2022 UTME Exam 10 Top Institutions Chosen As First Choice By Candidates
Here is the list of the most sought-after universities, Colleges of Education, Polytechnics and IEI’s in Nigeria during the 2022 UTME registration.
These institutions are the top most-chosen institutions during the 2022 JAMB UTME registration, i.e. they have the highest number of candidates seeking admission into them.
Top Ten Most Sought-After Universities
The list is topped by the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) with 86,401 with Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) at a distant second (74,635 applicants). University of Benin (UNIBEN) closely follows with 70,322 candidates. Tenth on this list is University of Jos (UNIJOS) with 46,082 applicants.
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN – 86,401
- Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) – 74,635
- University of Benin (UNIBEN) – 70,322
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) – 66,486
- University of Lagos (UNILAG) – 62,436
- Bayero University Kano (BUK) – 56,261
- Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) – 48,646
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK) – 48,554
- University of Ibadan (UI) – 47,544
- University of Jos (UNIJOS) – 46,082
You would notice that all these Universities are conventional Universities that offer courses in all or almost all disciplines.
If you chose any the above-listed universities during the 2022 UTME registration, you now have a sense of how many applicants you are competing with for admission.
Top Ten Most Sought-After Colleges Of Education
- Federal College of Education, Zaria – 2,836
- Federal College of Education (Tech.), Potiskum – 2,244
- College of Education, Akwanga – 1,950
- Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare -1,652
- Federal College of Education, Kano -1,559
- Federal College of Education (Tech.), Gombe – 1,453
- College of Education, Gidan-Waya – 1,303
- College of Education, Waka-Biu – 1,022
- Isa Kaita College of Education, Dutsinma – 968
- FCT College of Education, Zuba – 945
Top Ten Most Sought-After Polytechnics And Monotechnics
- Yaba College of Technology, Yaba – 5,275
- Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro – 5,258
- Federal Polytechnic, Offa – 4,456
- The Polytechnic, Ibadan – 4,075
- Federal Polytechnic, Ede – 4,047
- Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna – 3,922
- Lagos State Poly, Ikorodu – 3,629
- Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin – 3,041
- Federal Polytechnic, Oko – 2,781
- Federal Polytechnic, Nekede – 2,529
Top Ten Most Sought-After Innovative Enterprise Institutions (IEIs)
- Pefti Film Institute, Lagos, Lagos State – 26
- Global Maritime Academy, Ogoni-olomu, Ughelli South, Delta State – 25
- Conarina Maritime Academy, Oria, Abraka, Delta State – 24
- Unicem Community. Dev. Initiative Train. Inst. Mfamosing, Cross River State – 21
- Complete Computers And Tech Institute, 11 Adesuwa Grammar Sch Rd, Gra, Benin – 18
- Mario Institue Of Hospitality Mgt And Entrepreneurship Educ. Nsukka, Enugu State – 15
- National Film Institute, Jos, Plateau State – 13
- Nigerian Television Authority, Television College, Ray Field, Jos, Plateau State – 10
- Ibrahim Shehu Shema Ict And Business Institute, Katsina, Katsina State – 9
- Digital Bridge Institute, Oshodi, Lagos State – 5
