📌 What is JUPEB?
JUPEB (Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board) is an advanced level programme. It has been set up by the JUPEB bodies to accommodate a 200 level admission to Nigeria universities on Direct Entry basis and this is done without JAMB UTME. The University of Lagos (UNILAG) moderates it and it is recognized by more than 70 universities in Nigerians.
✅ Why Choose JUPEB?
- 🚀 Direct Entry into 200 Level
- 🏛 Accepted in Top Federal, State & Private Universities
- 📝 No UTME Required
- 📚 Valid for Life
- 📈 High Admission Rate
🏛 Full List: Top Universities Accepting JUPEB Results in Nigeria
These are the list of Universities in Nigeria that officially accept and consider the JUPEB result as Direct Entry to enable one gain admission at the 200 level:
🔵 Federal Universities That Accept JUPEB
- University of Lagos (UNILAG)
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
- Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
- University of Benin (UNIBEN)
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
- University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
- Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
- Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE)
- Federal University, Lokoja (FUL)
- Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
🟢 State Universities That Accept JUPEB
- Lagos State University (LASU)
- Delta State University (DELSU)
- Ekiti State University (EKSU)
- Rivers State University (RSU)
- Osun State University (UNIOSUN)
- Imo State University (IMSU)
- Benue State University (BSU)
- Abia State University (ABSU)
- Ambrose Alli University (AAU)
- Kaduna State University (KASU)
🟠 Private Universities That Accept JUPEB
- Babcock University
- Bowen University
- Covenant University
- Afe Babalola University (ABUAD)
- Caleb University
- Lead City University
- Crawford University
- Redeemer’s University
- Mountain Top University
- Wellspring University
🎯 Eligibility Requirements for JUPEB Direct Entry Admission
To gain admission using JUPEB results:
- It requires you to have attained 3 A-level subjects
- At least 5 mark points is needed out of 15
- You have to obtain a Direct Entry Form of JAMB
- The university should fit into any in the list above
- You have to achieve the departmental cut-age of the course
📘 How JUPEB Direct Entry Admission Works
- Admission into a center approved by JUPEB
- Get through the 9-10 month programme
- Write the JUPEB exam (3 years in theory exam and practicals)
- Get your result (points system)
- Obtain Direct Entry application via JAMB
- Pick any university affiliated with JUPEB
- Go through a screening of the university (in case of necessity)
- Transfer to 200 level of course you want to do
🧾 JUPEB Grading System (For Reference)
| Grade | Score Range | Points |
|---|---|---|
| A | 70–100% | 5 |
| B | 60–69% | 4 |
| C | 50–59% | 3 |
| D | 45–49% | 2 |
| E | 40–44% | 1 |
| F | Below 40% | 0 |
🔍 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is it possible to study in UNILAG using JUPEB?
Yes. UNILAG refers to the coordinating institution and consumes the JUPEB at 200 levels.
Q2: Is JUPEB accepted in all the Universities?
No. Only the JUPEB-affiliated or approved ones. All these are listed above.
Q3 Does JUPEB fare better than JAMB?
JUPEB educational program provides student with direct admission to the 200 level without taking UTME. It would be perfect to those students who do not want to go through JAMB exams twice anyway.
Q4: I have the question whether I can combine JUPEB with WAEC?
Yes. You can combine WAEC/ NECO / NABTEB and your JUPEB result.
READ MORE ABOUT JUPEB: HERE
🔖 Conclusion
JUPEB is perhaps the best and a sure source of admission to 200 level in Nigeria. Are you fed up with JAMB, or would the quickest path to that dream university suit you? You can pick what you want in the list of the best JUPEB accepting universities in Nigeria
