DELSU Political Science Aggregate Score Calculation (2026/2027 Guide)

Do you intend to studying in the department of Political Science DELSU for the 2026/2027 academic session but unsure about how to go about it? This blog post is to guide you through step by step process with up to date information.

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

DELSU has completely changed their admission requirement for the department of Political Science. The school management is no longer conducting post UTME exams for student for the academic session of 2026/2027. As of 2024 and the previous years, admission into the department of Political Science is based on your JAMB score which is 60% plus your post UTME exam score which is 40%, but for the 2026/2027 academic session your admission into the department of Political Science is based on your JAMB score which sum up to 70% and your O’ Level grades which is 30%. This process has made things easier for student travelling from long distance to write the exam for a day and travel back the next day thereby reducing stress and inconveniences.

Requirements to Calculate Your DELSU Aggregate

You need these subjects for Political Science aggregate calculation:

JAMB Subjects: English Language, Government, Geography, Economics.
O’Level Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Literature In English, Government 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 Political Science in DELSU 2025]
[link: WAEC/NECO & GCE Subject Requirements for Political Science in DELSU]

How to Calculate Your DELSU Aggregate DELSU has introduced a new admission system for the 2026/2027 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 255 in JAMB: 255 ÷ 400 = 0.64, then 0.64 × 70 = 44.63. Your JAMB aggregate is 44.63 out of 70 possible points.

JAMB Score	Aggregate Points
400	70.00
350	61.25
300	52.50
250	43.75
200	35.00

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

Grade	Points
A1	6
B2	5
B3	4
C4	3
C5	2
C6	1

The calculation includes five topics: your four core JAMB subjects (English Language, Government, Geography, Economics), as well as one additional applicable subject such as Geography or Political Science. 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 Political Science 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: 255, O’Level Results: C4, C4, C4, C4, C5. JAMB Calculation: 255 ÷ 400 = 0.64, then 0.64 × 70 = 44.63 points. O’Level Calculation: C4 (3) + C4 (3) + C4 (3) + C4 (3) + C5 (2) = 14 points. Final Aggregate: 44.63 + 14 = 58.63 out of 100 This student’s aggregate score is 58.63, which will be compared against the departmental cut-off when released. [Link: DELSU Political Science Department Cut-off Marks]

FAQ

Can I change my course if I don’t meet up to the cut off mark? YES you can. All you need to do is to purchase a change of course form. C an I still get admission if I put DELSU on second choice? No! DELSU don’t consider student who place them as second choice. 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. Need more help with your DELSU admission? At mydelsu.com, we cover everything you need to know about DELSU admissions, from JAMB preparation to final enrollment.