OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY (OAU) ILE-IFE RELEASES JUPEB ADMISSION FORM FOR 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION.
The Obafemi Awolowo University has officially announced the sale of admission forms into its Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) Programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for this advanced-level programme, which leads to Direct Entry admission into OAU and other universities in Nigeria.
Application Period
- Application Opens: 1st April, 2026
- Application Closes: 30th June, 2026
What is JUPEB?
The JUPEB Programme is an advanced academic programme that:
- Prepares candidates for Direct Entry admission
- Enables entry into 200 level in Nigerian universities
- Leads to the award of a JUPEB Certificate
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, candidates must:
Possess at least five (5) credit passes
Include English Language as a compulsory subject
Obtain results in not more than two sittings
Have subjects relevant to their intended course of study
Programme Structure
- Candidates must register for three subjects + General Studies
- Each subject is divided into four courses (2 per semester)
- Total of 12 courses (6 per semester)
- Results are combined at the end of the programme
- Upon completion, candidates are graded A – F in each subject.
Duration of Programme
Minimum of one academic session (two semesters)
Available Subject Combinations
Administration
- Economics, Government, Mathematics (EGM)
- Accounts, Economics, Geography/Government (AEG)
Agriculture & Sciences
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics (BCP)
- Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (CMP)
Arts
- Economics, Government, Literature-in-English (EGL)
- Government, Literature, CRS (GLC)
- Government, Literature, IRS (GLI)
Education
- 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, CRS (GLC)
- Government, Literature, IRS (GLI)
- Economics, Government, Literature (EGL)
Social Sciences
- Economics, Government, Mathematics (EGM)
- Mathematics, Geography, Economics (MGE)
Technology
- Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (CMP)
College of Health Sciences & Pharmacy
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics (BCP)
How to Apply for OAU JUPEB 2026
Apply online via the official portal:
https://reg.oaucdl.edu.ng/apply/index/20252026-jupeb�
Application Fee
₦15,000 only
Payment Options
Paystack: ATM card, transfer, USSD, etc.
e-Tranzact Webconnect: ATM/Debit card
Passport Photograph Requirements
- Must be coloured with white background
- Must be recent (not older than 3 months)
- File size should not exceed 100KB
Important Application Guidelines
- Fill and submit application online only
- No printed or downloaded forms will be accepted
- Use a valid email address and personal phone number
- Keep your username and password safe
- Regularly check the portal for updates on the entrance exam
Ensure you select the correct subject combination, as errors may affect your admission.
Entrance Examination
The JUPEB entrance exam will hold at:
Moro Campus, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Disclaimer
The Obafemi Awolowo University Centre for Distance Learning has not authorized any agent or individual to sell application forms.
Application is strictly online
Beware of fraudsters
Further Enquiries
Phone: 0810 828 7293, 0813 244 7202
Email: jupeb@oaucdl.edu.ng
