The management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Benin City, has officially announced the closing date for the 2025/2026 academic session admission exercise. This announcement follows the decision reached at the Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) held with Vice Chancellors and other key stakeholders in the Nigerian tertiary education system.
According to the official notice, all admission processes for the 2025/2026 session will end on Friday, 31st October 2025. This directive, which aligns with JAMB’s nationwide admission calendar, is binding on all universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria.
UNIBEN Management Urges Prompt Acceptance of Admission Offers
In line with this development, the University of Benin management has called on all candidates who have been offered provisional admission into various programmes of the institution to log in to their JAMB CAPS profiles and accept their admission offers before the stated deadline.
The statement warns that any candidate who fails to accept their admission on or before Friday, 31st October 2025, will automatically forfeit the offer. Such candidates will have their admission slots withdrawn and possibly reassigned to other deserving applicants.
The university emphasized that this closure is final and non-extendable, in strict compliance with the national admission timeline approved by JAMB.
Vice Chancellor’s Message to Newly Admitted Students
In his congratulatory message, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Edoba Bright Omoregie, SAN, extended warm congratulations to all newly admitted students for successfully securing a place in one of Nigeria’s most prestigious federal universities.
He acknowledged the competitive nature of the admission process and commended the resilience, academic excellence, and determination of all successful candidates. Professor Omoregie further assured that the University of Benin remains fully committed to maintaining its reputation for academic excellence, discipline, and moral integrity.
“The University of Benin is known for its high academic standards, innovation, and commitment to producing globally competitive graduates. I warmly welcome all new students to our great institution and urge them to prepare for an exciting and transformative educational journey,” the Vice Chancellor said.
Resumption Date for Fresh Students
The management also announced that the 2025/2026 academic session will officially commence on Monday, 10th November 2025. By this date, all newly admitted students are expected to have completed their online clearance, course registration, and hostel accommodation processes.
Freshers are expected to arrive on campus starting from Sunday, 9th November 2025, to settle into their halls of residence and prepare for academic activities scheduled to begin the following day.
The university urged all admitted students to follow the instructions and guidelines outlined on the official UNIBEN portal and to ensure they complete all necessary documentation before the commencement of lectures.
Compliance with Admission Regulations
The notice further reiterates the importance of following due process in all admission-related matters. Candidates are advised to:
Accept their admission offers on JAMB CAPS immediately.
Print their JAMB admission letters and UNIBEN admission letters for verification purposes.
Upload their O’level results on the JAMB portal if not already done.
Pay all required acceptance and tuition fees through the official university channels.
Avoid dealing with third parties or unauthorized individuals during the registration process to prevent falling victim to fraud.
The University of Benin management also warned against delay or negligence, emphasizing that failure to comply with the stipulated timelines could lead to loss of admission and forfeiture of the candidate’s slot.
About the 2025/2026 Admission Process
The 2025/2026 admission exercise at UNIBEN has witnessed a large turnout of qualified candidates from across Nigeria. The process has been conducted in strict accordance with the admission policies of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), which prioritize merit, catchment area considerations, and educationally less-developed states (ELDS) criteria.
The University has also made significant improvements in its digital admission process to ensure transparency and efficiency. With the integration of the Central Admission Processing System (CAPS), all admission offers are now processed electronically, eliminating manual interference and ensuring that candidates are selected strictly on merit.
Next Steps for Newly Admitted Students
Following the acceptance of their admission, successful candidates are expected to:
Proceed to the UNIBEN online portal for clearance and payment of the ₦60,000 acceptance fee.
Upload all required documents, including JAMB admission letter, birth certificate, O’level results, and local government identification.
Participate in the physical verification exercise at the designated university venues once clearance is approved online.
Complete course registration through their student dashboard after clearance confirmation.
The University management assures that detailed instructions and schedules for these activities will be made available on the official website: www.uniben.edu.
A Warm Welcome Ahead
As preparations continue for the commencement of the 2025/2026 academic year, the University of Benin reiterates its readiness to welcome all newly admitted students into its diverse academic community.
Students are encouraged to embrace the institution’s long-standing culture of excellence, discipline, and innovation. The Vice Chancellor expressed optimism that the incoming batch of undergraduates will contribute meaningfully to the university’s academic and social life.
“We look forward to receiving our new students as bonafide members of the UNIBEN family. I urge them to be diligent, responsible, and focused, as their journey toward academic success begins,” Professor Omoregie added.
Final Reminder
All prospective and newly admitted students are hereby reminded that admissions for the 2025/2026 academic session will officially close on Friday, 31st October 2025. There will be no extension or reopening of the admission portal after this date.
Candidates who have not yet accepted their offers on JAMB CAPS are urged to do so immediately to secure their admission before the closing date.
Signed:
Professor Edoba Bright Omoregie, SAN
Vice Chancellor
University of Benin (UNIBEN)