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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 Visit DELSU website.
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JAMB Cut-Off
150+
The general baseline JAMB score to apply is 150. However, final admission is determined by aggregate score (JAMB ÷ 8 + Post-UTME ÷ 2, out of 100), not JAMB alone Medicine, Law, and Nursing require aggregates in the 80-90 range to be competitive, well above the 40-55 range needed for most other courses.
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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DELSU Admission Requirements (O'Level & Direct Entry)
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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.
DELSU Admission Cycle & Acceptance Trends
Post-UTME Cycle
Competitiveness
DELSU is a highly competitive state university, with competition varying significantly by programme. Medicine, Nursing, Law, Pharmacy and other professional programmes require much stronger admission performance than many Arts, Agriculture and Education programmes. Admission lists are commonly released in batches, and vacancies or change-of-course opportunities may still be announced after the first admission list.
ℹ️ Admission timelines and competitiveness information are based on historical patterns and verified institutional requirements. Exact dates, programme availability, and admission conditions may change by academic session.
🔗 For the latest application dates and admission updates, check the official admission portal.
Expected Clearance Documents for DELSU
DELSU Hostel & Accommodation
Hostel Halls
Ecobank Hall
₦36k
Medical Hostel
₦26k
Abraka Hall
₦20k
Council Hall
₦20k
Ethiopia Hall
₦20k
Canon Mason Hall
₦10k
NDDC Hostel
Fee not clearly published in available sources confirm directly.
First-come, first-served. Some students miss out each year not due to raw hostel capacity, but because they apply too late in the process.
Hostel allocation is tied to campus Law and Engineering students are based at the Oleh Campus (Isoko South LGA), a significant distance from the Abraka Main Campus, so confirm which campus your hostel application applies to.
Off-campus accommodation in Abraka runs notably higher than on-campus hostels a single room typically costs ₦30,000-₦40,000, and self-contained units can run ₦80,000 or more. Popular off-campus areas are known locally as 'Site 2' and 'Site 3', though the best spots are usually taken quickly by returning students at the start of each session.
Hostel fees at Nigerian universities have generally trended upward in recent years, and DELSU is no exception some halls have been reported at notably higher prices than the figures listed above. Treat these as a baseline that has likely since risen, and confirm current pricing directly with DELSU before budgeting.
DELSU Admission Aggregate Calculator
Active Weights: 50:50 ratio
(JAMB / 8) + (Post-UTME / 2)DELSU's Post-UTME is an online screening exercise, not a written aptitude test. JAMB (divided by 8) and Post-UTME (divided by 2) combine for an aggregate out of 100 Post-UTME performance carries a large practical advantage, since a candidate with a modest JAMB score can still overtake a stronger JAMB score through a better screening result.
* Estimates generated are derived natively using custom data maps for DELSU. Final screening updates are subject to institutional updates. Double check with the school portal.
DELSU JAMB Subject Combination & Admission Requirements by Course
Step-by-step requirements, safe target scores, and subject combinations for specific courses.
Medicine & SurgerySafe Target: 230 - 270Extreme+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •A-Level/JUPEB passes in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
DELSU's confirmed Direct Entry aggregate minimum for Medicine is 88 (out of 100).
- 1The real target at DELSU is your combined aggregate, not your JAMB score alone aim for an aggregate of 80-85% or higher (JAMB ÷ 8 + Post-UTME ÷ 2, out of 100). A strong Post-UTME performance can offset a merely good JAMB score, so don't treat JAMB as the whole picture.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, in not more than 2 sittings, uploaded to JAMB CAPS.
- 3Select DELSU as First Choice DELSU strictly considers only first-choice candidates.
- 4Register for the online Post-UTME screening (not a written exam) and pay the ₦2,000 fee.
- 5Fill out your bio-data using your full legal name initials are not accepted on the form.
- 6Once admitted, gather your clearance documents, including two reference letters from a clergy, civil servant, or reputable citizen, and a DELSU Medical Fitness Certificate.
