Admission or Post UTME Which Comes First?

For people that are still new into the system, it is normal to ask “Admission or Post UTME, which comes first” and that is the original motive for this article.

You might be curious in what happens when you register online for your post-UTME/screening. Some people know what will happen next, but they are unsure whether admission will happen before the post-UTME or the physical screening.

For a few days, this post has been waiting in the wings. When a man called to ask what will happen initially between admission and post-UTME/screening, I was immediately inspired to write it.

We can compare this query and its resolution to the question of whether the chicken or the egg comes first.

First, try not to be confused. The term “post-UTME” refers to a school’s requirement that applicants take tests before being accepted.

The University of Lagos, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, University of Ibadan, Ahmadu Bello University, Obafemi Awolowo University, etc, for instance, will require an entrance exam (post-UTME) before admitting their candidate, with the possible exception of certain unavoidable circumstances (such as pandemics, strikes, etc.) that may force them to the screening only.

The post-UTME registration comes first, then the exam, then admission if you’re vying for any school that requires an entrance exam.

In other words, all schools utilize online registration. But for those using the post-UTME, the exam comes first before the admissions lists after that.

The screening methodology uses two different procedures. A school may only accept applications submitted online for admission. Some people might employ both physical screening and online registration.

For individuals who merely fill out their applications online, such at the University of Osun State, Ekiti State University, Adekunle Ajasin University, etc, admission will be granted before your credentials are reviewed in a subsequent screening.

To begin with, this group of institutions only uses online screening. Based on the O’level scores and JAMB score you provided when completing their online admission forms, they will decide whether to admit you. They will then make you an admissions offer before inviting you to campus for a physical examination and freshmen paperwork.

In other words, you wait until these schools give you admission before applying to them via their online forms. You will visit the school for a physical examination after being admitted, of course, after being offered admission.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is post UTME before or after admission?

Mostly, it is always done before admission that is Post UTME.

Is Post UTME compulsory for admission?

No, it is not compulsory because it is  not every school that will allow post UTME

What should I do before post UTME?

You can read much about the examination and properly prepare for them.

Conclusion

Online registration is first for all schools. For some, admittance happens before the post-UTME/physical examination. Others require admission before calling you in for the physical examination.

Here at Dailygamedu, we would keep giving you the latest about education, you can leave a comment below if you have any question.