You know that feeling when you’ve written JAMB once, maybe twice, and the result still dey do anyhow? Yeah, frustrating. Now imagine having a way to slide into 200 level without all that wahala. That’s where the JUPEB programme from the University of Benin (UNIBEN) comes in.
The 2025/2026 admission form is out, and if you’ve got your O’Levels sorted, you might want to pay close attention. Or bookmark this for later, at least. Either way, let’s break this thing down properly.
So, what’s JUPEB?
JUPEB stands for Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board. Long name, simple idea. It’s a one-year pre-degree course designed to help you jump into 200 level at UNIBEN or other universities that accept JUPEB results. And yes, that includes some schools abroad.
Think of it like A-Level but made for Nigerian students. You take classes, write exams and, if you pass well, boom—direct entry admission. No JAMB stress.
What You’ll Be Doing in the Programme
This thing no be play. It’s packed.
Once you’re in, you’ll pick three subjects that match your future course. For example, if you’re eyeing Medicine, you’re doing Biology, Chemistry and Physics. If it’s Law, then Government, Literature and CRS are your squad.
Each subject is broken into four courses, so you’ll take twelve in total. You’ll also take two general studies courses, one each semester. It’s a lot, yeah, but it’s worth it if you want that 200 level shortcut.
The academic session lasts a full year, split into two semesters. Classes run Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. Non-residential, so if you’re not based in Benin City, plan your stay ahead.
What You Need to Get In
Before you rush to apply, check this:
- You must have at least five O’Level credit passes. That includes English and Maths.
- These credits should come from not more than two sittings.
- WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, GCE—all are fine.
No O’Level yet? Sorry o, come back next year.
Subject Combinations: Pick Your Squad Wisely
Here’s a quick peek at what subjects UNIBEN offers for different fields:
Arts
- Government / Literature / CRS
- History / Literature / CRS
- Economics / Government / Literature
Education
- Same combos as Arts, Social Sciences and others
Management & Social Sciences
- Economics / Government / Maths
- Business Studies / Government / Economics
- CRS / Government / Economics
- Accounting / Economics / Government
Law
- Government / Literature / CRS
Sciences
- Biology / Chemistry / Physics
- Chemistry / Maths / Physics
- Geography / Maths / Physics
- Agricultural Science / Biology / Chemistry
Engineering
- Chemistry / Maths / Physics
Health-related Courses (like Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing)
- Biology / Chemistry / Physics
Pick subjects based on what you want to study in uni. No go carry Law subject combo when you sabi say you wan do Engineering.
How Much and How to Apply
Okay, time for the nitty-gritty. To apply:
- Go to the UNIBEN official website.
- Click the WAEUP portal link.
- Pay ₦15,000 with your ATM card (VERVE, VISA or MASTERCARD).
- Fill the form with your details—no lie o, they won’t allow correction after submission.
- Upload a passport photo. Red background. Not older than three months.
- Submit, then print the slip with your exam details and login info.
Pro Tip: Print at least four coloured copies of the form with your passport clearly showing.
Deadline and Exam Day
Don’t dull. The portal closes Wednesday, 3rd September 2025 by midnight. If you pay after that, the money go just vanish—no refund, no exam.
The entrance exam happens Saturday, 6th September 2025, at UNIBEN’s Ugbowo campus.