UNICAL Cancels 2025 Post-UTME Test, Adopts O’level Screening

The UNICAL Cancels 2025 Post-UTME Test announcement has been confirmed by the University of Calabar management.

For the 2025/2026 academic session, candidates will no longer sit for the traditional aptitude test. Instead, admission will now be determined through a Point Tally System based strictly on O’level results.

UNICAL Cancels 2025 Post-UTME Test: The Official Update

The Registrar, Dr. Mrs. Chukwuka Icha, signed the circular that ended years of Post-UTME exams in UNICAL. According to the statement:

• The Post-UTME registration portal has been officially closed.
• Screening will no longer involve any computer-based or written exam.
• Candidates will be evaluated using their O’level grades through a point-based tally system.

This decision is final and will guide the 2025/2026 admission process.

Why UNICAL Took This Step

The cancellation wasn’t random. The school noted rising concerns among candidates about:

• The stress and financial burden of travelling long distances to Calabar for the test.
• Transportation risks and safety challenges.
• The need to reduce pressure on applicants while maintaining fairness.

By scrapping the aptitude test, UNICAL aims to make the admission process less stressful and more accessible to candidates across Nigeria.

What This Means for Candidates

Here’s how the new system affects prospective students:

• If you have already registered for the Post-UTME, you will not write any test.
• Your WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB results will be the deciding factor.
• The Point Tally System will assign scores to your O’level grades, and that will be used to rank candidates.

In other words, admission into UNICAL for 2025/2026 now depends entirely on your O’level performance plus JAMB UTME score, not on a separate aptitude exam.

Final Note | UNICAL Cancels 2025 Post-UTME Test

The fact that UNICAL cancels 2025 post-UTME test may feel like a relief to some and a disappointment to others. But at the end of the day, your O’level grades have now become the loudest voice in your admission journey. Candidates should focus on ensuring their results are correctly uploaded and verified on the JAMB CAPS platform.

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