Obafemi Awolowo University, popularly named the “Great Ife”, is one of the leading universities in Nigeria and across the continent.
The institution was founded in 1961 in the ancient city of “Ile Life”.
Obafemi Awolowo University is known not only for its ancient and sociocultural prominence but also for its academic Prowess and dominance have been exemplary for other Universities to achieve.
Obafemi Awolowo University has the motto “Learning and Culture”.
It means the institution is focused on bridging the knowledge gap and forming a culture pattern in every individual who passes across the school.
Obafemi Awolowo University, over the years, has achieved numerous feats in the academic world at the local and international levels.
Top professionals across every field of life have tasted the mastery of knowledge that this institution offers.
Its location at the centre of Yoruba land has allowed “Yoruba” indigenes staying within the region to enjoy the opportunity of education even in their early life.
In turn, it has advanced the region due to the level of technological advancement that they later offered their respective communities.
The prestigious acknowledgement attached to the institution is still the same motivation that drives them even to date.
Obafemi Awolowo University has produced many top-notch professionals in the country.
They boast of having the best academic excellence records among all Universities in the country.
OAU can trace their records to the fact that they are the second oldest School in Nigeria (the University of Ibadan is the first).
They are also the 3rd largest University in the country (only behind the University of Ilorin and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka).
There is no field of education in the institution that has provided the best in the following field of study;
- Medicine
- Law
- Technology/Engineering
- Social Science
- Physical Science
- Management
- Accounting.
Graduates in all these academic fields have become experts and icons today that have impacted their world or Generation.
Over the years, this prestigious feat has inspired everyone in the country to attend the school and become part of the tremendous history of the institution.
Obafemi Awolowo University is a federal Institution, which makes it possible for everyone who is a citizen of the country eligible to become a student of the institution.
It is on record that OAU is the most sought-after school; on average, 75,000 candidates choose the institution annually.
The institution can only admit between 6,000 to 7,000 candidates per year.
Anyone admitted to the school must have been a scholar and intelligent because yearly competition is high.
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OAU Academic Structure
Obafemi Awolowo University’s academic structure has been extraordinary, even from its inception.
The structures are to enable students to get access to all learning Platforms in the school and be able to utilize them to their advantage at every time.
There are various ways to get admission to the institution, which is just one of them.
There are thirteen (13) faculties at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU);
- Science
- Social Science
- Arts
- Law
- Clinical Science
- Dentistry
- Basic Medical Science
- Administration
- Technology
- Environment and Design Management
- Agriculture
- Education
- Pharmacy
There are also about fifty-seven (57) departments spread across the faculties.
The institution is both for undergraduates and postgraduate students.
OAU’s academic calendar spans a year with two semesters each.
The university calendar includes the enrollment of new students, Senate meetings, Tests, Symposiums, Exams, and the like.
The break between the first and second semesters is usually two weeks, while the break at the end of each session extends to two months.
The school’s academic structure mandates that students attend all lectures and participate in various faculties’ curricula.
There are a lot of competitions within and outside the institution that enhance the students to be prepared at all times.
OAU Post UTME Exam
The Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is a critical and mandatory examination across all federal Universities in the country.
It is an exam that enables Federal, State and Private universities in Nigeria to test the knowledge of candidates interested in being admitted into their institutions.
It is an exam that makes it possible for candidates to have experience with how the academic structure of each University is being moderated.
Indeed, it is not enough to pass the Joint Admission Matriculation Board exam (JAMA).
Each candidate is expected to pass the post-UTME exam of their desired University.
If they can pass the exam, it shows that they are eligible to meet up with the standard of that institution.
And if they didn’t pass, they are below the requirements to be considered a student at that institution.
OAU Post UTME Format
Obafemi Awolowo University is not exempt from using this method or system in admitting its candidates into the school.
The OAU Post UTME exam is a forty (40) question exam that cuts across four (4) subjects in which the English language is a Compulsory subject to take, other three JAMB subject combination and aptitude questions (Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Critical Thinking).
The pass mark for Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) admission is twenty-five (25).
OAU Post UTME exam tests your accuracy, precision, and speed. It is an exam that is very tricky but simple.
Many candidates have failed this exam year in and year out because they didn’t carefully analyze the detailed information about how to pass the OAU Post UTME exam.
Almost every candidate prepares and studies well for the exam, but unfortunately, only a few will pass.
