DELSU JUPEB Admission Form 2026/2027; Delta State University has started the sale of forms for its JUPEB Foundation Studies programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The programme, run in partnership with the Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB), gives candidates a direct pathway into 200 level admission at DELSU and other JUPEB-affiliated universities through JAMB Direct Entry.
Candidates who successfully complete the programme and pass the JUPEB examination can apply for admission into degree programmes in fields such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, Sciences, Arts, Education, Pharmacy, Social Sciences and Management Sciences.
What DELSU JUPEB Programme Offers
The DELSU JUPEB Foundation Studies programme runs for one academic session divided into two semesters.
Students admitted into the programme will stay in the university halls of residence at Site II, Abraka, while lectures and academic activities will take place physically at the JUPEB Study Centre of the university.
Lecture hours run from 8am to 4pm from Monday to Friday.
The programme also provides candidates with admission opportunities into over 70 JUPEB-affiliated universities across Nigeria, including:
- Obafemi Awolowo University
- University of Lagos
- University of Nigeria
- University of Uyo
- Federal University of Technology Akure
- Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta
- University of Port Harcourt
- Federal University of Petroleum Resources
- University of Calabar
- Lagos State University
- Federal University of Technology Owerri
- University of Ilorin
- University of Benin
- Niger Delta University
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology
- Afe Babalola University
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University
- Abia State University
- Osun State University
- Tai Solarin University of Education
DELSU JUPEB Admission Requirements 2026/2027
Applicants must have at least five O’Level credit passes in relevant subjects.
The credits must include English Language and Mathematics and must be obtained in not more than two sittings from WAEC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB.
Candidates applying for the following professional courses must have all five credits in one sitting:
- Medicine and Surgery
- Dentistry
- Nursing
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Pharmacy
Applicants are advised to choose subject combinations that align with their intended university course.
DELSU JUPEB Application Dates
The DELSU JUPEB admission process follows the schedule below:
- Application opens: Monday, 18 May 2026
- Application closes: Monday, 31 August 2026
Candidates are advised to complete their registration before the closing date to avoid portal delays or payment issues.
DELSU JUPEB Application Fee
The application fee for the DELSU JUPEB programme is ₦20,000 only.
Candidates are required to generate a virtual PIN through the DELSU portal before proceeding to payment.
Banks Approved for DELSU JUPEB Payment
Applicants can make payment at any of the following banks:
- Unity Bank
- UBA
- Zenith Bank
- Fidelity Bank
Candidates should ensure that names and details entered during payment match the information used for registration. DELSU stated clearly that errors in personal details will not be entertained.
How to Generate DELSU JUPEB Virtual PIN
Candidates should follow these steps to generate the payment PIN:
- Visit the DELSU portal.
- Click “Online Application”.
- Click “Start”.
- Select “JUPEB”.
- Click “Start” again.
- Fill in the required information.
- Generate the virtual PIN.
- Print the generated PIN.
- Proceed to any approved bank to make payment.
After payment, candidates should return to complete the application form online.
How to Complete DELSU JUPEB Application Form
Applicants should complete the registration through the DELSU JUPEB application portal.
The application must include:
- A valid email address
- Active phone number
- Recent passport photograph with red background
The passport photograph must:
- Be scanned
- Be less than three months old
- Not be taken with a webcam
After filling the form, candidates should submit the application and print the examination schedule.
Important Notes for DELSU JUPEB Applicants
Applicants should fill in their bio-data carefully during registration.
According to DELSU, complaints about incorrect bio-data after submission will not be accepted. Candidates who upload wrong information risk disqualification and loss of the application fee.
