OAU 2026 Post-UTME Screening: Everything You Need to Know As Registration Opens

Admissions 2026 | Obafemi Awolowo University | 4 min read

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife has officially announced the commencement of its 2026 Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) screening exercise. If you chose OAU as your first choice institution and scored 200 or above in the 2026 UTME, or applied via Direct Entry, here is a complete breakdown of what to expect and how to register.

Who is eligible?

The screening exercise is open to two categories of candidates:

• UTME candidates who made Obafemi Awolowo University their first choice and scored 200 and above
• Direct Entry (DE) candidates who applied to the university

Detailed eligibility guidelines, including provisions for foreign applicants and candidates with disabilities, are available on the university admissions portal.

Key dates at a glance

How to register: a step-by-step guide

The entire registration process is handled online via the OAU admissions portal. Follow these steps carefully:

Step 1: Visit the admissions portal Go to https://eportal2.oauife.edu.ng/ug/admissions

Step 2: Verify your details Select “Verify your Details,” then provide your JAMB Registration Number, email address, and phone number. Your surname and first name will appear automatically. Confirm your details and proceed to payment via card, bank transfer, USSD, or a physical bank visit.

Step 3: Receive your login credentials Once payment is confirmed, your login details will be sent to the email address you provided. If you do not receive them, return to the portal, click “Confirm Your Payment,” and enter your JAMB Registration Number or email to re-trigger delivery.

Step 4: Log in to the portal Use your JAMB Registration Number as your username and password (note: the password is not case-sensitive), then click Login.

Step 5: Complete “My Application” Fill in all required fields and review all supplied information carefully before submitting.

Step 6: Submit Click Submit to complete the application process.

Important things to note

Physical attendance is required. The 2026 OAU Post-UTME screening is a physical exercise. All eligible candidates must present themselves at designated locations on their assigned dates and times between 1 and 5 September 2026.

• Candidates who provide false information or upload incorrect credentials will be automatically disqualified
• Check your personal screening schedule on the admissions portal from Monday, 24 August 2026
• The screening fee is N2,000 only, excluding portal access charges
• OAU does not endorse or encourage candidates to patronise any Post-UTME or admission agents. Deal only with official university channels