🎓 How to Calculate Aggregate Admission Scores for Top Nigerian Universities (2025/2026 Guide)
Gaining admission into Nigerian universities involves more than just passing JAMB and O’level exams. Many schools use an aggregate score to rank candidates during the admission process. But how exactly is this score calculated?
In this guide, we’ll break down how to calculate aggregate scores for 10 major universities, based on their latest known methods.
🔢 What Is Aggregate Score?
An aggregate score is a total score derived from a combination of:
- UTME (JAMB) score
- Post-UTME score or screening score
- O’Level grades (WAEC/NECO)
Each university uses its own formula to determine this final score.
🏫 KWASU (Kwara State University)
KWASU typically does not conduct Post-UTME, but uses O’level results and UTME scores:
- UTME = 50%
- O’Level = 50%
Example: UTME Score = 260 → (260/400) × 50 = 32.5
O’Level = 5 A1s → 50/50
Total = 82.5%
🏫 EKSU (Ekiti State University)
EKSU uses screening, not Post-UTME:
- UTME = 60%
- O’Level = 40%
Example: UTME = 260 → (260/400) × 60 = 39
O’Level = 9+9+8+8+7 = 41 → (41/50) × 40 = 32.8
Total = 71.8%
🏫 UNILAG (University of Lagos)
UNILAG uses a combination of:
- UTME = 50%
- O’Level = 20%
- Post-UTME = 30%
O’Level grading (5 best subjects): A1=10, B2=9, B3=8, C4=7, etc.
Example:
UTME = (280/400) × 50 = 35
O’Level total = 36 → (36/50) × 20 = 14.4
Post-UTME = (78/100) × 30 = 23.4
Total = 72.8%
🏫 UNILORIN (University of Ilorin)
UNILORIN uses:
- UTME = 50%
- Post-UTME = 50%
Formula: (UTME ÷ 400 × 50) + (Post-UTME ÷ 100 × 50)
🏫 LASU (Lagos State University)
LASU does not conduct Post-UTME. Instead:
- UTME = 50%
- O’Level = 50%
Best 5 relevant WAEC/NECO subjects are used with A1 = 10, B2 = 9, etc.
🏫 LAUTECH (Ladoke Akintola University of Technology)
LAUTECH uses screening, not Post-UTME:
- UTME = 50%
- O’Level = 50%
Example:
UTME = 280 → (280/400) × 50 = 35
O’Level = 10+9+8+8+7 = 42 → (42/50) × 50 = 42
Total = 77%
🏫 UNIOSUN (Osun State University)
UNIOSUN uses:
- UTME = 50%
- O’Level = 50%
Best 5 WAEC/NECO grades: A1=10, B2=9, etc.
🏫 FUOYE (Federal University Oye-Ekiti)
FUOYE uses screening:
- UTME = 60%
- O’Level = 40%
Example:
UTME = 270 → (270/400 × 60) = 40.5
O’Level = 5 A1s → 50/50 → (50/50 × 40) = 40
Total = 80.5%
🏫 OOU (Olabisi Onabanjo University)
OOU uses:
- UTME = 50%
- Post-UTME = 50%
Formula: (UTME ÷ 400 × 50) + (Post-UTME ÷ 100 × 50)
🏫 UI (University of Ibadan)
UI uses:
- UTME = 50%
- Post-UTME = 50%
Example:
UTME = 290 → (290/400 × 50) = 36.25
Post-UTME = 70 → (70/100 × 50) = 35
Total = 71.25%
🧠 Final Tips for Candidates
- Always verify your university’s latest admission method.
- Aim high in UTME – it carries significant weight in all calculations.
- Maintain strong O’Level grades – at least 5 credits in relevant subjects.
- If applicable, prepare well for Post-UTME exams.
🔥 Stay informed and calculate smart — your admission journey starts with the right score!