The university also stated that:
- Only coloured printouts will be accepted
- Candidates should print at least four copies of the completed registration form
- Passport photographs on the printout must appear in colour
- Subject combinations must match the intended degree programme
DELSU JUPEB Courses and Subject Combinations
Faculty of Agriculture
Available courses include:
- Agric Economics
- Agric Extension
- Crop and Soil Science
- Fisheries
- Animal Science
- Forestry and Wildlife
- Agric Business Management
Subject combination:
- Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Faculty of Arts
Available courses include:
- English and Literary Studies
- Fine and Applied Arts
- French
- History and Diplomacy
- Linguistics
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Theatre Arts
Subject combinations:
- Government, Literature and CRS
- History, Literature and CRS
- Economics, Government and Literature
College of Health Sciences
Courses available include:
- Anatomy
- Medical Biochemistry
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Physiology
- Dentistry
Subject combination:
- Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Faculty of Pharmacy
Available course:
- Pharmacy
Subject combination:
- Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Faculty of Engineering
Available courses include:
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
Subject combination:
- Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
Faculty of Law
Available course:
- Law
Subject combination:
- Government, Literature and CRS
Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
Available courses include:
- Accounting
- Banking and Finance
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Office Management
- Public Administration
- Marketing
- Geography
- Regional Planning
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Mass Communication
- Psychology
- Library and Information Science
Subject combinations include:
- Economics, Government and Mathematics
- Economics, Geography and Economics
- Economics, Business Studies and Government
- Accounting, Economics and Government
- Economics, Government and Geography
- Biology, Economics and Government
Faculty of Science
Biological Science Courses
Available programmes include:
- Biological Sciences
- Animal and Environmental Biology
- Biological Technology
- Biochemistry
- Biochemistry Technology
- Zoology
- Microbiology
- Biotechnology
- Medical Laboratory Science
Subject combination:
- Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Physical Science Courses
Available programmes include:
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Technology
- Computer Science
- Environmental Technology
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Physics Technology
Subject combination:
- Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics
Faculty of Education
Available programmes include:
- Arts Education
- Social Science Education
- Science Education
- Education Foundations
- Agricultural Education
- Business Education
- Home Economics Education
- Industrial Technology/Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Health Education
- Human Kinetics Education
Subject combinations:
- Education (Arts): Same combinations under Arts
- Education (Science): Same combinations under Science
- Education (Social Science): Same combinations under Social Sciences
DELSU New Programmes and Direct Entry Subject Combinations
Computing Programmes
Available courses include:
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security
- Data Science
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Software Engineering
Direct Entry requirement:
Candidates must possess at least a credit pass at University, OND or NCE level with five SSCE credit passes in relevant science subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Physics.
Environmental Sciences
Available programmes include:
- Architecture
- Building
- Estate Management
- Environmental Management
- Quantity Surveying
- Surveying and Geoinformatics
- Urban and Regional Planning
Direct Entry candidates must possess:
- Required SSCE credits including English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
- HSC, GCE A’Level, IJMB, JUPEB or OND with lower credit in Building, Civil Engineering or related fields
Qualified candidates may gain admission into 200 level.
Allied Health Sciences
Available programme:
- Public Health
Direct Entry candidates may apply with:
- OND in SLT
- Medical Laboratory Science qualification
- Dental Technology qualification
- Community Health Extension Workers qualification
- Registered Nurse qualification
Communication and Media Studies
Available course:
- Broadcasting
Direct Entry candidates may apply with:
- ND in Mass Communication or Journalism with minimum CGPA of 3.0
- ND Upper Credit in Radio, TV/Film Production or Theatre/Performing Arts
- Lower Credit or Merit pass in relevant diploma where SSCE requirements are met
- Minimum of four points at JUPEB in relevant Arts or Social Science subjects
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Candidates may apply with:
- Lower Credit or Merit in relevant diploma programmes
- Two credit passes in A’Level subjects with at least six points
- Two credit passes in relevant NCE subjects
- Two credit passes in IJMB
- Minimum of four JUPEB points in relevant Arts or Social Science subjects
Film and Multimedia Studies, Journalism and Media Studies, Public Relations
Accepted qualifications include:
- Lower Credit or Merit in relevant diploma programmes
- Two A’Level credit passes with at least six points
- Relevant NCE passes
- IJMB passes
- Minimum of four JUPEB points in relevant Arts or Social Science subjects
Mass Communication
DELSU applies the same Direct Entry requirements listed for Communication and Media Studies.
Candidates must also possess a minimum of 11 JUPEB points in relevant Arts or Social Science subjects.
