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

Are you planning on studying at the department of Music in DELSU but unsure on how to go about it? This blog post is to guide you on how and what to do about it step by step.

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

For the 2025/2026 academic session, DELSU is not conducting Post UTME exam for student who wants to study in the department of Music.

A modified system has been selected by DELSU management to given student admission into the department of Music once they meet up with the aggregate.

Requirements to Calculate Your DELSU Aggregate

You need these subjects for Music aggregate calculation:

1. JAMB Subjects: English Language, Music, Literature in English and Geography/Economics.
2. O’Level Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Music, Literature in English, Music and Geography.

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 Music in DELSU2025]
• [link: WAEC/NECO & GCE Subject Requirements for Music in DELSU]

How to Calculate Your DELSU Aggregate

The new admission system accepted by DELSU management for the 2025/2026 academic session involves your JAMB score which covers 70% of your admission and your O’Level grades covers the remaining 30%.The previous academic sessions utilizes your JAMB score (60%) and WAEC/NECO & GCE (40%)

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

Step 1 – Calculate Your JAMB Component

Note: Your JAMB score now 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 200 in JAMB: 200 ÷ 400 = 0.5, then 0.5 × 70 = 35.00. Your JAMB aggregate is 35.00 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 (English Language, Music, Literature in English and Geography/Economics.), 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 Music 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: 200, O’Level Results: A1, A1, B2, B2, B3

JAMB Calculation: 200 ÷ 400 = 0.5, then 0.5 × 70 = 35.00 points

O’Level Calculation: A1 (6) + A1 (6) + B2 (5) + B2 (5) + B3 (4) = 26 points

Final Aggregate: 35.00 + 26 = 61.00 out of 100

This student’s aggregate score is 61.00, which will be compared against the departmental cut-off when released.

[Link: DELSU Music Department Cut-off Marks]

FAQ

Can I apply for weekends program in DELSU?

Yes! DELSU offers weekend program for students.

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.

Does DELSU accept two sitting?

Yes, DELSU accepts combined results.

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.

Need more help with your DELSU admission? At blog.mydelsu.ng, we cover everything you need to know about DELSU admissions, from JAMB preparation to final enrollment.