Is it possible to register for Post-UTME with awaiting results? This is a common question among candidates whose West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or National Examinations Council (NECO) results have not yet been released. Many students worry that a delay in the release of their O’level results could prevent them from applying for admission or completing their university screening registration before the deadline.
The good news is that some universities allow candidates to register for Post-UTME while awaiting their WAEC or NECO results. However, this depends on the admission requirements and screening guidelines of the institution you are applying to. Before proceeding, confirm whether your preferred university accepts awaiting results and whether you must upload your results before a specified date.
If your NECO result is not yet available, or your WAEC result has been withheld or delayed, you should not automatically assume that you have lost your chance to register. First, check the university’s official admission portal and read the instructions for candidates applying with awaiting results. Some institutions may permit registration while requiring candidates to provide their O’level results later, whereas others may impose specific conditions or deadlines.
In this guide, I will explain how to approach Post-UTME registration when your WAEC or NECO results are not yet available. You will learn what to check before starting your application, how to determine whether your school accepts awaiting results, and why it is important to follow the institution’s instructions carefully. These steps can help you avoid mistakes that might affect your screening application.
Before completing your registration, ensure that the personal details you provide are accurate and that you meet the other requirements for your chosen course. If the application portal requests O’level grades that you do not yet have, do not enter fabricated grades or select random options. Follow the portal’s instructions for awaiting results or contact the school’s admissions office for clarification. You should also be prepared to upload your results once they are released, within any deadline specified by the institution.
If your concern is a WAEC result that has been withheld, it is important to distinguish between a result that has not yet been released and one that is officially withheld. The steps and expected timelines may differ depending on the circumstances. You can also read our related guide on when withheld WAEC results may be released for further information, but always rely on official WAEC announcements for updates concerning your result.
Continue reading to learn how to register for Post-UTME with awaiting results and what to do if your WAEC or NECO result is still unavailable. Most importantly, confirm the current requirements of your preferred institution before submitting your application, because permission to register with awaiting results is not universal across all Nigerian universities.
If your preferred university does not clearly state that your O’level results must be available before you apply for Post-UTME, the next step is to check how the institution handles candidates with awaiting results. Some university portals allow applicants to select their O’level subjects and choose an awaiting result option, often displayed as “AR,” instead of entering grades that have not yet been released. However, only use this option if it is provided or permitted by the institution’s official registration portal.
During registration, enter your WAEC or NECO subjects accurately and follow the instructions for each required field. If the portal provides an awaiting result option, select it for the relevant subjects rather than guessing your grades or entering incorrect information. If the portal does not provide this option or requires actual grades, contact the university’s admissions office before proceeding. Registration procedures differ across institutions, so do not assume that the same method works for every school.
From my experience assisting candidates with Post-UTME registration, including applicants to the University of Benin (UNIBEN), having your O’level result available before starting the screening application has not always been necessary. Some institutions permit candidates to register while awaiting their results, provided they meet the other requirements and submit their results within the stipulated period. Nevertheless, candidates should confirm the current rules for their admission year because each institution may change its procedures.
Remember that permission to register with awaiting results does not mean you can complete the entire admission process without submitting your O’level grades. You may still need to upload your results to the university portal and update your records on the JAMB portal once they become available. Check the relevant deadlines carefully, as failure to provide the required results on time may affect your admission consideration.
You may be wondering, when will it be compulsory for us to submit/upload our results? It is only very important when you are doing clearance. This is after school and Jamb has given you admission for (Which is far from now).
The process is the same for those whose Waec results are held. Simply put awaiting the result in place of your grades. Withheld results would be released before Jamb and schools start giving admission.
The unfortunate reality is that not every withheld WAEC or NECO result will necessarily be released. The examination body may need to investigate the circumstances surrounding a withheld result before making a decision. Where a result has been withheld over suspected examination malpractice, its release may depend on the outcome of the investigation and the examination body’s official findings. Candidates should therefore monitor official announcements and contact the relevant examination body if they need clarification about their results.
That brings us to the end of this guide on registering for Post-UTME with awaiting or withheld O’level results. If your WAEC or NECO result is not yet available, do not immediately give up on your admission plans. First, confirm whether your preferred institution accepts awaiting results and follow its official registration procedure. If your result has been withheld, find out whether you can register while the issue is being resolved and what documentation the university requires.
You should also remember that being allowed to register for Post-UTME does not automatically guarantee admission. You must still satisfy the university’s admission requirements, meet the relevant screening criteria, and submit your O’level results within the stipulated period. If you are uncertain about your eligibility, contact the institution’s admissions office rather than relying entirely on information from other candidates.
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