The 2026 UTME cut-off for Chemistry at Osun State University is below, alongside the institutional aggregate model, an honest path-to-admission walkthrough and the year-on-year change.
Chemistry at Osun State University requires a 2026 JAMB UTME cut-off of 180 and 5 O'Level credits including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology. The programme runs for 4 years leading to Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (BSc / BA), with applications routed through JAMB and UNIOSUN's post-UTME screening.
- 2026 UTME cut-off
- 180
- UTME subjects
- English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Biology
- O'Level credits
- English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology
- Duration
- 4 years
- Credential awarded
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (BSc / BA)
- Application route
- JAMB UTME + UNIOSUN post-UTME
- Institution type
- State (Osogbo, Osun)
Where this cut-off ranks
UNIOSUN requires a UTME score of 180 for Chemistry in 2026. The institution ranks 54th out of 59 institutions offering the course in this guide, providing a comparatively accessible route into the programme.
Clearing 180 at UTME is the threshold to be considered, not a guarantee of admission. The post-UTME or screening aggregate decides who actually gets the place. A typical aggregate for Chemistry at UNIOSUN that secures an offer sits broadly in the 64.5+ range on the 100-point scale, though the exact threshold moves year to year with applicant volume.
How UNIOSUN calculates the aggregate
Osun State University uses the standard Nigerian aggregate model for Chemistry: a weighted blend of UTME score, post-UTME or screening result, and O'level grade points. The most common federal-university split is 50% UTME, 30% post-UTME, 20% O'level, scaled to a 100-point aggregate.
Worked example: a candidate with a UTME of 250 (= 31.25 of 50), a post-UTME score of 65 of 100 (= 19.5 of 30) and five A1 grades at O'level (= 20 of 20) finishes on an aggregate of 70.75, comfortably above typical Chemistry thresholds at most institutions. A weaker O'level pulls the number down materially, which is why many candidates underestimate the role of secondary-school results in the admission decision.
Each component matters in proportion to its weight. UTME at 50% remains the largest single component, but post-UTME at 30% is enough to lift or sink an otherwise borderline application. O'level grades at 20% reward consistent strength across the school years.
Federal universities such as UNIOSUN often follow this model closely, but check the institution's current admission policy each cycle, as small adjustments to weights are not uncommon.
UTME subjects
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Physics or Biology
O'level requirements
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology
Five credit passes at one sitting (or two acceptable sittings) are typically required.
Realistic path to admission
A realistic plan for Chemistry at UNIOSUN starts with a UTME target above the cut-off, not at the cut-off. Aim for 195+, which gives a comfortable margin and protects against last-minute rises in the cut-off. Candidates who score exactly at the cut-off are often squeezed out by post-UTME aggregates, because higher-scoring candidates rank above them on the final list.
Post-UTME performance matters as much as the UTME score. Even a candidate at 195+ needs a strong post-UTME to translate eligibility into admission. Past papers, focused revision of the post-UTME syllabus and timed practice are the standard preparation.
If 180 looks out of reach, consider second-choice institutions for the same course at lower cut-offs in this guide, or related courses at UNIOSUN with lower cut-offs. The change-of-course window during the cycle is the formal route to switch, and many candidates use it to recover from a UTME score that fell short of the first-choice target.
The cut-off has held steady, suggesting a stable competition profile for the course at UNIOSUN. Confirm the official UNIOSUN admission portal for any mid-cycle adjustments before paying any fees.
