Please note
Belmadeng is an independent study platform and is not JAMB and not any university, polytechnic or college. Post-UTME (screening) rules vary by institution and change every year — cut-offs, whether there is a written test, subjects and dates differ from school to school. Always confirm your specific institution’s current screening requirements on its official website/portal before acting.
Screening-only, explained
Some institutions run no written Post-UTME test. Instead they screen — computing your standing from results you already have. There's no exam hall; the decision rests on your JAMB and O'Level performance.
What they score
Typically your UTME score plus O'Level grades (points per grade), producing an aggregate. Some also weigh your subject relevance and eligibility. No test score is involved.
How to find out
Only the school's official Post-UTME advert confirms whether it's screening-only — and this can change yearly. Read your institution's current notice; don't assume from a past year or another school.
What it means for you
Your existing results carry all the weight — there's no test to make up ground on. A strong JAMB score and good O'Level grades are decisive, so those already-set results matter enormously.
You still register
Screening-only doesn't mean nothing to do: you still register on the portal, pay any screening fee, submit accurate details, and (often) attend document verification. See what to bring.
Tips
- Confirm it's screening-only this year.
- Your JAMB & O'Level decide it.
- Still register accurately and verify documents.
What screening-only schools score
A school with no written Post-UTME test still ranks candidates — it just uses results you already have. Typically that means your UTME score plus your O'Level grades (points per grade), combined into an aggregate. Some also weigh subject relevance and single-vs-two sittings. The key implication: with no test to make up ground, your existing JAMB and O'Level results carry all the weight.
How to confirm it's screening-only
Only the school's official Post-UTME advert for the current year confirms whether it's screening-only — and this can change from one year to the next. Read your institution's current notice; never assume from a past year, another school, or hearsay. If the advert says screening-only, there's no exam to prepare for, but there are still steps you must complete.
What you still must do
Screening-only doesn't mean nothing to do. You still register on the school's portal, pay any screening fee, submit accurate details, and usually attend document verification with your originals. Missing the window or entering wrong details can cost you admission just as surely as failing a test would. So treat a screening-only school with the same care and deadlines as any other.
Frequently asked questions
What is a school with no Post-UTME test?
One that runs screening only — no written exam; it computes your standing from your JAMB score and O'Level grades (an aggregate) rather than a test.
How do these schools decide admission?
By scoring your UTME result plus O'Level grades (and sometimes subject relevance/eligibility) into an aggregate — no test score is involved.
How do I know if my school is screening-only?
Only the school's official Post-UTME advert confirms it, and it can change yearly — read the current notice for your institution.
Do I still need to register for screening-only?
Yes — you still register on the portal, pay any fee, submit accurate details, and often attend document verification.
Does screening-only make admission easier?
Not necessarily — your existing JAMB and O'Level results carry all the weight, with no test to make up ground, so strong results are decisive.
What is a school with no Post-UTME test?
One that admits by screening only — no written exam. It ranks candidates using results you already have (JAMB score plus O'Level grades, as an aggregate) rather than a test.
How do screening-only schools decide admission?
By combining your UTME score and O'Level grades (and sometimes subject relevance and sitting) into an aggregate, then ranking candidates. With no test, your existing results carry all the weight.
How do I know if my school is screening-only?
Only the school's official Post-UTME advert for the current year confirms it, and it can change yearly. Read your institution's current notice rather than assuming from last year or another school.
Is it easier to get admission without a Post-UTME test?
Not necessarily. With no test, there's no way to make up ground — your existing JAMB and O'Level results decide everything, so strong results are essential and the competition is just as real.
Do I still register if there's no Post-UTME test?
Yes. You still register on the school's portal, pay any fee, submit accurate details and usually attend document verification. Missing the window or entering wrong details can still cost you admission.