In 2018, over 45,000 candidates sat for the exams, but only 5,600 passed the examination and then gained admission.
As I said earlier, the exam is easy to pass but very technical.
I will give you some tips on passing the exam with a high grade.
How to Pass OAU Post UTME Exam
In this article session, I will show you the steps you will need to take to prepare for the OAU Post UTME exams and then pass the exams.
It is a fact that all students need to prepare for the exam, but when it comes to OAU exams, there is a HOW to prepare for the exams. So, let’s dive in.
- Early Preparations
- Target a High Post UTME Score
- Study and Practice OAU Post UTME Past Questions
- Learn Exam Time Management
- Seek Help and Ask Questions
- Join a Network Base
Early Preparations
Early preparations are indeed the first step to passing the Post UTME exam.
Most candidates make the mistake of relaxing too much after writing JAMB.
But that is a terrible attitude, especially for candidates who desire to be a student of OAU.
You will need to continue your preparations; you will need to study hard and well, constantly to remind yourself what you’ve learned in your Secondary School days.
It is essential because OAU Post UTME is very foundational and Technical.
The school is interested in those who clearly understand the basis of each subject.
Target a High Post UTME Score
When you set a high target score, it enables you to read and study without limit.
It will also help you to be consistent in your reading.
For instance, the pass mark is twenty-five (25), but if you set a target of thirty-five (35) to forty (40), you will likely get a grade in the twenty to thirty-five (20-35) range.
But if you don’t set a high target score for yourself, scoring twenty-five (25) in the exams might be your highest feat but may not guarantee admission.
Remember, the competition is very high.
Study and Practice OAU Post UTME Past Questions
Studying and practising the Post UTME past questions is the most crucial step you must take as long as the post time for OAU is concerned.
Studying their past questions will expose you to the methodology and policies they set questions.
You will also understand the angle or perspective by which the questions will come.
So, if you get familiar with those past questions, you are already at an advantage in passing the Post UTME exam with a very high grade.
For candidates in Sciences, most questions might not be repeated year in and year out, but the formalities to which they set the questions will always be the same.
When you solve all the year’s past questions of every question you are preparing for, it seems that you already have ten marks before starting the exam.
Use the button below to download OAU Past Questions PDF for free;
Learn Exam Time Management
While preparing for the OAU post-UTME exam, you must prepare for the modalities of the exams, not just the questions.
It is so because the school is not just testing your intelligence, but your accuracy and precision that can be measured in time.
There is an allocated time for each question in the exam.
As an intelligent student, they want you to beat that time and be much faster than the allocated time.
It will help you to have enough time to cross-check your work again for the second time and look for errors to correct.
When you do this, you have successfully escaped the technicality of the exam, and by then, students will much favour you.
You can easily practice time management with the past questions with you.
Set a time limit, and make sure you beat it. The more consistent you are in doing this, the more expert you will become before the examination.
Seek Help and Ask Questions
It is very mandatory for you as you prepare for the exam.
You don’t assume you know it all; you are expected to ask questions occasionally to know what to do.
Because the modalities of the exam change yearly, you will not find in the past question you are studying; you can only get this knowledge for people who have passed the exam before.
It would help if you interacted with the stylites of the institution for better and more recent information that can help you.
Join a Network Base
It is the last step to take as you prepare for the exam.
The measure of the circle of like-minded you have connected with makes you stay informed at all times.
You are expected to have joined your prospective class groups or faculty to ask questions and be well-informed.
When you network yourself, you will be more prepared than ever because of your knowledge about the technicality of the exam.
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OAU Post UTME Subject Combination
It is an essential aspect of the exam that we must analyze carefully.
Many candidates lost or forfeited their admission because of the wrong subject combination.
Indeed, OAU will not accept or reject your subject combination before you write the exam, but they will carefully look into it before giving you admission.
When you join the right network and ask questions, you can solve this issue early. All subjects may suit you, but not all subjects can guarantee admission.
This knowledge will enable you to make your choices and make the right decision.
For science students, you should be aware that science as a department in your previous College now has many departments in the University.
The following are the subject combinations for the OAU Post UTME exam;
- Physical Science (Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry)
- Biological Science(Physics, Chemistry, and Biology)
- Industrial Science (Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology)
- Social Science (Mathematics, Economics, and Geography)
When you understand this combination, it will be easier for you to pick the right combination and escape any Technical issues in the future.
For Arts students, you are to be aware that arts as a department in your previous College now have many departments in the University.
