The University of Ibadan has informed candidates offered provisional admission for the 2025/2026 academic session that the physical admission clearance exercise will run from Monday, 23 March to Friday, 27 March 2026.
The notice is for new students admitted into the University. It sets the clearance window, lists the required papers, and states what cleared candidates will receive at the exercise.
Dates for the UI physical admission clearance exercise
The physical admission clearance exercise will hold over five days.
The dates are:
Monday, 23 March 2026 to Friday, 27 March 2026.
Candidates are expected to be present at the designated venues on the day fixed for them. That point is clear; each student is to attend on the scheduled day.
Documents required for UI physical clearance
Candidates are to bring the following documents for the exercise:
1. Form B003
Form B003 must be duly filled. The form is available on the UI website.
2. Admission letter
Candidates must bring the admission letter, institutional copy, printed in colour.
3. JAMB result slip
The JAMB result slip is required for the clearance.
4. O’Level and other academic results
Candidates are to bring the O’Level result slip.
Where it applies, they are also to bring A’Level (Cambridge), NCE, OND, HND, or First Degree documents.
5. NYSC certificate or exemption certificate
HND holders and University degree graduates are to present the NYSC Certificate or Exemption Certificate.
6. JAMB acknowledgement slip for Direct Entry candidates
Direct Entry candidates are to present the JAMB Acknowledgement Slip.
7. Two reference letters
Candidates must bring two reference letters from reputable personalities.
The letters must be on letter-headed paper and addressed to the Registrar, University of Ibadan.
8. Birth certificate
A birth certificate is required.
9. Passport photographs
Each candidate must bring two passport photographs.
10. A file and tags
Candidates are also required to come with a file and tags.
Originals and photocopies are required
The University stated that candidates must come with both the original copies and photocopies of their documents.
That means no student should appear with photocopies alone; the original papers are part of the exercise.
Attendance rule for admitted candidates
The notice states that candidates should ensure they are present at the designated venues on the day scheduled for them.
For new students, that is the Main instruction in the notice. Attendance at the clearance exercise is required.
What cleared students will receive
The University stated that Letters of Certification of Admission will be issued to students who are cleared during the exercise.
That is the stated outcome for candidates who complete the process successfully.
What new UI students should keep in mind
The schedule is fixed, and the list of documents is already set. New students admitted for the 2025/2026 session should prepare their papers early; Form B003, admission letter, result slips, photographs, file, tags, and every other required document should be ready before the assigned day.
They should also go with both originals and photocopies, then attend the designated venue on the date fixed for them.