The Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, remains a citadel of academic excellence, and the release of its 2025/2026 admission list represents a significant milestone for thousands of aspiring students.
The OAU admission list is typically released in phases, often appearing first on the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) before being uploaded to the university’s official undergraduate portal.
We congratulate all those whose names appear on the list and encourage them to proceed with the necessary registration formalities to finalize their transition into this prestigious academic environment.
OAU Admission List 2025/2026 Academic Session
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has started releasing the names of newly admitted students for the 2025/2026 academic Session.
Candidates who took part in the 2025/2026 Post UTME screening exercise of the university should visit their JAMB CAPS confirm if they have been offered provisional admission or not.
How to Check OAU Admission List on JAMB Portal
Visit efacility.jamb.gov.ng
Log in with your registered email address and password to access your dashboard
Click on check admission status
Click on access my CAPS
Click on admission status to see if you have been offered admission.
How to Check Admission Status on OAU Admission List
Visit eportal.oauife.edu.ng
Input the year of admission
Input your JAMB registration number
Click submit.
Next Phase After being offered admission to OAU
Accept Admission:
Once your JAMB CAPS shows "Admitted," the next action is to immediately click on the accept button under the congratulatory message. This shows you are okay with the course offered to you by the university and by JAMB.
JAMB gives candidates four weeks from when the admission was offered to accept. After the 4 weeks window, it will be revoked.
Print Admission Letter:
Newly admitted students should also ensure to print their admission letter, which is a clear certification that their admission is authentic and not forged. OAU will require the admission letter of every newly admitted student in the university.
Acceptance Fee:
All newly admitted students are to pay a compulsory acceptance fee of 20,000 Naira to the university. The payment will be made by generating a remita invoice from the OAU portal and then paid at the bank.
How to Pay OAU Acceptance Fee
Visit eportal.oauife.edu.ng
Click on newly admitted student login
Log in with your JAMB registration number and password
Navigate to payment of fees and select acceptance fee
Click on generate RRR invoice
Make payment at any commercial bank using the remita code from the portal, or pay using an ATM card.
After payment, return to the portal to confirm payment
Then print your official receipt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where can I check the OAU admission list?
A. You can check it on two official platforms: the JAMB CAPS portal and the OAU portal.
Q. Does OAU release its admission list in batches?
A.Yes, OAU usually releases admission in batches: Merit list (first batch), Supplementary list (second batch), and sometimes a final/VC list.
Q. How long does it take for "Admission in progress" to change to "Admitted"?
A. This can take anywhere from a few days to two weeks, depending on how quickly the university uploads the batch to JAMB.
Q. What does "Not admitted" mean?
A. It means your name hasn't been uploaded yet. Don't panic; if admission is still ongoing, your status could still change in subsequent batches.
Q. What if I accidentally clicked "Reject" on CAPS?
A. You must visit a JAMB CBT center immediately to see if they can help you rectify the error through a formal complaint to JAMB.
Q. Can I still get admission if I didn't choose OAU as my first choice?
A. No, OAU only considers candidates who chose them as their first choice university.
