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Required Documents for UNIBEN Admission Process: The Complete Guide

Securing admission into the University of Benin (UNIBEN), one of Nigeria’s most prestigious first-generation federal universities, is a major academic milestone. However, passing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and the Post-UTME screening is only half the battle. The final hurdle to becoming a bona fide “Greatest Malachite” is navigating the intensive physical and digital clearance process.

Failure to present the correct paperwork can result in a delayed registration or, in worse cases, the forfeiture of your hard-earned admission. To ensure your screening is seamless, this comprehensive guide outlines all the essential and supporting documents required for the UNIBEN admission and clearance process.

1. Statutory Identity and Examination Documents

These are the foundational documents that prove you sat for the required national examinations and have been formally offered provisional admission by both the central regulatory body and the university.

JAMB Result Slip (Original)

You must provide the original, colorful JAMB result slip printed directly from your JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) portal. It must display your clear passport photograph.

JAMB Admission Letter (Institution Copy)

This is distinct from the result slip. Once your admission status on JAMB CAPS changes to “Approved,” you are required to pay the standard printing fee on the JAMB portal to download your official Admission Letter. UNIBEN requires the Institution Copy during physical verification.

UNIBEN Post-UTME Screening Result / Kofa Printout

Your scores from the internal UNIBEN Post-UTME screening must be printed directly from the university’s student portal (the UNIBEN WAeUP/Kofa portal). Ensure the printout displays your correct login credentials, aggregate score, and application details.

2. Academic Qualifications and Certifications

UNIBEN heavily scrutinizes academic foundations to ensure that admitted students meet both the general university requirements and the specific departmental cut-off criteria.

O’Level Results (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB)

You must present the original certificates or clean computer statements of results for your Ordinary Level examinations.

Credit Requirements: You must have at least five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings.
Result Combining: If you are combining two sittings (e.g., WAEC + NECO), you must present both scratch cards or clear printouts for verification.

Primary School Leaving Certificate (PSLC)

Though often overlooked by aspirants, your primary school testimonial or leaving certificate is a mandatory requirement for the foundational documentation file at the point of physical clearance.

3. Institutional Forms and Portals Clearance Records

Once you accept your admission offer on the UNIBEN Kofa portal, you will be prompted to pay an acceptance fee. This triggers the release of specific institutional documents that you must print and sign.

UNIBEN Acceptance Fee Receipt

Proof of payment for the provisional admission acceptance fee must be generated from the Kofa portal. Keep both the digital PDF and multiple physical photocopies.

Eligibility and Clearance Forms

Upon successful online clearance initiation, the Kofa system generates an Eligibility Form and an Online Clearance Application Slip. These documents contain your biometric data, serial numbers, and assigned clearance officers’ signing columns.

4. Personal Verification and Civil Documents

These documents validate your legal identity, state of origin, and medical fitness to reside and study within the university community.

Birth Certificate or Statutory Declaration of Age

An official birth certificate issued by the National Population Commission (NPC) is highly preferred. If unavailable, a legally binding, stamped Statutory Declaration of Age sworn in a court of law will suffice.

Certificate of Local Government of Origin

To validate merit, catchment area, or educationally less developed states (ELDS) admission quotas, you must submit a certificate of origin signed and stamped by the chairman or authorized liaison officer of your local government area (LGA).

Letters of Attestation

UNIBEN typically requires two independent letters of attestation testifying to your good character and conduct. These letters can be written, signed, and stamped by:

A traditional ruler or recognized community leader.
A senior civil servant (from Grade Level 12 and above).
A legal practitioner or ordained member of the clergy.

Medical Certificate of Fitness

Admitted students must undergo a comprehensive medical examination—including chest X-rays, blood grouping, and genotype testing. This certificate must be issued directly by the UNIBEN Health Centre or a recognized, state-approved government general hospital.

Summary Checklist for UNIBEN Physical Screening

To make your day at the screening venue less stressful, organize your documents into a minimum of three separate office files arranged in the following order:

S/N	Document Name	Copy Type Required
1	JAMB Admission Letter	Original + 2 Photocopies
2	JAMB UTME Result Slip	Original + 2 Photocopies
3	UNIBEN Kofa Admission & Clearance Slips	Original Printout + 2 Photocopies
4	O’Level Certificate/Statement (Max 2 sittings)	Original + 3 Photocopies
5	Birth Certificate / Age Declaration	Original + 2 Photocopies
6	Local Government Identification Letter	Original + 2 Photocopies
7	Two Letter of Attestations	Originals
8	Medical Fitness Certificate	Original
9	Passport Photographs (Red or White Background)	At least 12 Copies

Next Steps for New Aspirants

Now that you know the exact paperwork required to secure your physical clearance file, ensure that names, dates of birth, and local government declarations match perfectly across all platforms to avoid discrepancies.

For step-by-step guides on navigating the automated online clearance portals, tracking your status on JAMB CAPS, or calculating aggregate cut-off marks, explore the centralized resource hubs below:

To check your institution-specific admission metrics, visit the StudentArrive Admission Guide Portal.
For detailed breakdowns of institutional registration procedures across Nigeria, see StudentArrive School Clearance Resources.
If you need to verify subject combinations or rectify discrepancies prior to screening day, check the StudentArrive JAMB Setup and Correction Guide.