UMYU 2nd invitation for screening for UTME & Direct Entry (DE) candidates – The Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) wishes to invite candidates who applied for admission as first choice candidates into the university through the year 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or Direct Entry (DE) application; and who had either missed the first aptitude test/screening exercise or changed their first choice institution to UMYU, to register for aptitude test/screening via the Post UTME Portal.
Please note that only candidates listed on the mentioned website are to register. In addition, DE candidates are not to appear for the aptitude test but will be screened online.
The online registration will commence on Wednesday, 30th March, 2027.
Eligible candidates are to upload the following documents on the University’s website from Wednesday, 30th March 2027.
JAMB Result Slip of the year 2026 for UTME candidates or JAMB Registration Slip of the year 2026 in the case of DE candidates;
O’ Level Result(s);
Form of identification (Indigene Letter/National Identification Card/International Passport, etc.);
Direct Entry (DE) Candidates are to upload their ‘A’ Level Result (Diploma, IJMB, NCE, etc.).
ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible for the aptitude test/screening, a candidate must have:
Scored a minimum of 130 marks or above in the 2026 UTME examination conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB);
Obtained a minimum of five (5) relevant credits at O’ level (including English and Mathematics);
Sat for the relevant UTME subject combination in the 2026 JAMB examination;
In addition to obtaining the minimum five (5) O’ level relevant credits (including English and Mathematics), Direct Entry (DE) candidates shall obtain the minimum ‘A’ Level points for the programme they applied to.
MODE OF PAYMENT:
Eligible candidates are to pay the sum of N2,000.00 (all charges inclusive) for the aptitude test/screening through the payment options provided on the University’s website.
UTME Candidates are to come along with the payment slip for the aptitude test and will be required to submit hard copies of their credentials at the venue of the test.
Direct entry candidates are also requested to forward hard copies of their credentials to the office of the Registrar after the online registration.
Please note that all visually impaired candidates are exempted from the Post-UTME aptitude test, but are requested to forward hard copies of their credentials to the office of the Registrar.
COVID-19 HEALTH REGULATION
Post-UTME Screening Exercise shall be conducted in a manner devoid of exposure to the dreaded COVID-19. ALL UTME candidates are to wear face masks and may be subjected to temperature tests, hand washing, and application of hand sanitizer, etc.
Signed
MUHAMMAD YUSUFU ABUBAKAR
REGISTRAR
FAQs
1. What is the UMYU 2nd invitation for screening?
The 2nd invitation for screening at UMYU is a notice for candidates who applied for UTME or Direct Entry (DE) admission but did not participate in the first screening exercise. It gives eligible candidates a second opportunity to attend the university’s screening and qualify for admission consideration.
2. Who is eligible for the 2nd screening invitation?
Candidates who meet the following criteria are eligible:
- Registered for UTME or DE admission at UMYU.
- Did not attend the first screening exercise.
- Have a valid JAMB registration number (for UTME candidates).
- Meet the minimum academic requirements for their chosen course.
3. How can I confirm my invitation for the 2nd screening?
Candidates can confirm their invitation by:
- Visiting the official UMYU portal for screening announcements.
- Checking their email or SMS notifications from the university.
- Logging in with their application credentials to download the 2nd invitation letter.
4. What documents are required for the 2nd screening exercise?
Candidates should bring the following:
- Original and photocopies of academic credentials (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or equivalents).
- UTME/DE application slip or JAMB printout (for UTME candidates).
- Birth certificate or age declaration.
- Passport-sized photographs as specified in the invitation.
- Any additional documents listed in the invitation letter.
