UNN Opens 2025/2026 JUPEB Admission: Direct Entry Pathway Now Available
Are you dreaming of entering the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) or other top universities without writing JAMB UTME? Here’s your chance.
UNN has officially announced the start of its JUPEB Admission for the 2025/2026 academic session — and it’s your golden ticket to Direct Entry admission into 200 level.
This guide breaks down everything you need to know, from who can apply to how to stay safe from scams.
What is JUPEB?
The Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) is a one-year program that awards a certificate accepted for Direct Entry admission into UNN and over 70 other Nigerian and international universities.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, you must have:
- At least five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics
- The credits can be from WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or a combination, in no more than two sittings
- Subjects must match your intended university course
Duration of the Programme
- The JUPEB program runs for one full academic session
- It includes two semesters of intensive lectures and exams
Subject Combinations You Can Choose From
Select subjects based on your intended course of study. Below are approved combinations accepted by UNN and other JUPEB-affiliated universities:
Arts:
- Government, Literature, CRS (GLCRS)
Social Sciences:
- Government, Literature, CRS (GLCRS)
- Government, Economics, CRS/IRS (GECRS)
- Government, Economics, Literature (GEL)
- Government, Economics, Mathematics (GEM)
- Biology, Economics, Government (BEG)
Management Sciences:
- Government, Economics, Mathematics (GEM)
Sciences:
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB)
- Biology, Chemistry, Economics (BCE)
- Physics, Biology, Mathematics (PBM)
- Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (CPM)
- Physics, Economics, Mathematics (PEM)
Note: Selecting the wrong subject combination can ruin your admission chances.
How to Apply for UNN JUPEB 2025/2026
Application Fee: ₦20,000
Here’s a step-by-step guide to apply safely:
- Visit the UNN JUPEB portal.
- Click on “Generate Payment Invoice” under JUPEB section
- Enter your phone number and submit
- Fill in your surname, first name, and middle name
- Print the invoice and pay at any bank via Remita
- After payment, return to the portal and click JUPEB form
- Enter your Remita number and submit
- Fill out the form and upload a recent passport photo (white background, under 100KB)
- Submit your application
- Print your acknowledgment slip
Important Warnings: Avoid Scams!
- UNN does NOT sell forms through agents or individuals
- Only apply via the UNN JUPEB portal.
- Never pay into personal bank accounts
Stay Updated & Prepare for Direct Entry
- Check your email and the UNN website regularly for admission updates
- Register for the 2026 JAMB Direct Entry form once it’s available
- Do not delay in submitting your application
- Printed/downloaded forms will not be accepted
Need Help?
For support:
- Call: 07037597919 (JUPEB ICT Manager)
- Email: jupeb@unn.edu.ng
- Visit the official website for the full UNN JUPEB 2025/2026 notice
Final Takeaway
The UNN JUPEB programme is your chance to skip UTME and go straight into 200 Level. With the right subject combo and timely application, your university dream is within reach.
Don’t wait. Start your application today.
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