UNILESA Reopens Post-UTME and Direct Entry Portal for 2026/2027: Closes Monday 30 November - ApexTutorial Blog

<p>The University of Ilesa (UNILESA), Osun State, has reopened its Post-UTME and Direct Entry admission screening portal for the 2026/2027 academic session. Candidates who missed the earlier windows now have another chance to apply, and the live admission portal confirms the new closing date is Monday 30 November 2026, with an application fee of ₦4,000.</p> <p>The original deadline was 30 September 2026, and the university later extended it to 31 October 2026. The portal has now been reopened, and the live portal page lists the 2026/2027 fresher and Direct Entry application as open, closing 30 November 2026. Apply as soon as you can: JAMB's published 2026/2027 admission deadline for public universities was 31 October 2026, reported from JAMB's 2026 policy meeting, so do not treat the 30 November screening window as a reason to wait. Submit your application, then monitor your admission status on JAMB CAPS.</p> <h2>Quick information</h2> <ul> <li>Institution: University of Ilesa (UNILESA), Ilesa, Osun State</li> <li>Exercise: Post-UTME and Direct Entry admission screening for the 2026/2027 academic session</li> <li>Who can apply: UTME candidates who scored 160 and above in the 2026 UTME, and Direct Entry candidates for 200 level admission</li> <li>Application fee: ₦4,000, as shown on the live admission portal</li> <li>Portal opened: 18 May 2026</li> <li>Applications close: Monday 30 November 2026</li> <li>How to apply: apply online through the official UNILESA admission portal linked under Important official links below</li> <li>Age rule: candidates must be at least 16 years old by 30 September 2026</li> <li>O'Level requirement: at least five credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics</li> <li>Contact for enquiries: admissions@unilesa.edu.ng</li> </ul> <h2>Who can apply</h2> <ul> <li>UTME candidates who scored a minimum of 160 in the 2026 UTME.</li> <li>Candidates who chose the University of Ilesa as their first choice institution in JAMB. Candidates who did not choose UNILESA as first choice must apply for a change of institution on the JAMB portal before applying.</li> <li>Candidates who are at least 16 years old by 30 September 2026.</li> <li>Candidates with at least five credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.</li> <li>Direct Entry candidates with the relevant qualifications for admission into 200 level. Direct Entry candidates must also apply through the JAMB admission platform, in addition to the university portal.</li> </ul> <h2>Programmes on offer</h2> <ul> <li>The screening covers undergraduate programmes across nursing, medical sciences, computing, arts, sciences, management, education, agriculture and law.</li> <li>Check the programme list and the subject requirements for your chosen course on the admission portal before you pay, so you apply to a course your UTME subjects and O'Level credits qualify you for.</li> </ul> <h2>How to apply, step by step</h2> <ol> <li>Visit the official UNILESA admission portal linked under Important official links below.</li> <li>Click to apply for the 2026/2027 fresher or Direct Entry application and create your account with your JAMB registration number and surname.</li> <li>Fill in your personal details, UTME score and O'Level results exactly as they appear on your documents.</li> <li>Pay the ₦4,000 application fee through the payment channel shown on the portal, and keep your payment receipt.</li> <li>Direct Entry candidates must also complete their application on the JAMB admission platform.</li> <li>Submit your application and print your confirmation slip.</li> <li>Check your admission status on JAMB CAPS, and accept your offer there when it appears.</li> </ol> <h2>Documents you will need</h2> <ul> <li>Your JAMB registration number and your 2026 UTME result, showing a score of 160 or above.</li> <li>Your O'Level result, showing at least five credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.</li> <li>Direct Entry candidates will also need the qualification that admits them into 200 level, such as an ND, NCE, A-Level or equivalent result.</li> <li>Your payment receipt for the ₦4,000 application fee.</li> </ul> <h2>What happens after you apply</h2> <ul> <li>The university screens your application against the eligibility rules above.</li> <li>Monitor your admission status on JAMB CAPS. Accept the offer on CAPS when it appears; do not leave an offer unanswered.</li> <li>Admitted candidates apply through the university portal to print the admission letter and pay the acceptance fee, following the Registrar's notice to admitted candidates.</li> <li>Keep checking the admission portal and your email for further instructions from the university.</li> </ul> <h2>Common mistakes to avoid</h2> <ul> <li>Waiting until 30 November to apply, when the portal may be slow and a payment or upload problem cannot be fixed in time.</li> <li>Paying ₦2,000 because an older guide or the university's information page still shows that figure. The live admission portal shows ₦4,000, and that is the figure to pay through the portal.</li> <li>Applying without choosing UNILESA as your first choice in JAMB. If UNILESA was not your first choice, do the change of institution on the JAMB portal first.</li> <li>Applying to a course your UTME subject combination or O'Level credits do not qualify you for.</li> <li>Paying through any person, agent or account outside the official portal.</li> <li>Leaving an admission offer sitting on JAMB CAPS without accepting it.</li> </ul> <h2>Scam warning</h2> <p>Admission into UNILESA is only through the official admission portal linked under Important official links below. The university states that it does not use admission agents or third party representatives. No agent can secure a UNILESA admission for payment, add a name to an admission list, or waive the 160 cut-off, the first choice rule or the age rule for a fee. Anyone who asks you to pay into a personal account for admission, a guaranteed offer or a shortcut is running a scam. Confirm every instruction on the university website or the admission portal before sending documents or money to anyone.</p> <h2>Important official links</h2> <p><a href="https://admissions.unilesa.edu.ng/">UNILESA admission portal, apply now</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.unilesa.edu.ng/post-utme/info">University of Ilesa Post-UTME information page</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.unilesa.edu.ng/">University of Ilesa official website</a></p> <p><a href="https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/">JAMB eFacility portal, for change of institution and CAPS</a></p> <h2>Frequently asked questions</h2> <p>Is the UNILESA Post-UTME portal still open?</p> <p>Yes. The live admission portal lists the 2026/2027 fresher and Direct Entry application as open, closing 30 November 2026. The portal was reopened after the earlier 30 September and 31 October deadlines passed.</p> <p>When does the UNILESA Post-UTME application close?</p> <p>Applications close on Monday 30 November 2026, as shown on the live admission portal. Apply well before that date.</p> <p>How much is the UNILESA Post-UTME fee?</p> <p>The fee is ₦4,000, as shown on the live admission portal. Older guides and the university's Post-UTME information page still show ₦2,000, but that figure is from the earlier notice and does not match the live portal. Pay ₦4,000 through the portal.</p> <p>What is the UNILESA cut-off mark for 2026/2027?</p> <p>Candidates must have scored a minimum of 160 in the 2026 UTME.</p> <p>I did not choose UNILESA as my first choice. Can I still apply?</p> <p>Yes, but first apply for a change of institution to UNILESA on the JAMB portal, then complete the UNILESA screening application before 30 November 2026.</p> <p>How do Direct Entry candidates apply?</p> <p>Direct Entry candidates apply through the UNILESA admission portal and also through the JAMB admission platform, and they pay the same ₦4,000 fee shown on the portal.</p> <p>What should I do after I apply?</p> <p>Monitor your admission status on JAMB CAPS and accept your offer there when it appears. Admitted candidates then use the university portal to print the admission letter and pay the acceptance fee.</p>