Departmental cutoff marks for Obafemi Awolowo University for the 2025/2026 admission cycle. JAMB, Post-UTME and aggregate scores by course.
35 coursesYear 2025Federal University
📊 How OAU cutoffs work
The JAMB cutoff is the minimum UTME score required to be considered. The aggregate cutoff is the combined score (usually 50% JAMB + 50% Post-UTME or O'Level) used to rank candidates. Competitive courses fill up fast — being above the cutoff doesn't guarantee admission.
Medical Sciences
Course
JAMB Cutoff
Post-UTME
Aggregate
Competitiveness
Medicine and Surgery
242
69
141.00
High
Nursing Science
233
57
147.50
High
Dentistry
246
64
148.00
High
Veterinary Medicine
232
67
148.00
High
Optometry
251
55
141.50
Very High
Anatomy
240
60
155.00
High
Engineering
Course
JAMB Cutoff
Post-UTME
Aggregate
Competitiveness
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
205
64
126.50
Moderate
Chemical Engineering
225
78
133.50
High
Mechatronics Engineering
206
74
134.00
Moderate
Aerospace Engineering
218
73
133.00
Moderate
Sciences
Course
JAMB Cutoff
Post-UTME
Aggregate
Competitiveness
Biochemistry
238
75
154.00
High
Microbiology
250
69
140.00
Very High
Physics
197
56
128.50
Low
Statistics
237
76
144.50
High
Biology
206
61
135.00
Moderate
Computing
Course
JAMB Cutoff
Post-UTME
Aggregate
Competitiveness
Computer Science
233
65
149.50
High
Software Engineering
222
68
143.00
High
Cyber Security
201
51
119.50
Moderate
Information Technology
236
74
151.00
High
Data Science
249
68
157.50
High
Artificial Intelligence
190
66
118.00
Low
Law
Course
JAMB Cutoff
Post-UTME
Aggregate
Competitiveness
Law
257
79
163.50
Very High
Management Sciences
Course
JAMB Cutoff
Post-UTME
Aggregate
Competitiveness
Banking and Finance
219
73
131.50
Moderate
Marketing
208
74
120.00
Moderate
Human Resource Management
239
74
149.50
High
Social Sciences
Course
JAMB Cutoff
Post-UTME
Aggregate
Competitiveness
Economics
168
75
117.00
Low
Political Science
250
51
142.00
Very High
Mass Communication
252
53
156.00
Very High
International Relations
187
51
119.50
Low
Arts
Course
JAMB Cutoff
Post-UTME
Aggregate
Competitiveness
English Language
224
75
130.00
High
History
237
76
136.50
High
Theatre Arts
236
78
153.00
High
Education
Course
JAMB Cutoff
Post-UTME
Aggregate
Competitiveness
Guidance and Counselling
185
66
125.50
Low
Environmental Sciences
Course
JAMB Cutoff
Post-UTME
Aggregate
Competitiveness
Quantity Surveying
176
75
106.00
Low
Urban and Regional Planning
247
66
155.50
High
Frequently asked: OAU cutoff marks
Is the JAMB cutoff the only thing that matters?
No. OAU uses an aggregate score that combines JAMB UTME and either Post-UTME or O'Level results. Many candidates above the JAMB cutoff still miss out because their aggregate ranks below the admitted cohort.
Do these cutoffs change every year?
Yes — slightly. Cutoffs respond to the number of applicants, JAMB performance distribution and available slots. The figures above are for the 2025 cycle; expect ±5–10 marks variation in subsequent years.