Universities Selling JUPEB Forms for 2026/2027: Fees, Requirements and How to Apply
JUPEB — the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board — runs a one-year Advanced Level programme that can take you from secondary school straight into 200 Level at a Nigerian university.
The Board was approved by the Federal Government in December 2013 and established in April 2014 by the consortium of 10 universities. It is a one-year advanced-level programme that gives you 200-Level Direct Entry admission into Nigerian universities after you pass its examination. The structure is similar to Cambridge A-Levels.
One point causes constant confusion: you do NOT apply to JUPEB headquarters. You apply to a specific university, which then issues its own form, sets its own fee and publishes its own closing date.
Who can apply: the O’Level requirement
Most centres ask for five O’Level credits in relevant subjects, including English and Mathematics, at no more than two sittings. Most also accept a candidate waiting for their O’Level results only if the certificate will be ready before admission — check the specific university’s terms before paying.
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is stricter: it requires the five credits — English, Mathematics and three other subjects relevant to the intended course — in one sitting only. It takes only applicants with a full O’Level result: there is no allowance for waiting results.
If your O’Level results still need work, start with our guide to passing NECO in one sitting — many first-time candidates clear the five credits at the second attempt. If you are considering a longer road, read the best medical courses to study in Nigeria.
Subject combinations matter as much as grades. Biology, Chemistry and Physics suit Medicine and most science courses, while a strong mix of Arts or Social Science subjects suits the corresponding degree programmes.
Application windows differ from university to university. The position below is as at 7 November 2026. The fees quoted are application form fees only — tuition, acceptance and accommodation charges are separate, larger, and published by each university.
Universities and their 2026/2027 JUPEB forms
Still open — apply now
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN): 2026/2027 admission is open. Application fee ₦20,000 via Remita after generating a payment invoice on the UNN portal. There is no single calendar closing date published for it, so the status should be checked on the UNN portal.
- Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA): the Centre for Continuing Education has commenced registration for its University Advanced Basic Science (UABS) programme for 2026/2027, the JUPEB route at FUTA. Application fee ₦20,000 on the FUTA portal. Candidates need five O’Level credits in relevant subjects, and their result should be available at the point of registration.
Closed for this cycle
- University of Lagos (UNILAG): the School of Foundation Studies form was ₦35,000; the window ran from 25 May to 21 August 2026, and the entrance examination held on 5 September 2026. Do not pay anyone claiming to still sell the form.
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH): the 2026/2027 application cost ₦15,000, and the deadline was 27 October 2026 — just passed. Watch the university portal for supplementary announcements rather than paying a third party.
- Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko (NMU): closed 30 October 2026. Application fee was ₦10,000 via eportal.nmu.edu.ng. Five O’Level credits in relevant subjects were required. Courses covered Engineering, Environmental Management, Transport and Science.
- Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo (AFUED): form sales closed 31 October 2026. Non-refundable fee was ₦15,000 via the AFUED JUPEB portal. The programme ran for 12 months, over two semesters, and tuition was payable in two instalments. A pass in Mathematics was accepted for Arts and Humanities candidates.
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU): the Centre for Distance Learning took 2026/2027 applications, closing 31 October 2026. This closing date was itself an extension of the original 30 June 2026 close. Published application-fee figures had differed between cycles, so applicants were advised to confirm the exact fee on the OAUCDL portal before paying. Eligibility was five credits at not more than two sittings, including English, in subjects relevant to the intended course.
- Lagos State University (LASU) – supplementary application: the School of Basic and Advanced Studies supplementary round for 2026/2027 closed 4 November 2026. Non-refundable fee was ₦50,000 via lasu.edu.ng/foundation. Awaiting results were NOT accepted this round. The qualifying examination for applicants who already applied was held Saturday 7 November 2026, 11:00 a.m., at the LASUSBAS Campus, Topo, Badagry. Successful candidates pay a ₦30,000 acceptance fee.
Confirm details on the university’s website first
Coal City University, Enugu has opened 2026/2027 JUPEB admission and requires five credits including English and Mathematics, but figures circulating online appear to mix the application fee with programme charges — confirm the exact amount and what it covers on the CCU portal. The same advice applies to Ebonyi State University and Adeleke University, which both run JUPEB, but whose current fees could not be confirmed from an official page for 2026/2027. FUOYE has commenced 2026/2027 JUPEB sales via its centre at Ilupeju-Ekiti; confirm application and screening charges on the FUOYE JUPEB portal.
How to apply, step by step
The steps below follow the official UNN procedure; the pattern is similar at most centres.
- Go to the university’s official portal, not an agent’s link — the UNN portal, the LASU foundation website or the university site named in its announcement.
- Generate a payment invoice. At UNN, choose “Generate Payment Invoice” under JUPEB, enter your phone number, generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) and note the reference number before continuing.
- Pay the fee at a bank or online using the invoice or reference (Remita at UNN), and keep your payment notification and receipt safe.
- Return to the portal and complete the form: enter your Remita number or PRN, fill in your details and check every entry before submitting.
- Submit and print your acknowledgement slip, and check every detail before submitting.
- Watch for any entrance examination or screening notice, and attend if one is held.
After the programme, candidates must register for JAMB Direct Entry in the relevant year and visit the portal of the university where they want to study. Our step-by-step JAMB admission status guide explains the check for the year you will use it.
What happens after the JUPEB examination?
Grading is by points across your three subjects: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1, plus one extra point if no subject is failed. The total ranges from 5 to 16 points, and a minimum of 5 points should be earned to be eligible for Direct Entry.
Results are released to centres two to three months after the examination; collect your statement of result from your institution.
A good result does not guarantee a place on a competitive course: the receiving university must agree to admit you after its own screening. A very strong point total increases your chances; most universities accept candidates with at least five points. Students who want the strongest possible result should read our guide on how to graduate with first class and plan early.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need UTME to enter a JUPEB programme?
No. You do not need UTME to enter a JUPEB programme, but JAMB Direct Entry registration is needed after the programme for admission into 200 Level.
How long does JUPEB take?
One academic session — two semesters, roughly a year — with the examination in June each year.
Can I use my JUPEB result at a different university from where I studied?
Yes, if that university accepts JUPEB and you meet its cut-off. You are not locked to the centre where you studied.
Is the application fee the total cost of JUPEB?
No. The fees in this article (₦10,000–₦50,000) buy only the form. Tuition, acceptance and accommodation charges are separate and much larger, so ask your centre for the full fee schedule. If cost is a deciding factor, also compare the cheapest private universities in Nigeria.
Can a tutorial centre register me for JUPEB?
No. JUPEB states that tutorial centres cannot run the programme or legally register candidates. Register only through an approved university centre.
What if I miss the closing date for my preferred university?
Some universities run supplementary rounds. Check the university’s own website, consider another open centre, and never pay an agent who promises to reopen a closed portal.