Medicine and Surgery sits under the Faculty of Clinical Medicine at the Abraka campus. Delta State indigenes are prioritized for admission quotas and pay significantly lower tuition. Medical licensure in Nigeria requires MDCN accreditation confirm DELSU's current MDCN accreditation status directly with the Faculty before enrolling.
Nursing ScienceSafe Target: 200 - 240Extreme+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •A-Level/JUPEB passes in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
- •Registered Nurse (RN) or equivalent professional qualification
DELSU's confirmed Direct Entry aggregate minimum for Nursing is 80 (out of 100).
- 1The real target at DELSU is your combined aggregate aim for 70-75% or higher (JAMB ÷ 8 + Post-UTME ÷ 2, out of 100). A strong Post-UTME performance meaningfully offsets a merely good JAMB score.
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, in not more than 2 sittings, uploaded to JAMB CAPS.
- 3Select DELSU as First Choice.
- 4Register for the online Post-UTME screening and pay the ₦2,000 fee.
- 5Fill out your bio-data using your full legal name initials are not accepted.
- 6Once admitted, gather your clearance documents, including two reference letters and a DELSU Medical Fitness Certificate.
Nursing Science sits under the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences at the Abraka campus. Nursing licensure in Nigeria is governed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) confirm DELSU's current NMCN accreditation status directly with the Faculty before enrolling.
LawSafe Target: 210 - 250Extreme+
5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Literature-in-English, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •A-Level/JUPEB passes in relevant Arts/Social Science subjects
DELSU's confirmed Direct Entry aggregate minimum for Law is 90 (out of 100) the highest of any programme at DELSU by this measure, even above Medicine's 88.
- 1The real target at DELSU is your combined aggregate Law's confirmed Direct Entry minimum (90) is the highest of any DELSU programme, so aim for an equivalently high UTME aggregate (JAMB ÷ 8 + Post-UTME ÷ 2, out of 100).
- 2Ensure your O'Level result contains 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, and Literature-in-English, in not more than 2 sittings, uploaded to JAMB CAPS.
- 3Select DELSU as First Choice.
- 4Register for the online Post-UTME screening and pay the ₦2,000 fee.
- 5Fill out your bio-data using your full legal name initials are not accepted.
- 6Law is based at the Oleh Campus (Isoko South LGA), a significant distance from the Abraka Main Campus factor this into your accommodation and travel planning well before resumption.
Law is based at the Oleh Campus, not the Abraka Main Campus a common point of confusion per your own FAQ and expert_review guidance. Law accreditation for eligibility into the Nigerian Law School is governed by the Council of Legal Education (CLE) confirm DELSU's current CLE accreditation status directly with the Faculty before enrolling.
English & Literary StudiesSafe Target: 170 - 200Moderate+
5 credits including English Language, Literature-in-English, in not more than 2 sitting(s).
- •At least two A-Level passes in relevant Arts subjects, including English Language or Literature-in-English
- •OND with Upper Credit in English and Literary Studies or a closely related discipline
Direct Entry candidates must also satisfy the applicable O'Level requirements for English and Literary Studies.
- 1Select DELSU as your First Choice institution.
- 2Use Literature-in-English as one of your UTME subjects together with two other suitable Arts or Social Science subjects.
- 3Ensure your O'Level result contains the required credits, particularly English Language and Literature-in-English, in not more than two sittings.
- 4Register for DELSU's admission screening and upload your O'Level result to JAMB CAPS.
- 5Admission is determined by DELSU's screening and aggregate requirements rather than the general JAMB baseline alone.
English & Literary Studies is offered under the Faculty of Arts at the Abraka Main Campus. DELSU's official published English admission requirements confirm English Language and Literature-in-English as core O'Level subjects.
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.
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 Campuses
Abraka Campus (Main)
Abraka, Ethiope East
Oleh Campus (Law & Engineering)
Oleh, Isoko South
Frequently Asked Questions About DELSU Admission
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