Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Admission List 2026/2027: How to Check Your Status, Courses, Cut-Off Marks and Requirements

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Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Admission List 2026/2027

If you applied to Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, still fondly remembered by many as the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, and you have been waiting anxiously for word on your admission, that wait has come to an end. The university has officially released its admission list for the 2026/2027 academic session, and every candidate who took part in the admission screening exercise can now check whether their name appears among the successful candidates. I know how heavy this waiting period can feel, and I want to take you through what happens next with the same care and patience I would give any student sitting in front of me.

This guide covers how to check your admission status on JAMB CAPS, what the different status messages mean, and, because JOSTUM offers a wide and specialised range of programmes across agriculture, veterinary medicine, engineering and the sciences, a full breakdown of the university's courses, admission requirements and cut-off marks.Understanding the Different Status Messages

If your status shows a confirmed admission offer, respond immediately with your ACCEPT message as explained above. If your status shows Admission Still in Progress, this means the university is still processing your file, and you should continue checking rather than assuming the worst. If your status shows Not Admitted, remember that admission lists are typically released in batches, so this reflects only where things stand as of your last check, and it can change as further lists are uploaded. Congratulations to everyone whose name has already appeared, and patience to those still checking.

JOSTUM Courses, Admission Requirements and Cut-Off Marks

This section is for every candidate who wants a clear picture of what Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University expects from each course, whether you already have an offer or you are still hoping to see your name.

The general JAMB cut-off mark for JOSTUM for the 2026/2027 academic session is 150. This is the minimum score required for a candidate to be eligible to apply for the university's Post UTME screening exercise. Meeting this general benchmark does not by itself guarantee admission, since specialised and professional programmes such as Veterinary Medicine and Engineering are far more competitive and typically require scores of 180 and above to be genuinely competitive. Your final admission is determined by combining your UTME score, your Post UTME screening performance, and your O'Level results.

Every applicant is generally expected to meet these baseline conditions regardless of course. You must be at least sixteen years old by the 30th of September of the relevant admission year. You must possess a minimum of five O'Level credit passes, obtained in not more than two sittings, including English Language and Mathematics along with three other subjects relevant to your intended course. Direct Entry candidates are expected to hold the requisite A-Level and O'Level qualifications relevant to their intended department. JOSTUM also conducts a mandatory physical Post UTME screening exercise, which requires candidates to generate a Remita Retrieval Reference from the university's own portal before appearing physically at the designated screening venue with their O'Level printouts and JAMB slip for verification.

The table below sets out the courses available at JOSTUM alongside a realistic competitive score range and the general O'Level requirements for each. Because departmental cut-off marks can shift slightly depending on how many candidates apply in a given year, please treat this table as a dependable guide and always confirm your specific department's exact requirement with the JOSTUM admissions office or portal.

College / Faculty	Course / Department	Recommended Competitive UTME Score	O'Level Requirement (General)
College of Veterinary Medicine	Veterinary Medicine	200 and above	Five credits including English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics
College of Engineering	Civil Engineering	180 and above	Five credits including English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
College of Engineering	Electrical and Electronics Engineering	180 and above	Five credits including English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
College of Engineering	Mechanical Engineering	180 and above	Five credits including English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
College of Engineering	Agricultural Engineering	170 and above	Five credits including English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Agricultural Science
College of Management Sciences	Accounting	170 and above	Five credits including English, Mathematics and Economics
College of Management Sciences	Agric-Economics and Management Technology	160 and above	Five credits including English, Mathematics, Economics and Biology or Agricultural Science
College of Biological Sciences	Biochemistry	170 and above	Five credits including English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics
College of Biological Sciences	Microbiology	170 and above	Five credits including English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics
College of Biological Sciences	Botany and Zoology	150 and above	Five credits including English, Biology and Chemistry
College of Physical Sciences	Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial Physics and Computer Science	160 and above	Five credits including English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
College of Agricultural Sciences	Agriculture, Animal Science, Crop Production, Crop and Environmental Protection, Soil Science, and Plant Breeding and Seed Science	150 and above	Five credits including English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry
College of Food Technology and Human Ecology	Food Science and Technology, Home Science and Management	150 and above	Five credits including English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry
College of Forestry and Fisheries	Forestry and Wildlife Management, Fisheries and Aquaculture	150 and above	Five credits including English, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics or Geography
Faculty of Education	Education combined with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Integrated Science, Mathematics or Statistics	150 and above	Five credits including English, Mathematics and the relevant teaching subject

A quick note on how to read this table. The general benchmark of 150 only opens the door to Post UTME screening. Veterinary Medicine and the Engineering programmes remain the most competitive courses at JOSTUM and consistently attract many more applicants than there are available slots, so candidates in these areas should aim comfortably above the recommended figure. Courses in Agriculture, Forestry, Food Technology and Education tend to sit closer to the general benchmark, though a strong screening performance still meaningfully strengthens your position in every department.

How to Check Your Admission Status on JAMB CAPS

The list of admitted candidates has been uploaded online through the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System, known as CAPS, and checking your status is straightforward once you follow the steps in order.

First, visit the JAMB e-Facility portal at https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/ and log in using your registered email address and password. Second, once inside your dashboard, click on Check Admission Status. Third, click on Access My CAPS. Fourth, click on Admission Status to see whether Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University has offered you a place.

If your name appears with a confirmed admission offer, you are required to accept or reject that offer by sending the word ACCEPT or REJECT to either 55019 or 66019, using the phone number registered on your JAMB profile. Please attend to this promptly, since your admission is not considered finalised until this response has been sent.

What to Do After Being Admitted

If your admission has been confirmed, send your ACCEPT response on JAMB CAPS without delay. Once accepted, watch closely for further communication from JOSTUM regarding acceptance fee payment, registration and clearance requirements. Begin gathering your original certificates, birth certificate, local government identification and passport photographs now, so that you are fully prepared once clearance instructions are released.

A Word for Those Still Waiting

If your status still shows Admission Still in Progress or Not Admitted, please stay calm. JOSTUM releases its admission list in batches, and competitive programmes such as Veterinary Medicine and Engineering typically take longer to finalise because of the volume of applications received. Continue checking your JAMB CAPS profile every day or two, and use the waiting period to prepare your documents so that you are ready the moment your status changes.

Final Thoughts

The release of the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University admission list for the 2026/2027 academic session is a significant moment for every candidate who went through the screening exercise. Check your status carefully on JAMB CAPS, respond promptly with ACCEPT or REJECT once an offer appears, use the table above to understand exactly where your course stands, and remain patient and prepared if your name has not yet come up. You have worked hard to reach this point, and that same discipline will see you through to the end.