OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE-IFE (OAU) RELEASES POST-UTME/DE ADMISSION FORM FOR 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

 

Securing admission into higher education is a monumental milestone for any student in Nigeria. The competition is fierce, and the margin for error is razor-thin. For those looking toward Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, the journey to joining one of West Africa’s most prestigious academic institutions has officially crossed its next crucial threshold.

The university management, under the leadership of the Registrar and Secretary to Council, K. A. Bakare, has officially released the complete roadmap, operational timelines, and procedural guidelines for the 2026/2027 Admission Screening Exercise. This comprehensive exercise caters to both Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) applicants.

If you made OAU your first-choice institution and have been waiting for the green light, this comprehensive, step-by-step breakdown will guide you through the process in simple, plain English—ensuring your application is accurate and completely free from disqualification risks.

To qualify for this screening exercise, you must have chosen Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, as your First Choice institution during your 2026 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration cycle. If you selected OAU as a second choice, your data will not be indexed on the portal. You must first apply for a change of institution via an accredited JAMB CBT centre.

The UTME Score Benchmark

For the 2026/2027 academic session, the absolute minimum baseline cut-off mark for UTME applicants is 200 and above.

If you scored 200 or more: You are fully eligible to proceed with the online registration portal.

If you scored below 200: You are unfortunately ineligible for this application window. Do not attempt to buy scratch cards or register on the portal, as the database will block your JAMB number.

Direct Entry (DE) Applicants

Candidates applying via the Direct Entry track (holders of NCE, OND, HND, IJMB, JUPEB, or recognized university diplomas) must also register on the portal during this window. Your advanced-standing credentials must be verified online to ensure your placement calculation is accurate.

Time management can make or break an admission year. OAU uses automatic server cut-offs, meaning that once a window closes, it is permanently locked. Bookmark these critical intervals:

🖥️ Online Portal Registration Opens: Tuesday, 16th June, 2026

🛑 Online Portal Registration Closes: Friday, 14th August, 2026

📄 Printing of Personal Screening Slips: Monday, 24th August, 2026

🏫 Physical On-Campus Screening Exercise: Tuesday, 1st September to Saturday, 5th September, 2026

Candidates are strongly advised to complete their online profile setup long before the August 14 deadline to prevent difficulties caused by heavy internet traffic or last-minute banking system failures.

💻 3. Step-by-Step Portal Registration Guide

The university application portal is designed to process applications smoothly, provided you follow the workflow carefully. Follow these steps exactly:

Step 1: Navigating to the Portal Matrix

Open a secure desktop internet browser (Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is highly recommended) and type in the official URL:

🌐 https://eportal2.oauife.edu.ng/ug/admissions Tip: Always look for the secure https:// lock prefix to ensure you are entering data into the actual university portal and not a clone phishing site.

Step 2: Verification of Profile Details

On the landing page, look for and select the button labeled “Verify your Details”. You will be prompted to enter three critical pieces of primary contact data:

Your unique JAMB Registration Number.

A functional, valid Personal Email Address (ensure you have full access to this inbox).

An active Phone Number.

Once submitted, the system will instantly query the JAMB central server database. Your official Surname and First Name will appear automatically on the page. Carefully verify that these names match your legal identity documents.

Step 3: Making the Mandatory Screening Payment

Once identity validation is complete, the portal will generate an electronic payment profile for the mandatory Post-UTME screening fee.

The Screening Fee Amount: Two Thousand Naira (N2,000.00) only.

Note: This base cost excludes standard web portal access fees or banking service charges.

Payment Methods: You can finalize this transaction seamlessly online using your debit card, generating a bank-to-bank transfer string, utilizing a USSD shortcode, or by printing a transaction invoice slip to complete a physical cash payment at any commercial bank branch nationwide.

OAU expressly states that the institution does not endorse, acknowledge, or partner with any independent Post-UTME or admission agents. Do not patronize cybercafés, social media operators, or Telegram groups promising guaranteed admission or “upgraded” scores in exchange for money. All official admission milestones are strictly performance-based and managed exclusively through the digital portal ecosystem.

Official Customer Support Desk

If you encounter technical issues, payment errors, account lockouts, or portal abnormalities during your application window, use only the verified, institutional email address provided by the Registrar’s office: