Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has officially announced the commencement of the JUPEB admission process for the 2025/2026 academic session. This programme provides a direct pathway into 200-level admission at OAU and other Nigerian universities through the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB).
If you’re planning to apply, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know—eligibility, subject combinations, application steps, and key deadlines—to ensure a smooth and successful registration.
OAU JUPEB Admission Requirements 2025/2026
To qualify for the OAU JUPEB programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Five (5) O’Level credits (including English Language) in no more than two sittings.
- The subjects must be relevant to your desired course of study.
OAU JUPEB Programme Duration & Structure
The JUPEB programme at OAU runs for one academic year, divided into two semesters. Successful candidates will take the JUPEB examination, and the result can be used for Direct Entry admission into 200-level at OAU and other universities.
OAU JUPEB Subject Combinations for 2025/2026
Choosing the correct subject combination is crucial for your desired course. Below are the approved groupings:
1. Administration
- Economics, Government, Mathematics (EGM)
- Accounts, Economics, Geography/Government (AEG)
2. Agriculture
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics (BCP)
3. Arts
- Economics, Government, Literature-in-English (EGL)
- Government, Literature-in-English, CRS (GLC)
- Government, Literature-in-English, IRS (GLI)
4. Education
- Any approved combination (BCP, CMP, EGL, EGM, GMP, GLR, MGE)
5. Environmental Design & Management
- Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (CMP)
- Geography, Mathematics, Physics (GMP)
- Mathematics, Geography, Economics (MGE)
6. Law
- Government, Literature-in-English, CRS/IRS (GLC/GLI)
- Economics, Government, Literature-in-English (EGL)
7. Pharmacy, Sciences & Health Sciences
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics (BCP)
8. Social Sciences
- Economics, Government, Mathematics (EGM)
- Mathematics, Geography, Economics (MGE)
9. Technology
- Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (CMP)
How to Apply for OAU JUPEB 2025/2026
Follow these steps to complete your application:
- Visit the official OAU JUPEB portal (avoid third-party sites).
- Fill out the online application form accurately.
- Submit before the deadline: August 23, 2025.
Important Notes:
- No agents are authorized to sell the form—apply only via the official portal.
- Beware of scams—do not pay anyone to assist with registration.
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