Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, opened its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening registration on Friday, 3 July 2026, with the screening exercise itself commencing on 20 August 2026, genuinely current, having just started. The general cut-off mark is 150, with competitive courses like Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, and Nursing requiring considerably higher scores. This guide covers the full departmental breakdown, why there’s no exam this cycle, and exactly how to apply.

About EKSU

Ekiti State University traces its origins to 30 March 1982, when it was established as a campus of Obafemi Awolowo University under the administration of Chief Michael Adekunle Ajasin, then Governor of Ondo State, before Ekiti State was carved out as its own state in 1996. EKSU is owned by the Ekiti State Government, accredited by the National Universities Commission, and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across faculties including Medicine, Law, Engineering, Pharmacy, Sciences, and the Humanities.

This long institutional history, dating back over four decades, has made EKSU one of the more established state universities in Nigeria’s South-West region, drawing thousands of applicants each admission cycle both from within Ekiti State and from neighbouring states across the zone. The university’s broad faculty spread, spanning both highly competitive courses like Medicine and Law alongside a wide range of Arts, Social Sciences, and Education programs, means candidates across a genuinely diverse range of academic interests have realistic pathways into the institution.

No Written Exam: Pure Document Screening

EKSU does not conduct a written or computer-based Post-UTME examination for this cycle. Admission is decided entirely through online screening of your UTME score, O’Level results, and Direct Entry credentials where applicable. This means there’s no exam performance to offset a documentation error; accuracy in what you submit matters more than it would at a university requiring a written test. Double-check that your name, O’Level grades, and personal details are entered identically across both your JAMB profile and the EKSU portal before final submission.

Cut-Off Marks by Course

Meeting the general baseline of 150 qualifies you for screening; it doesn’t guarantee admission into a specific, more competitive department. As a state-owned university, EKSU also gives significant priority to Ekiti State indigenes in admissions, with non-indigenes generally needing a meaningfully higher aggregate to be competitive for the same course. Candidates from other South-West states have historically received moderate preference after Ekiti indigenes themselves, ahead of candidates from further afield, though this varies by department and admission cycle.

Eligibility Requirements

UTME Candidates

• You must have chosen EKSU as your first-choice institution in the 2026 UTME; candidates who selected a different first choice would need to complete a change of institution through JAMB before registering.
• A UTME score of at least 150, or the higher specific threshold for your intended course.
• A minimum of five O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, from not more than two sittings.
• You must already have your O’Level results; candidates awaiting results cannot apply for this cycle.

Direct Entry Candidates

• JUPEB is accepted, with a minimum of 7 points required.
• IJMB is explicitly not accepted for Direct Entry at EKSU, a specific exclusion worth knowing if you’re weighing which qualifying route to pursue.

Documents to Prepare

• Your 2026 UTME result slip.
• O’Level results (WAEC, NECO, or GCE) uploaded to your JAMB CAPS profile.
• JUPEB result, for Direct Entry candidates specifically.
• A valid means of identification.
• A recent passport photograph.

Screening Fee

The screening fee is ₦2,000, paid through the official EKSU admission portal. Keep your payment receipt alongside your registration confirmation for your records.

How to Apply

1. Visit EKSU’s official admission portal https://eksuportal.eksu.edu.ng/ directly; don’t use a third-party link claiming to be official.

2. Confirm your UTME score meets the general baseline of 150, or the higher specific threshold for your intended course.

3. Register and pay the ₦2,000 screening fee through the portal.

4. Upload your O’Level results and any Direct Entry credentials, ensuring every detail matches your JAMB profile exactly.

5. Submit your screening application, registration opened on 3 July 2026, with the screening exercise itself running from 20 August 2026.

6. Retain your confirmation reference and watch your registered email for updates on your admission status.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EKSU Post-UTME screening currently open?

Yes. Registration opened on 3 July 2026, and the screening exercise itself began 20 August 2026, both currently active as of this writing.

What is EKSU’s general cut-off mark for 2026/2027?

150. Medicine and Surgery requires 260 and above, Law requires 250, Pharmacy requires 240, and Nursing requires 230. Confirm the exact figure for any other course directly on the portal.

Do I need to sit a Post-UTME exam?

No. EKSU conducts entirely document-based screening for this cycle; there’s no written or computer-based test.

Can I apply if I’m still awaiting my O’Level results?

No. EKSU has confirmed that candidates awaiting results cannot apply for this specific cycle. You need your results in hand before registering, so ensure your WAEC, NECO, or GCE results are available before starting the screening process.

Does EKSU accept IJMB for Direct Entry?

No. JUPEB is accepted with a minimum of 7 points, but IJMB is explicitly not accepted for Direct Entry at EKSU.

Does EKSU give priority to Ekiti State indigenes?

Yes. As a state-owned university, EKSU gives significant admission priority to Ekiti State indigenes, with non-indigenes generally needing a meaningfully higher aggregate to be competitive for the same course.