Benue State University: Courses, Cut-off & Admission (2026/2027)
Benue State University (BSU) is a State university located in Makurdi, Benue State, established in 1992. It offers the 8 programmes listed below. The JAMB national minimum for the 2026/2027 session is 150 — the college's own entrance exam and departmental cut-offs may be higher, so confirm with the school.
⚠ Benue State University has been officially renamed by the Benue State House of Assembly (to "Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi" / MOAUM, reportedly later shortened to "Father Adasu University, Makurdi") — the domain bsum.edu.ng is unchanged and still the correct official site. Be wary of unfamiliar new domains claiming to be the "new official portal"; verify via JAMB or the school's registrar first, and never pay anyone claiming to guarantee admission or a special post-UTME slot outside the official portal.
Accreditation Status
Benue State University was officially renamed to Reverend Father Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (MOAUM) on 30 December 2024 by state law. Reports suggest a subsequent shortening to "Father Adasu University, Makurdi" — verify the current official short form on the university's website.
Source: Benue State University official website (bsum.edu.ng) — checked August 2026.
Programmes Offered at BSU 8
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Education (Arts & Social Sciences Ed., Science & Maths Ed., Educational Foundations, Human Kinetics & Health Ed., Library & Information Science, Vocational & Technical Ed.)
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- College of Health Sciences (incl. Medicine & Surgery, Pharmacy, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Radiography, Anatomy, Physiology)
Entry Requirements
You need five (5) O'level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics (maximum 2 sittings). Sit JAMB UTME and make Benue State University (BSU/MOAUM) your first choice. The official baseline is 160 for most programmes; Communication/Media Studies, Architecture, Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology need 180+; Medical Laboratory Science and Radiography need 200+; Medicine & Surgery, Pharmacy and Law need 220+. You must upload your O'level (and A-level, if any) results on the JAMB portal — mandatory. Direct Entry into 200-level is possible with an Upper Credit ND, IJMB/A-Level merit, or relevant NCE, plus 5 O'level credits. Departmental cut-off figures beyond these bands circulate on other sites but are not confirmed on the official page for the current cycle — confirm with the school before relying on any third-party number.
BSU JAMB Cut-off Mark (2026/2027)
The JAMB national minimum for the 2026/2027 session is 150. This is the lowest score to be considered; the college also runs its own entrance examination, and departments frequently set higher cut-offs, so always confirm the current mark for your course with the school.
Admission Timeline & How the Portal Works
Post-UTME screening for 2025/2026 admissions has been announced on the official portal. Screening is conducted online based on credentials and results submitted — no written or CBT test on campus. A baseline JAMB score of 150 is typically required to open a file.
Application fee: ₦2,000 (for the Post-UTME form registration).
Admission dates and screening windows change yearly. Visit the official Benue State University portal to confirm exact deadlines for the current session.
Hostel & Accommodation
The university provides on-campus hostel accommodation through an application-based process via the student portal. Students must pay both tuition fees and a separate hostel application fee to reserve a space. Unpaid hostel reservations expire after 24 hours.
Source: Benue State University official website (bsum.edu.ng) — checked August 2026.
How to Apply
Apply through JAMB UTME first, choosing Benue State University (BSU/MOAUM) as your first choice and meeting the published minimum score for your programme. Then complete Post-UTME/DE screening on the official portal at bsum.edu.ng (menu: "APPLICATIONS" → "POST UTME/DE"), paying the stated screening fee (₦2,000 for the 2025/2026 cycle) only through that portal. Direct Entry candidates (200-level) apply the same way using ND/A-Level/IJMB/NCE credentials. Full requirements are in the official Admission Requirements PDF.
Stay safe: no one can guarantee you admission or a "special" screening slot — never pay an agent or an individual's bank account; pay only through the official portal.
Contact BSU
Website: bsum.edu.ng
Email: directorict@bsum.edu.ng / registrar@bsum.edu.ng
Address: Makurdi, Benue State
Address
Gboko Road, Walmayo, Makurdi 970101, Benue
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Admission details last verified August 2026. Requirements and dates change each year — always confirm on the official portal, and never pay an "agent".