BOUESTI Admission List 2026/2027: How to Check Your Status, Courses, Cut-Off Marks and Requirements
BOUESTI Admission List 2026/2027
If you sat through the screening exercise at Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, popularly known as BOUESTI, the moment you have been waiting for has arrived. The admission list for the 2026/2027 academic session is officially out, and every candidate who applied can now confirm whether their name made the provisional list of successful applicants.
I want to walk you through this the same careful way I would guide any student standing at this crossroads, because a few small mistakes at this stage, a missed deadline here, a misread status there, can cost you a spot you have genuinely earned.
How to Check the BOUESTI Admission List on JAMB CAPS
The Central Admissions Processing System remains the official and most reliable channel for confirming your status, so start there. Visit efacility.jamb.gov.ng and log in using the same email address and password you registered with JAMB. Once you are on your dashboard, click on "Check Admission Status," then select "Access my CAPS," and finally click "Admission Status" to see whether BOUESTI has offered you a place.
Take a moment to make sure your login details are correct before you assume something has gone wrong. Many candidates panic unnecessarily simply because they mistyped a password, when the actual admission record on the system is perfectly fine.
Understanding What Your Status Means
Once your CAPS status loads, you will see one of a few possible outcomes. If it shows that you have been offered admission, your name has been confirmed among the successful candidates for this session. If it reads "Admission Still in Progress," the university and JAMB have not yet finalised a decision for your course, and continued checking is the right move rather than concern. If your status shows "Not Admitted," treat this as a snapshot of the current batch rather than a permanent conclusion, since Nigerian universities, BOUESTI included, typically release admission across several rounds as vacancies open up.
How to Accept or Reject Your Admission Offer
If you have been offered admission, respond promptly. Text ACCEPT or REJECT to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number you registered with JAMB. This step is what formally locks in your position, and it should not be treated as optional or something to get around to later. Delaying your response can complicate your registration process down the line, so handle it as soon as your offer is confirmed.
General Admission Requirements at BOUESTI
Beyond the specific course cut-off marks, BOUESTI expects every candidate to meet a set of baseline conditions. You need at least five credit passes in your O'level results, whether from WAEC, NECO, or an equivalent examination, obtained in not more than two sittings, and these must include English Language and Mathematics. Science-based courses typically require Chemistry, Physics, and Biology alongside these two core subjects, so make sure your subject combination genuinely matches the demands of your chosen programme.
You must also have sat for the relevant year's UTME with a score of 150 or above, since this is the general institutional cut-off mark BOUESTI applies across its programmes, and you should have selected BOUESTI as your first choice institution. While 150 opens the door to eligibility, candidates who are serious about securing a form and standing a real chance during the Post UTME screening exercise are generally advised to aim for 160 and above, particularly for competitive courses in engineering, computing, and management. Direct Entry candidates holding a relevant National Diploma, NCE, or A-level qualification can also apply for admission directly into 200 level, subject to the standard JAMB Direct Entry registration process.
BOUESTI Courses and Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027
BOUESTI has grown rapidly since it was upgraded from a College of Education in 2020, and it now runs 85 NUC-approved degree programmes spread across six faculties, alongside a strong set of education and arts combinations rooted in its original teacher training heritage. The general cut-off mark of 150 applies institution wide, with 160 recommended as the safer practical benchmark for Post UTME screening, especially for the more competitive programmes. The table below organises the full catalogue by faculty so you can quickly locate your intended course.
| S/N | Faculty | Course | Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agriculture and Natural Sciences | B.Sc. Microbiology | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 2 | Agriculture and Natural Sciences | B.Sc. Biochemistry | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 3 | Agriculture and Natural Sciences | B.Sc. Plant Science and Biotechnology | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 4 | Agriculture and Natural Sciences | B.Sc. Animal Science | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 5 | Agriculture and Natural Sciences | B. Agriculture (Agricultural Science and Education) | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 6 | Agriculture and Natural Sciences | B.Sc. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 7 | Agriculture and Natural Sciences | B. Aquaculture and Fisheries | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 8 | Agriculture and Natural Sciences | B.Sc. Science Laboratory Technology | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 9 | Agriculture and Natural Sciences | B.Sc. Food Science and Technology | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 10 | Agriculture and Natural Sciences | B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 11 | Computing and Informatics | B.Sc. Computer Science | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 12 | Computing and Informatics | B.Sc. (Ed) Computer Science Education | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 13 | Computing and Informatics | B.Sc. Mathematics | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 14 | Computing and Informatics | B.Sc. Industrial Mathematics | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 15 | Computing and Informatics | B.Sc. Statistics | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 16 | Computing and Informatics | B.Sc. Health Information Management | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 17 | Computing and Informatics | B.Sc. Data Science | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 18 | Computing and Informatics | B.LIS Library and Information Science | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 19 | Engineering and Engineering Technology | B.Eng. Civil Engineering | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 20 | Engineering and Engineering Technology | B.Eng. Electrical/Electronics Engineering | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 21 | Engineering and Engineering Technology | B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 22 | Engineering and