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Delta State, Nigeria
DELSU
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2026/2027 Post-UTME & Direct Entry Screening is Live

Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka has officially opened its portal for 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry admission applications. • Dates: Friday, 29th May – Tuesday, 30th June, 2026. • Eligibility: Minimum UTME score of 150+. Candidates who did not initially pick DELSU can perform a JAMB Change of Institution before the June 30th deadline. • Cost: ₦2,000 screening fee. • Mandate: Candidates must upload their O'Level results (or Direct Entry qualifications) to the JAMB CAPS portal. Applications without verified uploads on JAMB will not be processed. • Instructions: Carefully fill out your bio-data details using your full name (no initials are accepted on the form). Provide an active phone number and email address as subsequent screening details will be sent directly to you.

Quick Facts: DELSU Admission 2026

Does DELSU write Post-UTME? Yes. The general JAMB cut-off mark is 150. Estimated school fees range from ₦65k to ₦150k, and the acceptance fee is ₦30,000. Verify all details on the official DELSU portal.

NELFUND Loan

Approved

JAMB Cut-Off

150+

General baseline is 150. However, for Medicine, Law, and Nursing, candidates generally need 230+ to be competitive.

Post-UTME Form

₦2,000

Est. Tuition

₦65k - ₦150k

Estimated range for fresh students. Indigenes of Delta State pay lower fees compared to non-indigenes.

Acceptance Fee

₦30,000

2nd Choice

Not Accepted

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Campuses & Locations

Abraka Campus (Main)

Abraka, Ethiope East

Oleh Campus (Law & Engineering)

Oleh, Isoko South

About DELSU & Campus Life

Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU) is a state-owned university in Nigeria with its main campus in Abraka and a second campus in Oleh. Established in 1992, it has become a center of academic excellence in the South-South region.

DELSU is famous for its vibrant campus life, especially at the Abraka campus which is situated near the Ethiope River. The university offers a blend of rigorous academics and a lively social environment.

💡 Pro Tip: Calculating your aggregate score is key for DELSU. Since they divide your JAMB score by 8 and your Post-UTME score by 2, your performance in the Post-UTME carries significantly more weight than JAMB. Aim for at least 60/100 in the Post-UTME.

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Admission Hack

DELSU's aggregate formula gives a massive mathematical advantage to candidates who score high in the Post-UTME. Because your JAMB score is divided by 8 (max 50 points) and your Post-UTME score is divided by 2 (max 50 points), a candidate with a mediocre 180 in JAMB can easily overtake a candidate with 250 in JAMB simply by outperforming them in the Post-UTME CBT. Furthermore, as a state-owned institution, DELSU heavily prioritizes indigenes of Delta State for admission quotas and offers them significantly lower tuition fees compared to non-indigenes.

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Campus Survival

You must confirm your campus before making any housing or travel arrangements. If you are admitted for Law or Engineering, you are not going to Abraka; you will be heading to the Oleh Campus, which is located in the Isoko South LGA (quite a distance away). For students at the Main Campus in Abraka, campus life is heavily influenced by the beautiful River Ethiope. Off-campus accommodation in Abraka is abundant in areas like 'Site 2' and 'Site 3', but you must secure housing early as the best spots are taken by returning students immediately after the session begins.

DELSU Admission Cycle & Acceptance Trends

Post-UTME Cycle

Expected SeasonLate July - Early September
Historical ReleaseLate July
Avg. Duration6 Weeks
💡 DELSU typically opens its portal in late July with an initial target to close by late August. However, the university is historically accommodating to candidates with 'Awaiting Results' (particularly NECO) and often grants short 1-week extensions into September to allow these candidates to upload their grades.

Competitiveness

DifficultyHigh
Est. Acceptance Rate25% - 35%
Historical Volume45,000+

DELSU is highly competitive, especially because it grants a massive admission quota to Delta State indigenes. The applicant pool typically swells in the final days of registration as candidates awaiting NECO/WAEC results finally upload their documents. Because DELSU uses an aggregate formula where the Post-UTME score carries 50% of the total weight (divided by 2) and JAMB only carries 50% (divided by 8), candidates with lower JAMB scores can easily snatch merit list spots by performing exceptionally well in the screening.

High Acceptance Faculties:
Faculty of AgricultureFaculty of ArtsFaculty of Education

ℹ️ Admission timelines and acceptance trends are based on historical data and may not always reflect current Post-UTME availability or recent announcements from the institution.

🔗 You can check if the Post-UTME form is currently out on the official admission portal.

DELSU Admission Requirements (O'Level & Direct Entry)

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Candidates must possess a minimum of five (5) O'Level credit passes including English and Mathematics at not more than two sittings.

First Choice Rule

DELSU strictly considers only candidates who selected them as their first choice institution.

Aggregate Formula

DELSU calculates final admission scores using the formula: (JAMB score / 8) + (Post-UTME score / 2). A final aggregate of 50% is generally required for most courses.

Expected Clearance Documents for DELSU

Original JAMB Admission Letter (Institution Copy)
Original JAMB Result Slip
DELSU Post-UTME Screening Result Printout
O'Level Result(s) (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB)
Valid Scratch Card(s) for O'Level Verification
Birth Certificate or Sworn Declaration of Age
Certificate of Local Government of Origin
Two Reference Letters (From a Clergy, Civil Servant or reputable citizen)
Recent Passport Photographs (Red Background usually preferred)
DELSU Medical Fitness Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions About DELSU Admission

Does DELSU accept second choice?
No, Delta State University (DELSU) strictly requires candidates to choose them as their first choice institution in JAMB.
Where is the Faculty of Law in DELSU?
The Faculty of Law is located at the Oleh Campus, which is separate from the main campus in Abraka.
Is DELSU approved for NELFUND student loans?
Yes, DELSU is a state government institution and its students are eligible to apply for the NELFUND student loan scheme.

DELSU Departmental Cut-Off Marks & Safe Targets

Admission isn't just about passing. Based on historical data, aim for these score ranges to guarantee your name on the merit list.

Medicine and Surgery (Clinical Science)
Target: 80% - 85% (Aggregate)
Absolute Minimum Score:80
Competitiveness:Extreme
💡Requires exceptionally high JAMB and Post-UTME performance. Aggregate score calculated over 100.
Nursing
Target: 70% - 75% (Aggregate)
Absolute Minimum Score:70
Competitiveness:Extreme
💡Highly competitive. Aggregate score calculated over 100.
Pharmacology
Target: 55% - 60% (Aggregate)
Absolute Minimum Score:55
Competitiveness:High
Theatre Arts
Target: 55% - 60% (Aggregate)
Absolute Minimum Score:55
Competitiveness:High
History And International Studies
Target: 52% - 55% (Aggregate)
Absolute Minimum Score:52
Competitiveness:Moderate
Physiology
Target: 48.4% - 52% (Aggregate)
Absolute Minimum Score:48.4
Competitiveness:Moderate
Anatomy & Cell Biology
Target: 48.1% - 52% (Aggregate)
Absolute Minimum Score:48.1
Competitiveness:Moderate
Medical Biochemistry
Target: 47.1% - 50% (Aggregate)
Absolute Minimum Score:47.1
Competitiveness:Moderate
Fine & Applied Arts
Target: 47% - 50% (Aggregate)
Absolute Minimum Score:47
Competitiveness:Moderate

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