Jimoh Babalola University Ilorin (JBU) has announced the commencement of its 2026/2027 admission exercise for prospective undergraduate students.
EducationNGR reports that the institution, licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC), is inviting qualified candidates to apply for admission into selected programmes across its faculties.
Courses Available At JBU
Faculty Of Allied Health Science
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BNSc Nursing Science
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B.Sc Public Health
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Bachelor of Community Health Science (BCHS)
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Bachelor of Environmental Health Science (BEHS)
Faculty Of Science And Computing
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B.Sc Computer Science
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B.Sc Cyber Security
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B.Sc Software Engineering
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B.Sc Information Technology
JBU Post-UTME Application Rules
Candidates seeking admission through UTME must:
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Choose Jimoh Babalola University Ilorin as first choice
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Score at least 150 in UTME
Candidates who did not initially select the university can still apply by changing their institution on the JAMB CAPS portal.
Applicants are required to:
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Complete the application via the university admission portal
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Pay a non-refundable fee of ₦20,000 (excluding portal charges)
Successful candidates will receive admission notifications via both the university portal and JAMB CAPS, and must accept the offer to complete the process.
Direct Entry Admission At JBU
Jimoh Babalola University Ilorin also accepts Direct Entry candidates with:
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ND
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NCE
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HND
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IJMB
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JUPEB
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GCE A’Level
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Other recognised equivalents
Applicants must apply online and pay the ₦20,000 application fee.
Admission Requirements
All applicants must:
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Have a valid JAMB registration number
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Possess at least five O’Level credit passes in relevant subjects
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Present results from WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or equivalent
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Obtain results in not more than two sittings
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Be at least 16 years old
Additional notes:
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IJMB, JUPEB, and GCE A’Level candidates are eligible
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Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW) with valid licences may apply
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Candidates must ensure correct UTME subject combinations
General Eligibility
Applicants must meet the core requirement of five relevant O’Level credits in not more than two sittings. This remains a key condition for admission consideration.
JBU Contact Details
For further enquiries, candidates may contact:
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09161938000
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09161948000
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09161968000
Summary Of Key Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | Jimoh Babalola University, Ilorin (JBU) |
| Academic Session | 2026/2027 |
| Admission Type | UTME & Direct Entry |
| Minimum UTME Score | 150 |
| Application Fee | ₦20,000 |
| Faculties | Allied Health Science, Science & Computing |
| O’Level Requirement | 5 Credits (Max. 2 sittings) |
| Minimum Age | 16 years |