OAU 2026/2027 JUPEB Admission – Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) programme for 2026/2027 Session.
OAU Eligibility
Eligible Candidates must possess a minimum of 5 Credits at a maximum of two sittings in at least 5 subjects (including English Language) relevant to the candidate’s desired course of study in the University.
The Programme leads to the award of JUPEB Certificate, which enables candidate gain Direct Entry admissions into Obafemi Awolowo University and other Universities in Nigeria.
Duration
The duration of the Programme is a minimum of one academic session of two Semesters.
Available Subject Combinations
| Faculty | Subject Combinations |
|---|---|
| Administration | Economics, Government, Mathematics (EGM) |
| Accounts, Economics, Geography OR Government (AEG) | |
| Agriculture | Biology, Chemistry, Physics (BCP) |
| Arts | Economics, Government, Literature-in-English (EGL) |
| Government/Literature in English/Christian Religious Studies (GLC) | |
| Government/Literature in English/Islamic Religious Studies (GLI) | |
| Education | Any of the following subject combinations as applicable: BCP, CMP, EGL, EGM, GMP, GLR, MGE |
| Environmental Design & Management | Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (CMP) |
| Geography, Mathematics, Physics (GMP) | |
| Mathematics, Geography, Economics (MGE) | |
| Law | Government, Literature-in-English, Christian Religious Studies (GLC) |
| Government, Literature-in-English, Islamic Religious Studies (GLI) | |
| Economics, Government, Literature-in-English (EGL) | |
| Pharmacy | Biology, Chemistry, Physics (BCP) |
| Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Physics (BCP) |
| Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (CMP) | |
| Social Sciences | Economics, Government, Mathematics (EGM) |
| Mathematics, Geography, Economics (MGE) | |
| Technology | Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (CMP) |
| College of Health Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Physics (BCP) |
Method of Application
To pay your application fee, you can choose from either of the two Payment methods provided below:
Method 1: Payment through Paystack: You can pay the ₦15,000.00 Application Fee through Paystack Payment Platform with the options of paying with your ATM or Debit Card, Bank Transfer, USSD, Direct account debit, e.t.c.
Method 2: Payment through e-Tranzact Webconnect: Alternatively, you can also pay the ₦15,000.00 Application Fee through e-Tranzact Webconnect Payment Platform using your ATM or Debit Card.
Click on your preferred Payment Method (either Paystack or e-tranzact).
Follow the displayed Payment Instruction
Fill the online Application Form and upload your recent passport photograph. The passport photograph must meet the following specifications:
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- The passport photograph must be coloured with a white background (a black and white photograph is not acceptable).
- The passport must be recent (not earlier than 3 Months before the time of the application), and the size should not be more than 100KB.
After filling the form, log out and keep your username and password safe. (Save your Username and Password on your Phone so as not to forget). Keep checking the website from time to time for the actual date of the entrance examination.
General Information
- All Applicants are advised to check the website from time to time for the actual date of the Entrance Examination and other relevant information.
- All Candidates are required to use a valid email address and PERSONAL Telephone Number
- The forms must be filled out and submitted online either immediately or within 2 weeks of accessing the website. No downloaded or printed copies of forms will be accepted.
- Applicants are to note that 2026/2027 JUPEB Entrance Examination will be held at the Ile-Ife centre (Moro Campus) only.
- Candidates are advised to follow the Application Instructions very carefully and ensure they select the Correct SUBJECT COMBINATION. Failure to do so may adversely affect the Candidate’s application.
DISCLAIMER
All candidates should note that OAUCDL HAS NOT AUTHORISED any person(s) or agent(s) to sell application forms on its behalf. Application is strictly online.
FURTHER ENQUIRIES
Phone: 0810 828 7293, 0813 244 7202; Mail: jupeb@oaucdl.edu.ng
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Signed
T.O. Faniran (Mr.)
Administrative Secretary
Centre for Distance Learning,
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
FAQs
1. What is JUPEB, and how does it work at OAU?
JUPEB (Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board) is a one-year advanced-level programme that allows candidates to gain Direct Entry admission into 200 Level at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and other JUPEB-affiliated universities after successful completion.
2. Who is eligible to apply for OAU JUPEB 2026/2027?
Applicants must have at least five (5) O’Level credit passes, including English Language, obtained in not more than two sittings. Subject requirements depend on the intended course of study, and candidates awaiting results may also apply.
3. Does OAU JUPEB guarantee admission into OAU?
Successful JUPEB candidates are eligible for Direct Entry admission, but admission into OAU depends on meeting the required JUPEB grades, course cut-off points, and available spaces. JUPEB does not require UTME.
4. How long is the OAU JUPEB programme, and when does admission start?
The OAU JUPEB programme runs for one academic session (about 9–10 months). Admission for the 2026/2027 session usually begins in the first half of the year, and applicants are advised to apply early through the official OAU JUPEB portal.
