The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has disclosed that a total of 21,971 admission seekers applied for its 2025/2026 Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) screening exercise.
The Director of Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre, Unilorin, Prof Kamilu Rauf, however, informed journalists on Monday that the university can only admit 13,000 students.
Rauf explained that the exercise, which comprised 20,220 candidates for the UTME and 1,751 candidates for Direct Entry (DE), commenced on August 28 and will end on September 4.
According to him, the year 2025 figure reflects an increase over that of 2024, which was 15,946 UTME and 1,175 Direct Entry candidates.
“About 12,856 candidates were admitted in the 2024/2025 academic session. This year, we recorded an addition of over 4,200 UTME candidates and 576 Direct Entry applicants, which shows that more students are making the University their first choice of institution,” he said.
He attributed the surge in number of applications to the growing reputation of the university for academic excellence, uninterrupted academic calendar and efficient administration.
“Our slogan is ‘Better by Far,’ and candidates know that when they come to Unilorin, four years means four years, and five years means five years, without disruptions,” Rauf said.
He reminded candidates and their parents to adhere strictly to examination guidelines, including dress codes and prohibition of gadgets, such as mobile phones in the examination hall.
He urged parents to avoid crowding the examination venues, stressing that all necessary information is available on the university website: www.unilorin.edu.ng.
Rauf reassured candidates and parents that the university is prepared to conduct a hitch-free exercise, urging applicants to strictly adhere to the guidelines.
