Benue state university also known as BSU located in Makurdi JAMB cut off mar for all courses that are offered in the institution for 2024/2025 session has been approved by the management of the institution.
This information is useful for candidates who chose BSU and sat for the UTME. This year marked the new dawn for universities in Nigeria and their new cut off marks.
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) instructed all universities in Nigeria be it Federal or state to peg their cut off mark at 140. However, BSUM pegged their admission cut off mark at 150 and above in JAMB, 220 and above for Medicine Surgery, Doctor of Pharmacy and Law, 200 and above for Nursing, Radiography, Medical Laboratory Science and Radiation Science in the 2024 UTME.
Benue state university responded to this and reduced their minimum cut off mark, therefore, all candidates who selected BSU – Benue state university as their preferred choice of higher institution during the UTME registration can confirm if they meet the current cut-off mark for the institution.
Candidates who scored up to the minimum cut off mark and those who score above all have equal eligibility status to sit for BSUM post UTME aptitude test and if a candidate is successful, he or she is to wait for admission list to be released and thereafter confirm his or her admission status before carrying along, relevant documents to the university for appropriate clearance.
See the approved Benue state university JAMB cut off mark for 2024/2025 academic session at the end of this post.
Candidates should note that the benefits of scoring above BSU cut off mark for 2024/2025 academic session is that it affords candidates a much higher chance of gaining admission into the institution after sitting for post UTME aptitude tests. This simply means, the higher your JAMB score, the higher your chances of gaining admission into BSUM.
The category of UTME and DE candidates that chose the Benue State University have in recent times experienced challenges in getting the actual cut off mark for their course. Many questions have been left unanswered so I thought it helpful to answer these questions as it may also fall in line with the question you reading this post may have been wanting to ask in the table below;
| FAQs on BSUM JAMB CUT OFF MARK | ANSWERS |
| What is BSUM current JAMB cut off mark? | BSUM cut off mark is 150. Any UTME candidate that scores 150 and above is eligible for BSUM post UTME screening exercise. |
| Does BSUM Accept second choice candidates? | BSUM accepts only first choice candidates. |
| Can BSUM accept me if I score 180? | As stated above, only UTME candidates that score 150 and above are eligible to apply for BSUM post UTME therefore you are qualified. |
| What is BSUM cut off mark for Economics? | Candidates with 240 and above and score at least 65 in their post UTME have higher chances of studying Economic in BSUM. However, if you score 150 and above, you are eligible for post UTME screening test at the institution but you will be required to change your course to a less competitive one via JAMB CAPS. |
| If I score 230 in my UTME and still use BSUM as second choice can I gain admission? | The institution admits first choice UTME and DE candidates only no matter how high your JAMB score may be. |
| How can I change my university to BSUM because I passed their cut off mark but made BSUM my second choice? | Simply purchase a change of course form from JAMB, it costs about two-thousand five hundred naira (N2,500). Fill the necessary details and submit. You will be informed when your application is successful via the registered email or you can verify via JAMB CAPS. |
| I have my complete O’Level result and 180 JAMB score, I am applying for Microbiology. What are my chances of gaining admission in BSUM? | With 180 JAMB score and complete O’level you still stand a chance of gaining admission into the institution but studying MCB will be a bit challenging. It is advisable you change your course to a less competitive one. |
| Does The Benue State University accept combination of WAEC and NECO results? | Yes but it is advisable you make use of WAEC and WAEC or NECO/NECO combination. |
| I am an indigene of the state, can I be considered for admission if I score below the cut off mark? | The JAMB cut off mark for BSUM is the same for all candidates irrespective of the state of origin of the candidate. |
| What is the cut off mark for Business Administration in this institution? | We advise that you score at least 240 and above in your JAMB and at least 65 in your post UTME so when your aggregate score is calculated, you will stand a better chance of gaining admission into the university. |
| What is the cut off mark for computer science in BSUM, I scored 240, and can I gain admission? | The cut off mark for computer science is 240 and above though the higher your UTME score, the better your chances. Also, your post UTME score would be the determining factor. Notwithstanding, you are eligible to participate in the post UTME or change your course to a less competitive one. |
| I am an indigene and I scored 225 in JAMB, can I secure admission into BSUM? | The answer is YES you can because you scored higher than the minimum cut off mark for the university. However, gaining admission would also depend on the course you selected. |
| What is BSUM JAMB cut off mark and aggregate score for Public Administration | You need an aggregate score of 220 to study Public Admin at BSUM. |
| Can someone with 200 in my JAMB, can i gain admission into BSUM to study accounting? | You can gain admission into BSUM but you cannot to study Accounting with 200 UTME score. Accounting is a professional course hence high JAMB cut off mark. You need at least 250 in your UTME to study Accounting at BSUM. |
| Does BSUM accept Transfer students from other universities? | Yes BSUM accept transfer students so long as you meet their requirements. |
| What is the JAMB cut off mark for Engineering in BSUM? | With a JAMB score of 150 you are eligible to participate in BSUM post UTME However, you require at least 240 and above you can study Engineering in BSUM. Engineering courses require high JAMB score due to the strong competition for admission slot. |
| What is the required JAMB cut off mark for Faculty of Social Sciences and Management sciences | The cut off mark varies. As for faculty of social sciences, the minimum cut off mark is 150 while management science is equally 150 respectively. |
These are the most frequently asked questions and best possible answers for the Benue State University JAMB scores. Please go through them thoroughly as they would be very useful in helping you know your course and required cut off mark.
