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.
A qualifying JAMB score
You need a UTME score at or above the cut-off the school sets for your course (and above JAMB's national minimum). See cut-off marks.
O'Level credits
You need the required O'Level credits (usually five, including English and Mathematics and the subjects relevant to your course), from WAEC, NECO or NABTEB. Some courses accept two sittings; others insist on one — check.
Correct subject combination
Your UTME subject combination and O'Level subjects must match your course requirements (in the JAMB brochure). A wrong combination can disqualify you regardless of your score.
Documents
- JAMB registration number & result slip.
- O'Level result(s).
- Post-UTME registration/acknowledgement slip.
- Passport photographs; sometimes birth certificate/LGA identification.
On the day
Bring your printed screening slip and required originals — see what to bring. Missing documents can cost you the screening.
Tips
- Confirm your score meets the cut-off.
- Check your O'Level combination fits the course.
- Have documents ready and correct.
Eligibility: JAMB score plus O'Level
To be eligible for Post-UTME you generally need two things: a UTME score that meets the school's minimum for your course (often the institutional or departmental cut-off), and the required O'Level credits — normally five, including English and (for most courses) Mathematics, in relevant subjects. Some schools also require that you chose them as first choice, or accept second-choice candidates separately. Confirm both thresholds before you apply so you don't pay for a screening you're not eligible for.
Documents you'll need
Have these ready for registration and verification:
- JAMB result slip and registration number.
- O'Level result(s) (WAEC/NECO) — originals plus photocopies.
- UTME/registration details and passport photographs.
- Birth certificate / age declaration and, if requested, LGA/state-of-origin identification.
See the full what-to-bring checklist for screening day.
Course-specific requirements
Beyond the general rules, your course sets specific requirements: the exact five O'Level subjects it needs, the required UTME subject combination, and sometimes a higher cut-off or a single-sitting O'Level rule for competitive courses. Check these against your own results with the subject-combination tool and the course library — a strong overall profile still fails if it misses a specific course requirement.
Frequently asked questions
What are the requirements for Post-UTME?
A qualifying UTME score (at/above the school's cut-off), the required O'Level credits (usually five including English and Maths and course-relevant subjects), your JAMB details, and the right documents.
What O'Level results do I need for Post-UTME?
Usually five credits including English and Mathematics and the subjects relevant to your course, from WAEC/NECO/NABTEB — some courses accept two sittings, others one.
Does my subject combination matter?
Yes — your UTME and O'Level subjects must match your course requirements in the JAMB brochure; a wrong combination can disqualify you regardless of score.
What documents do I need for Post-UTME?
Your JAMB registration number and result slip, O'Level result(s), your Post-UTME registration slip, passport photos, and sometimes birth certificate/LGA identification.
Do I need to meet a cut-off to register?
Yes — you need a UTME score at or above the school's cut-off for your course (and above JAMB's national minimum).
What are the requirements for Post-UTME?
Generally a UTME score meeting the school's minimum for your course, plus the required O'Level credits (usually five including English and Mathematics in relevant subjects). You'll also need your JAMB and O'Level documents, and to meet any course-specific rules.
Do I need a minimum JAMB score for Post-UTME?
Yes — schools set a minimum UTME score (institutional or departmental cut-off) to be eligible to apply for a course. Confirm your course's figure on the school's advert before paying for screening.
What documents do I need for Post-UTME?
Your JAMB result slip and registration number, O'Level result(s) (originals plus photocopies), passport photographs, and often a birth certificate/age declaration and state-of-origin identification. Bring originals for verification.
Do I need O'Level results for Post-UTME?
Yes. You normally need five O'Level credits including English and (for most courses) Mathematics in relevant subjects, and you'll present them at registration and verification.
What UTME score qualifies me for screening?
Whatever minimum your chosen school and course set for the year — often the institutional or departmental cut-off. It varies by course and school, so check the current advert and use the subject-combination tool as a guide.