Other universities offering Chemistry
| Institution | Type | 2026 UTME cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| UI Oyo | federal | 232 |
| UNILAG Lagos | federal | 232 |
| OAU Osun | federal | 228 |
| NDA Kaduna | federal | 223 |
| AUN Adamawa | private | 222 |
| UNN Enugu | federal | 222 |
| ABUAD Ekiti | private | 220 |
| FUTA Ondo | federal | 219 |
| UNIBEN Edo | federal | 219 |
| BOWEN Osun | private | 218 |
| CU Ogun | private | 218 |
| FUTMINNA Niger | federal | 218 |
| FUTO Imo | federal | 218 |
| UNIZIK Anambra | federal | 218 |
| UNILORIN Kwara | federal | 218 |
| BUK Kano | federal | 216 |
| LMU Kwara | private | 215 |
| UNIPORT Rivers | federal | 215 |
| UDUSOK Sokoto | federal | 215 |
| BU Ogun | private | 214 |
| ABU Kaduna | federal | 213 |
| MOUAU Abia | federal | 213 |
| RSU Rivers | state | 213 |
| FULokoja Kogi | federal | 212 |
| LASU Lagos | state | 212 |
| MAUTECH Adamawa | federal | 211 |
| OOU Ogun | state | 211 |
| DELSU Delta | state | 210 |
| EKSU Ekiti | state | 210 |
| FUGusau Zamfara | federal | 210 |
| FUNAAB Ogun | federal | 210 |
| FUPRE Delta | federal | 210 |
| KWASU Kwara | state | 210 |
| ATBU Bauchi | federal | 209 |
| FUBK Kebbi | federal | 209 |
| FUDMA Katsina | federal | 209 |
| FULafia Nasarawa | federal | 209 |
| FUOYE Ekiti | federal | 209 |
| IMSU Imo | state | 209 |
| EBSU Ebonyi | state | 208 |
| FUKashere Gombe | federal | 208 |
| UNIABUJA FCT | federal | 208 |
| ABSU Abia | state | 207 |
| AAUA Ondo | state | 207 |
| KSU Kogi | state | 207 |
| FUOtuoke Bayelsa | federal | 206 |
| UNICAL Cross River | federal | 206 |
| FUGashua Yobe | federal | 205 |
| FUWukari Taraba | federal | 205 |
| NOUN FCT | federal | 201 |
| AAUE Edo | state | 180 |
| LAUTECH Oyo | state | 180 |
| MADONNA Anambra | private | 180 |
| UNIOSUN Osun | state | 180 |
| RUN Osun | private | 180 |
| UNIJOS Plateau | federal | 180 |
| UNIMAID Borno | federal | 180 |
| UNIUYO Akwa Ibom | federal | 180 |
| AKSU Akwa Ibom | state | 170 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the UNIOSUN cut-off mark for Chemistry in 2026?
UNIOSUN's 2026 UTME cut-off for Chemistry is 180. This is the threshold to be considered, not a guarantee of admission.
How do I calculate my aggregate for Chemistry at UNIOSUN?
Use the standard 50-30-20 split: UTME score rescaled to 50, post-UTME rescaled to 30 and O'level grade points rescaled to 20, totalling 100. For example, a UTME of 250 contributes 31.25 of 50, a post-UTME of 70 of 100 contributes 21 of 30, and five A1 grades at O'level contribute 20 of 20, for a total aggregate of 72.25.
What are the O'level requirements for Chemistry at UNIOSUN?
Five credit passes at O'level, at one sitting or two acceptable sittings, in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology. Credit-level passes (C6 or better) are the minimum at most institutions, though competitive programmes effectively need stronger grades to clear the post-UTME aggregate.
When does UNIOSUN release post-UTME results for Chemistry?
UNIOSUN typically releases post-UTME results within two to four weeks of the screening exercise, with admission lists following on CAPS in subsequent weeks.
How competitive is Chemistry at UNIOSUN?
Out of 59 institutions tracked here that offer Chemistry, UNIOSUN ranks 54th by 2026 cut-off (180). This makes it a comparatively accessible route to the course nationally.
What if I don't meet the UNIOSUN cut-off for Chemistry?
Candidates who fall short of 180 can consider second-choice institutions where the cut-off is lower, related courses at UNIOSUN that may accept their score, or the change-of-course window during the admission cycle. Direct Entry routes, JUPEB programmes and pre-degree programmes are longer-route alternatives.