If you’ve just received an admission offer from the University of Benin (UNIBEN) for the 2025/2026 academic session—congratulations! However, your journey has only just begun. To secure your admission, one of the first critical steps is paying the UNIBEN acceptance fee.

This fee confirms that you accept the provisional admission and wish to proceed with the registration process. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the exact amount to pay, based on your course, and the step-by-step procedure for making the payment.

Let’s dive in.

How Much Is UNIBEN Acceptance Fee for 2025/2026?

UNIBEN acceptance fees differ slightly depending on your faculty or programme:

• Arts and Science students – ₦60,000
• Medical students – ₦80,000

Important Notes:

• The acceptance fee is non-refundable.
• You must pay the correct amount according to your course.
• Late payment may result in loss of admission, so act promptly.

Step-by-Step Procedure to Pay UNIBEN Acceptance Fee (2025/2026)

Follow the steps below to pay your acceptance fee safely and without stress:

✅ Step 1 – Visit the UNIBEN Official Website

Go to www.uniben.edu and click on the student portal.

✅ Step 2 – Log In to Your Portal

Use your JAMB registration number as username and your password to log into the student dashboard.

✅ Step 3 – Confirm Your Admission

• Navigate to the “Admissions” section.
• Click on “Check Admission Status” to confirm that you’ve been offered admission officially by the university.

✅ Step 4 – Generate Remita (RRR)

• Once confirmed, go to the “Acceptance Fee Payment” section.
• Generate your Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) number. This is necessary to process your payment either online or in a bank.

✅ Step 5 – Make Payment

You have two payment options:

• Online Payment: Use the RRR to pay through Remita using your ATM/debit card.
• Bank Payment: Visit any commercial bank with your RRR to complete the payment in person.

✅ Step 6 – Verify Your Payment

• Return to the UNIBEN portal and log in again.
• Go to the payment status section and ensure it displays “Paid” before continuing.

✅ Step 7 – Print Your Acceptance Fee Receipt

Once your payment is confirmed, print your receipt. Keep this document safe as it will be required during physical clearance and registration at your department.

What Happens After You Pay the Acceptance Fee?

After paying your acceptance fee:

1. You become eligible to proceed with your faculty and departmental registration.
2. You can check the updated UNIBEN school fee structure for 2025/2026 and proceed to pay the main tuition.
3. Begin preparations for physical clearance and course registration.

FAQs on UNIBEN Acceptance Fee 2025/2026

Q1: Can I pay after the deadline?
A: No. Once the acceptance fee portal closes, you risk forfeiting your admission.

Q2: Can I pay a lower amount now and balance later?
A: No. The acceptance fee must be paid in full and at once.

Q3: Can someone pay on my behalf?
A: Yes, but ensure that your correct RRR and JAMB details are used to avoid misdirected payments.

Need Help?

If anything seems unclear or you encounter issues while paying your fee, drop your questions in the comment section. We’ll respond with guidance as soon as possible.

Don’t forget to share this guide with your fellow freshers to help them navigate the process easily.

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