Over 15,000 Candidates Jostle for 2026/2027 UNILORIN Admission

The University of Ilorin has concluded its 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening exercise after three days of computer-based testing involving 15,344 registered candidates.

The exercise, which commenced on Thursday, August 13, ended on Saturday, August 15, with candidates taking their tests in scheduled batches across the University’s CBT facilities.

The University recorded 6,000 candidates on the first day, another 6,000 on the second day, while 3,344 candidates were scheduled for the final day.

The screening was conducted with a focus on orderly candidate movement, identity verification and effective coordination of the various stages of the examination process.

During an inspection of the exercise, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole (SAN), said the University’s preparation ahead of the screening contributed significantly to the smooth conduct of the exercise.

He explained that officials arrived at the examination venues well before the scheduled 9:00 a.m. commencement time to ensure that the facilities and other arrangements were ready before candidates arrived.

The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Taibat Moji Bakare-Odunola, similarly highlighted the importance of early preparation, noting that several categories of personnel were involved in ensuring the successful conduct of the exercise.

Security officers, medical personnel, ICT staff, academic and non-teaching staff, among others, were deployed throughout the screening period.

The University also relied heavily on technology during the exercise, particularly for candidate identification and verification.

Prof. Rasheed Gbenga Jimoh, the immediate past Director of Computer Services and Information Technology (COMSIT), explained that technology had become an increasingly important part of the University’s admission process.

He noted that candidate information and O’Level credentials are now subjected to electronic verification, reducing the need for applicants to rely solely on physical documents during the screening process.

According to him, the University has also been exploring newer technologies that could further transform the way examinations are conducted.

He disclosed that an AI-supported examination system had been tested by the institution. However, its wider deployment was put on hold due to concerns about unequal access to reliable internet services.

He explained that the University was particularly concerned about candidates from locations where stable internet connectivity may not be readily available, as this could create an unfair advantage for some candidates over others.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. Olalere Adeyemi, commended the arrangements put in place for candidates, saying the screening process was organised to minimise congestion and unnecessary delays.

The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research, Technology and Innovation), Prof. Muhtar Adeiza Etudaiye, also described the exercise as orderly, while the current Director of COMSIT, Prof. Sidiqat Aderinoye-Abdulwahab, expressed satisfaction with the overall outcome.

The CBT Chairman/Director, Prof. Adeyinka Tella, attributed the successful commencement and completion of the screening to adequate preparation and attention to operational details.