Admission to Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), begins with completing the Post UTME screening process. If you selected the university in the UTME and met the required score, your details are reviewed for admission consideration.

The university, formerly known as Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM), has officially opened its Post UTME and Direct Entry screening registration for the 2025/2026 academic session. Interested candidates can now apply through the university portal.

If JOSTUM is your preferred institution and you meet the admission requirements, the next step is to complete the online registration correctly and submit the required details before the deadline.

JOSTUM Post UTME Form 2025/2026

The JOSTUM Post UTME screening is an online process where candidates are expected to upload their required credentials for consideration by the university. To qualifyfor the screening exercise, candidates must score above the JAMB cut off mark.

JOSTUM Admission Requirements

To apply for the JOSTUM Post UTME screening, candidates must meet the following requirements.

UTME Candidates

  • Must score at least 150 in UTME

  • Must select JOSTUM as their first choice institution

  • Must have five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics

  • O'level results must not be obtained in more than two sittings

Direct Entry Candidates

  • Must possess A'level results, ND, NCE, or equivalent qualification

  • Must apply through JAMB Direct Entry

  • Must also complete the JOSTUM online screening registration

All candidates must upload their O'level results on the JAMB CAPS portal.

How to Apply for JOSTUM Post UTME Screening

Follow these steps to complete your application successfully.

Step 1: Pay the Screening Fee

  • Amount: ₦2,000 excluding bank charges

  • Payment is processed through Remita

Available payment options include:

  • ATM card payment

  • USSD payment

  • Bank transfer

After payment, a payment slip will be generated containing:

  • Your JAMB registration number, which will serve as your username

  • A payment PIN, which will be used as your password

Step 2: Complete the Online Registration

  • Visit the JOSTUM admission portal

  • Log in with your JAMB registration number as username

  • Enter the payment PIN as a password

  • Fill in the screening registration form

  • Confirm all the details before submission

  • Print the completed registration slip

Ensure that every detail you provide is correct before submitting the form.

JOSTUM Post UTME Screening Date and Venue

JOSTUM usually conducts its screening through an online verification process rather than a physical examination.

This means candidates are not required to travel to the campus for a written screening test. Instead, the university evaluates applications based on:

  • UTME score

  • O'level results

  • Uploaded academic records

Required Documents for JOSTUM Screening

Candidates should prepare the following documents during registration and admission processing.

  • JAMB result slip

  • O'level results such as WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB

  • JAMB registration number

  • Passport photograph

  • Valid email address and phone number

All O'level results must be uploaded to the JAMB portal through a JAMB office or accredited CBT centre.

Failure to upload results may prevent you from being considered for admission.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the JOSTUM Post UTME form for 2025/2026 out?
A: Yes. The university has opened registration for the 2025/2026 Post UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise.

Q: What is the JOSTUM cut off mark for 2025/2026 admission?
A: The general UTME cut off mark is 150, although some competitive courses may require higher scores.

Q: How much is the JOSTUM Post UTME form?
A: The screening form costs ₦2,000, excluding bank charges.

Q: Can Direct Entry candidates apply for the screening?
A: Yes. Direct Entry candidates who applied through JAMB can also register for the screening exercise.

Q: Is there a written Post UTME exam at JOSTUM?
A: The screening is usually conducted online based on UTME and O'level results.

Q: What happens after completing the screening registration?
A: After screening, successful candidates will be considered for admission, and their names will appear on the JOSTUM admission list.