UNIBEN Acceptance Fee 2026/2027: Amount/ Payment Deadline and Clearance Process; The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has opened its acceptance processing for newly admitted candidates for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Successful candidates are expected to confirm their admission status, complete the prescribed acceptance fee payment and submit their clearance through the university portal as part of the admission process.
The deadline for payment of the UNIBEN acceptance fee is Monday, 21 September 2026.
UNIBEN Acceptance Fee for 2026/2027
The UNIBEN acceptance fee varies depending on the candidate’s study category. Payment of the prescribed fee is part of the required admission acceptance process.
The approved acceptance fee amounts are:
- Science/Medical: ₦122,820
- Non-Science: ₦115,670
Candidates are expected to complete their acceptance fee payment within the stated period.
The university has set Monday, 21 September 2026 as the payment deadline.
JAMB CAPS Acceptance Comes Before UNIBEN Acceptance Fee Payment
Candidates who have received admission offers are expected to accept their admission on the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (JAMB CAPS) if they have not already completed this step.
JAMB CAPS acceptance is a prerequisite for the subsequent university admission process. Candidates should therefore accept their JAMB admission offer before proceeding with the UNIBEN acceptance requirements.
This means that JAMB CAPS acceptance comes first, followed by the UNIBEN acceptance process.
How to Access the UNIBEN Portal and Pay the Acceptance Fee
After completing the JAMB CAPS acceptance stage, candidates can access the official UNIBEN admission portal to confirm their admission status and proceed with payment of the prescribed acceptance fee.
Candidates should use the university’s approved payment platform to complete the transaction.
Payment through an unapproved channel may result in the required university admission process remaining incomplete. Candidates are therefore advised to keep the entire payment process within the approved UNIBEN channel.
UNIBEN Acceptance Fee Payment Deadline
The deadline for payment of the UNIBEN acceptance fee for the 2026/2027 academic session is Monday, 21 September 2026.
The stated deadline is four weeks from the date the acceptance fee payment portal was opened.
Candidates are expected to complete their payment on or before the deadline.
Failure to pay the acceptance fee within the prescribed period may lead to the withdrawal of the admission offer. Candidates with confirmed admission should therefore take the deadline into account and complete the payment process on time.
Candidates Should Keep Their Acceptance Fee Payment Receipts
Candidates who complete the acceptance fee payment should retain their payment receipts along with other relevant documents required for subsequent stages of the admission process.
The payment records will be required during clearance and registration.
Keeping the payment evidence safely ensures that candidates can provide the necessary records when required during the later stages of the admission process.
UNIBEN Clearance Comes After Acceptance Fee 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 have been completed.
Candidates should therefore complete the following stages in the required order:
- Accept the admission offer through JAMB CAPS.
- Pay the prescribed UNIBEN acceptance fee.
- Retain the acceptance fee payment receipt and other relevant documents.
- Submit the required clearance through the UNIBEN portal.
- Proceed with registration after completing the required clearance process.
Registration will follow the required clearance process.
Candidates Should Follow Official UNIBEN Updates
Candidates are advised to regularly check the University’s official communication channels for authentic information concerning admission, clearance and subsequent registration.
Any updates relating to registration should also be followed through the University’s official channels.
The University of Benin has congratulated successful candidates and stated that it looks forward to welcoming them to the university.
UNIBEN Acceptance Fee and Clearance Troubleshooter
| Situation | What It Means | Candidate Response | What Comes Next |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMB CAPS offer not yet accepted | The prerequisite admission 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 acceptance fee payment are complete | Submit clearance through the university portal | Registration will follow the required process |
What UNIBEN Newly Admitted Candidates Should Do Now
Newly admitted UNIBEN candidates for the 2026/2027 academic session should ensure that they complete all required admission steps before the stated deadline.
Candidates should first confirm and accept their admission offer through JAMB CAPS where necessary. They should then proceed to the UNIBEN portal to complete the prescribed acceptance fee payment.
The acceptance fee is ₦122,820 for Science/Medical candidates and ₦115,670 for Non-Science candidates.
All acceptance fee payments should be completed on or before Monday, 21 September 2026.
After payment, candidates should keep their receipts and other relevant documents and proceed with the required clearance process through the university portal.
Registration will follow after the required clearance process has been completed.