We now have Law, Humanity, Physical Arts, and management or Administrative Arts.
When you understand this, you will inform about how to pick the right subject combination.
Conclusion
Obafemi Awolowo University is one of Africa’s best universities, and this legacy has been protected for many years.
The institution has not lowered its standard of academics, and it will not in the coming years.
It is very suitable of you to have this Understanding of your desired school and give it all it takes to be a part of the history.
Let me know in the comment box below if you have any questions or need further clarification.
I will love to hear from you.
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Hi I scored 263 will I be able to study law at oau
Yes, Beatrice
If you get a high score in your Post UTME to meet the cut off mark for Law.
My name is Miracle
I scored 250 in jamb and m going for computer science and mathematics
My subject combinations are English maths physics and chemistry
My o level scores for the above are C6 A1 A1 and B3
I also scored A1 in further maths
Do I have a good chance
Yes, Miracle
Your JAMB score is okay for Computer Science and Mathematics.
With a high aggregate score from your Post UTME, you stand a good chance for admission.
I wish you luck. Feel free to ask me any questions anytime.
Hey my name is miracle I scored 250 in jamb
M going for computer science and mathematics
My subject combinations are English maths physics and chemistry
My 0 level scores are C6,A1,A1 and B3 I also got an A1 in further maths
Do I have a good chance
Hello Miracle
Yes, you stand stand a good chance for admission.
I wish you good luck.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions.
Good evening I’m Gloria
I scored 205 in my jamb and I had A1in math, B3 in literature, B2 government, B3 Economics,C6 in English Is my admission possible for law?
Gloria,
Your JAMB score is low for Law at OAU.
HELLO!
I’m JOHN . I scored 272 in jamb and I had C6 in math,eng,lit in eng,govt and C4 in Crs.
Hope I would be qualified to study law in OAU?
John,
Your chances are slim.
But, with a perfect Post UTME score, you stand a chance of meeting the cut off mark for Law
I have 207 in my jamb and I want to study political science…my o’level comb is eng,crs,lit, and govt
C6. B3. C5. B2..WHAT ARE D CHANCES OF GAINING ADMISSION
Korede,
Your JAMB score is low for Political Science, except you get a high score in your Post UTME.
Good day ma\sir my names are sunday favour, i score 206 for jamb do i stand a better chance to study med&surgery at OAU with subject combination of ENG,BIO,CHEM andPHY
Hello Favour,
Your JAMB score is low for Medicine and Surgery at OAU.
Good evening ma
I got 238 in my jamb and I want to study International Relations in OAU and for my O’level result I got d7 in math, e8 in crs, b3 in eng, c6 in literature and c6 in govt
Pls are these the right subject combinations for International relations?
And pls can I maybe perhaps use Economics cus i got b3 in my Economics for my post utme
Hello,
The O’level subject combination for International Relations is Five (5) SSC credit passes including English Language, Government and Mathematics and any other two (2) relevant subjects.
What’s the Post Utme subject combination for Microbiology in OAU
Bello,
Read through the Post to see the OAU subject combination.
What textbooks would you recommend I study for OAU PUTME?
My subject combination: Physics, chemistry and Mathematics
Hello Tosin
Check out here to see my textbook recommendations.
Please I want to study Theatre arts in OAU. My jamb subject combination was English literature crk and government.
Pls what will be my post utme subject combination and please is Post utme registration form out?
Davokay,
The OAU Post UTME form is not yet out.
Concerning the subject combination, the information is in this article.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Also, you can read the guidelines on OAU Post UTME exam here.
Sir, I took Physics, English, Biology and Chemistry for my UTME would I take the same subjects in the post UTME to study Medicine and Surgery or will Maths and aptitude test be added to them
Hello Otunaiya,
You stand a good chance for admission.
The OAU Post UTME exam comprise of your JAMB subject combination and aptitude test (Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Critical Thinking).
Let me know if you have further questions.
Sir, I am Oluwagbemiga I had 317 in my UTME I took English, Chemistry, Physics and Biology. I would love to know if I would take the same set of subjects for the post UTME or if other subjects such as Maths and Aptitude test would also be required
Hello Otunaiya,
You stand a good chance for admission.
The OAU Post UTME exam comprise of your JAMB subject combination and aptitude test (Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Critical Thinking).
Let me know if you have further questions.
So how do I go Abt my changing of course
Steven,
See the procedures for JAMB change of course here.
