NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE
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2025/2026 POST-UTME & DIRECT ENTRY SCREENING EXERCISE
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, which is also called UNIZIK, is in Awka, Anambra State. The school is now ready to start its Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening for students who want to get into the school for the 2025/2026 academic year.
This screening is for students who want to join the university and study different courses. If you want to be part of this, there are a few things you need to know.
WHO CAN APPLY? (ELIGIBILITY)
Here are the people who can apply for the screening:
1. Candidates who chose UNIZIK in JAMB
If you picked Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka or any of its affiliate institutions (like other schools connected to it) as your first choice when you registered for JAMB (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination) in 2025, and you got the required pass mark for the course you want, then you are allowed to apply for the screening.
2. Direct Entry Candidates
If you are a Direct Entry student, you can also apply. But you must have a certificate like OND, HND, First Degree, or A-Level in the right subject areas.
3. Candidates who didn’t choose UNIZIK first
If you didn’t pick UNIZIK as your first choice but you still got the pass mark for the course you want, you can also apply. But you must go to a JAMB CBT centre and change your first choice to UNIZIK.
PASS MARKS FOR DIFFERENT COURSES
The pass mark means the lowest score you need to get before you can apply for a course. Different courses have different pass marks. Below is a list of the courses and the marks you need:
COURSES THAT REQUIRE A PASS MARK OF 200
These are the top-level courses that need high scores. You must get at least 200 in your UTME to apply for them.
Law
Medical Laboratory Science
Medicine
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmacy
Forensic Science
Health Science & Technology
Environmental Health Science
Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Medical Rehabilitation / Doctor of Physiotherapy
Nursing Sciences
Radiography
These courses are very competitive. You must work very hard in your exams to reach 200 and above.
COURSES THAT REQUIRE A PASS MARK OF 180
If your JAMB score is at least 180, then you can apply for any of the courses listed below:
ARTS
Chinese
English Language
History
Linguistics
Philosophy
Theatre Arts
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Industrial Production Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mecallurgical Engineering
Polymer Engineering
Production Engineering
Information & Communication Tech.
Computer Engineering
Telecommunications Engineering
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Economics
Mass Communication
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Accountancy
Business Administration
Public Administration
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Computer Science
Cyber Security
Information Technology
Software Engineering
BIOSCIENCES
Applied Biochemistry
Applied Microbiology
BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
Anatomy
Physiology
These courses still need serious study and hard work, but not as much as the ones that need 200. A score of 180 or more means you can apply for any of the above courses.
COURSES THAT REQUIRE A PASS MARK OF 160
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If you scored 160 or more in JAMB, you can apply for the following courses:
AGRICULTURE
Courses under this faculty are all accepted at 160.
EDUCATION
All education courses can be applied for with a score of 160 and above.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
All courses under this area are accepted from 160 and above.
TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
All tech-related education programs are included here.
ARTS
Igbo
Religion & Human Relation
Modern European Languages
Music
BIOSCIENCES
Botany
Parasitology & Entomology
Zoology
ENGINEERING
Agricultural & Bio-Resources Engineering
Industrial & Production Engineering
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Polymer & Textile Engineering
Production Technology
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Banking & Finance
Cooperative Economics and Management
Entrepreneurship Studies
Marketing
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Geological Sciences
Geophysics
Mathematics
Physics & Industrial Physics
Pure & Industrial Chemistry
Statistics
These courses are more open to students with average scores. If you didn’t score very high, but you reached at least 160, there’s still a lot of options for you here.
COURSES THAT REQUIRE A PASS MARK OF 150
All Affiliate Institutions
CampusInfo report that if you want to apply to any of the schools affiliated with UNIZIK (schools that work together with UNIZIK), you only need a score of 150 and above. This gives many more students the chance to enter the university system.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER
Here are some very important tips and reminders for everyone who wants to apply:
1. Make sure your O’level results are ready
You need to have your WAEC, NECO, or any other approved O’level results ready before or during the screening.
2. Be careful when choosing your course
Make sure the course you choose matches your JAMB score. For example, if you scored 180, you cannot apply for Medicine or Law because those need 200 or more.
3. You can change your course or institution
If you didn’t pick UNIZIK at first, you can go to any JAMB CBT center and change it. Also, if you didn’t reach the pass mark for your first choice, you can choose another course with a lower mark.
4. Screening is not an exam
The Post-UTME screening is not always a written test. Sometimes, the school uses your JAMB and O’level results to decide if you qualify.
5. Apply on time
Once the application form is out, apply early. Don’t wait till the last minute.
6. Use a working email and phone number
Make sure the email and phone number you use are active. That’s how the school will send you INFORMATION
FINAL THOUGHTS
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka is one of the top schools in Nigeria. If you want to get into the school, it’s important to understand how the screening process works.
Whether you’re applying through Post-UTME or Direct Entry, make sure you meet the right requirements. Use your JAMB score to check which course you can go for, and don’t forget to do your registration early.
You can visit the school’s website for more updates and announcements. Also, keep your documents safe, like your JAMB slip, O’level result, and change of instituti
on slip (if you changed to UNIZIK).
If you follow the rules, choose wisely, and apply correctly, you have a good chance of becoming a student at Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
