Reverend Father Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (MOAUM), formerly Benue State University (BSU), has opened the JUPEB admission process for the 2026/2027 academic session, with the sale of application forms starting on 15 August 2026 and applications scheduled to close on 30 November 2026.
The programme is for candidates seeking a route into 200 Level through Direct Entry without UTME/JAMB, subject to the stated admission requirements and successful completion of the JUPEB programme.
MOAUM JUPEB Programme and Direct Entry Admission
The Joint Universities Preliminary Board (JUPEB) is a national examination body approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria through a consortium of ten partner universities: UNILAG, UNILORIN, UNIBEN, UNIPORT, UNIUYO, UNN, FUTO, OAU, FUTA and FUNAAB.
JUPEB is a university-based programme designed to regularise the standard of students admitted into 200 Level, candidates will study for one year at a JUPEB-approved university and will sit a common standard examination in three subjects at the end of the programme.
A total of 43 subject combinations are available. Candidates are expected to select the combination that suits their intended course, with options covering Arts, Law, Science, Social Sciences, Administration and Management.
Successful candidates can qualify for Direct Entry admission into 200 Level at Reverend Father Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi or another JUPEB affiliate university.
There are 85 JUPEB affiliate universities in Nigeria, covering Federal, State and Private universities.
MOAUM JUPEB Admission Requirements
Applicants are required to have a minimum of five O'Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in no more than two sittings.
UTME/JAMB is not required for the programme.
Candidates who meet these requirements may apply for the one-year JUPEB programme and select a suitable subject combination for their intended course of study.
Benefits of the MOAUM JUPEB Programme
The JUPEB programme is recognised by Reverend Father Moses Orshio Adasu University and other universities in Nigeria and beyond, while the programme is also approved by the National Universities Commission and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.
Successful candidates can secure Direct Entry admission into courses offered at MOAUM or another JUPEB affiliate university.
Courses are available through the listed faculties and college:
- Faculty of Architecture
- Faculty of Arts
- College of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Administration and Management
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Technology and Industrial Studies at 200 Level
MOAUM JUPEB Application Fee
The application fee is ₦15,000, which is fifteen thousand naira only.
Applications are available through the online platform, after payment and completion of the online process, candidates will also be required to print the application form and submit it with the listed supporting documents.
How to Apply for MOAUM JUPEB Admission
Candidates may complete the application through the following sequence:
- Visit the MOAUM application payment portal.
- Pay the ₦15,000 application fee through the platform.
- After successful payment, return to the MOAUM application form page.
- Complete the online application form and print the completed copy.
- Submit the printed application form with photocopies of the required credentials, two recent passport photographs and payment receipts to the JUPEB Office, Western Wing.
The required supporting credentials are the O'Level result, Indigene Certificate and Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age Certificate.
MOAUM JUPEB Application Dates
Sale of application forms started on 15 August 2026.
Applications will close on 30 November 2026, so candidates seeking admission for the 2026/2027 academic session are expected to complete the application within the stated period.
MOAUM JUPEB Contact Numbers
Applicants who need enquiries about the programme may contact the JUPEB contact persons through:
+2347037533071
+2348036480105
MOAUM JUPEB Application Troubleshooter
| Application Issue | What to Check | Required Action | Expected Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💳 Payment completed | Confirm that the ₦15,000 payment was successful | Return to the application form page, complete the form and print it | Online application can proceed after successful payment |
| 📚 O'Level eligibility | Check for five credits including English and Mathematics in no more than two sittings | Confirm that the stated entry requirement has been met | Candidate meets the stated academic requirement |
| 📄 Printed form ready | Check for O'Level result, Indigene Certificate, Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age, two recent passport photographs and payment receipts | Submit the documents with the printed form to the JUPEB Office, Western Wing | Required physical submission is complete |
| 🎓 Subject choice unclear | Check the 43 JUPEB subject combinations against the intended course | Select the combination suitable for the intended course | Candidate has a subject combination linked to the course interest |
| ⏰ Application incomplete | Check the closing date of 30 November 2026 | Complete the application within the stated application period | Application is completed before closure |
