Obafemi Awolowo University has officially announced its admission requirements for the 2025/2026 academic session, setting 200 as the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination score for all degree programs. This important announcement gives prospective students clear guidelines on eligibility for the upcoming admission cycle.
Understanding OAU's Admission Requirements
The university management has confirmed that any candidate who scored 200 or higher in the recent JAMB UTME examination is eligible to participate in OAU's Post UTME screening exercise. However, meeting this minimum requirement does not automatically guarantee admission into specific programs, as the institution considers multiple factors during selection.
Prospective applicants must note that OAU only accepts candidates who selected the university as their first-choice institution. The institution does not consider second-choice applications under any circumstances. Additionally, all applicants must be at least 16 years old to qualify for admission consideration.
Departmental Cut-off Marks and Competitive Programs
While the university has set 200 as the general cut-off mark, individual departments maintain higher requirements based on program competitiveness and applicant performance. Although official departmental cut-off marks for the 2025/2026 session haven't been released, students can reference previous years' scores for guidance.
Highly competitive programs like Medicine and Surgery maintained a cut-off of 287 during the 2023/2024 admission cycle, while Nursing Science required 256. Law applicants needed 270, and Computer Science demanded 271. Management and Accounting programs had a cut-off mark of 262, while Engineering disciplines ranged from 200 to 272 depending on the specialization.
How OAU Calculates Aggregate Scores
The university employs a comprehensive 50:40:10 scoring system to determine candidate eligibility. JAMB scores contribute 50% of the total aggregate, while the Post UTME examination accounts for 40%. The remaining 10% comes from O-Level results, calculated using a specific points system.
To calculate your aggregate score, divide your JAMB score by 8, then add your Post UTME score and O-Level points. The O-Level grading system assigns points as follows: A1 earns 2.0 points, B2 gets 1.8, B3 receives 1.6, C4 obtains 1.4, C5 gains 1.2, and C6 qualifies for 1.0 points.
For example, a candidate with 250 in JAMB, 30 in Post UTME, and O-Level results of A1, B2, B2, B2, B3 would calculate: JAMB (250/8 = 31.25) + Post UTME (30) + O-Level (2+1.8+1.8+1.8+1.6 = 9) = 70.25 aggregate score.
Available Programs and Subject Requirements
OAU offers diverse programs across multiple faculties including Administration, Agriculture, Arts, Education, Environmental Design, Law, Pharmacy, Sciences, Social Sciences, and Technology. Each faculty has specific subject combination requirements that applicants must meet.
Health Sciences programs require English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Technology faculties need English, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. Agriculture programs demand English, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology/Agricultural Science.
The university accepts GCE results alongside WAEC and NECO certificates, provided candidates meet the required credit passes in subjects relevant to their chosen programs. Prospective students should verify specific subject requirements for their intended courses on the university's official admission portal.
As one of Nigeria's premier higher education institutions, Obafemi Awolowo University maintains competitive admission standards. Candidates who meet the 200 cut-off mark should prepare thoroughly for the Post UTME screening and ensure they have the required O-Level results for their preferred programs.
