JOSTUM Post UTME/DE Form 2026/2027: Cut-Off Marks, Requirements & How to Apply

The JOSTUM Post UTME and Direct Entry form for the 2026/2027 session is out. Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, formerly the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM), has opened screening for UTME and Direct Entry candidates. The minimum UTME score is 150, the screening fee is ₦2,000, and the deadline has not been announced yet. Here is the complete guide: the full course cut-off marks, the requirements, the RRR payment steps, and how to apply without mistakes.

About JOSTUM (formerly FUAM)

Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, is a federal university in Makurdi, Benue State, the part of Nigeria often called the Food Basket of the Nation. It was established in 1988 as the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, and was renamed in 2021 after the statesman Joseph Sarwuan Tarka. As a specialised federal institution, it is built around agriculture, the sciences, engineering, veterinary medicine, and food technology, and it serves well over 15,000 students across its colleges, with agricultural research farms, a teaching hospital, and modern laboratories supporting hands-on training.

One practical thing to know: the old names have not gone away. The university is still widely called FUAM or UAM, its web address remains uam.edu.ng, and your JAMB portal and admission letter will often use the legacy names. Even the campus is split into a large North Core and South Core. If you take an Okada in Makurdi town, telling the rider you are going to “Agric” will get you there faster than saying JOSTUM, since many locals still know it by the old name.

Why consider JOSTUM

For students drawn to agriculture, the sciences, engineering, or veterinary medicine, JOSTUM has a clear edge: as a specialised federal university built on those fields since 1988, its teaching is genuinely practical. The research farms, the teaching hospital, and the seed and agrochemical technology centres mean you learn on real facilities rather than from textbooks alone, and Benue State’s farming setting reinforces that. Being a federal institution also tends to keep fees more affordable than many state or private options. For anyone serious about a career in food security, agribusiness, or applied science, JOSTUM is a strong option worth weighing.

Who can apply for JOSTUM Post UTME/DE 2026/2027?

You can apply if you scored 150 or above in the 2026 UTME and chose Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi as your first choice. Candidates who did not originally select JOSTUM can still apply, but they must first change their first-choice institution to JOSTUM on JAMB. The same screening process covers both UTME and Direct Entry applicants.

JOSTUM admission requirements

To be eligible for the 2026/2027 screening, candidates must:

• Have scored 150 or above in the 2026 UTME (some courses require higher, see the table below)
• Be at least 16 years old by 30 September 2026
• Hold at least five O’Level credits, including Mathematics and English Language, in not more than two sittings
• Upload their O’Level results on JAMB CAPS
• Have JOSTUM as their first-choice institution

JOSTUM cut-off marks for 2026/2027

The general cut-off mark is 150, but it is only the floor. Each course sets its own minimum, and the more competitive ones sit well above 150, so always check the figure for the exact course you want before applying. The highest listed cut-off is 200, which applies to Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Electronic Engineering, Accounting, Business Administration, and Computer Science.

Here are the listed course cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 admission exercise:

These are the cut-offs as listed for the screening. They can change, so confirm the current figure for your course on the official portal before you rely on it.

Direct Entry requirements

Direct Entry candidates need the required A’Level qualifications alongside their O’Level credits. In practice that means at least two passes at GCE Advanced Level, or an IJMB or JUPEB result, or a National Diploma or Higher National Diploma with at least a Lower Credit in a relevant discipline. Your awarding body must also clear you on the JAMB e-facility. Direct Entry applicants go through the same screening as UTME candidates, so make sure your records on the portal are correct.

Screening fee and how to pay

The screening fee is ₦2,000 only. It is non-refundable, and bank or service charges are not included.

Pay close attention to how you generate your payment reference, because this is where candidates lose money. You must generate your Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) through the JOSTUM portal or at a bank branch. Do not generate the RRR directly from the Remita website, as a reference created that way may not link correctly to your JOSTUM application.

The payment flow runs like this:

1. Visit the JOSTUM admission portal.
2. Generate your RRR from the university website only, or through a bank branch.
3. Choose one of the listed payment options once you have the RRR.
4. Pay using your ATM card, USSD, or a bank transfer.
5. Return to the university portal after payment.
6. Fill in correct information about your application.
7. Print your online application form from the university website.

