OAU Post-UTME practice: free sample questions and screening facts
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife screens candidates and combines the result with your UTME score and O'level grades into an aggregate. Below are the facts we could verify from published sources, and 5 free original practice questions in the style of the screening.
📝 Practise OAU Post-UTME questions (5 free)OAU screening facts
| Minimum UTME score to apply | 200 (2026/2027), source: oauife.edu.ng |
|---|---|
| Screening format | Physical screening at designated centres (2026/2027), source: myschool.ng |
| Aggregate formula (2026 (guide)) | UTME ÷ 8 (max 50) + Post-UTME (max 40) + O'level points for 5 subjects (A1=2.0 … C6=1.0; max 10) Source: legit.ng |
From the latest published sources we could verify. Always confirm dates and formats on the official OAU portal.
5 free OAU Post-UTME practice questions
Original questions in the style of the screening. Tap “Show answer” to check yourself.
Q1. English
"To bite the bullet" means to:
- AEat something very quickly
- BArgue about small issues
- CAvoid making a decision
- DFace a difficult situation with courage
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Answer: D. Face a difficult situation with courage
This idiom means to bravely accept something unpleasant or difficult.
Q2. Mathematics
Solve for x: x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0
- Ax = 2 or 3
- Bx = -2 or -3
- Cx = -1 or -6
- Dx = 1 or 6
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Answer: A. x = 2 or 3
Factorising gives (x-2)(x-3)=0, so x=2 or x=3.
Q3. General knowledge
The process by which green plants make their own food using sunlight is called:
- AGermination
- BPhotosynthesis
- CTranspiration
- DRespiration
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Answer: B. Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is the process plants use to convert sunlight into food energy.
Q4. English
"To let the cat out of the bag" means to:
- ACause confusion
- BEscape from danger
- CReveal a secret
- DPlay with pets
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Answer: C. Reveal a secret
This idiom means to accidentally reveal a secret.
Q5. English
Identify the figure of speech: "The wind whispered secrets through the trees."
- AMetaphor
- BHyperbole
- CPersonification
- DSimile
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Answer: C. Personification
Giving the wind the human ability to whisper is personification.
How to prepare
- At OAU the Post-UTME carries a large share of the aggregate (see the formula below), so preparation pays off directly.
- Check your O'level grades: they add points to your aggregate, so a B3 instead of a C6 matters.
- Use the free Admission Chance Checker to see your chances for your course.
Frequently asked questions
What is the OAU Post-UTME cut-off mark?
Obafemi Awolowo University asked for at least 200 in UTME (2026/2027) to apply for screening. Departmental cut-offs are higher for competitive courses; see the OAU cut-off page on CrackIt.
How is the OAU aggregate calculated?
UTME ÷ 8 (max 50) + Post-UTME (max 40) + O'level points for 5 subjects (A1=2.0 … C6=1.0; max 10) (2026 (guide)). Always confirm on the official OAU portal.
Are these real past questions?
No. They are original practice questions written in the style of the OAU screening. CrackIt is not affiliated with OAU, JAMB, WAEC or NECO.
Is it free?
Yes. The 5 questions on this page and the first 5 in the app are free. A full OAU practice pack is an optional one-time purchase, with the price shown before you pay.