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Key Facts: Post-UTME Exam
Post-UTME is conducted by individual Nigerian universities after the JAMB UTME, not by JAMB itself.
The UNILAG Post-UTME is a CBT of about 40 questions covering Use of English, Mathematics and a General Paper/Current Affairs section.
Many universities calculate admission aggregates by weighting the UTME 50%, the post-UTME 30% and O'Level 20%.
For the 2026 admission exercise, leading universities including UNILAG, UI, UNN and OAU set a minimum UTME benchmark of 200.
JAMB retained 150 as the national minimum UTME cut-off for university admission for the 2026/2027 session.
University post-UTME screening fees typically range from about 2,000 to 2,500 Nigerian naira.
Nigeria has 36 states plus the Federal Capital Territory and 774 local government areas, common general-knowledge facts in post-UTME tests.
Post-UTME questions are generally pitched above JAMB UTME difficulty, especially at competitive federal universities.
Post-UTME is each university's post-JAMB screening test, often a CBT of around 40 questions in English, Mathematics and current affairs, combined with the UTME score (commonly weighted 50% UTME, 30% post-UTME, 20% O'Level) into a course-specific admission aggregate.
Sample Post-UTME Practice Questions
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1Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word: The lecturer's argument was so COGENT that no student could fault it.
2Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word: The new policy was widely praised for being EQUITABLE.
3Choose the option that best completes the sentence: The committee will look into the matter as soon as the chairman ____.
4Choose the option that best completes the sentence: Neither the principal nor the teachers ____ aware of the change in the timetable.
5Choose the word that is correctly spelt.
6Choose the option nearest in meaning to the idiom: After the scandal, the minister decided to throw in the towel.
7Choose the option that best completes the sentence: She is one of those students who ____ always punctual.
8Choose the option that best fills the gap: The students were asked to write an essay ____ the dangers of examination malpractice.
9Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word: The witness gave a CANDID account of what happened that night.
10Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: She sang BEAUTIFULLY at the matriculation ceremony.
About the Post-UTME Exam
Post-UTME is the second-stage admission screening conducted by individual Nigerian universities after candidates sit the JAMB Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Its format varies widely: institutions such as the University of Lagos run a computer-based test of about 40 questions covering Use of English, Mathematics and a General Paper/Current Affairs section, while others test the four UTME subjects at a higher difficulty or use aptitude assessments. Most universities then combine the post-UTME score with the UTME score, and sometimes O'Level results, into an aggregate used to rank candidates for limited places. Cut-off aggregates differ by university and by course, with competitive programmes such as Medicine, Law, Pharmacy and Engineering demanding the highest scores. This 100-question practice bank spreads coverage across Use of English, quantitative aptitude, Nigerian general knowledge and core science/arts subjects so candidates can prepare across the common content areas.
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Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
Varies by university; commonly a 30 to 60 minute CBT.
Passing Score
No single national pass mark; universities combine the post-UTME score with the JAMB UTME score (and often O'Level) into an aggregate, with course-specific cut-offs.
Exam / Certification Fees
University-set screening fee, typically about 2,000 to 2,500 Nigerian naira; the separate JAMB UTME registration is about 7,200 naira (2025, without mock).
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Use of English, Comprehension & Lexis
Synonyms, antonyms, spelling, concord, prepositions, idioms, reported speech, punctuation and reading comprehension.
Mathematics & Quantitative Aptitude
Fractions, percentages, ratio, simple interest, algebra, mensuration, probability, sequences and number bases.
General Knowledge & Nigerian Current Affairs
Stable facts on Nigerian history, geography, government, economy, national symbols and institutions.
Core Subjects (Sciences & Arts)
Course-relevant questions in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Government, History, Geography and Literature.
Preparing for the Post-UTME Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No single national pass mark; universities combine the post-UTME score with the JAMB UTME score (and often O'Level) into an aggregate, with course-specific cut-offs.
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: Varies by university; commonly a 30 to 60 minute CBT.
- Exam / certification fees: University-set screening fee, typically about 2,000 to 2,500 Nigerian naira; the separate JAMB UTME registration is about 7,200 naira (2025, without mock). Official sources
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Post-UTME: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Post-UTME?
Post-UTME is a screening exercise that individual Nigerian universities conduct after candidates take the JAMB-administered UTME. It serves as an additional filter for admission and may be a CBT, an aptitude test, document verification, or a combination.
How many questions are in the Post-UTME?
It varies by university. UNILAG, for example, uses a CBT of about 40 questions across Use of English, Mathematics and a General Paper/Current Affairs section. Other universities test the four UTME subjects at higher difficulty. This practice bank provides 100 questions for broad preparation.
How is the Post-UTME score used for admission?
Most universities combine the post-UTME score with the JAMB UTME score, and often O'Level grades, into an aggregate. A common weighting is 50% UTME, 30% post-UTME and 20% O'Level, but the exact formula and cut-off vary by university and course.
How much does the Post-UTME cost?
Each university sets its own screening fee, typically about 2,000 to 2,500 Nigerian naira. This is separate from the JAMB UTME registration fee, which was about 7,200 naira (without mock) for 2025.
Is there a national pass mark for the Post-UTME?
No. There is no single national pass mark. Each university sets its own aggregate cut-off, which differs by course; competitive programmes such as Medicine, Law and Engineering require higher aggregates than less competitive courses.