Engineering Technology | B.Tech. Industrial Design | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 23 | Engineering and Engineering Technology | B.Tech. Fashion Design | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 24 | Engineering and Engineering Technology | B.Tech. Clothing and Textiles | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 25 | Environmental Sciences | B.Sc. Architecture | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 26 | Environmental Sciences | B.Sc. Building Technology | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 27 | Environmental Sciences | B.Sc. Estate Management | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 28 | Environmental Sciences | B.Sc. Quantity Surveying | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 29 | Environmental Sciences | B.Sc. Environmental Management | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 30 | Environmental Sciences | B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 31 | Environmental Sciences | B.Sc. Physics with Electronics | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 32 | Management Sciences | B.Sc. Accounting | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 33 | Management Sciences | B.Sc. Business Administration | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 34 | Management Sciences | B.Sc. Business Education | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 35 | Management Sciences | B.Sc. Economics | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 36 | Management Sciences | B.Sc. Office and Information Management | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 37 | Management Sciences | B.Sc. Transport and Logistics Management | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 38 | Management Sciences | B.Sc. Procurement Management | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 39 | Management Sciences | B.Sc. Cooperatives and Rural Development | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 40 | Management Sciences | B.Sc. Hospitality Management and Tourism | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 41 | Social Sciences | B.Sc. Mass Communication | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 42 | Social Sciences | B.Sc. Political Science | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 43 | Social Sciences | B.Sc. Political Science and Diplomacy | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 44 | Social Sciences | B.Sc. Criminology and Security Studies | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 45 | Social Sciences | B.Sc. Peace and Conflict Studies | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 46 | Social Sciences | B.Sc. Public Health | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 47 | Social Sciences | B.Sc. Social Work | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 48 | Social Sciences | B.A. Theatre Arts | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 49 | Social Sciences | B.A. Music | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 50 | Social Sciences | B.Sc. Public Relations, Advertising, Broadcasting, Journalism | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 51 | College of Education | B.Ed. Educational Management, Educational Technology, Early Childhood Education | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 52 | College of Education | B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling, Health Education, Human Kinetics and Sport Science | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 53 | College of Education | B.Ed. subject combinations in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Economics, Geography, English, French, Social Studies, CRS, Political Science | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 54 | College of Education | B.A. English and Literary Studies, History and International Studies, Linguistics, Yoruba Studies, French | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 55 | College of Education | B.A. Islamic Studies, Religious Studies, Theology | 150, 160+ recommended |
| 56 | College of Education | B.Sc. Home Economics and Education, Industrial Technology Education | 150, 160+ recommended |
Two things are worth noting from this list. First, BOUESTI currently does not run Nursing Science or Medical Laboratory Science, so if either of those was your target course, you will need to explore a different institution, though BOUESTI does offer close alternatives such as Public Health, Health Information Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Science Laboratory Technology for anyone drawn to the health field. Second, because the same general cut-off of 150 spans nearly the entire catalogue, the real competition happens at the Post UTME screening stage rather than at the point of raw eligibility, particularly for high demand programmes like Computer Science, Accounting, Mass Communication, and the Engineering options. A stronger score always strengthens your position even where the published minimum looks accessible.
Documents and Fees to Prepare After Acceptance
Once your admission is confirmed and accepted, gather your original and photocopied O'level certificates, your JAMB result and registration slips, a birth certificate or sworn age declaration, passport photographs, and your fee payment receipts. New students are expected to pay a one-off acceptance fee of about fifty thousand naira, separate from tuition and non-refundable, alongside the standard Post-UTME or application form fee. Tuition itself varies by course category, running higher for science, technology, and engineering programmes than for arts, education, and management courses, and is typically payable in two instalments across the session. Keep every receipt, since these will be requested repeatedly throughout your first year of registration.
If Your Name Is Not Yet on the List
If your CAPS status currently shows "Admission Still in Progress" or "Not Admitted," do not treat this as final, especially this early in the exercise. Supplementary batches are a normal part of the process at BOUESTI and across most Nigerian universities, since vacancies open up whenever admitted candidates decline offers or fail to complete registration in time. Keep checking your CAPS dashboard regularly, confirm that your biodata and course selection on JAMB are accurate, and be ready to act quickly the moment your status changes.
A Closing Word
Whether you are celebrating a confirmed offer today or still watching your dashboard for updates, approach every remaining step with the same discipline you will need once lectures begin. Confirm your status directly through JAMB CAPS at efacility.jamb.gov.ng, and cross-check your admission and registration details on the official BOUESTI portal at bouesti.edu.ng, since course-specific updates and screening announcements are published there first. Congratulations to every candidate whose name has been confirmed for the 2026/2027 session, and steady patience to everyone still waiting for their turn.
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