PLASU Admission List 2026/2027: How to Check Your Status, Courses, Cut-Off Marks and Requirements
PLASU Admission List 2026/2027: How to Check Your Status, Courses, Cut-Off Marks and Requirements
If you sat for the Plateau State University Post UTME screening exercise and have been waiting for a definite word on your admission, that wait is now over. The Plateau State University, popularly called PLASU, has officially released its admission list for the 2026/2027 academic session. I know the last few weeks have not been easy for you, refreshing portals, comparing notes with friends, and wondering when your own moment would come. That moment has arrived, and I want to walk you through it properly, the way a teacher walks a student through something important, step by step, without rushing.
This guide will show you exactly how to check your admission status, what the different status messages mean, and, because I know many of you are also trying to understand where your own score stands, a full breakdown of PLASU courses, their admission requirements, and the cut-off marks that have applied to this admission cycle.
Understanding the Different Status Messages
Not everyone checking today will see the same result, and that is completely normal given how admission processing works. If your status shows a confirmed admission offer, proceed immediately to send your ACCEPT response as described 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 anything negative. If your status shows Not Admitted, this simply reflects where things stand as of your last check, since PLASU, like most universities, releases its list in batches, and your status may change as later batches are uploaded.
Congratulations to everyone whose name has already appeared. For those still waiting, please hold on a little longer and keep checking.
PLASU Courses, Admission Requirements and Cut-Off Marks
This section is for every candidate who wants to understand exactly what PLASU expects for the course they applied for, whether you have already been admitted or you are still trying to gauge your chances.
The general JAMB benchmark for PLASU is a UTME score of 160 and above for most courses, which is the minimum required for a candidate to be considered eligible to register for the Post UTME screening exercise. However, this general figure is only a starting point. The PLASU Senate approves higher, course-specific cut-off marks for competitive professional programmes, and your final admission depends on combining your UTME score with your Post UTME screening performance. A commonly used method for estimating this combined standing is to divide your JAMB score by eight and add your screening score to it, giving you an aggregate figure that better reflects your actual competitiveness for a course.
Beyond the score, every applicant is generally expected to meet these baseline conditions. You must have a minimum of five credit passes in your O'Level result, 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 an ND, NCE, IJMB, A-Level result, or an equivalent qualification recognised for their intended course. You must also have participated in the PLASU Post UTME screening exercise, which is typically conducted in two stages, an initial pre-screening stage where your O'Level result and JAMB registration slip are checked, followed by a second stage that applies once admission has been confirmed.
The table below sets out the departmental cut-off marks that have applied to PLASU courses for this admission cycle. Because PLASU does not always publish its complete departmental list publicly, and because these figures can shift slightly depending on the number of applicants each department receives, please treat this table as a reliable guide and always confirm your specific department's current figure directly with the PLASU admissions office or portal.
| Faculty | Course / Department | Minimum UTME Score | O'Level Requirement (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Law | Law | 200 | Five credits including English Language, Literature in English, and Government or CRS/IRS |
| Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences | Medicine and Surgery | 200 | Five credits including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics |
| Faculty of Health Sciences | Nursing Science | 200 | Five credits including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics |
| Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Pharmacy | 190 | Five credits including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics |
| Faculty of Health Sciences | Medical Laboratory Science | 190 | Five credits including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics |
| Faculty of Social Sciences | Mass Communication | 200 | Five credits including English, Mathematics and relevant Social Science or Arts subjects |
| Faculty of Natural Sciences | Computer Science | 190 | Five credits including English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry |
| Faculty of Natural Sciences | Biochemistry | 190 | Five credits including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics |
| Faculty of Natural Sciences | Microbiology | 190 | Five credits including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics |
| Faculty of Natural Sciences | Geology | 190 | Five credits including English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry |
| Faculty of Engineering | Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and other Engineering courses (except Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering) | 190 | Five credits including English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry |
| Faculty of Engineering | Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering | 160 | Five credits including English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Agricultural Science |
| Faculty of Arts | English Language | 190 | Five credits including English Language and Literature in English |
| Faculty of Social Sciences | Psychology | 190 | Five credits including English, Mathematics, Biology and a relevant Social Science subject |
| Faculty of Social Sciences | Political Science | 160 | Five credits including English, Mathematics and relevant Social Science subjects |
| Faculty of Social Sciences | Economics | 160 | Five credits including English, Mathematics and Economics |
| Faculty of Agriculture | Crop Production, Animal Science and other Agriculture courses | 160 | Five credits including English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry |
| Faculty of Arts | Theatre Arts | 160 | Five credits including English Language and a relevant Arts subject |
| Faculty of Education | Education courses (all teaching subject combinations) | 160 | Five credits including English, Mathematics and subjects relevant to the teaching subject combination |
A quick note on how to use this table. Courses listed at 200 or 190, such as Medicine, Nursing, Law, Pharmacy, Mass Communication, and most Engineering and Science programmes, are the most competitive at PLASU and consistently attract far more applicants than available slots, so candidates targeting these should aim well above the stated minimum. Courses listed at 160 represent the general benchmark and tend to have comparatively more available slots, though a strong screening performance still improves your chances significantly in every course.
How to Check Your Admission Status on JAMB CAPS
PLASU has uploaded its provisional admission list online through the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System, known as CAPS, and the process for checking your status is straightforward if you follow it carefully.
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 you are on your dashboard, click on Check Admission Status. Third, click on Access My CAPS. Fourth, click on Admission Status to see whether you have been offered a place at PLASU.
If your name appears with an admission offer, you must respond promptly. Candidates who have been offered admission are required to accept or reject the offer by sending the word ACCEPT or REJECT to either 55019 or 66019, using the phone number registered on your JAMB profile. This SMS step is not optional and should not be skipped, 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, do not delay your ACCEPT response on JAMB CAPS. Once you have accepted, watch closely for further instructions from PLASU regarding acceptance fee payment, registration, and clearance requirements, since these are typically communicated shortly after the admission list is released. Begin gathering your original certificates, birth certificate, local government identification, and passport photographs now, so you are not scrambling when the clearance exercise begins.
A Word for Those Still Waiting
If your status still shows Admission Still in Progress or Not Admitted, please do not lose heart. PLASU releases its admission list in batches, and competitive departments in particular, such as Medicine, Nursing, Law, and Mass Communication, take longer to finalise because of the sheer volume of applications. Continue checking your JAMB CAPS profile every day or two rather than every hour, and use this waiting period to prepare your documents so you are ready the moment your status changes.
Final Thoughts
The release of the PLASU admission list for the 2026/2027 academic session is a significant moment for every candidate who sat through the screening exercise. Check your status on JAMB CAPS, respond promptly with ACCEPT or REJECT if you have been offered a place, refer to the table above to understand exactly where your course stands, and remain patient and prepared if your name has not yet appeared. You have come this far through hard work and consistency. Carry that same discipline into this final stretch, and the outcome you are hoping for will come.
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