How to apply for the JOSTUM Post UTME/DE form

Putting it together, the application steps are:

1. Confirm JOSTUM is your first choice on JAMB, changing your institution first if it is not.
2. Upload your O’Level results on JAMB CAPS at a JAMB office or accredited CBT centre.
3. Go to the JOSTUM admission portal at entry.uam.edu.ng and start your application.
4. Generate your RRR from the portal or a bank branch and pay the ₦2,000 fee.
5. Complete the form with accurate details and submit.
6. Print your completed application form for your records and the screening.

Why the JAMB CAPS O’Level upload matters

Uploading your O’Level results on JAMB CAPS is compulsory. The accepted results are WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or other approved qualifications, and the upload must be done at any JAMB office or accredited CBT centre. Only candidates who have uploaded their O’Level results on CAPS and met all the stated requirements will be considered for admission, so do not treat this as optional or leave it until the last minute.

When does the JOSTUM screening hold?

JOSTUM runs a Post-UTME screening exercise, and the date has not yet been announced. The university has asked candidates to keep checking its portal for the commencement of screening. When it is announced, be ready to attend with your documents, including your O’Level printouts, JAMB slips, and your payment slip, since recent screening exercises have required candidates to appear in person on campus for verification.

Has the deadline been announced?

No. As at the time of the notice, the application deadline has not been specified, and neither has the screening date. This is worth stressing, because some sites quote a closing date that the university has not actually released. Until JOSTUM publishes one, treat the form as open but apply early, and keep checking the portal for the official closing date and screening commencement.

After you apply

If you are offered admission, it will show on JAMB CAPS, and you must accept or reject it there for it to count. You do this by sending ACCEPT or REJECT as a text to 55019 or 66019 from the phone number linked to your JAMB profile. If your status still reads “Admission in Progress” or “Not Admitted,” do not panic, since admission is released in batches and the status can change. Keep checking until the process closes.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Not setting JOSTUM as first choice, which removes you from consideration before screening.
• Generating the RRR from the Remita website instead of the JOSTUM portal or a bank.
• Applying for a competitive course like Engineering or Accounting with a score that only clears the general 150.
• Skipping the O’Level upload on JAMB CAPS.
• Missing the screening date because you stopped checking the portal.

Frequently asked questions

Is the JOSTUM Post UTME/DE form for 2026/2027 out? Yes. The form is available for the 2026/2027 undergraduate screening exercise.

What was JOSTUM formerly called? It was the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM), also known as UAM, before it was renamed Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi.

What is the minimum UTME score for JOSTUM? The general minimum is 150, though many courses require higher, up to 200.

How much is the JOSTUM screening fee? The fee is ₦2,000, excluding bank or service charges, and it is non-refundable.

Where should I generate my RRR? From the JOSTUM portal or a bank branch only. Do not generate it directly from the Remita website.

What is the JOSTUM application portal? Applications are made on the university admission portal at entry.uam.edu.ng.

Has the JOSTUM deadline been announced? No. The closing date has not been specified yet, so keep checking the portal.

Conclusion

The JOSTUM Post UTME/DE form for 2026/2027 is open, and getting it right comes down to a few things: meeting the 150 minimum (and the higher figure for your course), making JOSTUM your first choice, uploading your O’Level on CAPS, generating your RRR the right way, and paying the ₦2,000 fee before submitting an accurate form. Aim above the cut-off for competitive courses, watch the portal for the screening date and the deadline the university has not yet released, and confirm every detail on the official site before you act.

Official source

• Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM): https://uam.edu.ng/ (apply at https://entry.uam.edu.ng/)

Jude Chinecherem

I am Jude Chinecherem, a final-year MBBS student at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. I know what it feels like to want an education your family cannot afford. When my parents could not pay for my schooling, I had to learn how to find scholarships and work the system out on my own, with nobody to guide me. I came out the other side, and now I share everything I learned so the next student does not have to figure it out alone. This is the advice I wish someone had given me back then.