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JAMB Cut-Off
160+
The baseline cutoff mark is 160 for Arts, Education, Management, and general Sciences. However, there are strict higher cut-offs: Communication/Media Studies, Architecture, Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology require 180; Medical Laboratory Science and Radiography require 200; while Medicine & Surgery (MBBS), Pharmacy, and Law require a minimum of 220.
Post-UTME Form
₦2,000
Est. Tuition
₦65k - ₦150k
As a State University, tuition fees vary depending on the faculty and the student's origin (indigenes of Benue State pay subsidized fees compared to non-indigenes). Freshers generally pay between ₦65,000 to ₦150,000 depending on the course of study, with Medical and Science programs on the higher end. Returning students pay lower fees. Students are also required to pay a non-refundable Admission Verification fee of ₦3,000.
Acceptance Fee
₦25,000
2nd Choice
Not Accepted
Benue State University, Makurdi (BSUM)—officially renamed Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (MOAUM)—was established in 1992 by the Benue State Government. Created to expand access to higher education in the Middle Belt of Nigeria, the university has evolved into a highly structured institution. It operates specialized divisions, notably separating its College of Health Sciences into the Faculty of Basic and Allied Medical Sciences (BAMS) and the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, alongside its newly unbundled Faculty of Communication and Media Studies.
Located along Gboko Road in Makurdi, the university provides a dynamic campus life centered around academic excellence and cultural diversity. Students benefit from robust online portals (including dedicated institutional repositories and e-payment systems), diverse socio-cultural associations, and functional facilities. The institution is known for a strong commitment to peace, development studies, and food technology research via specialized directorates like CEFTER.
💡 Pro Tip: Admission into Benue State University is highly competitive, particularly for Law and Medical Sciences. Ensure you make the university your first choice, as second-choice candidates are not considered. While the baseline cut-off is 160, you must check the specific cut-off for your department, which can soar up to 220 for Medicine and Law. Additionally, ensure your O'Level results are properly uploaded to JAMB CAPS to avoid disqualification during the online screening process.
Direct Entry candidates must choose BSUM as their first choice and possess an OND/HND with a minimum of Upper Credit, an NCE with Merit, or at least two A-Level/IJMB passes in relevant subjects.
BSUM conducts a mandatory Online Admission Screening Exercise. Candidates upload their O'Level and UTME results for grading via the university portal. Ensure your O'Level results are also correctly uploaded to JAMB CAPS, as failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification.
Visit the official university portal for the latest admission screening updates.
Official Portal ↗Main Campus
Gboko Road, Makurdi
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