DOES Unilorin Accept Second Choice [VIVIDLY EXPLAINED]

This question keeps trending every admission season, and honestly, it’s no surprise.

Every year, thousands of JAMB candidates want to know: “Does UNILORIN accept second choice?”

If you’re asking the same, you’re in the right place.

• Does UNILORIN accept 2nd choice during JAMB registration?
• Will UNILORIN give me admission if I put them as second choice?
• Does UNILORIN consider second choice candidates at all?

And here’s the straight answer:

No, the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) does not accept second choice candidates in JAMB.

That means if you’re serious about studying at UNILORIN, you must select them as your first choice during JAMB registration.

Putting them as a second choice is basically wasting your slot, because they won’t even consider your application.

Check out Courses Offered in UNILORIN and Their Cut-Off Marks

Why UNILORIN Does Not Accept Second Choice Candidates

In this guide, we’ll clear the confusion around:

UNILORIN is one of the most competitive universities in Nigeria.

Because of that, they will never consider candidates who place them as a second choice during JAMB registration.

If you didn’t choose UNILORIN as your first choice institution, forget about being offered admission.

Why?

Because putting them second means you didn’t give them priority, and UNILORIN only wants students who are intentional about studying there.

And it’s not just UNILORIN.

Most top universities in Nigeria follow this same policy.

They want to maintain their prestige and reputation as “first choice only” schools.

In fact, many schools believe that if you don’t pick them first, you’re not serious about them.

So, let’s go back to the big question:

Does UNILORIN Accept Second Choice?

No. UNILORIN does not accept second choice candidates.

If you selected the University of Ilorin as your second option during JAMB registration, you will not be considered for admission, no matter how high your score is.

Even if you scored 390 or above, UNILORIN won’t look at you unless you made them your first choice.

What does this mean for you?

Simple.

If UNILORIN is currently your second choice, the only way forward is to purchase a JAMB Change of Institution form and move UNILORIN to your first choice slot.

Without doing that, your chances of getting in are zero.

Does UNILORIN Accept Third Choice?

NO, UNILORIN does not accept third choice candidates.

If you selected the University of Ilorin as your third choice during JAMB registration, forget it. You will not be considered for admission, no matter how high your JAMB score is, even if you scored 390 or above.

For UNILORIN to consider you, the university must be your first choice.

Anything else (second or third choice) is an automatic disqualification.

Read on UNILORIN Post UTME form 2025/2026

Wrapping Up: Does UNILORIN Accept Second or Third Choice?

The answer is clear: UNILORIN only accepts first choice candidates.

So, if you mistakenly picked them as second or third choice, the only way out is to apply for a JAMB Change of Institution form and make UNILORIN your first option.

That’s the only way you stand a chance of getting admission.

Got more questions about UNILORIN’s admission policy?

Drop them in the comment section, I’ll be glad to help.

So here’s the takeaway: If UNILORIN is your dream school, don’t gamble; make it your first choice.