OAU Reschedules 2026/2027 Post-UTME Screening to 25–30 September

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has changed the dates for its 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening exercise. The physical screening that was initially planned for 1–5 September 2026 will now take place from Friday, 25 September to Wednesday, 30 September 2026.

The university also extended the final registration deadline to Wednesday, 23 September 2026. This means eligible UTME and Direct Entry (DE) candidates who have not completed the process still have time to register through the official OAU admission portal.

Why OAU changed the screening dates

OAU’s official notice says the in-person screening was moved from the earlier 1–5 September window to 25–30 September 2026. The university did not give a reason for the change in the notice, so candidates should work with the revised dates rather than relying on older flyers, blog posts or messages shared on WhatsApp.

The change affects both the screening timetable and the time available to complete registration. OAU now identifies 23 September as the final registration date. Candidates should not wait until that date if they still need to make payment, complete the form, upload information or resolve a portal issue.

Who can participate in OAU Post-UTME screening?

The OAU screening portal identifies two main groups:

• UTME candidates who chose OAU as their first-choice institution and scored at least 200 in the 2026 UTME.
• Direct Entry candidates who applied to OAU and meet the university’s stated DE qualification requirement. The live OAU portal specifies a minimum of Upper Credit for the DE screening route.

The current portal also allows candidates awaiting O’Level results to begin the process, but such candidates must upload their results as soon as they become available. Candidates should read the requirements displayed in their own portal profile because course-specific conditions and document checks may apply.

Choosing OAU as a preferred institution and meeting the UTME threshold does not guarantee admission. The screening is one part of the university’s 2026/2027 admission process, and candidates must still satisfy the requirements for their chosen programme and complete any later admission steps.

New OAU Post-UTME screening dates

OAU says candidates who have completed registration should log into their profile from 16 September to see their assigned screening date and time. The schedule is not necessarily the same for every candidate, so do not assume that arriving on the first or last day will be accepted.

How to register or complete the process

Use the official OAU undergraduate admission portal: eportal2.oauife.edu.ng/ug/admissions.

1. Open the OAU screening portal and use the option for the 2026/2027 admission screening exercise.
2. Enter your JAMB registration number and the other details requested for verification.
3. Confirm that the name and candidate information shown by the portal match your JAMB record.
4. Follow the portal’s payment instruction and keep the payment reference or receipt.
5. Log in again after payment, where required, and complete every outstanding part of the application.
6. Review your course, phone number, email address, O’Level information and other entries before submitting.
7. Save or print your acknowledgement and payment records.
8. Return to the portal from 16 September to print or record your assigned screening date and time.

Do not use a payment link sent by an agent or an unofficial social-media account. If the portal shows a payment problem, use the official OAU contact channel listed in the university’s notice: postutme2026@oauife.edu.ng.

What candidates should prepare before screening

OAU’s notice confirms that the exercise is physical. Candidates should therefore prepare for an in-person appointment rather than treating the online registration as the final step.

• Print or save the completed application and payment evidence.
• Print the screening schedule once it becomes available on 16 September.
• Check the spelling of your name, JAMB registration number and programme before submission.
• Keep the original and a clear copy of the O’Level result or results used for the application.
• Keep relevant JAMB and Direct Entry documents available if the portal or screening instructions request them.
• Plan your route to Ile-Ife early and arrive according to the date and time assigned to you.
• Check the OAU portal and official university channels for any further instruction before travelling.

The university specifically warns candidates not to patronise Post-UTME or admission agents. No agent can guarantee an OAU admission offer, change the university’s official deadline or replace the candidate’s responsibility to complete the portal process.

What if you already registered under the old dates?

You do not need to start a new application merely because OAU changed the screening dates. Candidates who successfully completed registration should log into the same profile from 16 September and check the assigned schedule. Keep the earlier acknowledgement and payment records in case the portal requests them.

If your application is incomplete, the new deadline is not a reason to delay. Confirm what remains outstanding and complete it before 23 September. A candidate who has paid but cannot see a completed application should first use the portal’s payment or profile-recovery options and then contact OAU through its official email if the issue remains unresolved.

OAU Post-UTME deadline warning

The revised deadline is 23 September 2026. On the current Africa/Lagos calendar, this is more than seven full calendar days away, but candidates should still act early because registration may involve payment confirmation, result entry and document checks.

OAU’s notice does not announce a further extension. Treat 23 September as the final date unless the university publishes another official update. A portal that remains accessible after the deadline should not automatically be interpreted as a new extension.

Frequently asked questions

When will OAU Post-UTME screening hold?

The physical 2026/2027 OAU Post-UTME screening will hold from 25 to 30 September 2026.

When is the OAU Post-UTME registration deadline?

The revised final registration deadline is Wednesday, 23 September 2026.

When can candidates check their screening date?

Registered candidates can check their assigned date and time from Wednesday, 16 September 2026 through the OAU screening profile.

What is the OAU UTME eligibility score?

The official OAU screening portal identifies 200 and above for UTME candidates who chose OAU as their first choice. Course-specific requirements may still apply.

Can Direct Entry candidates participate?

Yes. OAU’s screening route covers Direct Entry applicants who meet the stated qualification requirements. The current portal identifies Upper Credit as the minimum DE requirement for the screening route.

Is admission guaranteed after Post-UTME registration?

No. Registration and participation in screening do not guarantee admission. Candidates must meet the requirements for their chosen programme and follow later admission instructions from OAU and JAMB.

Final advice to OAU candidates

Use the revised calendar: finish registration by 23 September, check your assigned schedule from 16 September, and prepare to attend the physical screening between 25 and 30 September. Save every receipt and portal page, verify information before submitting, and rely on OAU’s official website and portal for future changes.

Image note: The featured image is an original illustrative editorial image generated for Exams Scholars. It is not an official OAU photograph, screening slip or university document.

Sources

• OAU official notice: 2026 Post-UTME Screening Exercise — New Date Announced
• OAU official undergraduate admission screening portal
• MySchoolGist corroborating report on the OAU 2026/2027 screening form