Reports on Benue State University’s confirmed 2026/2027 cut-off mark genuinely conflict at the time of writing. Some sources cite 150, others 160, and at least one detailed, well-reasoned source states plainly that BSU has not yet officially released its 2026/2027 figures, explaining that universities can only finalise cut-offs after JAMB’s national minimum benchmark is published. Given this, treat any specific number you see with some caution until you’ve confirmed it directly on the university’s own portal, rather than trusting the first confident-looking table you come across.

A Name Change Worth Knowing

Benue State University, Makurdi has been renamed Reverend Father Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (MOAUM), honouring a former Governor of Benue State who was also a Catholic priest. You’ll still see “BSU” and “BSUM” used widely across admission guides and even the university’s own domain, bsum.edu.ng, which remains in active use; this is the same institution under its updated name, not a separate school.

This is a genuinely distinctive namesake among Nigerian universities; few institutions are named after a priest who also served as a state governor, reflecting Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu’s unusual dual legacy in both Benue State’s religious and political history, a background worth knowing when you encounter the university’s newer name.

What’s been confirmed historically

BSU/MOAUM’s general cut-off mark has genuinely shifted year to year: in the 2023/2024 session, the general minimum sat around 140–150. In the 2024/2025 session, it moved to 150 for most faculties, with competitive courses set at higher tiers of 180, 200, and 220. This year-to-year movement is worth understanding, since it means a specific figure from a previous session shouldn’t be assumed to carry over automatically to 2026/2027, and applying based on outdated information could mean wasting a Post-UTME form fee on a course you don’t actually meet the current threshold for.

Competitive Courses (based on recent reporting)

These competitive-course figures reflect recent reporting rather than a single, universally confirmed source, Medicine, Pharmacy, Law, and Nursing have consistently required scores well above the general baseline at BSU/MOAUM across recent sessions, so budget for a genuinely high aggregate if you’re targeting one of these specific programs, and don’t assume a borderline general-baseline score will be competitive for any of them.

Eligibility Requirements

• A minimum of five O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, from not more than two sittings.
• A UTME score meeting the general baseline for the current session, or the higher specific threshold for your intended course.
• BSU/MOAUM selected as your first-choice institution in JAMB.
• Accurate, consistent personal details across your JAMB profile and the university’s screening registration.

Documents to Prepare

• Your 2026 UTME result slip.
• O’Level results uploaded to your JAMB CAPS profile.
• A valid means of identification.
• A recent passport photograph.
• An active email address and phone number for communication throughout the admission process.

How to Apply

1. Visit bsum.edu.ng directly and check the “Admissions” section for the current, dated cut-off announcement; don’t rely on a third-party table published before the university itself has confirmed figures.

2. Once the current cut-off is confirmed, register for Post-UTME screening through the official portal.

3. Upload your O’Level results and any other required documents, ensuring every detail matches your JAMB profile exactly.

4. Submit your application and monitor your JAMB CAPS profile and the university portal for further updates.

5. Retain your confirmation reference and check back periodically for updates on your admission status.

How your aggregate is calculated

BSU/MOAUM has calculated the admission aggregate by adding your JAMB score to your Post-UTME score, then dividing by two. For example, a JAMB score of 150 combined with a Post-UTME score of 150 produces an aggregate of 150. Meeting the general baseline cut-off only qualifies you for screening; your final aggregate is what actually determines admission, so strong Post-UTME performance genuinely matters regardless of your UTME score.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has BSU released its 2026/2027 cut-off mark?

Reports genuinely conflict. Some sources claim it’s out at 150 or 160; at least one detailed source states it hadn’t been officially released as of its writing. Check bsum.edu.ng directly for the current, dated confirmation rather than trusting a generic third-party claim.

Is BSU the same institution as MOAUM?

Yes. Benue State University, Makurdi has been renamed Reverend Father Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi; both names refer to the same institution, so don’t assume a source using either name describes a different school.

Why do cut-off figures vary so much between sources?

Universities can only finalise cut-offs after JAMB’s national minimum benchmark is published, and cut-offs genuinely shift year to year. Some sources publish estimates based on prior sessions before the university has confirmed the current year’s actual figures, which explains why you’ll see different numbers across different websites.

Does meeting the cut-off mark guarantee admission?

No, it only qualifies you for Post-UTME screening. Your final aggregate, calculated from both your JAMB and Post-UTME scores, determines actual admission, not the cut-off mark alone.

What are the most competitive courses at BSU/MOAUM?

Medicine, Pharmacy, Law, and Nursing have consistently required scores well above the general baseline across recent admission sessions, so applicants targeting these specific courses should prepare for a genuinely demanding aggregate.

What if figures I see online seem too good to be true?

Be skeptical of confidently presented tables published before the university itself has announced current-session figures; several third-party sites have historically published estimates based on prior years, which can mislead candidates into applying for the wrong Post-UTME form or budgeting for the wrong screening fee.