BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY RELEASES JUPEB ADMISSION FORM FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

The management of Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi, now known as Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University (MOAUM), has commenced the sale of application forms for admission into its Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The JUPEB programme provides qualified candidates with an opportunity to gain Direct Entry admission into 200 Level without sitting for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The sale of application forms commenced on 15th August, 2026, while applications will close on 30th November, 2026.

About the JUPEB Programme

The Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) is a national examination body approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria and established by a consortium of partner universities, including:

• University of Lagos (UNILAG)
• University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
• University of Benin (UNIBEN)
• University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
• University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
• University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
• Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
• Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
• Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
• Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)

The programme runs for one academic session, after which successful candidates become eligible for Direct Entry admission into 200 Level in Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University and over 85 JUPEB-affiliated universities across Nigeria.

Admission Requirements

Interested applicants must possess:

• A minimum of five (5) O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings.
• No UTME/JAMB score is required for admission into the JUPEB programme.

Benefits of the JUPEB Programme

Successful candidates will enjoy several benefits, including:

• Direct Entry admission into 200 Level without writing UTME.
• Recognition by Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University and other JUPEB-affiliated universities.
• Approval by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and JAMB.
• Eligibility to gain admission into programmes across various faculties, including:
  • Architecture
  • Arts
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Education
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Administration and Management
  • Law
  • Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Science
  • Social Sciences
  • Technology and Industrial Studies
  • College of Health Sciences

How to Apply

Interested candidates are to complete their application online by following the steps below:

1. Visit the university portal at www.bsum.edu.ng.
2. Under the Applications section, select the JUPEB menu.
3. Click Start Application.
4. Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₦15,000.
5. Return to the portal and click Continue Application.
6. Complete and print the application form.
7. Submit the printed application form together with:
   • O’Level result(s)
   • Certificate of Origin/Indigene Certificate
   • Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
   • Two recent passport photographs
   • Evidence of payment

Applications should be submitted to the JUPEB Office, Western Wing of the university.

Application Deadline

The deadline for the submission of applications is:

30th November, 2026

Enquiries

For further information, prospective applicants may contact the JUPEB Office through the following phone numbers:

• +2347037533071
• +2348036480105

Interested candidates are advised to complete their applications before the closing date and take advantage of the JUPEB programme as an alternative route to securing Direct Entry admission into 200 Level at Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University or any other JUPEB-affiliated university in Nigeria.