The University of Ilorin says 65, 000 candidates seeking admission into it for the 2015/2016 academic session have been cleared to appear for the post UTME screening which begins on Monday, August 17.
According to a statement by the University of Ilorin Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs of the institution, Mr Kunle Akogun, No fewer than 65,000 candidates have been cleared to sit for the post UTME examination which starts on Monday, 17th of August.
The exercise is scheduled to last for a week, holding in Lagos and Ilorin.Only candidates who scored a minimum of 180 marks in the 2015 UTME and also gave the university a first choice priority would be eligible for the computer-based test (CBT).
Akogun advised candidates to bring along to their respective centres printed copies of their examination schedules indicating that they were slated to write the examination at a particular date and time. This is because the examination will be organized in batches daily.
Candidates have been warned against indecent dressing as well as the usage of cell phones during the examinations.
“Candidates for the pre-admission screening exercise are also advised to be decently dressed, as candidates with indecent dressing will not be allowed into the screening premises.
“Also, phones and all other forms of mobile communication, electronic devices, bags and luggage are not allowed within the screening premises, he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 73, 250 of the over 107,000 candidates that applied for admission into the University this year scored 180 marks and above at the UTME.
NAN also reports that by the close of the portal on Sunday, only 65,000 out of the 73,250 qualified candidates registered for the post UMTE.