TASU Post UTME/DE Form 2026/2027. Taraba State University (TASU), Jalingo, has commenced its Post UTME and Direct Entry (DE) screening exercise for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The online screening exercise will run from 24 July to 23 September 2026. Only candidates who selected TASU as their first-choice university are eligible to participate.

UTME candidates must score at least 150, although some programmes require higher scores. Direct Entry applicants must have at least a Lower Credit in a relevant Diploma, NCE or IJMB qualification.

TASU Post UTME/DE at a Glance

• Registration runs from 24 July to 23 September 2026.
• Only first-choice TASU candidates are eligible.
• UTME candidates need a minimum score of 150, subject to programme-specific cut-off marks.
• Five relevant O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, are required.
• O’Level credits must be obtained in no more than two sittings.
• Direct Entry candidates need at least Lower Credit in a relevant Diploma, NCE or IJMB qualification.
• The screening application is completed online.
• Candidates must upload the required credentials and print their payment receipt and acknowledgement slip.

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How to Apply for TASU Post UTME/DE Form

Eligible candidates should complete the screening registration through the Taraba State University online registration portal.

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the TASU online registration portal.
2. Create an applicant account.
3. Complete all required sections of the online application form.
4. Upload the relevant academic and supporting credentials.
5. Review the information provided and confirm that all details are correct.
6. Submit the completed application.
7. Make the required online payment using a Mastercard, Visa or Verve card.
8. Print the payment receipt.
9. Print the acknowledgement slip and keep it for future reference.

Candidates should carefully check their names, examination numbers, results and other personal and academic information before submitting the form.

TASU Post UTME Registration Period

The online screening exercise is scheduled to open and close as follows:

• Opening date: 24 July 2026
• Closing date: 23 September 2026

Candidates are expected to complete their registration, upload the required credentials, make the online payment and print the necessary documents before the deadline.

Who Is Eligible for TASU Post UTME?

UTME candidates must satisfy all the stated admission conditions before registering for the screening exercise.

An eligible candidate must:

• Select Taraba State University, Jalingo, as the first-choice university.
• Score at least 150 in the 2026 UTME.
• Obtain five relevant O’Level credit passes.
• Have credit passes in English Language and Mathematics.
• Obtain the required O’Level credits in no more than two sittings.
• Meet the higher UTME score required for the selected programme, where applicable.

Although 150 is the general minimum for many programmes, some courses have higher cut-off marks. Candidates should therefore check the requirement for their chosen course before applying.

Who Is Eligible for TASU Direct Entry?

Direct Entry candidates must also have selected Taraba State University as their first-choice university and possess the required academic qualifications for their chosen programme.

Applicants must have:

• At least Lower Credit in a relevant Diploma, NCE or IJMB qualification.
• Five relevant O’Level credit passes.
• The required O’Level credits obtained in no more than two sittings.

The Direct Entry qualification and O’Level subjects must be relevant to the programme selected by the applicant.

TASU Screening Payment

Payment is made online after the application form and required credentials have been submitted.

The portal accepts:

• Mastercard
• Visa
• Verve

The supplied admission notice requires candidates to make an online payment but does not state the amount of the screening fee.

Documents to Upload

Candidates are expected to upload the relevant credentials requested on the online registration form.

Applicants should ensure that the documents uploaded correspond with the academic and personal information supplied during registration.

Before submission, candidates should carefully confirm that their:

• Names are correctly entered.
• Examination numbers are accurate.
• O’Level results are correctly supplied.
• Academic qualifications match their selected entry route.
• Uploaded credentials are clear and accurate.

What Happens If a Candidate Misses the Screening?

Only candidates who participate in the online screening exercise will be considered for admission.

Meeting the required UTME score or Direct Entry qualification alone does not replace the screening registration. Candidates who fail to complete the screening will not be considered under the conditions stated in the admission notice.

False Information Can Lead to Disqualification

Candidates are required to provide accurate information throughout the application process.

Any false declaration may result in disqualification at any stage of the admission exercise.

Applicants should ensure that their personal details, examination information, academic qualifications and uploaded credentials are accurate and consistent.

TASU Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027

Taraba State University has set different UTME score requirements for its undergraduate programmes.

Most courses require 150 and above, while selected programmes have higher cut-off marks ranging from 160 to 230.

