UNICAL Cancels 2025 Post-UTME exam, Switches to O’level Screening: The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has made a big announcement for the 2025/2026 admission exercise. This year, there will be no Post-UTME exam.
Yes, the usual aptitude test that thousands of candidates prepare and travel for is gone. Instead, the school will use a Point Tally System based on O’level results to screen applicants.
This move may sound like a relief for some, but it also changes the game completely.
Official Statement from UNICAL
The school’s Registrar, Dr. Mrs. Chukwuka Icha, released the notice. The statement was very direct:
- The Post-UTME registration portal is now closed.
- There will be no aptitude test for screening.
- Admission will be based on candidates’ O’level grades using the tally point system.
In short, the exam era is over. Your O’level result is now the key to admission.
Why UNICAL Cancelled the Exam
According to the school, many students complained about the stress of travelling to Calabar just to sit for the test. Issues like:
- Transport costs
- Long, tiring journeys
- Safety concerns
So, the management decided to cancel the exam completely.
For some candidates, this is good news, less stress and lower expenses. But others may feel they lost a chance to prove themselves beyond their O’level grades.
What This Means for Candidates that choose University of Calabar (UNICAL) as 1st choice
If you already applied for UNICAL Post-UTME, here’s what you need to know:
Forget about the exam it has been cancelled.
Your WAEC/NECO result will now determine your chances.
The Point Tally System will be used to calculate your admission score.
It’s like changing the referee in a football match same admission process, but different rules of judgment.
Final Note
For now, candidates don’t have to rush to book buses or flights to Calabar. The stress of travelling for the Post-UTME test is over.
But don’t relax too much. The new system means your O’level grades are more important than ever. Whether WAEC or NECO, those results are now your part of the important voice in the admission process.
So, if your grades are strong, this new method may actually favour you.
That’s the full update on UNICAL Post-UTME 2025/2026. Admission will be decided through O’level screening with the Point Tally System.
