Jimoh Babalola University (JBU), Ilorin announces undergraduate admission, 2026/2027

Jimoh Babalola University (JBU), Ilorin, has officially announced the commencement of its 2026/2027 admission exercise. The private university, licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC), is inviting qualified candidates to apply for admission into various undergraduate programmes across selected faculties.

Available Programmes

Faculty of Allied Health Science

• BNSc Nursing Science
• B.Sc Public Health
• Bachelor of Community Health Science (BCHS)
• Bachelor of Environmental Health Science (BEHS)

Faculty of Science and Computing

• B.Sc Computer Science
• B.Sc Cyber Security
• B.Sc Software Engineering
• B.Sc Information Technology

Procedure for Application

The university outlined the following guidelines for prospective applicants:

1. Candidates who selected Jimoh Babalola University as their first choice institution on the 2026/2027 JAMB CAPS portal and scored 150 or above are eligible to apply for the post-UTME screening.
2. Candidates who did not initially choose the university can still apply by changing their institution to JBU on the JAMB CAPS portal, provided they meet the required minimum UTME score.
3. Applicants must complete the application on the university portal at https://jbu.edu.ng and pay a non-refundable application fee of ₦20,000 (excluding portal access charges).
4. Successful candidates will receive formal admission notification through both the university admission portal and the JAMB CAPS platform.
5. To finalize admission, candidates must accept the offer through the JAMB CAPS portal once notified.

Direct Entry Admission

Jimoh Babalola University is also accepting applications for Direct Entry (DE) admission from candidates possessing ND, NCE, HND, IJMB, JUPEB, GCE A’Level results or other recognized equivalent qualifications.

Interested candidates are expected to apply online via the university website and pay the required application fee of ₦20,000.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must possess a valid JAMB Direct Entry registration number.
• A minimum of five (5) O’level credit passes in relevant subjects (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, etc.) obtained in not more than two sittings.
• Applicants with IJMB, JUPEB, or GCE A’Level results are also eligible.
• Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW) with valid professional licenses may also apply.
• Prospective students must ensure their O’level subjects and UTME subject combinations align with national admission policies.
• Candidates must be at least 16 years old to qualify for admission.

Eligibility

Applicants must possess at least five credit passes in relevant subjects obtained in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB examinations in not more than two sittings.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, prospective applicants may contact the university through the following numbers:

09161938000, 09161948000, 09161968000

Official Website: www.jbu.edu.ng