List of Federal, State & Private Universities That Accept Second Choice [2023/2024]

Not all schools accept second choice candidates, so it’s important to keep that in mind. While JAMB has requested universities to accept second-choice candidates, not all of them are genuinely interested in doing so. This article aims to provide a helpful guide to selecting the best universities that will accept you if you choose them as your second choice.

Universities that Accepts Second Choice In JAMB

It is important to note that there are several federal, state, and private universities in Nigeria that accept candidates who choose them as their second choice for admission. However, it is worth mentioning that the number of universities that offer this option is relatively limited.

It is crucial to understand that the major federal government-owned universities in Nigeria do not accept second-choice admissions. This is mainly due to the competitive nature of these institutions. Universities such as UNN, UI, UNILAG, UNIBEN, FUTA, FUTO, UNICAL, and others do not consider second-choice candidates. It is important to keep in mind that not all public universities allow second-choice admissions.

On the other hand, most private universities in Nigeria do accept candidates who choose them as their second choice, as long as they can afford the tuition fees. However, it is important to note that meeting the admission requirements of the respective private university is still necessary to secure admission.

List of Federal Universities that Accept Second Choice Candidates

Here is a list of Federal Universities that can be considered as second choice options for the 2023/2024 academic year:

1. Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State
2. Federal University Dutsema, Kastina State
3. Federal University Gashua, Yobe State
4. Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State
5. Federal University Kashere, Gombe State
6. Federal University Lafia, Nasarawa State
7. Federal University Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State
8. Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State
9. Federal University Wukari, Taraba State
10. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
11. Federal University, Lokoja
12. Federal University, Oye Ekiti
13. University of Maiduguri, Borno State

State Universities That Accept Second Choice Candidates

Here is a list of State Universities that can be chosen as second choice options for the 2023/2024 academic year:

1. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia
2. Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa
3. Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden, Akwa Ibom
4. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra
5. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi
6. Cross Rivers University of Technology, Calabar, Cross Rivers

Private Universities That Accept Second Choice In Nigeria

Here is a list of Private Universities for the 2023/2024 academic year:

1. American University of Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa
2. Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta State, Delta
3. Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State, Abia
4. Modibo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Adamawa
5. Novena University, Ogume, Delta State
6. Obong University, Obong, Ntak Akwa-Ibom
7. Paul University, Awka Anambra
8. Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State
9. Tansian University, Oba, Anambra State, Anambra
10. University of Mkar, Gboko, Benue State
11. Western Delta University, Ogbara, Delta State, Delta

Please note that while these private universities generally accept second-choice candidates, it is essential to check with each university individually to ensure they are still accepting second-choice applicants for the specific academic year you are applying for.

Universities That Do Not Accept Second Choice Candidates