The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has announced an extension of the application deadline for its 2026/2027 Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) screening exercise.
The extension gives qualified candidates who have not yet completed their applications additional time to register before the portal closes. The university also encouraged applicants awaiting the release of their O'Level examination results to take advantage of the extended application period.
New Application Deadline
According to an official notice issued by the Office of the Registrar, the Post-UTME application, which was originally scheduled to close on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, will now remain open until midnight on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Prospective candidates are advised to complete their registration before the new deadline, as no further extension was mentioned in the announcement.
Who Is Eligible?
The extension applies to candidates who:
- Selected the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) as their first-choice institution during the 2026 UTME.
- Scored 160 and above in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Eligible applicants who have not yet completed their registration are encouraged to use the additional time provided by the university.
Opportunity for Awaiting Result Candidates
The university also noted that candidates awaiting the release of their June 2026 WAEC or July 2026 NECO results are eligible to apply during the extended application period.
Such candidates are expected to complete their Post-UTME registration before the new closing date and upload their O'Level results to both the JAMB Portal and the UNN Portal immediately after the results are released.
Important Dates at a Glance
- Previous application deadline: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- New application deadline: Midnight, Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- Minimum UTME score: 160
- Eligible awaiting results: June 2026 WAEC and July 2026 NECO candidates
What This Means for Applicants
The extension provides another opportunity for qualified candidates who were unable to complete their applications before the initial deadline. It also ensures that candidates awaiting their O'Level results can begin the admission process without missing the application window.
Applicants are encouraged to avoid waiting until the final day to submit their applications and should ensure that all required information is completed accurately.
Official Notice
The announcement was issued by the Office of the Registrar, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and signed by Dr. Mrs. C.N. Nnebedum, Registrar.
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