Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, is still accepting applications for its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise. Candidates who intend to be considered should complete the online registration, payment and document-upload process before the official closing time.
The university’s official screening notice says all payments and registration or updating for the exercise will close at midnight on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. At the time of this report on 4 September 2026, that deadline was 11 calendar days away. The live OAUSTECH application portal was still exposing the 2026/2027 screening instructions when checked.
This is an important distinction for applicants: the notice was issued in June, but the opportunity is still practically relevant because the deadline has not passed and the official portal remains available. Do not rely on old screenshots or an agent’s claim that the form is closed; open the university’s official portal yourself and confirm the current status before paying.
OAUSTECH screening details at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Institution | Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa |
| Academic session | 2026/2027 |
| Entry routes | UTME and Direct Entry |
| General UTME score | 150 and above |
| Nursing and Medical Laboratory Science | 200 and above |
| Public Health Science | 180 and above |
| Screening fee | ₦2,000, paid through the official procedure |
| Application deadline | Midnight, Tuesday, 15 September 2026 |
| Nursing screening date | 30 September 2026 |
Who can apply for OAUSTECH Post-UTME?
For the general UTME route, the official notice says candidates who made OAUSTECH their first choice and scored at least 150 in the 2026 UTME may register. Candidates who selected the university as a second choice, or did not select it, are advised to complete a change of institution through JAMB and make OAUSTECH their first choice before registering.
Direct Entry candidates should also select OAUSTECH as their first-choice institution before applying. They must use a valid Direct Entry registration number and satisfy the requirements for the programme they want to study.
Every candidate must be at least 16 years old by 30 September 2026. Candidates also need at least five relevant O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, at not more than two sittings, unless a programme’s specific rules require one sitting.
Higher score requirements for health programmes
Meeting the general 150 score does not automatically qualify an applicant for every course. OAUSTECH has separate thresholds for some health-related programmes:
- Nursing Science: minimum UTME score of 200.
- Medical Laboratory Science: minimum UTME score of 200.
- Public Health Science: minimum UTME score of 180.
The university says Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science and Public Health Science applicants must have their O’Level results in one sitting. Nursing candidates are expected to sit for the Post-UTME exercise on 30 September 2026. The notice says the screening dates for Medical Laboratory Science and Public Health Science will be announced later, so those candidates should monitor the university’s website and portal.
How to apply before the deadline
- Open the official OAUSTECH undergraduate application portal.
- Read the registration instructions and confirm that you are applying for the 2026/2027 Post-UTME or Direct Entry exercise.
- Use a valid UTME or Direct Entry registration number and your name exactly as it appears on your examination slip.
- Create or activate your account with an email address that you can access.
- Pay the ₦2,000 screening fee through the payment route provided by the official portal.
- Complete the application stages and upload the required documents carefully.
- Review your personal details, programme, examination number and uploaded results before submitting.
- Print or save the completed application form and any payment or acknowledgement evidence displayed by the portal.
Do not send payment to a WhatsApp number, personal bank account or unofficial admission consultant. OAUSTECH’s official website warns candidates to use the university’s stated channels, and its admission notice says the university does not authorise agents to collect payment on its behalf.
O’Level and JAMB requirements to check first
Before starting the form, prepare the information you will need. The official notice requires candidates to upload O’Level results such as WAEC, NECO or GCE to the JAMB portal. The university’s detailed requirements also recognise NABTEB for relevant O’Level requirements.
- 2026 UTME or Direct Entry registration details;
- O’Level result or results, with the correct examination number and year;
- Five relevant credits, including English Language and Mathematics where required;
- Programme-specific subjects and grades;
- A valid email address and phone number; and
- A payment method that can complete the official ₦2,000 transaction.
If you changed your institution choice, allow time for the change to reflect in JAMB records before assuming the OAUSTECH portal will recognise it. Candidates should also confirm that their selected course and UTME subject combination match the university’s programme requirements.
Programmes covered by the screening exercise
OAUSTECH’s notice covers undergraduate programmes across agriculture, allied health sciences, earth sciences, engineering, computing, management and science. Examples include Agriculture, Food Science and Technology, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health Science, Applied Geology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Accounting, Economics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physics and Statistics.
The course list is not a substitute for the full admission requirements. Some departments specify particular O’Level subjects, sitting limits or Direct Entry qualifications. Read the official requirements for your chosen programme before paying, especially if you are applying for Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science or Public Health Science.
What candidates should do after submitting the form
Save proof of registration
Keep the payment receipt, application number, acknowledgement page and a copy of every document you uploaded. Save a digital copy in more than one location and print the acknowledgement page if the portal provides it.
Watch for screening instructions
Nursing candidates should plan for the 30 September 2026 Post-UTME date stated in the official notice. The university says later dates for Medical Laboratory Science and Public Health Science will be announced, so applicants in those programmes should check the official website rather than depending on a forwarded message.
Keep JAMB details consistent
Use the same name, date of birth, registration number and programme information across JAMB and the OAUSTECH portal. A mismatch can delay verification or create problems when admission processing begins. Upload O’Level results to JAMB as required and confirm that the upload is visible in your record.
Check admission through official channels
After screening, monitor the OAUSTECH portal and JAMB CAPS for status changes. JAMB’s official CAPS guidance says candidates can check admission status and accept or reject an offer through the recognised process. An admission message from an agent or an unofficial list is not a replacement for an official JAMB admission record.
Deadline warning for applicants
OAUSTECH’s stated closing time is midnight on 15 September 2026. Do not wait until the final hours: payment delays, poor network service, incorrect uploads or an unresolved change-of-institution request can prevent successful submission. Complete the form early enough to review it and correct errors before the portal closes.
The university’s notice does not announce a general late-registration window. Treat 15 September as the final deadline unless OAUSTECH publishes a new official notice. Any later extension must be confirmed on the university’s own website or application portal.
Frequently asked questions
Is the OAUSTECH Post-UTME form for 2026/2027 still available?
At the time of this report on 4 September 2026, the official OAUSTECH application portal was still accessible and the university’s notice stated a 15 September 2026 closing time. Candidates should confirm the live portal status before payment.
What is the general OAUSTECH cut-off mark?
The official screening notice says UTME candidates need at least 150. Nursing and Medical Laboratory Science require 200, while Public Health Science requires 180.
How much is the OAUSTECH screening fee?
The stated screening fee is ₦2,000. Pay only through the procedure shown on the official OAUSTECH application portal.
When is OAUSTECH Nursing Post-UTME?
The official notice states that Nursing Science candidates are expected to sit for the Post-UTME on 30 September 2026.
Can a second-choice candidate apply?
OAUSTECH advises second-choice candidates and those who did not select the university to complete a change of institution through JAMB and make OAUSTECH their first choice before registering.
What if I am applying through Direct Entry?
Direct Entry candidates should select OAUSTECH as their first choice, use a valid DE registration number and meet the programme’s relevant qualifications. They should also complete any JAMB-side requirements in addition to the university application.
Official and corroborating sources
- OAUSTECH official screening notice — deadline, score thresholds, fee and Nursing screening date.
- OAUSTECH official application portal — live registration instructions checked for this report.
- OAUSTECH official programme requirements — course-specific O’Level and subject guidance.
- MySchoolGist coverage — independent current listing of the OAUSTECH 2026/2027 screening exercise.
- JAMB CAPS guidance — official information on checking and processing admission status.
Image note: The featured image is an original illustrative image generated for Exams Scholars. It is not an official OAUSTECH photograph, portal screenshot or admission document.
