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Post-UTME screening: We ‘re fully ready – Kamilu

By Mustafa Abubakar

The Director of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre, University of Ilorin, Prof. Rauf Kamilu, has assured prospective candidates of the institution’s readiness for the 2025/2026 post-UTME screening exercise.

Prof. Kamilu, who  stated this last Wednesday (August 20,2025) in a chat with UNILORIN Bulletin, disclosed that the  screening will begin on Thursday, 28 August, 2025, with under age candidates, while the regular candidates will take their turn  from Monday, 1st  September, 2025.

He said that the University has made adequate arrangements to ensure a seamless exercise, with dedicated personnel, uninterrupted power supply, and other necessary facilities in place to guarantee smooth operations.

“We are fully ready for the 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening with the support of the Vice Chancellor. Our technical and support staff are on ground, our equipment is tested and functional, and adequate arrangements have been made to avoid any disruption,” he said.

The CBT Director emphasised that all candidates must comply with the examination rules and dress code regulations of the University, stressing that the institution would not tolerate malpractice, misconduct, or indecent dressing.

He, therefore, advised candidates to strictly adhere to the guidelines issued by the University, which include arriving early, following instructions from invigilators, and presenting themselves decently.

According to him, “The guidelines are clear. Candidates are expected to come early, follow instructions from invigilators, and appear in decent dressing in line with the dress code of the University. We urge everyone to take note and comply.”

Thousands of candidates across the country are expected to participate in the Post-UTME screening as part of the admission process into the University of Ilorin.