OAU Begins 2026 Post-UTME/DE Registration, Releases Screening Guidelines, Fees, and Deadline
- OAU has opened 2026 Post-UTME and Direct Entry registration for eligible candidates seeking admission
- The university has set a N2,000 screening fee, eligibility cut-off, and detailed application procedure for applicants
- Screening exercise has been scheduled for September 1 to 5, with physical verification and strict document checks
The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has opened its admission screening registration for the 2026 academic session.
The notice, signed by K. A. Bakare, Registrar and Secretary to Council, was shared on X on Tuesday, June 16.
Source: UGC
The university announced that the process covers both UTME and Direct Entry candidates who meet its requirements.
Eligibility for screening, registration dates and fee
According to the statement, the exercise is for candidates who selected OAU as their first choice in the 2026 UTME, scored 200 and above, as well as Direct Entry applicants who meet the requirements.
OAU added that only qualified candidates will be allowed to participate in the screening exercise.
Registration for the Post-UTME screening begins on Tuesday, June 16, and will close on Friday, August 14, 2026. The institution fixed the screening fee at ₦2,000, excluding possible portal charges.
How to apply
To apply, candidates are expected to visit the university’s admission portal and select “Verify your Details” using their JAMB registration number, email address, and phone number. Once verified, applicants are to proceed with payment through card, bank transfer, USSD, or bank deposit.
After successful payment, login details will be sent to applicants’ email addresses. Candidates who do not receive their login details are advised to return to the portal and confirm payment using their JAMB number or email.
Applicants are then required to log in using their JAMB registration number as username and complete the application form under the “My Application” section before submission.
Screening and key instructions
The university stated that all applicants will undergo physical screening at designated centres. Candidates are expected to check their screening schedule on the admission portal starting from Monday, August 24, 2026.
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The screening exercise is scheduled to be held between September 1 and September 5, 2026.
The university warned that any applicant who submits false details or uploads incorrect documents “will automatically be disqualified.”
It also stressed that the university does not encourage the use of admission agents.
“Applicants should note that OAU does not endorse or encourage candidates to patronize POST-UTME or admission agents,” the statement read.
Full admission guidelines for UTME, Direct Entry, foreign candidates, and persons with disabilities are available on the university portal.
Enquiries are to be directed to postutme2026@oauife.edu.ng
UNILAG announces strict 2026 post-UTME rules
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the University of Lagos opened its 2026/2027 Post-UTME registration. It fixed application dates from June 15 to July 8, alongside eligibility requirements for UTME candidates.
The institution said only applicants who chose UNILAG as first choice and scored 200 and above qualify. It added that age limit, O’level credits, and result uploads on JAMB CAPS are compulsory.
While outlining ₦2,000 screening and ₦3,500 application fees, it warned that candidates must participate in the online aptitude test and comply with all registration steps to avoid disqualification.
Source: Legit.ng