Documents required for Internal screening;
A) In order to be eligible for admission at Benue state university candidates must score up to the minimum cut off mark for the current academic session as fixed by JAMB (Joint Admission and Matriculation Board)
B) Candidates applying for admission into Benue state university must have a minimum of 5 credits in Mathematics and English and other relevant subjects as it relates to his or her course of study in not more than two (2) sittings to be eligible to sit for their post UTME screening aptitude test
C) Original and photocopies of candidate’s JAMB result slip
D) Original documents which includes ‘O’ level certificates please note that awaiting results are not accepted by Benue state university except via special consideration which would only be at the discretion of the university.
E) Original copy of your birth certificate or birth declaration
F) Candidates are also to carry along with them recent passport photographs (Coloured)
We keep reminding candidates that scoring above the minimum cut off mark for BSU (Benue state university) JAMB cut off mark for 2024/2025 does not in any way guarantee you an automatic admission into the university, until a successful internal screening exercise carried out on all candidates then candidates can be rest assured. it only increases your likelihood should you perform above average in your post UTME exercise.So please note that only successful candidates who sat for BSUM post UTME internal screening exercise would be automatically granted admission to study the course of their choice.
BSUM JAMB Cut off Mark 2024/2025 Academic Session
BSUM JAMB cut off mark for all courses 2024/2025 academic session is 160 points, therefore, candidates who score up to 160 UTME score and above are automatically eligible for their post UTME/internal screening exercise.
The table below is the general cut off mark for eligibility for post UTME aptitude test at Benue state university for all candidates who chose the institution as their preferred choice during their UTME registration exercise.
| DEPARTMENT/FACULTY | JAMB CUT OFF MARK |
| Faculty of Administration | |
| Accountancy/Accounting | 150 and above |
| Public Administration | 150 and above |
| Faculty of Arts And Humanities | |
| English Language | 150 and above |
| French History | 150 and above |
| Linguistics | 150 and above |
| Philosophy | 150 and above |
| Religious Studies | 150 and above |
| Theatre Arts | 150 and above |
| Faculty of Education | |
| Business Education | 150 and above |
| Education & Computer Science | 150 and above |
| Education & Mathematics | 150 and above |
| Education & Physics | 150 and above |
| Education And Biology | 150 and above |
| Education And Chemistry | 150 and above |
| Education And English Language | 150 and above |
| Education And Integrated Science | 150 and above |
| Educational Management | 150 and above |
| Educational Technology | 150 and above |
| Guidance & Counselling | 150 and above |
| Home Economics And Education | 150 and above |
| Physical And Health Education | 150 and above |
| Pre-Primary And Primary Education | 150 and above |
| Vocational And Technical Education | 150 and above |
| Faculty of Engineering | |
| Business Management | 150 and above |
| Urban And Regional Planning | 150 and above |
| Faculty of Law/Legal Studies | |
| Law | 220 and above |
| Pharmacy | 220 and above |
| Nursing Anatomy Human Medical Laboratory Sciences Radiation Science Radiology | 200 and above 200 and above 200 and above 200 and above 200 and above |
| Physiology | 200 and above |
| Medicine And Surgery | 220 and above |
| Faculty of Sciences | |
| Biological Science(s) | 150 and above |
| Chemistry | 150 and above |
| Computer Science | 150 and above |
| Environmental Management And Toxicology | 150 and above |
| Industrial Chemistry | 150 and above |
| Library And Information Science | 150 and above |
| Mathematics | 150 and above |
| Microbiology | 150 and above |
| Physics | 150 and above |
| Plant Science And Biotechnology | 150 and above |
| Statistics | 150 and above |
| Zoology | 150 and above |
| Faculty of Social Sciences | |
| Economics | 150 and above |
| Geography | 150 and above |
| Mass Communication | 150 and above |
| Political Science | 150 and above |
| Psychology | 150 and above |
| Sociology | 150 and above |
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