S/N	Course	Faculty	UTME Score
1	Agric-Economics & Extension	Agriculture	150 & Above
2	Agronomy	Agriculture	150 & Above
3	Animal Science	Agriculture	150 & Above
4	Forestry & Wildlife Management	Agriculture	150 & Above
5	Arabic	Arts	150 & Above
6	English Language	Arts	150 & Above
7	French	Arts	150 & Above
8	Hausa	Arts	150 & Above
9	History & Diplomatic Studies	Arts	150 & Above
10	Linguistics/English	Arts	150 & Above
11	Linguistics/Hausa	Arts	150 & Above
12	Theatre & Film Studies	Arts	150 & Above
13	Advertisement	Communication & Media Studies	150 & Above
14	Broadcasting	Communication & Media Studies	150 & Above
15	Journalism and Media Studies	Communication & Media Studies	150 & Above
16	Mass Communication	Communication & Media Studies	180 & Above
17	Public Relations	Communication & Media Studies	150 & Above
18	Computer Science	Computing	180 & Above
19	Data Science	Computing	150 & Above
20	Information & Communication Technology	Computing	150 & Above
21	Software Engineering	Computing	150 & Above
22	Agricultural Science & Education	Education	150 & Above
23	Business Education	Education	150 & Above
24	Education & Biology	Education	150 & Above
25	Education & Chemistry	Education	150 & Above
26	Education & Christian Religious Studies	Education	150 & Above
27	Education & Computer Science	Education	150 & Above
28	Education & Economics	Education	150 & Above
29	Education & English Language	Education	150 & Above
30	Education & Geography	Education	150 & Above
31	Education & History	Education	150 & Above
32	Education & Integrated Science	Education	150 & Above
33	Education & Islamic Studies	Education	150 & Above
34	Education & Mathematics	Education	150 & Above
35	Education & Physics	Education	150 & Above
36	Education & Political Science	Education	150 & Above
37	Education & Social Studies	Education	150 & Above
38	Education & Social Studies	Education	150 & Above
39	Educational Administration & Planning	Education	150 & Above
40	Guidance & Counselling	Education	150 & Above
41	Health Education	Education	150 & Above
42	Home Economics & Education	Education	150 & Above
43	Human Kinetics	Education	150 & Above
44	Human Kinetics	Education	150 & Above
45	Library & Information Science	Education	150 & Above
46	Primary Education Studies	Education	150 & Above
47	Social Studies	Education	150 & Above
48	Special Needs Education	Education	150 & Above
49	Sustainable Development Studies	Education	150 & Above
50	Technology Education	Education	150 & Above
51	Agricultural & Bio-Resources Engineering	Engineering	150 & Above
52	Civil Engineering	Engineering	170 & Above
53	Electrical/Electronics Engineering	Engineering	170 & Above
54	Mechanical Engineering	Engineering	170 & Above
55	Mining & Mineral Processing Engineering	Engineering	150 & Above
56	Environmental Health Science	Health Sciences	160 & Above
57	Human Anatomy	Health Sciences	150 & Above
58	Human Physiology	Health Sciences	150 & Above
59	Nursing Science	Health Sciences	210 & Above
60	Public Health	Health Sciences	180 & Above
61	Radiology	Health Sciences	150 & Above
62	Law	Law	230 & Above
63	Accounting	Management	170 & Above
64	Banking and Finance	Management	150 & Above
65	Business Administration	Management	170 & Above
66	Entrepreneurship	Management	150 & Above
67	Public Administration	Management	160 & Above
68	Tourism Studies	Management	150 & Above
69	Sharia	Religion & Philosophy	150 & Above
70	African Traditional Religion	Religion & Philosophy	150 & Above
71	Christian Religious Studies	Religion & Philosophy	150 & Above
72	Christian Theology	Religion & Philosophy	150 & Above
73	Classics	Religion & Philosophy	150 & Above
74	Islamic Studies	Religion & Philosophy	150 & Above
75	Philosophy	Religion & Philosophy	150 & Above
76	Religious Studies	Religion & Philosophy	150 & Above
77	Biochemistry	Science	150 & Above
78	Biotechnology	Science	150 & Above
79	Botany	Science	150 & Above
80	Chemistry	Science	150 & Above
81	Industrial Chemistry	Science	150 & Above
82	Mathematics	Science	150 & Above
83	Microbiology	Science	160 & Above
84	Physics	Science	150 & Above
85	Statistics	Science	150 & Above
86	Zoology	Science	150 & Above
87	Geography	Social Science	150 & Above
88	Meteorology and Climate Studies	Social Science	150 & Above
89	Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution	Social Science	150 & Above
90	Political Science & International Relations	Social Science	160 & Above
91	Sociology	Social Science	150 & Above
92	Survey and Geo-Informatics	Social Science	150 & Above

TASU Courses With Higher Cut-Off Marks

Candidates applying for some programmes will need a UTME score above the general 150 minimum.

The courses with higher requirements include:

• Law: 230 and above
• Nursing Science: 210 and above
• Mass Communication: 180 and above
• Computer Science: 180 and above
• Public Health: 180 and above
• Civil Engineering: 170 and above
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering: 170 and above
• Mechanical Engineering: 170 and above
• Accounting: 170 and above
• Business Administration: 170 and above
• Environmental Health Science: 160 and above
• Public Administration: 160 and above
• Microbiology: 160 and above
• Political Science & International Relations: 160 and above

Candidates should note that meeting the general UTME minimum of 150 does not automatically make them eligible for every programme.

Important Points for TASU Applicants

Before completing the screening registration, candidates should confirm that:

• TASU is their first-choice university.
• Their 2026 UTME score meets the cut-off mark for their chosen course.
• Their UTME subject combination is suitable for the programme.
• They have the required five relevant O’Level credits.
• English Language and Mathematics are included among the required O’Level credits.
• The O’Level results were obtained in no more than two sittings.
• Their Direct Entry qualification meets the required standard, where applicable.
• All information supplied on the screening form is accurate.
• All required credentials have been uploaded.
• The payment receipt and acknowledgement slip are printed after registration.

Contact TASU

Candidates who need further information about the screening exercise may contact Taraba State University through:

Email: admissions@tsuniversity.edu.ng
Telephone: 08160695156