Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) Programme for 2026/2027 academic session at Nnamdi Azikiwe University.

​The programme leads to the award of JUPEB Certificate which enables candidates to gain Direct Entry Admissions into Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and other JUPEB-affiliated Universities in Nigeria and Abroad.

​ELIGIBILITY

​Eligible candidates must possess minimum of Credit Level Pass at maximum of two (2) sittings in at least 5 subjects (inclusive of English Language) relevant to the candidate's desired course of study in the University. Candidates are to note that awaiting result is not allowed.

​DURATION OF PROGRAMME

​The duration of the programme is one academic session of two semesters.

​AVAILABLE SUBJECT COMBINATIONS

​Arts

​Christian Religious Studies/Literature (CRSHL)

​Christian Religious Studies/Government (CRSFG)

​Christian Religious Studies/Literature (CRSFL)

​Christian Religious Studies/Government/Literature (CSGL)

​Social Sciences

​Economics/Government/Mathematics (EGM)

​Economics/Government/Literature (EGL)

​Economics/Government/Biology (EGB)

​Economics/Government/CRS (EGCRS)

​Management Sciences

​Economics/Government/Mathematics (EGM)

​Business Studies/Economics/Mathematics (BEM)

​Business Studies/Economics/Government (BEG)

​Accounting/Business Studies/Economics (ABE)

​Accounting/Economics/Government (AEG)

​Sciences

​Biology/Chemistry/Physics (BCP)

​Biology/Chemistry/Mathematics (BCM)

​Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics (PCM)

​Mathematics/Physics/Mathematics (MPA)

​Candidates are to note that the above listed subject combinations meet the requirements (as applicable) for admission into Degree Programmes in the Sciences, Social Sciences, Management Sciences and Arts courses in all JUPEB-affiliated Universities in Nigeria including Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

​METHOD OF APPLICATION

​i. STEP 1: VISIT apply.jupeb.unizik.edu.ng

​ii. STEP 2: click on start application or apply now

​iii. STEP 3: supply your name (according to how it is arranged in your NIN slip), phone number and email address;

​iv. STEP 4: proceed to make payment via Credo Pathway;

​v. STEP 5: after payment an application number will be displayed, copy or print it. The number will be used to complete your registration;

​vi. STEP 6: after payment you will be redirected to complete your application form.

​vii. STEP 7: Review your information and submit;

​viii. STEP 8: print your application form.

​GENERAL INFORMATION

​i. Applicants into 2026/2027 Preliminary Programme are advised to be checking our website from time to time for their admission status and other relevant information.

​ii. All candidates are required to register for the 2027 JAMB Direct Entry during the programme.

​iii. All Candidates are required to use valid e-mail addresses and PERSONAL Telephone Numbers.

​iv. The forms must be filled and submitted online either immediately or within two weeks of accessing the website. No downloaded or printed copies of forms will be accepted.

​v. Candidates are advised to follow the Application Instructions very carefully and ensure they select the Correct SUBJECT COMBINATIONS and their names as it appears on their NIN slip. Failure to do so may adversely affect the Candidate.

​FURTHER ENQUIRIES

​Office Address: first floor TETFUND Office Building Beside University Library. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

​E-MAIL: jupeb@unizik.edu.ng

​PHONE: 07032231483, 08137061235, 08030443843, 09033501183, 08060682395.

​CLOSING DATE

​SUBMISSION OF 2026/2027 SESSION ONLINE APPLICATION FORMS closes on SATURDAY, 31ˢᵀ OCTOBER, 2026 AT 11.59PM.

​​SIGNED:

DR. CHINENYE GLORIA OKEKE

REGISTRAR.