OFFICIAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: EXTENSION OF APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE 2026/2027 POST-UTME SCREENING EXERCISE

OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY (OOU), AGO-IWOYE, OGUN STATE

Office of the Registrar / Directorate of University Admissions

1. Executive Summary & Official Notice

The Management of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, hereby informs the general public, prospective candidates, parents, and guardians that the online registration deadline for the 2026/2027 Post-UTME Admission Screening Exercise has been officially extended.

This administrative decision was reached to accommodate qualified applicants who encountered technical, administrative, or documentation hurdles during the initial registration window. By broadening this application timeline, the University reaffirms its commitment to an inclusive, transparent, and merit-driven admissions process, ensuring that no deserving candidate is disenfranchised due to temporary logistical setbacks.

Candidates seeking admission into Nigeria’s premier state university for the 2026/2027 academic session are strongly urged to utilize this grace period to finalize their applications without further delay.

2. Background & Justification for the Extension

The decision to extend the screening registration period follows a thorough review of submissions and appeals from prospective students, secondary schools, and educational stakeholders. Management recognized that several candidates faced unavoidable bottlenecks, including:

• Delays in Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) result releases or certificate processing (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB).

• JAMB Profile and Data Mismatches, requiring time-consuming corrections at accredited Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) centers.

• Banking and Payment Gateway Interruption, leading to pending or unverified application fee transactions.

• Late Institution Choice Changes, where candidates recently swapped their first-choice institution to OOU on the JAMB portal and required additional time for data synchronization.

In light of these challenges, the University portal will remain operational to facilitate seamless registration for all eligible candidates.

3. Comprehensive Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the 2026/2027 OOU Post-UTME Screening Exercise, applicants must satisfy the following institutional requirements:

1. Choice of Institution: Candidates must have chosen Olabisi Onabanjo University as their First Choice in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), or must have successfully processed a Change of Institutionto OOU via the official JAMB portal.

2. Cut-Off Mark Compliance: Applicants must have achieved the minimum prescribed UTME score required for their chosen degree program (refer to the institutional departmental cut-off list).

3. O’Level Requirements: Applicants must possess a minimum of five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects—including English Language and Mathematics—obtained at not more than two (2) sittings in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB.

4. JAMB CAPS Synchronization: Candidates must ensure their academic records on the OOU application portal perfectly mirror their profiles on the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).

4. Critical Directive: Mandatory O’Level Result Upload on JAMB CAPS

A major point of emphasis for the 2026/2027 admission cycle is the mandatory upload of ordinary level (O’Level) results.

IMPORTANT WARNING:

Completing the OOU Post-UTME form alone does not guarantee admission if your O’Level results are not uploaded to JAMB CAPS.

• Candidates with Released Results: Must visit any accredited JAMB CBT Centre immediately to upload their WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB statement of results.

• Awaiting Result (AR) Candidates: Applicants who registered as “Awaiting Result” during the UTME registration must promptly update their profile on JAMB CAPS as soon as their SSCE results are officially released by the examining bodies.

• Consequence of Non-Compliance: Failure to verify your O’Level upload on JAMB CAPS will render your application incomplete, resulting in automatic exclusion from the final admission list generated by the system.

5. Step-by-Step Registration Procedure

Prospective candidates are advised to strictly adhere to the following sequence of actions to complete their application correctly:

1. Access the Portal: Navigate exclusively to the official OOU admissions portal at [insert portal URL, e.g., putme.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng].

2. Authentication: Log in using your 2026 UTME Registration Number and surname as password (or as instructed on the portal homepage).

3. Profile Completion: Accurately fill out the digital applicant profile, ensuring that your bio-data, state of origin, local government area, and contact information are error-free.

4. Academic Data Input: Carefully enter your O’Level grades, subject combinations, and exam registration numbers. Cross-check for typos before saving.

5. Document Uploads: Upload clear, unedited, color-scanned copies of required documents (Passport photograph with a plain background, SSCE results, and UTME result slip).

6. Payment & Final Submission: Complete the administrative screening payment using the integrated online payment gateway. Review all details thoroughly before clicking Submit.

7. Print Acknowledgement Slip: Generate and print two (2) clear copies of the Post-UTME Application Registration Slip for verification purposes during physical screening and clearance.

6. Common Pitfalls & Mistakes to Avoid

To safeguard your application from disqualification, strictly avoid the following mistakes:

• Proxy Registration Errors: Allowing third-party café operators to fill out your personal information without cross-checking for errors in names, birth dates, or subject combinations.

• Inconsistent Personal Data: Ensuring that the name on your O’Level certificate matches the name on your JAMB result slip. Discrepancies may lead to identity queries during physical verification.

• Illegible Uploads: Uploading blurry or cropped photographs and certificates that cannot be authenticated by automated computer vision systems.

• Procrastination: Postponing submission until the final hours of the extended deadline, which risks server congestion and incomplete payment processing.

• Falsification of Credentials: Submitting forged certificates or incorrect grades. Olabisi Onabanjo University maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward academic fraud; offenders will be handed over to law enforcement agencies and permanently barred from admission.

7. Post-Registration Monitoring & Next Steps

Completing the Post-UTME screening application is only the first phase of the admission cycle. Candidates are expected to actively track their progress by following these directives:

1. Regularly Check JAMB CAPS: Log into your JAMB portal frequently to monitor your admission status (“Admission Still in Progress” or “Congratulations, You Have Been Offered Admission”).

2. Monitor OOU Portal: Keep tabs on the University’s official channels for announcements regarding screening results, departmental cut-off marks, and physical verification schedules.

3. Acceptance Procedures: Upon receiving an offer of admission on JAMB CAPS, candidates must promptly click “ACCEPT” or “REJECT” within the stipulated timeframe to secure their seat.

8. Strategic Advantages of Early Completion

While Management has granted this window of extension, candidates are strongly advised to complete their applications as early as possible. Completing your registration early allows you to:

• Verify that your payment status is marked as “Successful.”

• Identify and correct minor input mistakes before portal locks take effect.

• Avoid peak-time web traffic and server timeouts.

• Transition your focus toward academic preparation for the upcoming academic session.

9. Conclusion & Final Advisory

This registration deadline extension reflects Olabisi Onabanjo University’s commitment to providing fair, equal, and accessible admission opportunities for all qualified prospective candidates across Nigeria and beyond.

Applicants are reminded that admission into OOU remains highly competitive and will be awarded strictly on merit, compliance with established guidelines, and performance across UTME and O’Level evaluations. Treat this extension as your final opportunity to complete your application correctly.

For further inquiries, technical support, or official guidelines, please visit the official University website or contact the designated helpdesk via the admissions portal.

Signed:

Management / Office of the Registrar

Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State.