences: B.N.Sc. Nursing Sciences
- Basic Medical Sciences: Anatomy, Physiology, Health Information Management, Radiography, Dental Therapy, Dental Technology, Physiotherapy, Optometry, Pharmacology, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, IT and Health Informatics
- Science Laboratory Technology: Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics with Electronics Technology options
- Medical Laboratory Science: B.MLS. Medical Laboratory Science
- Public Health: B.Sc. Public Health
- Computing: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, ICT, Data Science
- Arts: History and International Studies, Linguistics, English, Music, Arabic Studies, Christian Religious Studies, Islamic Studies, Theatre Arts, Chinese Studies, French, Yoruba
- Sciences: Microbiology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Electronics, Geology and Mining Sciences, Brewing Science and Technology, Environmental Management and Toxicology, Clothing and Textile Design, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- Social and Management Sciences: Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Political Science, Tourism and Hospitality, Transport Planning and Logistics, Sociology, Criminology and Security Studies, Psychology, Public Administration, Peace and Conflict Studies, Library and Information Science, Finance, Taxation, Project Management, Social Work, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Employment Relations and HRM, Geography and Geoinformatics
- Education: Multiple B.Ed./B.Sc.(Ed)/B.A.(Ed) programmes across science, arts, and vocational education subjects
- Agriculture: Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Crop Science, Soil Science, Fisheries and Aquaculture, General Agriculture
- Law: LL.B. Law, LL.B. Common and Islamic Law
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Frequently Asked Questions — UNILESA Post-UTME Form
How much is the UNILESA Post-UTME screening fee for 2026/2027?
The UNILESA Post-UTME/DE screening fee for 2026/2027 is ₦2,000, non-refundable, payable only through the official portal at admissions.unilesa.edu.ng.
What is the UNILESA Post-UTME cut-off mark for 2026?
The cut-off mark is 160 in the 2026 UTME. Some competitive departments, such as Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, and Law, may unofficially expect higher scores due to demand, though UNILESA has not published separate departmental cut-offs for this session.
When does the UNILESA Post-UTME form close?
The application closes on Tuesday, 30th September 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted after this date.
Can I apply to UNILESA if I did not choose it as my first choice?
Yes. You must first change your institution to UNILESA on the JAMB CAPS portal before you can proceed with the Post-UTME application.
Do Direct Entry candidates need to apply anywhere apart from the UNILESA portal?
Yes. Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the JAMB Direct Entry platform, in addition to registering on the UNILESA admissions portal.
Is there an age requirement for UNILESA Post-UTME?
Yes. Candidates must be at least 16 years old by 30th September 2026 to be eligible.
Does UNILESA have admission agents?
No. UNILESA has stated clearly that it does not use admissions consultants or agents. Apply and pay only through admissions.unilesa.edu.ng to avoid being defrauded.
Final Thoughts
UNILESA’s Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening for 2026/2027 is now open, with a ₦2,000 screening fee and an application window that closes on 30th September 2026. Candidates with a 2026 UTME score of 160 or above who chose UNILESA as first choice can apply directly on the portal; everyone else should sort out a change of institution on JAMB CAPS first.
Confirm every detail on the official portal at admissions.unilesa.edu.ng before making payment. If anything here is unclear or the university updates its screening details, drop your question in the comments, we respond to every one.
Source: Office of the Registrar, University of Ilesa, official Post-UTME/Direct Entry Screening Exercise notice for the 2026/2027 academic session, signed by ‘Funso Ojo, Registrar. This page will be updated if UNILESA changes any screening details.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Admission requirements and deadlines are subject to change by the institution at any time. Always verify on the official UNILESA portal at admissions.unilesa.edu.ng before making payment. CampusNinja is not affiliated with UNILESA and cannot be held responsible for changes made after our last update date.