Obafemi Awolowo cut off mark is not just numbers listed out on paper; it influences the admission of students into the great university.
As an aspiring student of OAU, it is important to know the cut off mark assigned to your course of study. This knowledge will give you a better grounding as you prepare for the Post UTME screening exercise of the university.
OAU Official Cut Off Mark 2025/2026 Academic Session
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Medicine | 275.0 |
Dentistry | 260.0 |
Medical Rehabilitation | 248.0 |
Nursing | 249.5 |
Physiotherapy | 220 |
DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Architecture | 229 |
Building | 214 |
Urban and Reg. Planning | 208.5 |
Quantity Surveying | 215.5 |
Fine Arts | 200 |
Estate Management | 218.5 |
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Demography and Soc. Statistics | 209 |
Economics | 271.5 |
Geography | 216 |
Political Science | 268 |
Psychology | 244 |
Sociology and Anthropology | 242.5 |
FACULTY OF PHARMACY
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Pharmacy | 252 |
FACULTY OF ARTS
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Drama | 269.5 |
English | 270.5 |
Literature in English | 253.0 |
French | 259.0 |
German | 249.5 |
Portuguese | 226.0 |
History and His./Inter. Rel. | 252 |
Linguistics | 258.5 |
Yoruba | 200 |
Music | 236 |
Philosophy | 260 |
Religious Studies | 239 |
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Education/ English | 275 |
Education/Yoruba | 200 |
Education/Fine Arts | 200 |
Education/Music | 200 |
Education/CRS | 200 |
Education/French | 220 |
Education/History | 200 |
Education/Economics | 240 |
Education/Geography | 200 |
Education/Political Science | 243 |
Education/Social Studies | 208 |
Education/Language Arts | 210 |
Education/Guidance and Counselling | 212 |
Physical and Health Education | 200 |
Education/Biology | 211 |
Education/Chemistry | 212 |
Education/Physics | 215 |
Education/Maths/Integrated Science | 200 |
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Agricultural Economics | 200 |
Animal Science | 200 |
Agriculture Extension and Rural Sociology | 200 |
Family Health and Nutrition | 200 |
Crop Production and Protection | 200 |
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Applied Geophysics | 200 |
Biochemistry | 200 |
Botany | 200 |
Chemistry | 200 |
Engineering Physics | 200 |
Geology | 236 |
Industrial Chemistry | 200 |
Mathematics | 200 |
Statistics | 200 |
Microbiology | 234 |
Physics | 200 |
Zoology | 200 |
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
COURSES | CUT OFF MARK |
|---|---|
Demography and Soc. Statistics | 209 |
Economics | 271.5 |
Geography | 216 |
Political Science | 268 |
Psychology | 244 |
Sociology and Anthropology | 242.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the OAU JAMB cut off mark for 2025/2026?
A. The general JAMB cut off mark for OAU is usually 200. This means you must score 200 or above in your UTME to be eligible for their Post UTME.
Q. Does OAU accept 180 for admission?
A. No, OAU is very competitive and strictly sticks to a minimum of 200. If you scored 180, it is best to consider a change of institution to a polytechnic or a university with a lower cut off.
Q. What are the cut off marks for Engineering courses?
A. Courses like Mechanical or Electrical Engineering usually have higher cut off compared to others like Agricultural Engineering.
Q. Does OAU use catchment area for cut off marks?
A. Yes, students from catchment states (like Osun, Oyo, Ekiti, etc.) might have a slightly lower departmental cut off.
Q. Does OAU accept a combination of two sittings (WAEC/NECO)?
A. Yes, but most competitive courses like Medicine prefer one sitting. Using two sittings might also affect your O'level point calculation.
Q. If I meet the JAMB cut off but fail the Post UTME, will I get admission?
A. No, you must pass the Post UTME (usually scoring 20/40 or above) to be considered for admission.
Q. Is OAU Post UTME difficult?
A. It is known for being challenging. Since it accounts for 40% of your total score, it is often more important than the JAMB score itself.
Q. Can I change my course if I don't meet the Law cut off?
A. Yes, you can apply for a change of course to something like English or Religious Studies if your score fits those departments.
Q. Does OAU release a supplementary admission list?
A. Yes, after the first merit list, they often release supplementary lists for those who didn't make the first cut but met lower requirements.
