CollinsIf Ekiti State University in Oye-Ekiti that is popularly known as EKSU Oye is the school you want to enter, then you are in the right place. Because before you start to celebrate a score or having fear about it, you need to know exactly what this school is looking for. Oye Ekiti University is a state university that is growing fast and has a strong academic reputation and large faculties. It is not over hyped as the older federal universities, but that is actually part of what makes it a good choice for a lot of candidates. It is competitive enough to be respected, and accessible enough to actually get into if you prepare well. This article is going to break down everything you need to know about the Oye Ekiti University cut off mark for 2026/2027 and by the time you finish reading this, you will just know where you stand.
Oye Ekiti University Departmental Cut Off Mark 2026
Here is something most candidates get wrong. They see the general JAMB cut off mark for state universities, which is 140 and they take it that it is all they need. It is not. That 140 is just the lowest. The minimum to be considered even. The actual departmental cut off marks at Oye Ekiti University are higher, and they vary from course to course.
The university has the authority to set its own departmental benchmarks above the JAMB minimum. And like every serious institution, they exercise that authority every year.
Here is what the departmental picture looks like:
Health Sciences — highest cut offs on campus. Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing have the most competitions.
Engineering and Technology — sometimes the cut off will be moderate, sometimes it’ll be high. Strong JAMB scores in mathematics and physics are very important here.
Management and Social Sciences — more accessible cut offs but still require solid scores.
Arts and Humanities — in general , they are tge most accessible cut offs on campus.
Agriculture and Natural Sciences — competitive but like those of the health sciences.
Now let us be very specific with the numbers.
Oye Ekiti University Cut Off Mark for All Courses
Medicine and Surgery – 200
Nursing Science – 180
Public Health – 160
Medical Laboratory Science – 160
Pharmacy – 180
Computer Science – 160
Information Technology – 160
Electrical Engineering – 160
Civil Engineering – 160
Mechanical Engineering – 160
Accounting – 160
Economics – 160
Business Administration – 160
Banking and Finance – 160
Law – 180
Mass Communication – 160
English Language – 160
Political Science – 160
Agricultural Science – 160
Food Science and Technology – 160
Take a close look at those numbers. Notice something interesting? Even though the general state university minimum is 140, most competitive courses at Oye Ekiti University require 160 and above. Health science courses go even higher. This tells you that the university is serious about the quality of candidates it gives admission, and that suppose tell you something about the quality of the degree you will get to go there.
One more thing you should note, these are cut offs and not guarantees. That you passed the cut off for a course does not mean you are guaranteed a place. You are only sure of admission if your score is high enough even more than the scores of other applicants for the same course and limited number of spots. If you score better compared to the cut off, the chances of you getting admission goes higher
Oye Ekiti University Admission Requirements 2026
Cut offs are only part of the requirements for admission into Oye Ekiti University. What else do I need? What are the requirements for admission into Oye Ekiti University for the 2026/2027 session?
UTME Requirements
Valid JAMB UTME score with an equal or higher score than the set cut off mark for the department
Correct subject combination for the desired course
Oye Ekiti University as your first or second choice during the JAMB registration process
O-Level Requirements
A minimum of five credits in relevant subjects from WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or GCE
Your credits must include English Language and Mathematics, except for some courses
Health science courses demand credits in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
You are given a maximum of two sittings to obtain your required credits
Post-UTME Screening
Oye Ekiti University conducts a Post-UTME screening for candidates whose cut off marks qualify them for the program. This is not an optional process. If you do not write the Post-UTME, your admission process is stopped, regardless of the high score you obtained in the UTME.
In Post-UTME, you will be given a computer-based test consisting of questions in your relevant subjects. Your UTME and Post-UTME results will be added up to form your aggregate.
Direct Entry Requirements
If you have any of the following qualifications: OND, HND, NCE, A-Level, you can apply to Universities using direct entry. You will still be needed to register with JAMB using a direct entry form. They will check or you can say access your application to know if you qualify to be offered admission to 200 level in your chosen course.
Age Requirement
Most of the universities in Nigeria, Oye Ekiti University included, want you to be at least 16 years old for you to be eligible for admission.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the general cut off mark for Oye Ekiti University?
The general cut off mark for Oye Ekiti University is 140. It is the lowest cut off mark for all the state universities in Nigeria. The cut off mark for different departments do changes, with some departments having a higher cut off mark than others, with 160 and above being the minimum for most of the courses.
2. Does Oye Ekiti University accept candidates that make them second choice?
Yes. Candidates who made Oye Ekiti University as their second choice in JAMB can be given admission.
3. Can I gain admission with two sittings?
Yes. Oye Ekiti University accepts a maximum of two sittings for O’Level results. You are qualified for admission if you have a total of five credits in two sittings.
4. When will the admission lists be released?
The admission lists are released in batches. The first batch is released a few weeks after the Post UTME screening exercise. So, you should wait for a few weeks before checking your name on the list.
5. What if I am not admitted in the first batch?
Don’t lose hope if your name is not in the first batch list. Universities always have a second batch list for those whose names are not in the first batch list. So, you should always check your name on the list. Make sure you have uploaded your required documents on your JAMB profile.
Conclusion
Getting admitted to Oye Ekiti University in 2026 is absolutely within your reach, provided you get this process right.
Know your cut off.
Know your subject combination.
Take your Post-UTME seriously.
And make sure your O’Level results are in order before you think of submitting your application.
Oye Ekiti University may not make the most noise on social media, but they are producing graduates who are holding their own in the real world, and that is what matters in the end.
You have taken the first step in getting admitted to this university by doing your research, now go take the second step.
Good luck with your admission, you are going to need less of it than you think.
Collins
Peter
