Updated on 6 November 2026 · How we verify
Quick answer: The NIJ post-UTME/screening form for 2026/2027 is sold online on the school portal after UTME 2026 results and the JAMB policy meeting — JAMB caps the screening charge at ₦2,000 with no hidden add-ons; in practice several universities (UI, LAUTECH, UNIOSUN, AAUA, FUNAAB) charge a separate ₦3,000 ‘portal access’ fee, so budget ₦2,000–₦5,000. You are eligible if you chose NIJ as first choice, with the correct subject combination and O’Level credits.
Last updated: November 2026 · Academic session: 2026/2027 · UTME year: 2026
Where the admission cycle stands (November 2026):
- 2026 UTME: held 16 – 25 April 2026; results released from 17 April 2026 (within 24 hours of the first papers).
- Cut-offs for 2026/2027: fixed at the JAMB policy meeting of 11 May 2026 (universities 150, colleges of nursing 150, polytechnics 100; NCE admission no longer requires UTME).
- Admissions now: institutions are uploading 2026/2027 offers to CAPS; JAMB deadline for polytechnics and monotechnics 31 December 2026. Accept any offer within four weeks.
- Next cycle: 2027 UTME registration is expected to open in late January 2027 — see the JAMB registration guide and JAMB exam date.
If you are applying to Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), a polytechnic, this guide covers the post-UTME screening form, eligibility, fee and application steps for 2026/2027 in plain language: the facts, the official steps, and the common mistakes that cost candidates their admission.
NIJ at a glance
| Institution | Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) |
| Type | Polytechnic |
| Official website | nij.edu.ng |
| Academic session | 2026/2027 |
| JAMB national minimum (polytechnics) | 100 – set at the 2026 JAMB policy meeting; NIJ may set a higher mark |
| Screening fee | ₦2,000 JAMB cap; many universities add a ₦3,000 portal fee |
| Typical window | June–September, after UTME results |
Who is eligible for NIJ post-UTME 2026/2027
- You sat UTME 2026 and chose NIJ as your first choice (or did a change of institution to it before the screening deadline).
- You scored at or above the NIJ cut-off mark.
- You have at least five O’Level credits (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) relevant to your course, including English Language and usually Mathematics, in not more than two sittings. Awaiting-result candidates are normally allowed to apply.
- Direct Entry candidates: ND/HND/NCE/IJMB/JUPEB/A-level with the required grades and the JAMB DE registration.
How to apply for the NIJ post-UTME form
- Visit the NIJ admission portal via nij.edu.ng and click Post-UTME / Screening.
- Enter your JAMB registration number; the portal pulls your UTME details from JAMB.
- Generate the payment invoice and pay the screening fee online or via bank/Remita.
- Complete the form: O’Level results (with scratch-card/PIN details), passport photograph, and upload required documents.
- Submit, then print your acknowledgement/screening slip. It shows your screening date, venue or online test window.
Documents to have ready
- JAMB UTME result slip and registration printout
- O’Level result(s) — original and photocopies
- Birth certificate or declaration of age
- Local government identification letter
- Recent passport photographs (white background)
- Payment receipt/screening slip
What the screening looks like
Most polytechnics screen by O’Level verification and a short CBT or aptitude test; many admit on UTME + O’Level points without a written test.
Verify before you pay or act: Screening dates and fees are announced by the school each session and can shift. The only authoritative source for NIJ is nij.edu.ng and the school’s official notice boards. If a figure here differs from what the school publishes, the school is right.
Frequently asked questions
When is the NIJ post-UTME form for 2026/2027 out?
Typically within weeks of the JAMB policy meeting (mid-year). NIJ announces the sale window on its portal; this page is updated when it opens.
How much is the NIJ post-UTME form?
Public institutions are capped at ₦2,000 by federal directive; private schools set their own, usually higher, fee. Check the portal invoice before paying.
Can second-choice candidates apply for NIJ post-UTME?
Usually no. NIJ screens first-choice candidates. Do a JAMB change of institution to NIJ before the deadline if you want to be eligible.
Is post-UTME compulsory at NIJ?
Yes, where the school conducts screening. Candidates who skip it are not ranked and will not be admitted, no matter their UTME score.
Can awaiting-result candidates apply for NIJ screening?
Yes at most institutions, provided the result is available before admission processing closes on CAPS.
JAMB 2026 guides every polytechnic aspirant should read
- JAMB Registration 2027: Expected Dates, Fee, Requirements & Step-by-Step Guide
- JAMB Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027: Universities, Polytechnics, Nursing Colleges & Colleges of Education
- Polytechnic Admission in Nigeria 2026/2027: ND via JAMB, HND, Cut-Off Marks & Requirements
- JAMB CAPS 2026/2027: How to Check Admission Status, Accept or Reject Admission
- JAMB Admission Letter 2026/2027: How to Print It Online (Fee & Steps)
- JAMB Change of Course & Institution 2026/2027: Fee, Deadline & How to Do It
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