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National Open University of Nigeria(NOUN)

FCT (Abuja) State · Federal university

166

UTME Cut-Off Benchmark

₦26,000 – ₦78,000 per session

Estimated Tuition

Accepts 2 Sittings

O'Level Sitting Policy

OPEN

Admission Status

Accepts Awaiting ResultPost-UTME Exam Required

About NOUN

Federal university located in FCT (Abuja) State, Nigeria.

Accreditation & Governance

Fully recognized and accredited by the NUC. All professional courses are approved by relevant regulatory councils (MDCN, COREN, NBA, ICAN).

Catchment & Admission Quota

Operates strictly under official JAMB admissions policy, allocating quotas based on Merit, Catchment Area, and ELDS guidelines.

Post-UTME 2026 Registration & Screening Schedule

OPEN NOW

Screening Status:

Portal Accepting Applications

Application Deadline:

3 Aug 2026

Screening Exam Date:

19 Aug 2026

Departmental Cut-Off Marks (2026)

Verified course benchmarks for the 2026 admission cycle

Historical Cutoff (2026)

Course / Department	Minimum Score	Action
English Language	156	Details
Music	157

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Comprehensive Admission Policies for NOUN

Candidates seeking admission into National Open University of Nigeria must satisfy the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) requirements along with institutional screening standards:

UTME Score Eligibility

Requires a minimum UTME aggregate score of 166. Highly competitive programs (Medicine, Nursing, Law, Engineering, Computer Science) require higher departmental targets.

Post-UTME Screening

Mandatory Post-UTME CBT screening examination. Final aggregate composite combines UTME score, Post-UTME CBT, and O'Level points.

O'Level Sitting Rules

Accepts maximum of 2 sittings (combining WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB results).

Candidate Screening Reports (NOUN)

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Verified Candidate Guidance:

Ensure your O'Level results are uploaded and verified on the official JAMB e-Facility CAPS portal prior to Post-UTME registration. Candidates without CAPS upload will not be considered for admission placement.

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