Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), formerly known as the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, has announced Tuesday, October 27, 2026, as the deadline for candidates offered admission for the 2026/2027 academic session to accept their admission offers and pay the required acceptance fees.
According to a notice issued by the university’s Admission Office, the directive applies to prospective students whose admission offers have been approved on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
All affected candidates are advised to complete their admission acceptance and payment procedures before the stipulated deadline to avoid losing their admission offers.
JOSTUM Admission Acceptance Fee Deadline for 2026/2027
Candidates who have been offered admission into Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, should take note of the following details:
- Institution: Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM).
- Academic session: 2026/2027.
- Required action: Accept admission on JAMB CAPS and pay the acceptance fee.
- Deadline: Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
- Issuing office: JOSTUM Admission Office.
Candidates are encouraged to check their admission status and ensure that all required admission procedures are completed before the deadline.
Requirements for Candidates Offered Admission into JOSTUM
The university has directed all affected candidates to complete the following steps on or before October 27, 2026:
1. Accept Admission on JAMB CAPS
Candidates should log in to the JAMB e-Facility portal and check their admission status through the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). Those who have been offered admission should accept the offer as required.
2. Pay the Required Acceptance Fee
After accepting their admission offers, candidates must pay the prescribed acceptance fee within the period specified by the university.
Applicants should follow the university’s official payment instructions and use authorised payment channels.
3. Complete All Necessary Admission Procedures
Candidates should ensure that they have completed the required admission acceptance and payment processes before the deadline. They should also monitor official university announcements for further instructions regarding registration and clearance.
Failure to Meet the JOSTUM Admission Deadline
The university has warned that candidates who fail to accept their admission offers and pay the required acceptance fees within the stipulated period risk forfeiting their admission for the 2026/2027 academic session.
This means that candidates who delay completing the required procedures may lose the opportunity to secure their admission.
All prospective students who have received admission offers are therefore strongly advised to act promptly and avoid waiting until the final day to complete their payments and admission acceptance.
Conclusion
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, has fixed October 27, 2026, as the deadline for accepting admission offers and paying acceptance fees for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Candidates whose admissions have been approved on JAMB CAPS should accept their offers, pay the required acceptance fees, and complete all necessary procedures before the deadline.
Important: Failure to meet the deadline may result in the forfeiture of admission. All affected candidates are advised to take immediate action and follow the official instructions issued by JOSTUM.
Congratulations to all candidates offered admission into JOSTUM for the 2026/2027 academic session.