I got 210 in my jamb I picked mech engineering so nw I want to do a change of course to building tech in oau is it possible?
Yes, Steven
You stand a higher chance for Building Technology.
I had 206 in my jamb score and I want to study accounting
And also I chose mathematics,English, government, and economics for the course subject
And also I had bs, cs, and 1 d in my waec scores
Moyosore,
The JAMB subject combination for accounting is Mathematics, Economics plus any Social Science subject.
Can I study civil engineering at OAU with 202 jamb score
Ayomide,
Your JAMB score is low for Civil Engineering at OAU.
Hi I had 270 in jamb and my subject combination for accounting is maths English principles of account and economics.Pls what are my chances of gaining admission into OAU
Arinola,
You stand a good chance for admission. Ensure you get a high score in your Post UTME screening.
The correct JAMB subject combination for Accounting is Use of English, Mathematics, Economics plus any Social Science subject.
Is English, Mathematics ,Government and Economics a good combination for post utme in order to study Accounting in OAU.
Grace,
The subject combination for accounting is Mathematics, Economics plus any Social Science subject.
I scored 218 in jamb and I want to study accounting…
Can I gain admission to OAU.
Yes, Grace
You stand a chance for admission.
Good evening sir, i score 203 in my jamb and i want to study english, do i have the chance of gaining admission in oau
Yes, Beatrice
If you get a high score in your Post UTME exam.
Hi….. Can I study law with 254?
No, Victoria
Not at OAU.
I scored 229 in my utme and I want to study accounting do I have a slight chance
Math, English, economic,govt
Yes, Ayobami
You stand a chance with a high Post UTME score.
I’m a 2023 Jambite
I opted for OAU MBBS,I had 286 in the UTME…with B3 all thru in my O’LEVEL RESULT,
What are my chances of getting OAU MBBS?
Rapheal,
You stand a chance if you can get a high aggregate score to meet the cut off mark for medicine,
Ma
Please I got 220 in my Jamb and I want to study aeronautical engineering in OAU can I still gain admission. My subjects are Eng. Math. Chem. Phy.
And also can I be accepted even though I choose it as second choice university
Miracle,
OAU does not accept second choice.
MA
I got 220 in jamb and I want to study aeronautical engineering is there any chance of me getting any admission.
And also i placed OAU as a second choice university can I be accepted into the university
Miracle,
OAU does not accept second choice.
Ma i want to study biochemistry and i got 213 is there any chance for me to gain admission. My combination is english physics chemistry and biology
Yes, Princess
WIth a high score in the Post UTME exams.
I want to study pharmacy. Subject combination- English, biology, chemistry and physics. I scored 232 in UTME. Any chances of gaining admission??
Favour,
Your JAMB score is low for Pharmacy at OAU.
I’m a 2023 Jambite
I opted for OAU MBBS,I had 286 in JAMB
Subjects;English,Physics,Chemistry and Biology
Is OAU still sure for me?
Raphael,
OAU is not sure for you.
You must still nail a perfect score in the Post UTME to stand a chance for admission.]
Have you considered going to a State University?
Morning sir,i had 202 in jamb last year same score this year pls is there any accounting related course i can change to in OAU to gain admission with a good o’level result pls i really need ur help sir
Bola,
Your JAMB score is low for Accounting at OAU.
Apply to a State University.
I want to study law in oau and I had 248 in jamb . My subject combination is English, literature, government,crs. Is it good enough
Happiness,
Your JAMB is low to get admission to study Law at OAU.
You should apply to a State University.
I scored 201 in jamb, and my subject combinations are english, physics, chemistry and biology, i wnat to study microbiology.
Yomi,
You have the correct subject combination.
But your chances for admission will depend on if you meet the cut off mark for Microbiology at OAU.
Your JAMB score doesn’t give you an advantage for admission. But you stand a higher chance at a State University.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
Pls what is the cut off mark for law in OAU 2023
Hello Victoria,
The OAU cut off marks are determined by the performance of student applicants in the JAMB and Post UTME exams.
So, the OAU cut off mark for Law will be released after the Post UTME exams.
i’m idowu olufemi ayodeji, i wanna study law at oau and i got 279 in my jamb is there a chance for me at the institution. because i’m afraid incase i fail.i heard that those that even get high marks in jamb do fail it because their exam is not based on the syllabus.
Olufemia,
You stand a good chance of getting into Law at OAU.
