The full list of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, FUOYE catchment area and FUOYE Elds for admission in the 2026/2027 academic session is now available.
FUOYE catchment areas are specific geographical regions or states to which the school give preference to candidates during admission.
For instance, if you are from a particular state or region that falls under the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) catchment area, you may have a higher chance of gaining admission.
FUOYE catchment area is based on factors such as proximity to the school, state of origin, and local government area.
Also, admission slots are usually reserved for candidates from these catchment areas to promote regional balance and inclusiveness in education.
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FUOYE Admission Quota System
Admission into the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) through UTME is based on a quota system, and FUOYE admission is based on the following quota:
| Merit | 40% |
| Catchment Area | 35% |
| Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS) | 20% |
This means that 40% of FUOYE admission is based on Merit, while the remaining percentage is for those from the catchment area and ELDs.

So, even if you have a low JAMB score, you may still have a good chance depending on your catchment area or if you fall under ELDS.
FUOYE Catchment Area for Admission 2026/2027
Below is Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) catchment areas for admission:
| 1. | Ekiti |
| 2. | Ibadan |
| 3. | Ondo |
| 4. | Osun |
FUOYE ELDS 2026
Below is Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) ELDs:
| 1. | Adamawa |
| 2. | Bauchi |
| 3. | Bayelsa |
| 4. | Benue |
| 5. | Borno |
| 6. | Cross River |
| 7. | Ebonyi |
| 8. | Gombe |
| 9. | Jigawa |
| 10. | Kaduna |
| 11. | Kano |
| 12. | Kebbi |
| 13. | Kogi |
| 14. | Katsina |
| 15. | Kwara |
| 16. | Nasarawa |
| 17. | Niger |
| 18. | Plateau |
| 19. | Rivers |
| 20. | Sokoto |
| 21. | Taraba |
| 22. | Yobe |
| 23. | Zamfara |
However, it should be noted that being from a state within the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) catchment area does not guarantee automatic admission.
To gain admission into FUOYE, you must meet all the requirements, including having the required JAMB and Post-UTME scores for your state, as well as the necessary O’Level credits, among others.
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