First-Year Applicants
Requirements and Deadlines
- Choose or Change to Obong University – You can select Obong University as your first-choice institution during JAMB UTME/DE registration or make the change afterward through the JAMB portal.
- Accept Admission Offer – Log in to the JAMB CAPS portal to check your admission status and accept the offer.
- Report for Screening at Obong University Campus – Visit the university for physical verification and screening.
- Submit Required Documents – Provide all necessary documents to the designated units, including academic transcripts, O’Level results (WAEC, NECO, or equivalent), birth certificate, JAMB admission letter, and others.
- Pay Fees – Complete tuition and other required payments as instructed by the university.
- Get Documented at the ICT Unit – Finalize your registration at the ICT unit for proper record-keeping and access to university systems.
- For Transfer Students -Apply for Program Transfer at JAMB State Office – Visit the nearest JAMB office to apply for a change of institution/program to Obong University.
- Print Your Transfer Approval/Admission Letter – Once approved, download and print the JAMB transfer approval and admission letter.
- Report for Physical Verification – Visit Obong University with all necessary documents for verification.
- Pay Fees – Complete tuition and other required payments as directed by the university.
- Report to the ICT Unit for Documentation – Finalize your registration at the ICT unit to complete your student profile.
- Ensure that your academic transcript from your previous institution is sent to and acknowledged by Obong University. The transfer process will not be completed until this is confirmed.
Application Deadlines
| Event | JAMB UTME/DE Registration | January 31 to March 5 |
| JAMB UTME/DE Examination | April 25, 2025 | May 5, 2025 |
| Notification of Admission | August, 2025 | October, 2025 |
| Screening and Verification | Oct, 2025 | Dec, 2025 |
| Student Return | October 10 | January 31 |
Obong University reserves the right to evaluate an application and render a final decision even if all pieces of the application have not been received.
Applicants are limited to a total of three applications for undergraduate admission, whether for first-year admission, transfer admission or a
combination of both. If you have submitted fewer than three applications to Obong University, you may reapply.