The format for the Post UTME is in this post.
Can I get a chance to study medicine with 257 jamb score
Ekeolu,
You do not stand a high chance of getting Medicine at OAU with a JAMB score of 257.
I want to study international relations and I scored 232 in jamb so I have any chances to gain admission in Obafemi Awoloowo University
Hello Zainab,
You have a low chance of admission with your score.
I want to study international relations and my subject combinations in jamb are Eng,lit-in eng,irs and government.hope the subject combination is correct and what are the subject combination in the post utme
Hello Zainab,
The subject combination should include Mathematics, English language, Government or Economics and any from History, Geography or Literature in English.
Hello am Abdulmalik I registered for OAU post utme and I heard the exam is scheduled for Monday I want to ask what the subject combination for post utme if I want to study computer science.and also can I check the exam link before I begin with the exam and also does the exam have a specific time to start thank you
Hello Abdulmalik,
The subject combination includes English language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
There may be no exam. There’ll be a screening exercise instead.
Pls I want to ask that is there any specific time to start the exam
Hello Bakare,
There is none.
I want to study accounting. My subject combination is English, Mathematics, Economics and Financial accounting. I scored 237 in JAMB. Any chances of gaining admission?
Hello Daniel,
Your chance is not so high. You’ll need a good POST UTME score to support you.
I want to study Mathematical Science with 244 in JAMB. My subject combinations are Mathematics, English, Chemistry and Physics. Any chances of gaining admission???
Hello Michael,
You have a good subject combination but you’ll need a good POST UTME score to succeed.
I want to study Political science and my subjects combination were English, Government, Economics and CRS. My jamb score is 252. Hope I chose the right subject combination and I want to know my chances of getting admitted. Thank you
Hello Austin,
Your subject combination is okay and your score is good but I’ll recommend you do better in your POST UTME examination to be certain of admission.
I want to study nutrition and consumer service. Subject combinations are physics, chemistry, biology and English. Is my combinations correct? If yes am I good to go with 240 in jamb?
Hello Famous,
You need a social science subject in addition to Engish Language, Biology/Agriculture and Physics/Mathematics.
Your score is good but you’ll need a high POST UTME score to be sure of admission.
I want to study nutrition and consumer service. Subject combinations are physics, chemistry, biology and English. Is my combinations correct? If yes am I good to go?
I want to study linguistic in OAU and am having 233
Am I good to go
Hello Praise,
You are slightly good to go. You need a good POST UTME score to improve your chance.
I want it study law at OAU.
Jamb score is 269
Eng lit-in-eng, Gov, Crs
Am I good to go
Hello Olaogun,
With your score, it might not be easy. You’ll need a good POST UTME score to be certain of admission.
I want to study law at OAU, jamb score:269.
Eng,lit-in-eng,Gov,Crs.
How many minutes do they offer for the exam?
Dear Glory,
The exam is written in 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Pls how is oau 2022 online putme going to be like is it in the school cbt center or any cyber cafe
I want to study English language my subject combination is English
CRS literature govt my jamb score was 244 do you have any advice to give
Dear Rebecca,
Your JAMB score is good though you’ll need a high POST-UTME score to secure your chances.
Your subject combination is also nice.
You can check the OAU POST-UTME format and subject combination. to find out more.
I want to study medicine in OAU n my jamb score is 257,subject combination is English,Biology,chemistry n physics. Any chances of gaining admission?
Dear Emmanuel,
Your chances are quite low. You’ll need a high POST-UTME score to increase your chances.
OAU now offers Mass communication right
I have 233 in jamb and my subject combination is Lit in eng, Government and CRS
Pls, Is this correct
Dear Oluwasemilore,
OAU now offers Mass Communication. But your subject combination is lacking English Language.
I want to study nutrition and consumer service and I scored 204 in jamb. Am I good to go with that score
I want to study political science course and choose English, math, government and economics in jamb and I score 224 please what’s your advice for me sir
Dear Davies,
POST-UTME will be the determinant of that. You can check out how to get a high POST-UTME score in OAU and increase your chance of admission.
Is there any record of anyone that has scored 40/40 in oau Putme. If yes. How is this possible?
Good evening ,
Am mercy
I had 223 in my jamb and i had A1 in maths, B3 in eng, physics, biology, chemistry
Will i be admitted into nursing science
Mercy,
Your JAMB score is low for Nursing Science at OAU.