BSUAST Ihugh Invites Jambites for Post-UTME Admission 2025/2026

The University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (BSUAST), Ihugh, Benue State, has announced that it is now officially profiled on the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) for the 2025/2026 admissions cycle. EducationNGR also learnt that the institution, described as a modern and forward-looking polymathic university, is committed to producing highly skilled graduates for Nigeria’s growing knowledge-driven economy.

Invitation for Applications

Suitably qualified candidates who participated in the 2025/2026 JAMB UTME and attained the required cut-off marks are invited to apply for admission into the university’s degree programmes.

Interested applicants are advised to visit any JAMB Office or accredited CBT centre to complete a Change of Institution to UAST, Ihugh as their First Choice institution.

Programme Cut-Off Marks

• Nursing Science: 160 and above
• Medical Laboratory Science (MLS): 160 and above
• Human Nutrition and Dietetics: 160 and above
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine: 160 and above
• All Other Programmes: 150 and above (Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Management, Education, etc.)

Application and Post-UTME Procedure

Candidates applying to UAST should follow the steps below:

1. Change institution to UAST, Ihugh on the JAMB CAPS Portal through any accredited CBT Centre or JAMB Office.
2. Ensure your O-Level results are correctly uploaded to JAMB CAPS. Candidates without uploaded SSCE results will not be considered.
3. Visit the UAST Admissions Portal via portal.bsuast.edu.ng to register for the Post-UTME Screening.
4. Complete the online form and upload the required documents:
   • Passport photograph
   • O-Level results
   • UTME result slip
5. Pay the non-refundable ₦2,000 Post-UTME Screening Fee.
6. Print and keep the Screening Acknowledgement Slip for the verification process.

Important Notes

• All admissions will be processed strictly through JAMB CAPS.
• Candidates must ensure their SSCE results are uploaded; otherwise, they will not receive admission consideration.
• Any candidate found to have submitted false or misleading information will be immediately deregistered and handed over to law enforcement agencies.

NUC-Approved Degree Programmes and Entry Requirements

Below is the summary of approved programmes, required UTME subject combinations, SSCE requirements, and recommended cut-off marks:

Agriculture and Related Fields

• Agricultural Economics and Farm Management – Cut-off: 150
  • UTME: English, Mathematics/Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Economics
  • SSCE: English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology + 1 relevant subject
• Animal Science – Cut-off: 150
  • UTME: English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
  • SSCE: English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry + 1 subject
• Crop Science – Cut-off: 150
• Soil Science – Cut-off: 150
• Agribusiness – Cut-off: 150
• Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology – Cut-off: 150
• Family and Consumer Science – Cut-off: 150
• Horticulture and Landscape Management – Cut-off: 150
• Food Science and Technology – Cut-off: 150
• Water Resources and Agro-Meteorology – Cut-off: 150
• Forestry Resources and Wildlife Management – Cut-off: 150
• Fisheries and Aquaculture – Cut-off: 150

(All programmes above require 5 SSCE credits including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and one additional subject.)

Computing & Technology Programmes

• Computer Science – Cut-off: 150
• Data Science – Cut-off: 150
• Software Engineering – Cut-off: 150
• Cybersecurity – Cut-off: 150
• Information and Communications Technology – Cut-off: 150
• Information Systems – Cut-off: 150
• Information Technology – Cut-off: 150

(All computing programmes require Mathematics, Physics, English, and two additional science-related subjects.)

Science Programmes

• Industrial Physics – Cut-off: 150
• Industrial Chemistry – Cut-off: 150
• Biochemistry – Cut-off: 150
• Microbiology – Cut-off: 150
• Biotechnology – Cut-off: 150
• Environmental Management and Toxicology – Cut-off: 150
• Zoology – Cut-off: 150
• Medicinal Chemistry – Cut-off: 150
• Geology and Mining – Cut-off: 150
• Industrial Mathematics – Cut-off: 150

Health-Related Programmes

• Human Nutrition and Dietetics – Cut-off: 160
• Medical Laboratory Science – Cut-off: 160
• Public Health – Cut-off: 150
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine – Cut-off: 160
• Nursing Science – Cut-off: 160

Enquiries and Support

• Phone: +2348158205440, +2348154103218
• Website: www.bsuast.edu.ng