Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, has officially announced the commencement of its online Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) screening exercise for the 2026/2027 academic session.
According to the official notice issued by the Office of the Registrar and dated 23 July 2026, qualified candidates who selected the institution as their first-choice university during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can now begin their screening registration.
The online application portal will remain open from 24 July 2026 until 23 September 2026, giving prospective students ample time to complete their registration.
Screening Registration Period
Applicants are expected to complete their online screening within the following period:
- Opening Date: 24 July 2026
- Closing Date: 23 September 2026
Candidates are advised not to wait until the deadline before completing the registration process to avoid possible technical issues.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Taraba State University stated that only applicants who satisfy the admission conditions below will be considered for the screening exercise.
UTME Candidates
Applicants must:
- Have selected Taraba State University, Jalingo as their first-choice institution.
- Score at least 150 in the 2026 UTME, or meet the higher programme-specific minimum score where applicable.
- Possess five relevant O'Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings.
Direct Entry (DE) Candidates
Direct Entry applicants must:
- Hold a minimum of Lower Credit in an approved Diploma, NCE, or IJMB qualification.
- Have five relevant O'Level credit passes obtained in not more than two examination sittings.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should complete their registration by following these steps:
- Visit the university's admission portal at https://apply.tsuniversity.edu.ng/register.php
- Create a personal account.
- Fill in the required application details and upload all requested academic credentials.
- Proceed to the online payment page and make payment using a MasterCard, Visa Card, or Verve Card.
- Print both the payment receipt and the screening acknowledgement slip after successful submission.
The official notice did not state the screening application fee.
Important Notice to Applicants
Taraba State University emphasized that:
- Participation in the online screening exercise is compulsory for admission consideration.
- Any applicant who provides false or misleading information risks disqualification during any stage of the admission process.
Applicants should therefore ensure that every detail supplied during registration is accurate and matches their official academic records.
2026/2027 UTME Cut-Off Scores by Programme
The university also released the minimum UTME scores required for admission into each programme.
Programmes Requiring 230 and Above
- Law – 230
Programmes Requiring 210 and Above
- Nursing Science – 210
Programmes Requiring 180 and Above
- Mass Communication
- Computer Science
- Public Health
Programmes Requiring 170 and Above
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Accounting
- Business Administration
Programmes Requiring 160 and Above
- Environmental Health Science
- Public Administration
Programmes Requiring 150 and Above
The following programmes require a minimum UTME score of 150:
Faculty of Agriculture
- Agric-Economics & Extension
- Agronomy
- Animal Science
- Forestry & Wildlife Management
Faculty of Arts
- Arabic
- English Language
- French
- Hausa
- History & Diplomatic Studies
- Linguistics/English
- Linguistics/Hausa
- Theatre & Film Studies
Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
- Advertisement
- Broadcasting
- Journalism & Media Studies
- Public Relations
Faculty of Computing
- Data Science
- Information & Communication Technology
- Software Engineering
Faculty of Education
- Agricultural Science Education
- Business Education
- Education & Biology
- Education & Chemistry
- Education & Christian Religious Studies
- Education & Computer Science
- Education & Economics
- Education & English Language
- Education & Geography
- Education & History
- Education & Integrated Science
- Education & Islamic Studies
- Education & Mathematics
- Education & Physics
- Education & Political Science
- Education & Social Studies
- Educational Administration & Planning
- Guidance & Counselling
- Health Education
- Home Economics & Education
- Human Kinetics
- Library & Information Science
- Primary Education Studies
- Social Studies
- Special Needs Education
- Sustainable Development Studies
- Technology Education
Faculty of Engineering
- Agricultural & Bio-Resources Engineering
- Mining & Mineral Processing Engineering
Faculty of Health Sciences
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Radiology
Faculty of Management Sciences
- Banking & Finance
- Entrepreneurship
- Tourism Studies
Faculty of Religion & Philosophy
- Sharia
- African Traditional Religion
- Christian Religious Studies
- Christian Theology
- Classics
- Islamic Studies
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
Faculty of Science
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Industrial Chemistry
- Mathematics
Contact for Enquiries
Applicants who require further clarification can contact the university through:
Email: admissions@tsuniversity.edu.ng
Phone: 08160695156
What This Means for Prospective Students
The release of the screening schedule means eligible candidates can immediately begin their admission registration without waiting for further announcements. Since some competitive programmes require higher UTME scores than the university's general minimum of 150, applicants should carefully verify that they meet the cut-off mark for their chosen course before applying.
Candidates are also encouraged to prepare all required documents in advance to ensure a smooth registration process before the application window closes.
Conclusion
Prospective students seeking admission into Taraba State University for the 2026/2027 academic session should complete their online screening within the specified registration period and ensure they meet all admission requirements for their chosen programme. For future updates or any changes to the admission process, applicants are advised to monitor the university's official communication channels and regularly visit Eniola Educational Consultant for verified education news and admission updates.
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