List of Universities Accepting NABTEB O’ Level Result
O’ Level Exams (Ordinary Level) are a prerequisite for gaining admission into any institution, including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, in Nigeria.
Distinctions Between NABTEB and WAEC
NABTEB and WAEC exams are different but can both be used to achieve the same purpose. They are equivalent in terms of consideration for O’ level qualifications.
Using NABTEB to Gain Admission
If a student has obtained a minimum of five credits in their core courses in NABTEB O’ level exams, they can gain admission to study their desired course without needing to write another WAEC exam.
Here is a comprehensive list of federal universities that accept NABTEB O’ level results for the 2023/2024 admission:
Federal Universities That Accept NABTEB O’ Level Result
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU)
- Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
- Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT)
- Bayero University (BUK)
- Federal University Gashua (FUGASHUA)
- Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
- Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM)
- Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
- Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK)
- Federal University, Dustin-Ma (FUDMA)
- Federal University, Dutse (FUD)
- Federal University, Gusau Zamfara (FUGUS)
- Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State (FUKASHERE)
- Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State (FULAFIA)
- Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State (FULOKOJA)
- Federal University, Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State (FUNAI)
- Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa (FUOTUOKE)
- Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State (FUOYE)
- Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State (FUWUKARI)
- Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike (MOUAU)
- National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos (NOUN)
- Nigeria Police Academy Wudil (NPA)
- Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB)
- Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna (NDA)
- Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State (NMU)
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
- Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE)
- Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
- Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA)
- Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTECH)
- University of Abuja, Gwagwalada (UNIABUJA)
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
- University of Benin (UNIBEN)
- University of Calabar (UNICAL)
- University of Calabar (UNICAL)
- University of Ibadan (UI)
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
- University of Jos (UNIJOS)
- University of Lagos (UNILAG)
- University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
- University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)
- University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
- Usman Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
- Federal University of Health Technology, Otukpo Benue
- Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State
- Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State
- Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State
- Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State
- Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State. From the above list, you will observe that literally all federal Universities in Nigeria will accept your O’ level NABTEB result.
State Universities That Accept NABTEB O’ Level Result:
- Abia State University, Uturu
- Adamawa State University, Mubi
- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
- Akwa Ibom State University Of Technology, Uyo
- Anambra State University Of Science & Technolgy, Uli
- Bauchi State University, Gaudau
- Benue State University, Makurdi
- Bukar Abba Ibrahim University, Damaturu
- Cross River State University Of Science & Technology, Calabar
- Delta State University, Abraka
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
- Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
- Gombe State University, Gombe
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
- Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education, Rumuolumeni
- Imo State University, Owerri
- Kaduna State University, Kaduna
- Kano University Of Science & Technology, Wudil
- Kebbi State University, Kebbi
- Kogi State University, Anyigba
- Kwara State University, Ilorin
- Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Ogbomoso
- Nasarawa State University, Keffi
- Niger Delta University, Amasoma
- Northwest University, Kano
- Ondo State University Of Science & Technology, Okitipupa
- Osun State University, Osogbo
- Plateau State University, Bokkos
- River State University Of Science & Technology
- Sokoto State University, Sokoto
- Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode
- Taraba State University, Jalingo
- Technical University, Ibadan
- Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina.
Private Universities That Accept NABTEB O’ Level Result:
- Achiever’s University, Owo
- Adeleke University, Ede
- Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State
- African University of Science & Technology, Abuja
- Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan
- Al Hikmah University, Ilorin
- American University Of Nigerian, Yola
- Babcock University, Ilishan Remo
- Baze University
- Bells University Of Technolgy, Ota
- Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
- Bingham University, New Karu
- Bowen University, Iwo
- Caleb University, Lagos
- Caritas University, Enugu
- CETEP City University, Lagos
- Covenant University, Ota
- Crawford University Igbesa
- Crescent University
- Elizade University, Ilara Mokin
- Evangel University, Akaeze
- Fountain University, Osogbo
- Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu Nike, Enugu State
- Gregory University, Uturu
- Igbinedion University Okada
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji
- Landmark University, Omu-Aran
- Lead City University, Ibadan
- Madonna University, Okija
- Macpherson University, Seriki Sotaya, Ajebo
- Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja
- Novena University, Ogume
- Obong University
- Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun State
- Pan African University, Lagos
- Paul University, Awka, Anambra State
- Redeemer’s University, Ede
- Renaissance University, Enugu
- Rhema University, Obeama Asa Rivers State
- Salem University, Lokoja
- Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
- Southwestern University, Oku Owa
- Tansian University, Umuya
- University Of Mkar, Mkar
- Veritas University
- Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa Edo State
- Wesley University of Science & Tech., Ondo
- Western Delta University, Oghara
- Wukari Jubilee University, Wukari And that is the complete list of University that accepts NABTEB O’ level result for admission.Important Note: It is crucial to understand that the NABTEB O’ level exam is distinct from the NABTEB A’ level exam. Therefore, the recent disapproval by JAMB regarding the use of NABTEB NAGCE A’ level results for admission does not affect NABTEB O’ level results in any way.Frequently Asked Questions about NABTEB O’ Level Result:
- Is NABTEB an O’ level exam? Yes, NABTEB conducts an O’ level exam that students who wish to study in any university in Nigeria can use. However, you need to secure at least five credits in your core courses, including English and Mathematics.
- Does UNILAG accept NABTEB O’ level? Yes, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) accepts NABTEB O’ level results. No university in Nigeria has the right to discriminate against the O’ level certificate awarded by the Board. However, UNILAG does not accept NABTEB A’ level results.
- Can NABTEB be used in place of WAEC? Yes, NABTEB O’ level results can be used in place of both WAEC and NECO. However, it is important to ensure that you enrolled for the Ordinary Level Exam (O’ level) and not the Advanced Level (A’ level Exam).
- Which courses can I study with NABTEB results? With your NABTEB O’ level results, you can study any course of your choice in any university in Nigeria, including Pharmacy, Nursing, Engineering, Medicine and Surgery, Law, etc.
- Can I use NABTEB without JAMB? No, you cannot use NABTEB O’ level results without JAMB. Previously, NABTEB A’ level results were accepted for admission, but currently, NABTEB A’ level results are not used to process direct entry admission for students.
- Does UNILORIN accept NABTEB results? Yes, the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) accepts NABTEB O’ level results for admission. However, they do not accept NABTEB A’ level results for direct entry admission to 200 level.
- Does NABTEB result expire? No, your NABTEB O’ level result is valid for a lifetime. Once you obtain credits in all your papers, there is no need to enroll for another exam, as the certificate never expires, unlike JAMB.
- Do polytechnics accept NABTEB? Yes, all polytechnics in Nigeria accept NABTEB O’ level results for admission.
- What is the full meaning of NABTEB? NABTEB stands for National Business and Technical Examination and Board.
- Which universities in Nigeria accept NABTEB? All universities in Nigeria recognize NABTEB as an O’ level exam according to the constitution. For a more detailed list, please refer to the provided list.
In conclusion: All universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in Nigeria accept NABTEB O’ level results and recognize them for admission into any course of your interest.