Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK), a leading federal university in Nigeria, has officially announced the release of its Supplementary Admission Form for the 2024/2025 academic session. This supplementary admission is aimed at providing opportunities for qualified candidates who were not admitted during the regular admission process to secure a place in their preferred courses.

This move reaffirms UNIZIK’s dedication to ensuring equal access to higher education and filling available spaces in various programs.

Eligibility for UNIZIK Supplementary Admission

The supplementary admission process is open to the following categories of candidates:

1. UTME Candidates:

• Candidates who scored 160 and above in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) but were not admitted into their initial course of choice.
• Candidates must have chosen UNIZIK as their first-choice institution during the UTME registration or made the switch through a JAMB change of institution.

1. Direct Entry (DE) Candidates:

• Applicants with suitable qualifications such as OND, HND, NCE, or A-level certificates.

1. O’Level Requirements:

• All candidates must possess at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings.

Available Programs

UNIZIK’s supplementary admission form covers a wide range of programs across its faculties. These programs typically include courses that still have available slots after the main admission process. Some faculties likely to offer supplementary admission include:

• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Agriculture
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Environmental Sciences
• Faculty of Management Sciences
• Faculty of Science

Candidates are advised to visit the UNIZIK admissions portal for the official list of available courses.

How to Apply for UNIZIK Supplementary Admission

Follow these steps to complete your application for the supplementary admission:

1. Visit UNIZIK CAPS [apply.unizik.edu.ng]
2. Login using your CAPS account which is your email and password (Details used for Post-UTME registration)
3. Click on 2024-2025 supplementary application
4. Click on your preferred available course to shop for
5. Click on next to confirm your shopping
6. Select Etranzact pay with card
7. Click on next to go to the payment portal
8. Use your card to make the payment (the shopping fee is N15,000 excluding bank charges)
9. The reservation expires after 6 hours if it’s not confirmed by making payment. Please make sure your payment has gone through 
10. On successful payment, you will be directed to the success page thereby confirming your shopping.

NOTE:

• You have only 24 hours to make payment for the selected course.
• After 24 hours your shopping reservation will be cancelled

Important Dates

• Application Opens: Thursday, 21st November, 2024
• Application Deadline: To be announced.
• Supplementary Screening: To be announced.

Key Points to Note

• This advert is strictly for candidates who have not already been admitted into any Department in the institution.
• Candidates having difficulties accepting their admission offer on Jamb CAPS should kindly make complain on [email protected]
• Candidates requiring support should go to support.unizik.edu.ng, open a new ticket and ensure to select “Post-UTME Issues” as the help topic.
• Candidates that are yet to register the 2024/2025 Post-UTME should visit apply.unizik.edu.ng to register before shopping for supplementary admission.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who can apply for the UNIZIK supplementary admission?

Candidates who meet the UTME or Direct Entry requirements and satisfy the O’Level criteria can apply.

2. How much is the application fee?

The application fee is ₦2,000, exclusive of bank charges.

3. What is the deadline for application?

The deadline for submitting the supplementary admission form is December 20, 2024.

4. Can I apply for a different course from my initial choice?

Yes, you can apply for any course with available slots, provided you meet its requirements.

5. Is there a screening test for supplementary admission?

Details about the screening process will be communicated on the UNIZIK portal.

6. Can I apply if I didn’t initially choose UNIZIK?

Yes, but you must first process a change of institution on the JAMB portal to make UNIZIK your first choice.

7. When will the supplementary admission list be released?

The admission list is expected to be released in January 2025.

8. Will I receive a refund if my application is unsuccessful?

No, the application fee is non-refundable.

The UNIZIK Supplementary Admission Form for 2024/2025 provides an excellent opportunity for candidates to join one of Nigeria’s most prestigious institutions. Prospective applicants are advised to act promptly, adhere to application guidelines, and stay updated via the official UNIZIK portal.

For more information, visit the official UNIZIK website at https://unizik.edu.ng.