Benue State University Announces Cut-Off Mark for 2024/2025 Admission

Benue State University (BSUM), Makurdi, has officially set its cut-off mark for the 2024/2025 academic session at 150 for all undergraduate aspirants seeking provisional admission. This cut-off applies to all courses, ensuring that applicants who score 150 or above in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination are eligible to participate in the institution’s Post-UTME screening exercise.

Cut-Off Mark for All Courses

The university’s general cut-off mark remains consistent at 150 for all courses. However, certain programs like Performing Arts and Doctor of Pharmacy have higher cut-off marks. For instance, Doctor of Pharmacy requires a JAMB score of 220, while Performing Arts is set at 170.

Departmental Cut-Off Marks:

- Aquaculture and Fisheries: 150

- Agricultural Science and Extension: 150

- Food Science: 150

- Home Economics: 150

- English, French, History & International Studies, Linguistics: 150

- Performing Arts: 170

- Religious Studies: 150

- Doctor of Pharmacy: 220

- Educational Technology, Computer Science, Technology Education, Health Education: 150

- Primary Education Studies, Adult Education Studies, Educational Management: 150

- Business Education, Human Kinetics: 150

Important Information for Aspirants

Students whose JAMB scores fall below the general cut-off mark of 150 are advised to consider applying to other institutions through JAMB’s change of institution process. It is mandatory to meet or exceed the set cut-off before obtaining the Post-UTME form for BSUM. For those seeking admission into competitive programs like Pharmacy, aiming for a significantly higher JAMB score is essential to improve admission prospects.