JAMB List of Universities with the Highest Number of Application in the 2026 UTME

Lagos State University has emerged as the most preferred university among candidates seeking admission through the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

This was part of the details disclosed during the recently held policy meeting organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board in Abuja.

According to the figures released, LASU recorded 84,426 first-choice applications, accounting for 3.76 per cent of the total applications submitted nationwide.

University of Lagos followed closely with 78,240 applications, while Obafemi Awolowo University ranked third with 60,370 applications.

University of Ibadan came fourth with 58,895 applications, ahead of University of Benin, which recorded 55,425 applications.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University placed sixth with 54,085 applications, while University of Ilorin, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, and University of Port Harcourt completed the top 10 list.

Full List of Universities with the Highest Number of Application in the 2026 UTME

1. 1. Lagos State University — 84,426
   2. University of Lagos — 78,240
   3. Obafemi Awolowo University — 60,370
   4. University of Ibadan — 58,895
   5. University of Benin — 55,425
   6. Nnamdi Azikiwe University — 54,085
   7. University of Ilorin — 52,514
   8. University of Nigeria, Nsukka — 51,660
   9. Federal University Oye-Ekiti — 48,272
   10. University of Port Harcourt — 48,199