The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has successfully concluded its 2026 Post-UTME screening exercise, with a total of 15,344 candidates registered for the admission screening exercise.
The screening was conducted over three days, from Thursday, August 13 to Saturday, August 15, 2026, with thousands of candidates taking part in the exercise.
NUMBER OF CANDIDATES SCREENED
The 15,344 registered candidates were scheduled across the three days as follows:
Thursday, August 13: 6,000 candidates
Friday, August 14: 6,000 candidates
Saturday, August 15: 3,344 candidates
The exercise was described as smooth, orderly, and well coordinated, with the University attributing the successful conduct to early preparation, effective coordination, technology deployment, and the commitment of staff and other personnel.
UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT MONITORS EXERCISE
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole (SAN), monitored the screening exercise during an assessment tour of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre.
He commended the University's preparation and coordination, noting that officials arrived several hours before the scheduled 9:00 a.m. commencement time to ensure that the exercise started without major difficulties.
TECHNOLOGY AND SECURITY DEPLOYED
The University also deployed various measures to ensure a smooth screening process.
These included:
Biometric verification of candidates.
Computer-Based Testing facilities.
Security checks at the campus entrance.
Medical personnel on standby.
ICT personnel and trained staff.
Coordinated movement of candidates within the campus.
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. Olalere Adeyemi, expressed satisfaction with the organisation of the exercise and described the development as “progress upon progress.”
UNILORIN COMMENDS STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Taibat Moji Bakare-Odunola, also commended the collective efforts of the University's management, academic and non-teaching staff, security personnel, medical teams, ICT personnel, and other officials involved in the screening.
She described the successful exercise as another demonstration of the University's “Better by Far” standard and its commitment to efficient service delivery to prospective students.
The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Muhtar Adeiza Etudaiye, equally described the process as orderly and well organised.
Meanwhile, the immediate past Director of Computer Services and Information Technology (COMSIT), Prof. Rasheed Gbenga Jimoh, attributed the smooth conduct of the exercise to the University's increasing integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into its admission and examination processes.
WHAT NEXT FOR CANDIDATES?
With the 2026 Post-UTME screening exercise now concluded, candidates are advised to stay updated through the University's official channels for subsequent announcements concerning the admission process and release of admission lists.
The number of candidates competing for available spaces means prospective students should continue to monitor their admission status and ensure that their JAMB CAPS information and O'Level results are properly updated where required.
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