Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), formerly Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM), has released the admission list for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Candidates can currently check their JOSTUM admission status through JAMB CAPS, where the admission decision will be shown after the required account access steps have been completed.
JOSTUM Admission Status on JAMB CAPS
JOSTUM admission status is currently available through JAMB CAPS. Candidates are expected to access the JAMB EFacility portal with their JAMB login details.
The status-check process is:
- Visit the JAMB EFacility portal.
- Log in with the JAMB username and password.
- Scroll to Check Admission Status and select it.
- Select Access my CAPS.
- Open Admission Status to see whether admission into JOSTUM has been offered.
Candidates who need access guidance may use the JAMB CAPS guide.
JAMB CAPS Admission Status Meanings
JAMB CAPS may display different admission responses and each one shows the current position of the candidate's application.
Admission Offered
"Admission Offered" means JAMB has approved the admission.
The candidate can proceed to accept or reject the offer through the available JAMB channels.
Admission in Progress
"Admission in Progress" means JOSTUM has reviewed the application and recommended the candidate for admission.
The recommendation is awaiting approval from the Head of Institution and final review by JAMB.
Recommended
"Recommended" means JOSTUM has considered the candidate for admission.
The application is awaiting JAMB review to confirm that the required criteria have been met.
Not Admitted
"Not Admitted" means the candidate has not yet been selected or considered for admission.
This status may appear when the school has not released the relevant admission entry or while the application remains under review.
Pending
"Pending" means the application is still under review.
A final decision has not yet been made.
JOSTUM Admission Acceptance or Rejection
Candidates who have been offered admission are expected to accept or reject the offer through biometrics at an approved JAMB CBT centre or through SMS from the phone number registered with JAMB.
Candidates using biometrics may refer to the approved JAMB CBT centre guide.
For SMS, the required message is:
- ACCEPT to 55019 or 66019 when the admission offer is to be accepted.
- REJECT to 55019 or 66019 when the offer is to be rejected.
The message must be sent from the phone number registered with JAMB. The main account should have up to N50, as borrowed airtime or Xtra Credit cannot be charged for the service.
JAMB Admission Letter
Candidates who have accepted their JOSTUM admission can proceed to print their JAMB admission letter.
The required process is available through the JAMB admission letter guide.
The admission letter can be printed after acceptance of the admission offer.
JAMB CAPS Access on a Phone
Some phone users may see only the CAPS welcome message and may not see the Admission Status option.
Chrome browser is recommended for phone access because the complete CAPS page can be shown through desktop mode. The user can open the Chrome options and select Request desktop site so that the full page is displayed.
The Admission Status option can then become visible.
JOSTUM Admission Troubleshooter
| Situation | Meaning | Recommended Action | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📱 Admission Status option is missing | The phone may be showing the limited CAPS view | Use Chrome and select Request desktop site | JAMB CAPS |
| ⏳ Admission in Progress | JOSTUM has recommended the candidate and approval is still pending | Check CAPS again for a later decision | JAMB CAPS |
| 📋 Recommended status | JAMB review is still pending | Continue checking the admission status | JAMB CAPS |
| ✅ Admission Offered | JAMB has approved the admission | Accept or reject through biometrics or SMS | CBT centre, 55019 or 66019 |
| 🖨️ Admission accepted | The offer has been accepted | Print the JAMB admission letter | JAMB admission letter service |
