UNIBEN Acceptance Fee Payment and Clearance 2026/2027
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has commenced acceptance processing for candidates newly admitted for the 2026/2027 academic session. If you have been offered admission, you are expected to confirm your admission status and proceed with the required acceptance process through the university’s official portal.
Newly admitted candidates are required to pay the prescribed acceptance fee and complete the necessary clearance procedures. Students should ensure that all required steps are followed correctly and that their information is submitted through the designated university platform within the stated period.
The deadline for completing the UNIBEN acceptance fee payment and related processing is Monday, 21 September 2026. Candidates who have received admission should complete the required steps before the deadline to avoid missing the stipulated acceptance window.
UNIBEN Acceptance Fee for 2026/2027
The prescribed UNIBEN acceptance fee depends on the candidate’s study category and payment will form part of the required admission acceptance process.
The approved amounts are:
- Science/Medical: ₦122,820
- Non-Science: ₦115,670
Candidates are expected to complete the payment within the stated period. The university has set Monday, 21 September 2026 as the deadline.
JAMB CAPS Acceptance Comes Before UNIBEN Payment
Candidates who have received admission offers are expected to accept them on the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System if that stage has not already been completed.
JAMB CAPS acceptance is a prerequisite for the later university admission process, so the candidate’s JAMB admission offer should be accepted before the UNIBEN acceptance requirements are completed.
This stage comes first.
UNIBEN Portal Login and Acceptance Fee Payment
After the JAMB CAPS acceptance stage is complete, candidates can use the official UNIBEN admission portal to confirm their admission status and proceed with payment of the prescribed acceptance fee.
The university’s approved payment platform should be used for the transaction. Payment through an unapproved channel may leave the required university process incomplete.
Candidates should therefore keep the payment process within the approved university channel.
UNIBEN Acceptance Fee Deadline Is 21 September 2026
Monday, 21 September 2026 is the deadline for payment of the UNIBEN acceptance fee for the 2026/2027 academic session and the stated date is four weeks from the date the payment portal was opened.
Candidates are expected to complete payment on or before that date.
Failure to pay within the prescribed period may lead to withdrawal of the admission offer, so candidates with confirmed admission should take account of the deadline while completing the acceptance process.
Acceptance Fee Payment Records Will Be Required
Candidates should retain their acceptance fee payment receipts after payment, together with other relevant documents required for later admission stages.
These records will be required during clearance and registration.
Keeping the payment evidence available also means the required records can be presented when the next stages are due, rather than being sought again after payment has been completed.
UNIBEN Clearance Will Follow Acceptance Payment
Successful candidates are expected to submit their clearance for approval through the university portal as part of the admission process.
Clearance comes after the required admission acceptance stages. Candidates should therefore complete JAMB CAPS acceptance and the prescribed acceptance fee payment before moving to the later university process.
Registration will follow the required clearance process.
Official UNIBEN Updates Should Be Checked
Candidates should regularly check the University’s official communication channels for authentic information concerning admission and the later clearance process.
Updates relating to registration should also be followed through the University’s official channels.
The University of Benin has congratulated successful candidates and has stated that it looks forward to welcoming them to the university.
UNIBEN Acceptance and Clearance Troubleshooter
| Situation | What It Means | Candidate Response | What Comes Next |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMB CAPS offer not yet accepted | The prerequisite acceptance stage is incomplete | Accept the admission offer through JAMB CAPS | Proceed to the UNIBEN portal |
| Acceptance fee not yet paid | The UNIBEN acceptance payment is still pending | Pay ₦122,820 for Science/Medical or ₦115,670 for Non-Science through the approved platform by 21 September 2026 | Keep the payment record |
| Payment completed | Evidence of acceptance fee payment is available | Retain the receipt and other relevant documents | Submit clearance when required |
| Acceptance stages completed | JAMB CAPS acceptance and fee payment are complete | Submit clearance through the university portal | Registration will follow the required process |
