The Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, publishes its admission lists in stages, and the 2026/2027 exercise is now under way. This article explains the current release status, the places where a candidate can check admission, how the selection works, the steps after an offer, and what to do when a name does not appear in the first batch.
Current Status of the LAUTECH 2026/2027 Admission List
LAUTECH has begun releasing the 2026/2027 admission list gradually on the JAMB portal. Names are uploaded to the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) as the university’s decisions are finalised, so the process continues over several days or weeks and does not appear all at once. Candidates are advised to check their CAPS profile regularly and to wait for the uploads to continue.
| Item | Position |
|---|---|
| Release status | Under way, in batches |
| Primary channel | JAMB CAPS |
| Secondary channel | LAUTECH admission portal |
| Applies to | UTME and Direct Entry candidates who completed screening |
A gradual release means that a missing name on a given day is not a rejection. The university uploads decisions in groups, and later batches follow earlier ones.
Where to Check the LAUTECH Admission List
There are two official places to confirm admission status.
JAMB CAPS. The admission status shows on the candidate’s JAMB profile. A candidate logs in with the email address and password used for JAMB registration, opens the admission status section, and reads the message displayed. An offer appears with the option to accept or reject. This is the decisive record, since admission is processed through JAMB.
LAUTECH admission portal. The university’s own portal, reached through the official website (lautech.edu.ng), displays the admission status for applicants who registered there. Candidates log in with the credentials created during screening registration.
Candidates should rely on these two channels and avoid links shared in messaging groups. A PDF list from an unofficial source can contain errors or be fabricated, and it carries no weight with the university or JAMB.
How LAUTECH Selects Candidates
The 2026/2027 screening exercise opened for candidates who chose LAUTECH as first choice and scored at least 170 in the 2026 UTME. Registration opened in June 2026, and the university later extended the portal’s closing time to midnight on Sunday, 16 August 2026. Reports on the guidelines state that no written aptitude test applies to UTME candidates this year, and that admission is based on 80 percent of the UTME score and 20 percent of the O’level grades. Candidates should confirm the weighting on the university’s official notice, since the formula determines the ranking.
Admission is then decided programme by programme. Each department has its own minimum UTME score above the general 170, with health sciences and engineering programmes requiring higher scores. Within a department, candidates are ranked by aggregate score, and the available quota decides how many are admitted. A candidate who meets the minimum for a programme but ranks below the quota does not receive an offer in that programme.
| Factor | Effect on admission |
|---|---|
| UTME score | Largest share of the aggregate |
| O’level grades | Smaller share of the aggregate |
| Departmental minimum | Sets the lowest score considered |
| Departmental quota | Limits the number of offers |
| Consistent personal details | Inconsistencies can lead to disqualification |
Direct Entry Admission
Direct Entry candidates appear on the same channels. Their admission rests on the qualification presented, the programme’s entry rules, and any interview or document review the university schedules. A Direct Entry candidate checks the JAMB CAPS profile and the LAUTECH portal in the same way as a UTME candidate.
Types of Admission Lists
The university releases more than one kind of list during the cycle.
| List | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Merit list | Candidates admitted on aggregate score within the department’s quota |
| Supplementary list | Additional admissions made when places remain unfilled |
| Direct Entry list | Admissions for candidates entering at 200 level |
A candidate who does not appear on the merit list can still appear on a later list. The supplementary stage fills spaces left by candidates who do not accept their offers, so it is worth checking until the university announces that the admission exercise is closed.
Step-by-Step: How to Check Admission on JAMB CAPS
- Open the JAMB e-facility portal and log in with the email address and password used for registration.
- Select the CAPS option on the dashboard.
- Open the admission status section.
- Read the message displayed, which shows whether an offer exists for LAUTECH and for which programme.
- If an offer exists, choose to accept it within the period allowed by JAMB, then print the admission letter once it becomes available.
