PLASU Post UTME & Direct Entry Form 2026/2027: Eligibility, Cut-Off Marks, Deadline & How to Apply

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Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos has commenced the Online Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) Screening for admission into the 2026/2027 Academic Session.
Plateau State University, Bokkos (PLASU) Post-UTME & Direct Entry (DE) Screening 2026/2027
Screening Schedule
| Item | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | Tuesday, 14th July, 2026 |
| Screening Commences | Wednesday, 15th July, 2026 |
| Application Closes | Sunday, 20th September, 2026 |
Eligibility Requirements
UTME Candidates
Applicants must:
- Choose Plateau State University, Bokkos (PLASU) as their First Choice Institution.
- Score at least 160 in the 2026 UTME.
- Meet the departmental cut-off mark for their chosen programme where applicable.
Direct Entry (DE) Candidates
Applicants must:
- Choose PLASU as their First Choice Institution.
- Possess any one of the following qualifications:
- First Degree
- Higher National Diploma (HND)
- National Diploma (ND) with a minimum of Lower Credit
- Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) with a minimum of Merit
- IJMB or JUPEP with a minimum of 6 points
Departmental Cut-off Marks
| Programme | Cut-off Mark |
|---|---|
| Law | 200 |
| Medicine & Surgery | 200 |
| Nursing | 200 |
| Pharmacy | 190 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | 190 |
| All Other Programmes | 160 |
Note: Candidates applying for programmes with higher departmental cut-off marks must satisfy the required minimum score.
Newly Approved Programmes
Faculty of Computing
- B.Sc. Cyber Security
- B.Sc. Data Science
Faculty of Education
- B.Sc.Ed. Economics Education
- B.Ed. Education Management
- B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
- B.Ed. Early Child Education
- B.Sc.Ed. Social Studies and Civic Education
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- B.Sc. Quantity Survey
Faculty of Mass Communication
- B.Sc. Broadcasting
- B.Sc. Development and Communication Studies
- B.Sc. Journalism and Media Studies
- B.Sc. Strategic Communication
Faculty of Medical Sciences
- D.PT. Physiotherapy
- B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics
- O.D. Optometry
- B.Rad. Radiography
Screening Fee
Candidates are required to pay the prescribed screening fee through the application portal.
Note: The official announcement did not specify the screening fee amount.
Registration Criteria
To be eligible for registration, candidates must:
- Select PLASU as their First Choice Institution.
- Score at least 160 in UTME (subject to departmental cut-off marks).
- Upload their O’Level results to the JAMB CAPS Portal.
- Pay the prescribed screening fee.
- Complete the online application.
- Direct Entry candidates must possess the required qualifications for their chosen programme.
How to Apply
Step 1: Visit the Portal
https://postutme.plasu.edu.ng
Step 2: Create an Account
- Click “New Applicant – Apply Here.”
- Enter your JAMB Registration Number.
- Complete the registration form by providing:
- Active phone number
- Valid email address
- Password
- Mode of entry
- Preferred programme
- Click Register.
- Open your email and click the verification link to activate your account.
Step 3: Log In & Make Payment
- Log in to the application portal.
- Click “Make Payment”.
- Generate your Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR).
- Pay the screening fee using any available payment channel.
Step 4: Upload Required Information
Upload
- Recent passport photograph
- Signature
Requirements
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Maximum File Size | 150 KB |
| Accepted Formats | JPG, JPEG, PNG |
Enter Your O’Level Results
- Maximum of two sittings.
- Begin with the five relevant subjects required for your course.
- Provide valid scratch card details for online O’Level verification.
Complete the Remaining Sections
- Personal Information
- Parent/Guardian Details
- Next of Kin
- Contact Address
Step 5: Upload Supporting Documents
Upload clear copies of the following:
- O’Level Result
- Certificate/Letter of Indigene
- Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
Step 6: Review & Submit
Before submission:
- Review all information carefully.
- Accept the declaration confirming that all supplied information is correct.
- Submit your application.
After successful submission, print the following:
- Application Slip
- University Receipt
- Remita Receipt
- Screening Summary
Important Information
Read the following carefully before submitting your application.
- Only candidates who selected PLASU as their First Choice Institution are eligible.
- Ensure you meet the departmental cut-off mark before applying.
- Candidates wishing to change their institution or course should do so on the JAMB Portal before completing the PLASU application.
- Candidates interested in the newly approved programmes must first change to the desired programme on the JAMB Portal before registering.
- Candidates offered admission must accept their admission on JAMB CAPS within two (2) weeks.
- Submission of false information or forged documents will result in immediate disqualification.
- The University reserves the right to verify all credentials submitted.
Technical Support
For assistance, contact:
- ICT Directorate, Plateau State University, Bokkos.
- ICT Directorate Extended Support Office, Obasanjo Model School, beside NITEL Office, Jos, and adjacent to Plateau State Polytechnic, Jos Campus.
Fraud Warning
Warning
- Beware of fraudsters claiming they can secure admission on behalf of the University.
- Admission into Plateau State University (PLASU) is processed only by the University and JAMB.
- The University does not authorize any agent or third party to offer admission.
