JOSTUM Post UTME Form 2026/2027: Eligibility, Cut-Off Mark and How to Apply
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Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), Formerly Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM), has commenced the sale of its Post UTME and Direct Entry (DE) Screening Forms for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM) Post UTME / Direct Entry Screening Form 2026/2027 Academic Session
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Choose JOSTUM as their first-choice institution, or be willing to change their first choice to JOSTUM.
- Score 150 or above in the 2026 UTME.
- Be at least 16 years old on or before 30 September 2026.
- Possess a minimum of five (5) O’Level credit passes, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Obtain the required O’Level results in not more than two sittings.
- Direct Entry candidates must possess:
- The required A’Level qualification(s).
- The required O’Level qualification(s).
Note: Meeting the minimum requirements does not automatically guarantee admission.
Screening Fee
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Screening Fee | ₦2,000 |
| Bank/Service Charges | Excluded |
| Refund Status | Non-refundable |
General Minimum Cut-Off Mark
| Requirement | Score |
|---|---|
| Minimum UTME Score | 150 |
Departmental Cut-Off Marks
150 Cut-Off
- Agricultural Economics and Management Technology
- Crop Production
- Crop and Environmental Protection
- Plant Breeding and Seed Sciences
- Soil Sciences
- Animal Sciences
- Adult Education
- Agricultural Science Education
- Biology Education
- Business Education
- Chemistry Education
- English Education
- Educational Administration and Planning
- Environmental Education
- Home Economics
- History and Archaeology Education
- Industrial Technical Education
- Integrated Science Education
- Mathematics/Computer Science Education
- Statistics/Computer Science Education
- Mathematics/Statistics Education
- Physics Education
- Plant Science and Biotechnology
- Zoology
- Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Forestry and Wildlife
- Agricultural Marketing and Cooperative
- Marketing
- Chemistry
- Industrial Chemistry
- Industrial Physics
- Mathematics
- Physics
160 Cut-Off
- Sustainable Social Development
- Entrepreneurship Education
- Guidance and Counselling
- Agribusiness
- Banking and Finance
- Entrepreneurship
- Procurement
- Environmental Engineering
- Telecommunication Engineering
- Environmental Sustainability
170 Cut-Off
- Agricultural and Bio-System Engineering
- Home Science and Management
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Library and Information Science
180 Cut-Off
- Biochemistry
- Food Science and Technology
- Public Administration
190 Cut-Off
- Microbiology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Veterinary Medicine
200 Cut-Off
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Computer Science
Application Procedure
Follow these steps to complete your application:
- Visit the University portal.
- Generate your Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) only through the University portal or at a bank branch.
- Make payment.
- Return to the portal.
- Complete the online application form.
- Review all information carefully.
- Submit the application.
- Print your completed application form.
Accepted Payment Methods
- ATM Card
- USSD
- Bank Transfer
Important: Do not generate your RRR directly from the Remita website.
O’Level Result Upload
Candidates must upload their O’Level result(s) to JAMB CAPS.
Accepted results include:
- WAEC
- NECO
- NABTEB
- Other approved O’Level qualifications
Upload can be completed at:
- Any JAMB Office
- Any JAMB-accredited CBT Centre
Only candidates who upload their O’Level results and satisfy all admission requirements will be considered for admission.
Post UTME Screening
| Status | Information |
|---|---|
| Screening Date | Not yet announced |
| Updates | Candidates should regularly check the University portal for announcements |
Application Deadline
| Status | Information |
|---|---|
| Deadline | No official closing date has been announced |
Important Information
Some programmes require higher cut-off marks than the general minimum score of 150.
Before submitting your application:
- Apply using the cut-off mark specified for your intended course.
- Ensure every detail entered during registration is accurate.
- Review your application carefully before final submission.
