Salem University in Lokoja has officially announced that Post-UTME admissions for the 2026/2027 session are now open, and new students can start in September 2026.
This guide explains the real application process, eligibility requirements, and warns about common scams to avoid this year.
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Confirmed Directly by the University: The Form Is Open
According to Salem University’s official website, Post-UTME admissions for 2026/2027 are now open, and candidates are invited to apply to join the university in September 2026.
This is the most reliable confirmation, as it comes directly from the university, not any third-party source.
About Salem University
Salem University is a private Christian university in Lokoja, Kogi State.
Archbishop Sam Amaga, who leads the Salem International Christian Centre, founded it in 2007.
All classes and activities happen on its main campus in Jimgbe, Lokoja.
The university is known for its reliable, strike-free academic calendar, which it promotes as an advantage over public universities that may face more disruptions.
How the Screening Process Works
Before you apply, note that Salem University does not require you to travel to Lokoja for a physical Post-UTME exam.
Instead, the university reviews your documents and credentials online.
This means your JAMB result, O’Level results, and personal information are checked online, not through an in-person test.
Eligibility Requirements
- Choice of institution: Priority is naturally granted to candidates who selected Salem University, Lokoja, as their first choice on JAMB.
- Direct Entry route: Candidates with at least a Merit pass in a recognised NCE qualification are eligible to apply through the Direct Entry pathway.
- Required documents: A valid 2026 JAMB UTME Result Slip, or a Direct Entry Registration Slip for DE applicants.
- O’Level credits: A minimum of five credit passes, obtained in not more than two sittings, including English Language, Mathematics, and three other subjects relevant to your intended course.
- Combining WAEC and NECO results: Salem University allows candidates to combine results from WAEC and NECO to meet the O’Level requirement. However, you should check the specific rules for your chosen course.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step
- Confirm your eligibility against the choice-of-institution, O’Level, and JAMB documentation requirements above.
- Visit Salem University’s official website at salemuniversity.edu.ng and locate the Post-UTME/admission application link.
- Register on the admission portal and create your applicant profile using your JAMB registration details.
- Complete your bio-data and academic information, including your intended course and subject combination.
- Upload your required documents, including your JAMB result slip or DE registration slip, and your O’Level results.
- Settle the application screening form fee securely online through the integrated portal payment gateway, using your ATM debit card.
- Submit your completed application and retain your confirmation for your records.
- Check your application status on the university’s portal for updates about your admission. The screening is done by reviewing your documents, not through a physical exam.
Urgent Warning: Widespread Scam Listings for This Exact Admission Cycle
We found many classified ads for Salem University’s 2026/2027 admission cycle that offer “Salem University Post-UTME forms” using personal phone numbers and fake “Dr Mrs.” admission officer names.
Some of the names and numbers being used are “Dr Mrs Alice Ogunsola” (08125777035) and “Dr Mrs Faith Ugochukwu” (08062171853).
The main sign these ads are scams is that the same phone numbers sell “admission forms” for many other unrelated universities, like Bingham University and Landmark University, often with nearly identical text.
Real universities do not work this way. Salem University’s official Post-UTME process is only through its website and portal, not through phone numbers found in classified ads.
How to protect yourself:
- Apply only through salemuniversity.edu.ng, never through a phone number found in a forum post or classified ad.
- Be suspicious of any listing offering to process an unusually wide bundle of forms at once (Post-UTME, Direct Entry, JUPEB, IJMB, Pre-Degree, Transfer, Master’s, PGD, PhD) through a single informal contact.
- Never send payment to a personal phone number or individual name in connection with a university admission form.
- If you’re unsure whether a contact is legitimate, verify directly through the university’s official website rather than trusting a number from an ad.
Why This Matters More on This Specific Cycle
Salem University offers many admission options, such as JUPEB, IJMB, Diploma, ND/HND Conversion, and Master’s programmes.
This variety is probably why scammers target the university so much.
The long list of real programmes can make fake ads seem more believable.
Don’t let the number of real options make you trust anyone who claims to sell you access to all of them at once.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Is the Salem University Post-UTME form for 2026/2027 genuinely open?
Yes. The university’s own official website confirms that Post-UTME admissions for the 2026/2027 session are open, with new students invited to join starting September 2026.
2. Do I need to travel to Lokoja to write a physical Post-UTME exam?
No. Salem University uses an online document verification and credential evaluation model for its primary screening phase, so a physical exam isn’t required.
3. What O’Level credits do I need?
A minimum of five credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, and three other relevant subjects, obtained in not more than two sittings.
4. Can I combine WAEC and NECO results?
Salem University’s guidance indicates this is an option candidates can consider, though you should confirm the specific rules for your intended course directly with the university.
5. What if Salem University wasn’t my first JAMB choice?
Priority is naturally granted to first-choice candidates, so if you didn’t originally select Salem, you would generally need to change institutions through JAMB.
6. Can NCE holders apply through Direct Entry?
Yes. Candidates with at least a Merit pass in a recognised NCE qualification are eligible to apply through the Direct Entry route.
7. Where do I apply officially?
Exclusively through the university’s own official website, salemuniversity.edu.ng, and its integrated admission portal.
8. Are there scam listings for Salem University’s 2026/2027 admission form?
Yes, and this is a serious, active concern. Numerous classified-board ads using fabricated “Dr Mrs.” personas and phone numbers recycled across unrelated universities are circulating for this exact admission cycle.
Apply only through the official website.
9. How do I pay my application screening fee?
Pay through the university’s integrated portal payment gateway using your ATM debit card once your application is complete.
10. What other admission pathways does Salem University offer alongside Post-UTME?
Salem offers JUPEB, IJMB, Diploma, ND/HND Conversion, Part-Time, Sandwich, Top-Up Degree, Transfer Admission, Master’s, PGD, M.Phil., and PhD programmes.
However, you should apply for each only through the university’s official channels.
Final Thoughts
Salem University’s 2026/2027 Post-UTME admission is truly open and confirmed by the university, with an easy online screening process that does not require you to travel to Lokoja.
However, this year many scam ads use the same fake “Dr Mrs.”contacts seen at other Nigerian universities.
The most important thing to remember: only apply through salemuniversity.edu.ng, and treat any phone contact offering to sell you a Salem University admission form as a warning sign, no matter how official their title sounds.
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