Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has released the approved cut-off marks for admission into its undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session, while warning prospective students against fraudsters who may attempt to exploit the admission process for financial gain.
The university announced the release in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji. It said the approved benchmarks were intended to guide candidates seeking admission into the institution and urged applicants to consult the official cut-off document to determine the requirements for their chosen programmes.
The newly released document contains separate general merit and indigene or catchment-area cut-off marks across the university’s programmes. The applicable mark therefore depends on the course selected and the candidate’s relevant admission category.
Some programmes have relatively high cut-off marks, reflecting the specific admission benchmarks set for them. For example, the published document lists Nursing Science at 77.4 for general merit and 74.4 for the indigene or catchment category. Bachelor of Laws has cut-off marks of 77.1 and 73 respectively, while Mass Communication is listed at 68.7 for general merit and 63.4 for the catchment category.
Other programmes have different benchmarks. Candidates are therefore advised not to rely on a single score as the university-wide requirement, but to check the figures listed against their specific courses in the approved document.
UNIOSUN stressed that admission would be based strictly on merit, subject to candidates meeting the prescribed admission requirements and other conditions established by the university and relevant regulatory authorities. Meeting a published cut-off mark should not be interpreted as an automatic guarantee of admission, as applicants must also satisfy the other applicable requirements of the admission process.
Alongside the release, the university issued a warning against individuals and online platforms claiming to have access to admission slots, preferential consideration or the ability to influence admission decisions. It cautioned that such claims could be attempts to defraud candidates and their families.
The institution advised prospective students to obtain admission information only through its official website and verified social media channels. It also urged candidates to disregard unofficial messages circulating on WhatsApp groups and other online platforms unless the information could be traced to an authorised university communication channel.
The warning is particularly important during admission periods, when candidates and their families may be anxious about securing places in competitive programmes. Fraudsters may take advantage of that pressure by promising admission in exchange for money or claiming to have special connections with university officials.
Applicants should be cautious of anyone requesting payment in exchange for guaranteed admission, a change of cut-off mark or preferential treatment. They should independently verify admission announcements and payment instructions through the university’s official channels before taking action.
UNIOSUN also stated that it would not be responsible for misinformation, financial losses or other consequences arising from reliance on information obtained from unauthorised sources. Candidates should therefore avoid making admission decisions based solely on forwarded messages, screenshots or claims from people who cannot demonstrate that they represent the institution.
The release provides prospective students with an official reference point as they assess their eligibility for the 2026/2027 academic session. Candidates are encouraged to review the full cut-off document carefully, confirm the requirements for their selected programmes and continue to monitor official announcements for further admission instructions.
As the admission exercise progresses, the university’s warning serves as a reminder that candidates should rely on verified information rather than promises of shortcuts. Applicants who need clarification about their programmes or admission requirements should contact the university through its recognised channels instead of paying individuals who claim they can influence the process.
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