UNIZIK Screening Formula for 2025/2026 Post-UTME Admission Exercise: If you’re planning to secure admission into Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, this year, here’s an important update you must know. The university has officially released the calculation formula that will be used for the 2025/2026 Post-UTME and Direct Entry admission screening.
In this guide, we’ll break down the formula step by step so you can clearly understand how your chances of admission will be determined.
Key Announcement / News
UNIZIK management has confirmed that the 2025/2026 admission screening exercise will be conducted in a transparent and automated manner. This means your admission will strictly depend on two things:
- Your JAMB (UTME) score
- Your O’level results
There will be no manual grading or favoritism.
Candidates must also:
- Upload O’level results to both JAMB CAPS and UNIZIK portal.
- Use only JAMB-accredited CBT centres or JAMB offices to avoid errors.
Eligibility Criteria for the UNIZIK screening exercise
To be considered for the UNIZIK screening exercise, candidates must:
- Write JAMB (UTME) in 2025.
- Choose UNIZIK as their first choice during registration.
- Upload valid O’level results (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB).
- Ensure their O’level subjects match the four UTME subjects they sat for.
- Provide results from a single sitting or two sittings (note: single sitting attracts bonus points).
How the UNIZIK Screening Formula Works
UNIZIK has introduced a clear formula that combines UTME scores (70%) and O’level results (30%).
Step 1: Screening Ratio
70% of your final score will come from your UTME performance.
30% will come from your O’level results.
Formula:
- UTME score ÷ 400 × 70
- O’level score ÷ 400 × 30
Step 2: O’level Grading System
Your O’level grades will be converted into points as follows:
- A1 = 90 points
- B2 = 80 points
- B3 = 70 points
- C4 = 60 points
- C5 = 55 points
- C6 = 50 points
- D7, E8, F9 = 0 points
- Awaiting Result (AR) = 0 points
Only the four UTME subjects will be checked in your O’level and scored.
Step 3: Bonus for Single Sitting
If you obtained your O’level in one sitting, you get +10 points.
If you used two sittings, you won’t get any bonus.
Step 4: Final Calculation Formula
Final Score = (UTME Score × 0.7) + [(O’level Score + Bonus) × 0.3]
Example Calculation
A candidate scored 285 in UTME. Their O’level grades are:
English: B3 → 70 points
Biology: A1 → 90 points
Physics: C4 → 60 points
Chemistry: B2 → 80 points
- Total O’level score = 300 points
Single Sitting: (285 × 0.7) + [(300 + 10) × 0.3] = 292.5
Two Sittings: (285 × 0.7) + (300 × 0.3) = 289.5
Clearly, a candidate with one sitting has an advantage of 3 points.
5. Important Dates for UNIZIK Post-UTME screening 2025/2026
Key Deadlines for UNIZIK 2025/2026 Post-UTME & Direct Entry
- Registration opens: Monday, 28 July 2025
- Change of course/institution deadline: Saturday, 9 August 2025
- Registration and O’level upload closes: Saturday, 16 August 2025
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Can I apply if I didn’t choose UNIZIK as first choice?
No. You must choose UNIZIK as your first choice in JAMB to be eligible.
Q2: How much is the Post-UTME form?
The price for the UNIZIK post utme screening form is 2000 Naira, but their might be extra charges if you do it in a cyber café.
Q3: What if I fail to upload my O’level on JAMB CAPS?
You will be automatically disqualified, even if you uploaded it on UNIZIK portal. So try to upload your O’level result in the JAMB portal.
Q4: Is admission based only on JAMB score?
No. O’level results carry 30%, so the O’level result is also important just as the JAMB score is important too.
Q5: Does using one sitting really matter?
Yes. A single sitting O’level result gives you an extra 10 points, which can be the deciding factor in admission.
Conclusion & Advice
Admission into UNIZIK is highly competitive. Since the university has made the process transparent, your chances depend only on your UTME score and O’level performance.
Here’s the smart approach:
- Score very high in UTME.
- Get strong O’level results (preferably in one sitting).
- Upload results correctly and on time.
- Use JAMB-accredited centres to avoid costly mistakes.
The earlier you prepare and act, the better your chances. Remember: admission is not by luck or connection it is based on merit.
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