Obafemi Awolowo University is no doubt one of the most sought-after universities in Nigeria. Hundreds of thousands of people around the country and even in some neighbouring countries apply for admission. However, OAU will never go beyond their quota. Quota means the number of students they can admit annually. From experience, talks and survey with predecessors that preformed excellently in the previous OAU Post UTME exams, few points or tips has been gathered to assist aspirants in coming years to come out in flying colors in their exams. Today, few points on how to pass the OAU Post UTME exams will be shared with you in this article.

OAU admits around 6500-7500 students yearly. For you to be among the 6500-7500 people who will get admitted out of about 10000 (not an actual figure)Students who seek admission yearly, you must be ready to give it what it takes. If I'm honest with you, admission to public universities these days is like a tug of war and usually survival of the fittest. Below are some tips on how to pass OAU Post UTME examination.



1. Solve Past Questions

Solving past questions should be a necessity for any OAU Post UTME Student. The importance of past questions cannot be overemphasized. Although past questions don't necessarily tell you questions that will come out, they give you deep insight on how these questions are set. Past Questions are sometimes repeated but in a codified way. In my opinion, OAU Post UTME questions are not that hard; they are just very tricky. Past Questions will also help you in knowing topics to read on.


2. Be time conscious

The reason many people fail OAU Post UTME examination is because they didn't utilize their time effectively. You will be given an hour to take this exam, but an hour will look like 30 minutes if one is not Careful. If you don't know a question, keep and move to the next one. When you are done, you can come back to answer them. Many candidates spend too much time on a question they don't know and end up choosing the wrong answer. Time management is very important, especially for those whose subject combinations entail too much of calculations.

3. Do not be scared or intimidated

Failure is no doubt the biggest fear of most students. No student wants to fail. However, the fear of failure is worse than failure itself. The fear can make one fail. Ignore those who tell you the examination is very difficult and can't be passed. The exams may seem difficult, but that doesn't mean you can't pass them. I had a similar experience during my time; my heart was beating very fast as I attempted the questions. Candidates taking the exam for the first time usually experience this. It's natural to be scared when you are trying out something for the first time. However, learn to keep them under control. One way to beat this fear is by preparing hard for the exam. If you're well prepared, you won't be too scared.



4. Get a stable internet connection

To maintain Covid-19 Protocols, OAU tentatively changed her Post UTME exam from physical to online, and it was first experimented in March 2021. A volley of criticisms followed this new development. Some candidates complained that they were disrupted due to a poor network. To be on the safer side, get a reliable data connection, preferably a 4g network.

I would advise you don't use a cybercafe because it might be crowded, and such an environment might not be conducive to taking the examination. However, if you don't have a PC or are left with no choice, look for a cafe with a conducive environment to take the exam.



5. Attend Post UTME tutorials/Crash Classes

To start with, attending a Post UTME tutorial doesn't guarantee your admission, but it increases your chances of passing the examination. There are many Post UTME centres across Ife; enrol to one. Attending Post UTME tutorials sometimes gives you the courage to take the exam. If you want to attend one, ensure you attend a Post UTME tutorial anchored by OAU students. They have been in your shoes and are in the system; they know how it works.

These tips may look absurd based on series of experiences and stories you've come across from some students but based on survey from those who came out in flying colors in past Post UTME exams and even personal experience, these tips are rendered valid and worth giving a trial.

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