DELSU Aggregate Calculation for Fisheries Department (2025/2026 Admission)

The admission process for the department of Fisheries 2025/2026 academic session has been modified.  This article is to guide you through step by step procedure as you stay ahead of the curve with valid information.

Is There a Post-UTME Exam for DELSU Fisheries in 2025?

No, DELSU is no longer writing post UTME exams as this had made things easier for student travelling from long distance to write the exam for a day and travel back the next day. For the 2025/2026 academic session, DELSU devised a new admission system for student to gain admission into the department of Fisheries.

DELSU has completely changed their admission process for the 2025/2026 academic session. Instead of using your JAMB score + POST UTME aggregate to give you admission, your admission would be based on your JAMB score + O’ Level grades.

With this admission process student won’t have to be worried about missing the date for their exams. Your JAMB score sums up to 70% of your admission and O’ Level grades 30%

Requirements to Calculate Your DELSU Aggregate

You need these subjects for Fisheries aggregate calculation:

1. JAMB Subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, and Geography/Economics/Physics/Mathematics
2. O’Level Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology or Agricultural Science, along with any other approved subject, such as Geography or Economics.

Always include your WAEC/NECO and GCE result, or both if you are combining, when uploading your results to the school site for online screening.

• [Link: JAMB Subject Combination  for Fisheries in DELSU2025]
• [link: WAEC/NECO & GCE Subject Requirements for Fisheries in DELSU]

How to Calculate Your DELSU Aggregate

DELSU has introduced a new admission system for the 2025/2026 academic session which comprises of your JAMB score (70%) and WAEC/NECO (30%).

This means no more Post UTME examinations, saving you the burden of traveling to Delta State, specifically Abraka, to write the exams.

Step 1 – Calculate Your JAMB Component

Note: Your JAMB  score covers 70% of your admission and the WAEC/NECO 30%.

Your JAMB score contributes 70% to your total aggregate using this formula: (Your JAMB Score ÷ 400) × 70.

To calculate this, divide your JAMB score by 400, then multiply the result by 70. For example, if you scored 220 in JAMB: 220 ÷ 400 = 0.55, then 0.55 × 70 = 38.5. Your JAMB aggregate is 38.5 out of 70 possible points.

Step 2 – Calculate Your O’Level Component

Your O’Level results contribute 30% to your aggregate based on a points system for grade

WAEC/NECO/GCE Points Breakdown

The calculation includes five topics: your four core JAMB subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English), as well as one additional applicable subject such as Geography or Economics. Simply add the points for these five subjects to acquire your O’Level component, which has a maximum of 30 points.

[Link: DELSU O’Level Requirements to study Fisheries in DELSU: WAEC, NECO & GCE Accepted Grades]

Complete Calculation Example

Here’s how to put everything together using a real example.

Student Profile: JAMB Score: 220, O’Level Results: B2, B2, B3, C4, C5.

JAMB Calculation: 220 ÷ 400 = 0.55, then 0.55 × 70 = 38.5 points.

O’Level Calculation: B2 (5) + B2 (5) + B3 (4) + C4 (3) + C5 (2) = 19 points.

Final Aggregate: 38.5 + 19 = 57.5 out of 100

This student’s aggregate score is 57.5, which will be compared against the departmental cut-off when released.

[Link: DELSU Fisheries Department Cut-off Marks]

FAQ

Does DELSU allow two sitting?

YES! DELSU do allow two sitting for your O’Level.

How would I know if I have gotten admission?

Always check the school official portal to confirm if you have been given admission.

When would DELSU start giving admission?

DELSU would start giving out admission a month before school resumes and the admission continues by releasing other batches as school resumes.

After my admission what is next?

Once you have gotten your admission, you are to pay a certain amount as acceptance fee indicating you accept the admission.

Next Steps After Calculating Your Aggregate

Now that you know your aggregate score: monitor DELSU’s official website for cut-off announcements, prepare backup university options if your score seems borderline, Get your JAMB result and O’Level certificates ready for verification, and check your admission status regularly once cut-offs are released.

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