OAU Post-UTME and Direct Entry Screening Registration 2026/2027; Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has announced the commencement of Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) screening registration for admission into its undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The registration exercise will begin on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, and close on Friday, 14 August 2026. Candidates who meet the admission requirements are advised to complete their registration within the stipulated period.
OAU Post-UTME and Direct Entry Screening Eligibility
Candidates who selected Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, as their first-choice institution during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and scored a minimum of 200 are eligible to participate in the Post-UTME screening exercise.
Direct Entry candidates who applied for admission into OAU are also eligible for the screening process.
The University has also provided detailed eligibility guidelines for UTME candidates, Direct Entry candidates, foreign applicants, and candidates living with disabilities on its official website.
OAU Post-UTME Registration Dates 2026/2027
The online registration portal will open on Tuesday, 16 June 2026.
Candidates are expected to complete all registration requirements before the portal closes on Friday, 14 August 2026. Late registration will not be entertained after the deadline.
How to Apply for OAU Post-UTME and Direct Entry Screening
All applications must be completed through the official OAU Post-UTME portal. Candidates are advised to carefully review all information supplied before final submission.
To apply, follow the steps below:
- Visit the OAU Post-UTME portal.
- Click on “Verify Your Details.”
- Enter your JAMB Registration Number, email address, and phone number.
- Confirm the surname and first name displayed on the portal.
- Proceed to payment through the approved payment gateway.
- After payment confirmation, check your email address for login details.
- Visit the OAU ePortal login page.
- Use your JAMB Registration Number as both username and password.
- Click “Login” and select “My Application.”
- Complete all required sections of the application form.
- Review all information carefully.
- Click “Submit” to complete the application process.
Candidates should note that the password is not case-sensitive and can be entered using either uppercase or lowercase letters.
What to Do If Login Details Are Not Received
Candidates who do not receive their login credentials after payment should revisit the OAU Post-UTME portal.
To retrieve login details:
- Click “Confirm Your Payment.”
- Enter your JAMB Registration Number or registered email address.
- Validate your payment record.
Once payment is successfully verified, the login credentials will be resent to the email address provided during registration.
OAU Post-UTME Screening Fee
The screening fee for the OAU Post-UTME exercise is Two Thousand Naira (₦2,000.00) only.
Candidates should note that portal access charges are separate and are not included in the screening fee.
Accepted Payment Methods
Payments must be made through the approved payment gateway on the OAU Post-UTME portal.
Available payment options include:
- Debit or credit card payment
- Bank transfer
- USSD payment
- Physical bank payment
Candidates should ensure that all payments are made only through the official portal process.
When to Check OAU Screening Schedule
Applicants are required to check their screening schedule on the OAU admission portal starting from Monday, 24 August 2026.
Each candidate must log in to confirm the date and time assigned for their screening exercise. Attendance must strictly follow the allocated schedule.
OAU Post-UTME Screening Exercise Date
The OAU Post-UTME screening exercise is scheduled to hold from 1 September to 5 September 2026.
Candidates will be required to appear physically at their designated screening venues. Each applicant must attend only on the date and time assigned through the admission portal.
Important Information for Applicants
Candidates are advised to provide accurate information throughout the application process.
Any applicant found to have supplied false information or uploaded incorrect credentials will be automatically disqualified from the admission process.
Before final submission, candidates should carefully review:
- Names
- JAMB details
- Email address
- Phone number
- Application records
These details will be used for payment verification and all screening-related communication.
OAU Does Not Approve Admission Agents
Obafemi Awolowo University does not endorse or encourage the use of admission agents or Post-UTME agents.
Candidates are strongly advised to complete their applications through the official portal and rely only on information released through the University’s approved communication channels.
OAU Post-UTME Enquiries
All enquiries regarding the 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise should be directed to:
Candidates should use the email address strictly for admission screening-related enquiries.
