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OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY [OAU] RELEASES 2026/2027 ADMISSION CUT-OFF MARKS – FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria, has released the Faculty of Social Sciences cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
The published document contains the approved cut-off marks for various programmes in the Faculty of Social Sciences under the Merit, Catchment Area and Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS) categories.
The figures provide prospective students with important information as they prepare for the university’s 2026/2027 admission exercise.
OAU Social Sciences Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027
The published cut-off marks are as follows:
| Programme | Merit | Osun | Oyo | Ekiti | Ondo | Ogun | Lagos | ELDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demography and Social Statistics | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Economics | 63.43 | 59.68 | 59.45 | 56.10 | 53.33 | 58.48 | 57.43 | 53.86 |
| Entrepreneurship | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Geography | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Political Sciences | 59.90 | 56.53 | 56.88 | 52.50 | 52.45 | 56.53 | 52.50 | 51.70 |
| Psychology | 51.33 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 50.78 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Mass Communication | 62.38 | 58.85 | 59.25 | 51.55 | 53.73 | 56.40 | 50.35 | 53.00 |
| Film Production | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Information Science and Media Studies | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
Economics Has the Highest Merit Cut-Off Mark
Among the programmes listed by the Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics has the highest Merit cut-off mark at 63.43.
For Economics, candidates from the listed Catchment Areas have the following cut-off marks: Osun – 59.68, Oyo – 59.45, Ekiti – 56.10, Ondo – 53.33, Ogun – 58.48 and Lagos – 57.43.
The ELDS cut-off mark for Economics is 53.86.
This makes Economics the programme with the highest Merit requirement among the listed Social Sciences programmes.
Mass Communication Cut-Off Mark
The Mass Communication Merit cut-off mark is 62.38 for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
The Catchment Area cut-off marks are 58.85 for Osun, 59.25 for Oyo, 51.55 for Ekiti, 53.73 for Ondo, 56.40 for Ogun and 50.35 for Lagos.
The ELDS cut-off mark for Mass Communication is 53.00.
Candidates who selected Mass Communication should therefore check the figure applicable to their admission category before assessing their admission chances.
Political Sciences Cut-Off Mark
The published Merit cut-off mark for Political Sciences is 59.90.
Candidates from the Catchment Areas have the following figures:
- Osun – 56.53
- Oyo – 56.88
- Ekiti – 52.50
- Ondo – 52.45
- Ogun – 56.53
- Lagos – 52.50
The ELDS cut-off mark is 51.70.
Other OAU Social Sciences Programmes
Several other programmes have a Merit cut-off mark slightly above or equal to 50.00.
Psychology has a Merit cut-off mark of 51.33, while Sociology and Anthropology has 50.78.
For Demography and Social Statistics, Entrepreneurship, Geography, Film Production, Broadcast Journalism, and Information Science and Media Studies, the published Merit cut-off mark is 50.00.
The Catchment Area and ELDS figures for these programmes are also 50.00.
What OAU Social Sciences Aspirants Should Know
The release of the departmental cut-off marks gives candidates a useful benchmark as they prepare for the 2026/2027 OAU admission exercise.
However, candidates should understand that meeting the published cut-off mark does not automatically guarantee admission. Aspirants must still satisfy other admission requirements and complete all procedures prescribed by the university.
Candidates should also ensure that their JAMB and O’Level information is correctly presented and should monitor official OAU announcements for subsequent updates concerning screening and admission.
It is advisable for candidates to rely on verified university information rather than unofficial figures circulating on social media.
Summary of OAU Social Sciences Cut-Off Marks
Based on the published table, the highest Merit cut-off marks among the listed programmes are:
- Economics – 63.43
- Mass Communication – 62.38
- Political Sciences – 59.90
- Psychology – 51.33
- Sociology and Anthropology – 50.78
The remaining listed programmes have a Merit cut-off mark of 50.00.
The Obafemi Awolowo University Faculty of Social Sciences has released its cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 admission exercise, covering 11 programmes.
Economics recorded the highest Merit cut-off mark at 63.43, followed by Mass Communication at 62.38 and Political Sciences at 59.90.
Prospective OAU students should carefully check the cut-off mark applicable to their chosen programme and admission category. Meeting the required mark is important, but candidates should also fulfil other admission requirements and follow official university updates throughout the admission process.
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