An offer that is not accepted within the stated period can be withdrawn, so candidates should act promptly after seeing an offer. The same CAPS dashboard shows whether another institution has also offered a place, since JAMB permits only one acceptance.
What to Do After Seeing an Offer
After accepting on CAPS, a candidate moves to the university’s registration process. The steps follow a standard order:
- Accept the offer on CAPS and print the admission letter.
- Log in to the LAUTECH portal and pay the acceptance fee, using only the payment channels the portal provides.
- Complete the online registration and biodata form.
- Pay the school fees for the programme, and keep every receipt.
- Attend screening and clearance with the original documents when the university announces the dates.
- Complete course registration and matriculation as scheduled.
Fees differ by programme and category, and the portal displays the exact amounts for each candidate. Payments should go through the portal only, since a payment made to a personal account has no standing with the university.
Documents Commonly Requested at Clearance
Clearance exercises generally require original documents for verification. LAUTECH publishes its own list with the clearance notice, and the items below are the ones most often requested by Nigerian universities.
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| O’level results (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB) | Confirms entry qualifications |
| JAMB admission letter | Confirms the offer |
| JAMB result slip | Confirms the UTME score |
| Birth certificate or declaration of age | Confirms age and identity |
| Local government identification letter | Confirms state of origin |
| Attestation from a parent or guardian | Required by some institutions |
| Direct Entry qualification (for DE candidates) | Confirms the entry route |
Candidates should keep both the original and photocopies of each item, since verification officers keep copies. Names, dates of birth and states of origin must match across all documents. A mismatch can delay clearance or lead to withdrawal of the offer, so corrections should begin early through the issuing body.
Reasons a Name Does Not Appear
Several situations explain a missing name:
- The batch containing the candidate’s decision has not been uploaded yet.
- The candidate’s aggregate score falls below the department’s quota.
- LAUTECH was not the first-choice institution on the JAMB record.
- The O’level results were not uploaded to the JAMB profile within the deadline.
- Personal details differ between documents and the JAMB record.
- The candidate did not complete the screening registration.
A candidate in this position should first confirm the JAMB profile details and the O’level upload, then check later batches. JAMB also offers options such as a change of course or institution during the admission period, and any such change should follow JAMB’s own procedure and dates.
Protecting Against Admission Scams
Admission season attracts fraudulent offers. The university states that admission comes through the official channels, and a few rules reduce the risk:
- Never pay anyone for a guaranteed place or to “push” a name onto the list.
- Do not share JAMB login details with agents or middlemen.
- Confirm every list and notice on lautech.edu.ng or on the JAMB profile.
- Make payments through the university portal only.
- Treat messages demanding urgent payment as suspicious.
An admission that appears only on an unofficial list, and not on JAMB CAPS or the LAUTECH portal, does not exist as far as the university is concerned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the LAUTECH 2026/2027 admission list out?
LAUTECH has begun releasing the list gradually on the JAMB portal, and uploads continue in batches.
Where can a candidate check admission status?
On the JAMB CAPS dashboard and on the LAUTECH admission portal.
What is the minimum UTME score for LAUTECH?
The general minimum is 170, with higher departmental requirements for competitive programmes.
Does LAUTECH use a written Post UTME test this year?
Reports on the 2026/2027 guidelines state that no written aptitude test applies to UTME candidates, and that admission is based on UTME and O’level grades. Candidates should confirm this on the official notice.
What if a name is not on the first batch?
Later batches follow, including supplementary lists, so candidates should keep checking CAPS and the university portal until the exercise closes.
Summary
LAUTECH is releasing its 2026/2027 admission list in batches on JAMB CAPS, with the university portal serving as a second channel. Admission depends on the UTME score, O’level grades, the departmental minimum and the quota. Admitted candidates accept the offer on CAPS, pay fees through the official portal, and complete clearance with original documents. Candidates who are not on the first batch should keep checking for later lists, verify their JAMB details, and avoid unofficial lists and payment requests.