The full list of University of Benin, UNIBEN catchment area and UNIBEN Elds for admission in the 2026/2027 academic session is now available.
UNIBEN catchment areas are specific geographical regions or states to which the school give preference to candidates during admission.
For instance, if you are from a particular state or region that falls under the University of Benin (UNIBEN) catchment area, you may have a higher chance of gaining admission.
UNIBEN catchment area is based on factors such as proximity to the school, state of origin, and local government area.
Also, admission slots are usually reserved for candidates from these catchment areas to promote regional balance and inclusiveness in education.
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UNIBEN Admission Quota System
Admission into the University of Benin (UNIBEN) through UTME is based on a quota system, and UNIBEN admission is based on the following quota:
| Merit | 40% |
| Catchment Area | 35% |
| Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS) | 20% |
This means that 40% of UNIBEN admission is based on Merit, while the remaining percentage is for those from the catchment area and ELDs.
So, even if you have a low JAMB score, you may still have a good chance depending on your catchment area or if you fall under ELDS.
UNIBEN Catchment Area for Admission 2026/2027
Below is University of Benin (UNIBEN) catchment areas for admission:
| 1. | Cross-River |
| 2. | Edo |
| 3. | Delta |
| 4. | Bayelsa |
| 5. | Akwa-Ibom |
| 6. | Rivers |
UNIBEN ELDS 2026
Below is University of Benin (UNIBEN) ELDs:
| 1. | Adamawa |
| 2. | Bauchi |
| 3. | Bayelsa |
| 4. | Benue |
| 5. | Borno |
| 6. | Cross River |
| 7. | Ebonyi |
| 8. | Gombe |
| 9. | Jigawa |
| 10. | Kaduna |
| 11. | Kano |
| 12. | Kebbi |
| 13. | Kogi |
| 14. | Katsina |
| 15. | Kwara |
| 16. | Nasarawa |
| 17. | Niger |
| 18. | Plateau |
| 19. | Rivers |
| 20. | Sokoto |
| 21. | Taraba |
| 22. | Yobe |
| 23. | Zamfara |
However, it should be noted that being from a state within the University of Benin (UNIBEN) catchment area does not guarantee automatic admission.
To gain admission into UNIBEN, you must meet all the requirements, including having the required JAMB and Post-UTME scores for your state, as well as the necessary O’Level credits, among others.
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