Igbajo Polytechnic, Nigeria’s first community-owned polytechnic, has opened its Post-UTME screening form for the 2026/2027 academic session.
This guide walks through who qualifies, the one rule that trips up the most applicants (your JAMB choice position), how the screening exercise itself works, and what to check before you submit.
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Confirmed: The 2026/2027 Post UTME Form Is Out
Igbajo Polytechnic is currently selling admission forms for the 2026 academic year, with the Post-UTME Screening Form specifically open for interested candidates.
This runs alongside the polytechnic’s ND Full-Time, ND Daily/Weekend Part-Time, and HND admission forms for the same session, so make sure you’re applying under the correct category.
This guide covers the Post-UTME screening route specifically, which is the standard pathway for candidates coming through JAMB’s UTME process.
Who Is Eligible for the Post UTME Screening
Igbajo Polytechnic’s eligibility rule is more flexible than many other Nigerian tertiary institutions in one specific way, and it’s worth understanding clearly:
- First OR second choice accepted. To qualify for the Igbajo Polytechnic Post UTME screening, candidates must have selected Igbajo Polytechnic as either their first or second choice institution in their JAMB application. This is more flexible than institutions that accept only first-choice candidates.
- Change of institution is also accepted. If Igbajo Polytechnic wasn’t among your original choices, you can still apply by completing a change of institution through JAMB.
- Minimum cut-off mark. Candidates must also meet the polytechnic’s minimum cut-off mark requirement for their intended course.
- JAMB CAPS profile match required. This is the detail that catches candidates out most often: only candidates whose details actually appear in Igbajo Polytechnic’s profile on the JAMB CAPS system will be considered for admission. If your JAMB record doesn’t correctly reflect Igbajo Polytechnic as a choice institution (whether first, second, or through a completed change of institution), your application may not be considered, regardless of how correctly you completed the polytechnic’s own form.
Given how central JAMB CAPS alignment is to your eligibility, double-check your JAMB profile directly before spending time and money on the polytechnic’s Post UTME form.
O’Level Requirements
Consistent with the polytechnic’s general ND entry standard, Post UTME applicants are expected to meet the same underlying O’Level requirement used across Igbajo Polytechnic’s ND programmes: at least five credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, and three other relevant subjects, at GCE ‘O’ Level, WASC, NECO, or NABTEB, obtained in not more than two sittings.
Application Fee
Igbajo Polytechnic’s ND application forms, which the Post UTME screening process feeds into, have been priced at ₦6,000 in the most recently confirmed fee schedule for the 2026/2027 session.
Because a separately itemised Post UTME-specific fee figure wasn’t distinctly confirmed apart from the general ND form pricing, treat ₦6,000 as your reference point and confirm the exact amount shown on the polytechnic’s portal at the point of payment.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step
- Confirm your JAMB choice status. Check that Igbajo Polytechnic appears as your first or second choice on your JAMB profile, or change your institution through JAMB if it doesn’t.
- Confirm your O’Level eligibility against the five-credit requirement described above.
- Visit Igbajo Polytechnic’s official website to locate the Post UTME screening application link for the 2026/2027 session.
- Register or log in using a functional email address, creating an account if you’re a first-time applicant.
- Complete the online registration form, entering your JAMB registration number, personal details, and academic information accurately.
- Pay the screening fee through the portal’s designated payment channel.
- Print your exercise slip once registration is complete. This is a critical step, since the specific date, time, and location of your actual screening exercise will be shown on this printed slip.
- Attend your screening exercise as indicated, bringing your printed slip and any other required documents.
Why the Exercise Slip Matters So Much
One detail specific to how Igbajo Polytechnic runs this process deserves extra attention: rather than announcing a single fixed screening date for all applicants at once, the exercise slip you print during online registration communicates the specific date, time, and location of your individual screening exercise.
This means you can’t rely on a general announcement or a friend’s screening date; you need to check your printed slip carefully, since your appointment details are specific to you.
Candidates are strongly urged to take careful note of the scheduled screening exercise, as it is a critical step in the overall application process.
Missing your specific slot because you didn’t check your slip carefully is an entirely avoidable mistake.
Preparing for Your Screening
While the exact format of Igbajo Polytechnic’s screening exercise (document verification, computer-based test, or interview-style screening) wasn’t detailed in the sources reviewed, general best practice for any Nigerian polytechnic Post UTME screening includes:
- Bringing your printed exercise slip, along with original and photocopied O’Level results.
- Arriving at the stated venue well ahead of your appointment time.
- Bringing your JAMB result slip/registration details for verification.
- Confirming the exact venue location in advance, particularly if you’re unfamiliar with the Boluwaduro/Igbajo area.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Is the Igbajo Polytechnic Post UTME form for 2026/2027 out?
Yes. Igbajo Polytechnic is currently selling admission forms for the 2026 academic year, and the Post UTME Screening Form is open to eligible candidates.
2. Can I apply if Igbajo Polytechnic was only my second choice?
Yes. Unlike institutions that require first-choice status only, Igbajo Polytechnic accepts candidates who selected it as either their first or second choice.
3. What if I didn’t select Igbajo Polytechnic at all during my original JAMB registration?
You can still apply by changing your institution to Igbajo Polytechnic through JAMB before proceeding with the Post UTME screening.
4. Do I need to meet a minimum cut-off mark?
Yes. Beyond the first/second choice or change-of-institution requirement, candidates must also meet the polytechnic’s minimum cut-off mark for their intended course.
5. Why might my application not be considered even if I completed the polytechnic’s form correctly?
The most common reason is a mismatch on JAMB CAPS.
Only candidates whose details actually appear in Igbajo Polytechnic’s profile on the JAMB CAPS system will be considered for admission, so confirm your JAMB record reflects the polytechnic correctly.
6. How much does the Post UTME form cost?
The most recently confirmed ND application form fee for the 2026/2027 session is ₦6,000.
A separately itemised Post UTME-specific figure wasn’t distinctly confirmed, so treat this as your reference point and verify the exact amount on the payment portal.
7. What are the O’Level requirements?
At least five credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, and three other relevant subjects, obtained in not more than two sittings.
8. How do I find out my specific screening date and venue?
Your individual screening exercise details date, time, and location are shown on the exercise slip you print during your online registration, not through a single general announcement.
9. Where do I apply?
Through Igbajo Polytechnic’s official website, where you register or log in, complete the online form, pay the screening fee, and print your exercise slip.
10. What happens if I miss my screening exercise slot?
Because the screening exercise is a critical step, missing your appointment may mean your application won’t be considered further.
Contact the admissions office promptly if you have a genuine reason you couldn’t attend.
Final Thoughts
Igbajo Polytechnic’s 2026/2027 Post UTME screening offers a more flexible entry point than many institutions, accepting both first and second JAMB choices, plus change-of-institution candidates.
The single most important thing to verify before you start the form is that your details appear correctly in Igbajo Polytechnic’s profile on JAMB CAPS, since that mismatch is the most common reason otherwise-eligible applicants aren’t considered.
Once you’ve registered and paid, don’t lose track of your printed exercise slip, since it’s the only place your specific screening date, time, and venue will be shown.
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