Securing a spot at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) requires a solid strategy. Because LAUTECH places a massive 80% weight on your JAMB score, your UTME performance can easily make or break your admission chances. However, having a high JAMB score does not mean you should ignore your O'Levels; the remaining 20% is calculated using a specific normalization formula that can be the tie-breaker between you and another candidate.
Relying on rumors about cut-off marks or guessing your chances is a dangerous game during admission season. By calculating your exact aggregate, you gain a crystal-clear picture of your actual standing against departmental requirements, allowing you to make smart, timely decisions about your course choice before the portals close.
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If you want to understand the mechanics of LAUTECH's unique grading criteria, here is a complete breakdown of their system.
The LAUTECH Grading Mechanism
LAUTECH uses a 100-point grading system, but their distribution is heavily skewed: 80% is derived from your UTME performance, and the remaining 20% comes from your O'Level results. Notably, LAUTECH does not penalize or reward candidates based on the number of O'Level sittings.
Here is how the calculation works for both components.
Phase 1: UTME Score Calculation (80% Weight)
Because JAMB carries so much weight at LAUTECH, this step will generate the bulk of your final aggregate. To convert your JAMB score out of 400 into a score out of 80, a simple multiplier is used.
The Math: Multiply your total JAMB score by 0.2. (Example: A UTME score of 250 × 0.2 = 50 points).
Phase 2: O'Level Point System & Normalization (20% Weight)
LAUTECH requires you to select your 5 core subjects strictly relevant to your desired course of study. First, you convert your grades into raw points using the following scale:
- A1 = 6 points
- B2 = 5 points
- B3 = 4 points
- C4 = 3 points
- C5 = 2 points
- C6 = 1 point
(Note: The maximum raw score you can achieve if you have 5 A1s is 30 points).
The Normalization Step: Because the O'Level section is only worth 20% of your total aggregate, LAUTECH "normalizes" your raw score. To do this, you divide your total raw O'Level points by the maximum possible points (30), and then multiply the result by 20.
A Practical Example
Let’s walk through the calculation for an aspirant named Kemi, who is targeting Software Engineering.
Kemi’s Profile:
- JAMB Score: 270
- O'Level Grades: Mathematics (B2), English Language (B3), Physics (A1), Chemistry (C4), and Further Mathematics (B2).
Step 1: UTME Points
- 270 × 0.2 = 54 Points
Step 2: O'Level Raw Points
- Mathematics (B2) = 5
- English Language (B3) = 4
- Physics (A1) = 6
- Chemistry (C4) = 3
- Further Mathematics (B2) = 5
- Raw Sum: 5 + 4 + 6 + 3 + 5 = 23 Raw Points
Step 3: O'Level Normalization
- Divide the raw sum by 30: 23 / 30 = 0.7667
- Multiply by 20: 0.7667 × 20 = 15.33 Points
Final Aggregate Score:
- UTME Points (54) + Normalized O'Level Points (15.33)
- 54 + 15.33 = 69.33%
Kemi's calculated LAUTECH aggregate is 69.33%. She can now use this exact figure to check her standing against previous or current departmental cut-off marks for Software Engineering.
Helpful Resources
Keep yourself updated and connected with other aspirants through these official and community channels:
- Instant Aggregate Calculator: UniScore LAUTECH Calculator
- Official University Portal: lautech.edu.ng
- Admissions Inquiries & Aspirant Group: Join the LAUTECH WhatsApp Community