How to Prepare for the UNILORIN Post-UTME Screening

The Post-UTME screening is often the final hurdle standing between a candidate and admission, yet many candidates prepare for it far less rigorously than they prepared for UTME itself. A focused approach in the weeks before screening can make a meaningful difference.

Understand the format before you start reading

Post-UTME screenings typically test subject-specific knowledge relevant to your chosen course of study, often at a level slightly above secondary school but not as advanced as full university coursework. Confirm the specific subjects and format for your chosen course before allocating your study time.

Revisit your weakest UTME subjects first

If a particular subject was your weakest area during UTME preparation, it is very likely to still be your weakest area for Post-UTME, since the underlying knowledge gap has not disappeared. Address it directly rather than avoiding it.

Practice with real past questions, not just general revision

Generic revision is useful, but working through actual past Post-UTME questions gives you a much clearer sense of the specific style and difficulty level to expect. You can find Post-UTME past questions by subject to practice with directly.

Plan your logistics early

Confirm your screening date, venue, and required documents well in advance. Arriving unprepared logistically on the day, even with strong subject knowledge, can add unnecessary stress right before the exercise.