2026/2027 OAU Departmental Cut-Off Marks for Faculty of Science Released
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has released the 2026/2027 departmental cut-off marks for the Faculty of Science as part of the university’s admission exercise.
The figures are contained in an official document signed by Professor O. A. Adesina, Dean, Faculty of Science, and cover the listed merit, catchment-area and ELDS categories.
OAU Faculty of Science Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027
The departmental cut-off marks are grouped below for easy reference.
Departments with 50.00 Cut-Off Mark
The following Faculty of Science departments have a cut-off mark of 50.00 across the Merit, Osun, Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Ekiti, Lagos and ELDS categories:
- Applied Geophysics — 50.00
- Botany — 50.00
- Chemistry — 50.00
- Engineering Physics — 50.00
- Geology — 50.00
- Industrial Chemistry — 50.00
- Mathematics — 50.00
- Physics — 50.00
- Statistics — 50.00
- Zoology — 50.00
Departments with Cut-Off Marks Above 50.00
Three departments have cut-off marks slightly above 50.00:
Biochemistry — 50.93
The cut-off mark for Biochemistry is 50.93.
The same figure applies to the Merit, Osun, Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Ekiti, Lagos and ELDS categories listed in the document.
Microbiology — 50.78
The departmental cut-off mark for Microbiology is 50.78.
The figure is the same across the Merit, Osun, Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Ekiti, Lagos and ELDS categories.
Science Laboratory Technology — 50.13
For Science Laboratory Technology, the cut-off mark is 50.13 across the categories listed in the document.
OAU Faculty of Science Cut-Off Marks: Quick Summary
In summary, the Faculty of Science departments are grouped as follows:
50.93
- Biochemistry
50.78
- Microbiology
50.13
- Science Laboratory Technology
50.00
- Applied Geophysics
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Engineering Physics
- Geology
- Industrial Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
Same Cut-Off Figures Across Listed Categories
A notable feature of the released schedule is that the same departmental figure is indicated across the Merit, Osun, Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Ekiti, Lagos and ELDS columns.
For instance, the cut-off for Biochemistry is 50.93 in all the listed categories, while Microbiology is 50.78 and Science Laboratory Technology is 50.13.
Candidates are therefore advised to check their specific department and category carefully when assessing their admission prospects.
Meeting the Cut-Off Does Not Guarantee Admission
Candidates should note that meeting the departmental cut-off mark does not automatically guarantee admission into Obafemi Awolowo University.
Admission may also depend on the university’s admission requirements, candidate qualifications, available spaces and other applicable conditions for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Prospective students should therefore continue to monitor their admission status and follow official OAU admission instructions.
Official Faculty of Science Schedule
The released document is headed “Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027 Admissions Exercise” and bears the signature of Professor O. A. Adesina, Dean, Faculty of Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
The cut-off marks contained in the document are specifically for the Faculty of Science. Candidates seeking admission into other faculties should not assume that these figures apply to their chosen departments.
Akahi News will continue to provide updates on the 2026/2027 OAU admission exercise as new official information becomes available.
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2026/2027 OAU Departmental Cut-Off Marks for Faculty of Science Released
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has released the departmental cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session admission exercise for the Faculty of Science.
The cut-off marks, contained in a document signed by the Dean, Faculty of Science, Professor O. A. Adesina, show that most of the departments have a minimum cut-off mark of 50.00, while Biochemistry, Microbiology and Science Laboratory Technology have slightly higher thresholds.
OAU Faculty of Science Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027
According to the released schedule, the departmental cut-off marks are as follows:
| Department | Merit | Osun | Oyo | Ondo | Ogun | Ekiti | Lagos | ELDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Geophysics | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Biochemistry | 50.93 | 50.93 | 50.93 | 50.93 | 50.93 | 50.93 | 50.93 | 50.93 |
| Botany | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Chemistry | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Engineering Physics | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Geology | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Industrial Chemistry | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Mathematics | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Microbiology | 50.78 | 50.78 | 50.78 | 50.78 | 50.78 | 50.78 | 50.78 | 50.78 |
| Physics | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Science Laboratory Technology | 50.13 | 50.13 | 50.13 | 50.13 | 50.13 | 50.13 | 50.13 | 50.13 |
| Statistics | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Zoology | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
Biochemistry Has the Highest Cut-Off
Among the departments listed, Biochemistry has the highest cut-off mark at 50.93.
Microbiology follows with 50.78, while Science Laboratory Technology has a cut-off mark of 50.13.
The remaining departments — Applied Geophysics, Botany, Chemistry, Engineering Physics, Geology, Industrial Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology — have a cut-off mark of 50.00.
Same Marks Across the Listed Catchment Areas
An important feature of the released schedule is that the listed cut-off mark is the same across the Merit, Osun, Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Ekiti, Lagos and ELDS columns for each department.
For example, Biochemistry is listed as 50.93 across all the categories, while Microbiology is 50.78 across the board.
This means prospective candidates should carefully check the specific department they applied for rather than relying on a general OAU cut-off mark.
What the Cut-Off Means for Candidates
Candidates who meet or exceed the departmental cut-off mark should, however, understand that meeting the cut-off mark does not by itself amount to an automatic admission offer.
Admission is subject to the university’s applicable admission requirements, available spaces, candidate qualifications and other relevant considerations for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
Candidates are therefore advised to continue monitoring their admission status and follow official instructions from the university.
Full List at a Glance
For quick reference, the highest and lowest departmental cut-off marks in the Faculty of Science schedule are:
- Biochemistry — 50.93
- Microbiology — 50.78
- Science Laboratory Technology — 50.13
- Applied Geophysics — 50.00
- Botany — 50.00
- Chemistry — 50.00
- Engineering Physics — 50.00
- Geology — 50.00
- Industrial Chemistry — 50.00
- Mathematics — 50.00
- Physics — 50.00
- Statistics — 50.00
- Zoology — 50.00
The document was issued under the authority of Professor O. A. Adesina, Dean, Faculty of Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
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Prospective OAU candidates should note that the figures above are specifically for the Faculty of Science and should not be interpreted as the cut-off marks for other faculties or departments of the university.
