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Federal Published: September 9, 2026 • By Emmanuel Iweh

University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) Issues Age Requirement Policy and Data Capture Guidelines for 2026/2027 Admission

University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) Issues Age Requirement Policy and Data Capture Guidelines for 2026/2027 Admission

"UNIPORT implements strict 16-year age limit policy and warns candidates to match names exactly across JAMB and O'Level documents on the 2026 Data Capture portal."

UNIPORT Implements Strict Age Limit and Data Matching Rules

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has released a critical update on its data capture portal for candidates seeking admission in the 2026/2027 academic session. In a statement issued by the university's registry, the institution emphasized that candidates must be at least sixteen (16) years of age by September 2026 to be considered eligible for the admission screening exercise.

Consistency in Academic Records and O'Level Uploads

The university management also warned that candidates' names on their O'Level certificates, UTME results, and other registration documents must match perfectly. Any discrepancies in name arrangements or spellings will lead to automatic disqualification. Additionally, candidates are strictly required to upload their O'Level results to the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) as soon as possible, as those who fail to do so will not be considered for admission.

Importance of Timely Compliance

Applicants are urged to check their registration details meticulously. The automated portal is configured to flag and reject discrepancies. This age requirement complies strictly with federal educational guidelines designed to ensure maturity among newly admitted undergraduate students.

Quick Action Checklist:

Verify that your age is 16 or above by September 2026.
Cross-check that the name on your JAMB result, O'Level certificate, and registration portal are identical.
Upload your O'Level results to the JAMB CAPS portal immediately.
Access the UNIPORT UTME details portal to complete your data capture.
Print and keep your completed data capture slip for future screening.

Official Source Reference: https://utmedetails.uniport.edu.ng/welcome_utme.php

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