UNIBEN Acceptance Fee Payment and Clearance 2026/2027

Seeing your name on the UNIBEN admission list for the 2026/2027 academic session is a big achievement. Congratulations on earning a place at the University of Benin. After all the waiting, exams, and checking for updates, you have finally crossed an important milestone.

Now comes the part you should not delay. Before you start preparing for resumption, you need to pay your UNIBEN acceptance fee and complete the required clearance process to secure your admission.

This guide explains everything you need to know in simple terms. You will find the current acceptance fee, the official payment deadline, the exact steps for paying through the UNIBEN portal, and what to do during clearance. Follow each step carefully so you do not miss any requirement before the deadline.

What Is the UNIBEN Acceptance Fee and Why It Matters
UNIBEN Acceptance Fee Portal: When It Opened and When It Closes
How Much Is UNIBEN Acceptance Fee for 2026/2027?
Step by Step Guide to Pay UNIBEN Acceptance Fee 2026/2027
Completing Your UNIBEN Clearance Form
Common Mistakes That Delay UNIBEN Acceptance and Clearance
Frequently Asked Questions
Final Word

What Is the UNIBEN Acceptance Fee and Why It Matters

Getting admitted is only half the journey. The acceptance fee is the payment that formally confirms you are taking up the admission offer given to you by the University of Benin. Until this fee is paid and your clearance is completed, your admission remains provisional, meaning it can still be withdrawn and offered to someone else on the waiting list.

Think of it as locking the door on your admission slot. Skip it, delay it, or pay it wrong, and you risk losing a spot you worked so hard for through JAMB and post UTME screening.

UNIBEN Acceptance Fee Portal: When It Opened and When It Closes

The University of Benin has officially opened its acceptance fee portal for newly admitted candidates in the 2026/2027 session. According to the university management, the portal went live on Monday, August 24, 2026, and candidates are expected to complete payment within four weeks of that opening date, which places the deadline around Monday, September 21, 2026.

This is important: the university has made it clear that failure to pay within this window may lead to automatic withdrawal of your admission offer, with your slot reallocated to another candidate on the waiting list. Do not gamble with this. Pay as early as possible rather than waiting until the last few days when the portal tends to experience heavy traffic and payment delays.

Before you even attempt to pay, make sure you have accepted your admission offer on the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System, popularly known as JAMB CAPS. UNIBEN treats this as a prerequisite step, and skipping it may prevent you from proceeding with acceptance fee payment on the school portal.

How Much Is UNIBEN Acceptance Fee for 2026/2027?

Based on the standard fee structure UNIBEN has maintained across recent sessions, newly admitted students should expect to pay the following:

Science and Arts based courses: sixty thousand naira only (N60,000)
Medicine and Surgery (College of Medical Sciences): eighty thousand naira only (N80,000)

This amount typically covers a combination of charges rather than a single flat fee. A breakdown commonly used by the university includes bank and portal charges, admission clearance fee, ICT levy, maintenance fee, and MTN net library access. Medical students pay an additional college development levy, which accounts for the higher total compared to other faculties.

Because fee structures can be reviewed by university management from one session to another, always confirm the exact figure displayed on your personalized invoice on the student portal before making payment. Never send money to any individual or third party account claiming to process this fee on your behalf. UNIBEN only accepts acceptance fee payment through its official REMITA linked portal.

Step by Step Guide to Pay UNIBEN Acceptance Fee 2026/2027

Follow these steps carefully to avoid payment errors or failed transactions.

Visit the official UNIBEN student portal at portal.uniben.edu and click on the Login menu.
Sign in using your JAMB Registration Number as your User ID, alongside the password you used during your JAMB registration.
The system will prompt you to enter a valid personal email address. Use an email you check often, since your new Student ID and password will be sent there.
Check your inbox (and spam folder, just in case) for your Student ID and new password.
Return to the portal and log in again, this time using your new Student ID and the password provided in the email.
Once logged in, click on the Academics menu and select Clearance to begin your clearance processing.
To make payment, choose the Bank Transfer option under REMITA. As of now, bank debit cards are not functioning reliably on the portal, so bank transfer remains the safest and most consistent method.
After completing the transfer, log out of the portal completely, then log back in to refresh and confirm your payment status.
Confirm that your payment status shows as Paid before proceeding further. If it still shows pending after a reasonable time, avoid making a second payment immediately. Give it some time and check again, since duplicate payments can be difficult to reverse.
Print your payment receipt and keep it safe. You will need it for physical clearance and departmental registration later.
Locate and copy the clearance activation code printed on your acceptance payment slip. You will need this code to proceed with the clearance form.

Completing Your UNIBEN Clearance Form

Paying the acceptance fee is not the final step. Once your payment reflects as successful, you must proceed to fill out the online clearance form accurately and submit it for approval. This is where many candidates lose valuable time, so pay close attention to these tips.

When filling out your details, make sure your name, date of birth, and other personal information match exactly what appears on your O’Level certificate and JAMB result slip. Even minor differences can delay your clearance.

You will also need to upload clear, easy to read scanned copies of your required documents. These usually include your birth certificate or age declaration, O’Level result, JAMB result slip, passport photograph, and local government identification.

Before submitting, take a few minutes to review every uploaded file. Blurry scans, incomplete pages, or poorly cropped images are among the most common reasons candidates experience delays.

Once everything is submitted, save a copy of your clearance form and reference number. You will likely need them later, and students who complete online clearance are often asked to present signed hard copies of their eligibility documents when physical registration begins on campus. Keep those printed copies somewhere safe until resumption.

Common Mistakes That Delay UNIBEN Acceptance and Clearance

Attempting payment with a bank debit card instead of using the REMITA bank transfer option.
Forgetting to log out and log back in after payment, which leaves the portal showing an outdated payment status.
Paying into an unofficial account after being misled by fake agents or unverified social media pages claiming to help with “fast track” admission processing. UNIBEN has repeatedly warned candidates to rely only on official university platforms for admission related instructions.
Submitting clearance documents with names that do not match across JAMB, WAEC or NECO, and the school portal.
Waiting until the final days before the deadline, when portal traffic is at its highest and technical issues become more common.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay the acceptance fee after the deadline? Generally, no. Once the payment window closes, admitted candidates risk forfeiting their offer, and the vacant slot is typically reallocated to a candidate on the waiting list.

Can I pay a partial amount and complete the balance later? No. The acceptance fee must be paid in full in a single transaction. Partial payments are not accepted for this purpose.

Is the acceptance fee refundable if I decide not to attend UNIBEN? No, the acceptance fee is non refundable once paid, regardless of your final decision about resumption.

What should I do if my payment shows successful on REMITA but not on my student portal? Log out and log back into the portal to refresh your status. If it still does not reflect after some time, contact the university’s ICT or admissions support desk with your payment reference for manual confirmation, rather than attempting another payment.

Do I need to pay school fees at the same time as the acceptance fee? No. The acceptance fee is a separate, one time payment made first to confirm your admission. School fees are paid afterward, once you have been fully cleared and registered.

Conclusion

Right now, the most important thing is making your UNIBEN admission secure. That means paying the correct acceptance fee through the official REMITA linked portal and completing your clearance with the required documents before the deadline.

It is better to do this as early as possible instead of waiting until the final days. As the deadline gets closer, the portal often becomes busier, and payment or network issues can make the process more frustrating than it needs to be.

Once your payment is confirmed and your clearance is successfully completed, you are much closer to resuming as an official University of Benin student. Congratulations once again, and here’s wishing you a smooth registration process and a successful 2026/2027 academic session.