UNN Confirms 2026/2027 Post-UTME Will Be Online — Mock Exam Starts August 22, Main Exam Date Awaited

UNN Confirms 2026/2027 Post-UTME Will Be Online — Mock Exam Starts August 22, Main Exam Date Awaited The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has officially confirmed that its 2026/2027 Post-UTME aptitude test will be conducted online , putting an end to speculation over whether candidates would be required to travel to the university for a physical examination. In fresh examination instructions released by the institution, UNN stated that candidates will take the Post-UTME remotely using a laptop equipped with a working webcam and microphone . Candidates will be monitored during the examination. When Will UNN Post-UTME Start? Candidates should take note of the difference between the mock examination and the main Post-UTME examination . Mock Examination The official UNN mock examination will hold on: Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Mode: Online/Remote Mock Registration Fee: ₦1,000. Main Post-UTME Examination The starting date for the actual 2026/2027 UNN Post-UTME examination has NOT yet been announced. UNN specifically stated that the main Post-UTME will be conducted online on dates to be announced soon . Candidates should therefore disregard any timetable circulating on social media that has not been officially released by the university. UNN Post-UTME Registration Started July 15 Registration for the 2026/2027 screening exercise officially commenced on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 . The university initially scheduled registration to end on August 5 but subsequently extended the deadline to: Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at midnight. Candidates who scored 160 and above in the 2026 UTME and selected UNN as their first-choice institution are eligible to participate in the screening exercise. UNN Post-UTME Fees Eligible candidates are required to pay: Application Fee: ₦2,000 Processing Fee: ₦3,300 This brings the stated charges to ₦5,300 , excluding any applicable payment transaction charges. What Candidates Need for the Online Examination UNN has instructed candidates to use a laptop computer with an integrated webcam and microphone . Candidates should also ensure they have: Reliable internet connection Stable electricity supply Working webcam Working microphone Suitable examination environment Examination OTP contained in their registration/examination details. UNN warns that candidates are responsible for ensuring uninterrupted electricity and internet connection during the examination. Phones and Tablets Not Allowed Candidates should take this instruction seriously. UNN's examination guidelines prohibit the use of inappropriate devices and require candidates to use the approved laptop setup. Candidates must also allow the examination platform access to their camera and microphone before beginning the test. How Candidates Will Access the Examination According to UNN, candidates will: Visit the UNN portal. Click “Take PUTME Exam.” Enter their JAMB Registration Number. Enter their Examination OTP. Read the examination instructions carefully. Allow webcam and microphone access. Join the virtual examination room. Begin the examination. Examination Duration The actual Post-UTME aptitude test will last 30 minutes . Candidates are expected to remain properly positioned before their webcams throughout the examination and comply with all monitoring instructions issued by the university. UNN Warns Against Examination Malpractice UNN has issued strict rules for the remote examination. Candidates must not: Have another person in their immediate examination environment. Receive assistance from anyone. Communicate with another person during the examination. Allow impersonation. Use unauthorised devices. Log in from multiple devices. Read examination questions aloud. Switch browser tabs during the examination. Violation of the rules may lead to cancellation of the candidate's examination or disqualification from the screening exercise. Why Candidates Should Take the Mock Exam UNN explained that the mock examination is intended to help candidates test their: Laptop compatibility Browser functionality Webcam Microphone Internet connection Overall readiness for the main examination. The university also advised candidates to use the same laptop, internet connection and examination environment they intend to use for the main Post-UTME when taking the mock exam. Importantly, the mock examination result will not be used in determining admission . Important Dates at a Glance ActivityDate Post-UTME Registration Started July 15, 2026 Registration Deadline August 19, 2026 Mock Examination August 22, 2026 Mock Time 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Main Post-UTME Start Date Not yet announced Main Examination Mode Online/Remote Minimum UTME Score 160 OGB Admission Hub Advice UNN aspirants should not travel to Nsukka for the Post-UTME examination unless the university issues a different instruction. The screening is officially online , and candidates should concentrate on getting a suitable laptop, stable internet connection and reliable power supply. Candidates who wish to test their devices before the main examination should consider participating in the August 22 mock examination . Most importantly, the actual starting date for the main UNN Post-UTME has not yet been released. OGB Admission Hub will update candidates immediately UNN releases the official main examination timetable. 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