If you have an A-Level, ND, NCE, JUPEB, or IJMB result and want to enter the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) directly into 200-Level rather than starting from scratch, the Direct Entry screening form is your entry point.
This guide covers everything currently known about the UNIPORT Direct Entry Screening Form for the 2026/2027 academic session: who qualifies, how to register, what to prepare, and the questions applicants ask most.
Registration windows and requirements are reviewed by the university each session, so use the details below as a solid working guide and confirm anything time-sensitive on UNIPORT’s official portal before you register or pay.
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What Is UNIPORT Direct Entry, and Who Is It For?
Direct Entry (DE) is an admission route that allows qualified candidates to enter a Nigerian university at 200-Level, skipping the standard 100-Level UTME pathway.
At UNIPORT, this route is generally open to candidates holding:
- A-Level results (through recognised pre-degree programmes such as IJMB or JUPEB).
- A National Diploma (ND) from an NBTE-accredited polytechnic.
- A Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE).
- A first degree or other approved higher qualification, for candidates seeking a second degree via Direct Entry.
If you hold one of these qualifications and selected UNIPORT for Direct Entry admission during your JAMB registration, you are generally eligible to proceed to the screening stage.
Key Dates for the 2026/2027 Session
For the current admission cycle, UNIPORT opened its Direct Entry screening registration on Friday, 15 May 2026, and the exercise is scheduled to close on Friday, 19 June 2026.
The application link will go offline at midnight on the closing date. Because deadlines have occasionally been extended in past sessions, always check the live status on the official portal rather than assuming the original date still applies as the session progresses.
Eligibility Requirements
To register for the UNIPORT Direct Entry Screening Form 2026/2027, you generally need to meet the following:
- Age requirement: Candidates must be at least 16 years old by September 2026.
- JAMB registration: You must have a valid JAMB Registration Number and should have selected UNIPORT and your intended course during UTME registration, or completed a Change of Institution/Course where applicable.
- Qualifying examination results: Your O’Level results, plus your A’Level, Diploma, NCE, JUPEB, IJMB, or first-degree result (whichever applies), showing pass levels and points.
- Name consistency: Names on your O’Level results, A’Level results, JAMB result slip, and other registration documents must match exactly. UNIPORT has stated that inconsistencies can lead to disqualification.
- JAMB CAPS upload: You must upload your qualifying results to the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) as early as possible; candidates who fail to do this will not be considered for admission, regardless of how complete their screening form is.
- Personal contact details: You must register using your own valid GSM (phone) number and a personal, actively monitored email address, since registration is entirely online and does not require physical presence on campus.
Step-by-Step: How to Apply for the UNIPORT Direct Entry Screening Form
- Visit the official UNIPORT admission portal, typically accessed through www.uniport.edu.ng or the dedicated Direct Entry screening link the university publishes each session.
- Enter your JAMB Registration Number to pull up your pre-loaded JAMB details, and confirm they are accurate.
- Complete the online form by providing your name, intended course, qualifying examination details, and results, with pass levels and points clearly stated.
- Generate a Remita payment code for the screening fee, payable via debit card (Mastercard, Visa, or Verve) or by printing the payment slip and paying at an approved bank branch (historically including Access Bank, Ecobank, Fidelity Bank, First Bank, FCMB, UBA, and UNIPORT-Choba Microfinance Bank).
- Return to the portal after payment to complete the form using your JAMB Registration Number and the Access Code from your payment receipt.
- Submit the completed form online before the stated closing date and time.
- Upload your qualifying results to JAMB CAPS as soon as possible, since this step is treated as compulsory alongside the screening form itself.
- Monitor your application status and watch for any further screening or interview invitations the university may issue as part of its admission procedure.
Because the entire Direct Entry screening process is conducted online, you do not need to be physically present on UNIPORT’s campus to complete registration.
However, keep your original documents ready in case of a later verification stage.
Common Mistakes That Can Get You Disqualified
- Name mismatches across your O’Level result, A’Level/ND/NCE result, and JAMB slip; even minor spelling differences can trigger disqualification.
- Failing to upload your qualifying results to JAMB CAPS, which the university treats as a hard requirement separate from completing the screening form itself.
- Using someone else’s phone number or email for registration, which can cause you to miss critical status updates or verification codes.
- Missing the stated closing date, since the application link closes automatically at midnight and does not always reopen for latecomers.
- Providing incomplete result details: pass levels and points must be clearly and accurately stated for each qualifying examination.
Payment and Technical Support
Pay the Direct Entry screening fee through the Remita platform, either online via card or at an approved bank branch.
If you run into technical issues during registration, UNIPORT has directed candidates to email putme2026@uniport.edu.ng for support.
Always use the current session’s official support contact published on the portal, since email addresses may be updated for future sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can a Direct Entry candidate change their course after submitting the screening form?
Course changes after submission are typically handled through JAMB’s official Change of Institution/Course process rather than directly on UNIPORT’s screening form, so initiate any change there before the deadline.
Not automatically. Your ND must be from an NBTE-accredited institution, in a field relevant to your intended degree course, and you’ll still need to meet UNIPORT’s specific programme requirements and pass the screening evaluation.
3. What happens if a candidate’s qualifying result is still pending at the time of registration?
Since the form requires actual pass levels and points, candidates are generally expected to register only once their qualifying results are fully released; registering with incomplete or projected results can create verification problems later.
4. Is there a separate interview stage after the online screening form for Direct Entry candidates?
Some candidates may be invited for further screening or an interview depending on the department and session, so applicants should continue monitoring official UNIPORT communications after submitting the initial form.
NCE holders are typically considered for a range of courses depending on subject relevance and departmental requirements, not strictly Education programmes, though some competitive courses may have additional criteria.
6. If a candidate already has a first degree, can they apply for Direct Entry into a completely different course?
Yes, though departments may evaluate the relevance of the existing degree to the new course of interest as part of their internal screening criteria.
7. Does UNIPORT charge a different screening fee for Direct Entry candidates compared to UTME candidates?
Fee structures can differ by session and candidate category; always confirm the current Direct Entry screening fee on the Remita payment page linked from the official portal, rather than assuming it matches the UTME fee.
8. What should a candidate do if the registration portal shows an error with their pre-loaded JAMB details?
Candidates experiencing this issue should contact UNIPORT’s technical support email for that session rather than re-registering multiple times, since duplicate entries can complicate verification.
Final Thoughts
The UNIPORT Direct Entry Screening Form for 2026/2027 is fully online. Still, it rewards candidates who match names across every document, upload results to JAMB CAPS promptly, and register well before the stated deadline rather than at the last minute.
With registration open from 15 May 2026 to 19 June 2026, candidates who haven’t applied yet should treat this as a priority, not something to leave until the final week.
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