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PLASU Post-UTME/DE 2026/2027: Cut-Off Marks, New Courses & Form

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Emmanuel Charles

Senior Admissions Analyst

July 16, 2026

Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, has opened its online Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) screening portal for the 2026/2027 academic session. Registration opened on Tuesday, 14th July, 2026 (with screening commencing Wednesday, 15th July, 2026) and will close on Sunday, 20th September, 2026.

PLASU Post-UTME/DE 2026: Cut-off mark, Eligibility and Registration Details

Eligibility & Departmental Cut-Off Marks

The screening exercise is open to candidates who chose PLASU as their First Choice in the 2026 UTME or Direct Entry. Direct Entry applicants need a First Degree, HND, ND (minimum of Lower Credit), NCE (minimum of Merit), or IJMB/JUPEB (minimum of 6 points). UTME candidates must meet the following minimum cut-off marks:

Programme / FacultyMinimum UTME Cut-Off Point
Law (Faculty of Law)200
Medicine & Surgery (Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences)200
Nursing (Faculty of Health Sciences)200
Pharmacy (Faculty of Pharmacy)190
Medical Laboratory Science (Faculty of Health Sciences)190
All Other Programmes160

Newly Approved Courses Available for Change of Course

If you wish to study any of PLASU's newly introduced programmes listed below, you can apply for a Change of Course on the JAMB portal before completing your PLASU Post-UTME registration:

  • Faculty of Computing: B.Sc. Cyber Security, B.Sc. Data Science
  • Faculty of Education: B.Sc.Ed. Economics Education, B.Ed. Education Management, B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling, B.Ed. Early Child Education, B.Sc.Ed. Social Studies and Civic Education
  • Faculty of Environmental Sciences: B.Sc. Quantity Survey
  • Faculty of Mass Communication: B.Sc. Broadcasting, B.Sc. Development and Communication Studies, B.Sc. Journalism and Media Studies, B.Sc. Strategic Communication
  • Faculty of Medical Sciences: D.PT. Physiotherapy, B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics, O.D. Optometry, B.Rad. Radiography

Step-by-Step Online Registration Procedure

  1. Visit the official PLASU Post-UTME portal at postutme.plasu.edu.ng and click "New Applicant - Apply Here."
  2. Enter your JAMB Registration Number, active phone number, valid email address, password, mode of entry, and preferred programme, then click Register.
  3. Open your email and click the verification link to activate your account, then log in to the portal.
  4. Click "Make Payment" to generate your Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) and pay the prescribed screening fee.
  5. Upload a recent passport photograph and signature (JPG/JPEG/PNG format, maximum 150KB each).
  6. Enter your O'Level results (maximum of two sittings), starting with the five relevant subjects required for your course, and supply valid scratch card details for online verification.
  7. Complete your personal, parent/guardian, next of kin, and contact address sections.
  8. Upload supporting documents: O'Level Result, Certificate/Letter of Indigene, and Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age.
  9. Review your details, accept the declaration, submit your application, and print your Application Slip, University Receipt, Remita Receipt, and Screening Summary.

Important Guidelines & Technical Support

Ensure your O'Level results are uploaded to JAMB CAPS, and note that any candidate offered admission must accept it on JAMB CAPS within two (2) weeks. Prepare for your screening with the Mentra POST-UTME app, available on both Android and iOS.

If you experience technical difficulties, visit either the ICT Directorate, Plateau State University, Bokkos, or the ICT Directorate Extended Support Office at Obasanjo Model School (beside NITEL office Jos, adjacent to Plateau State Polytechnic Jos Campus).

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Community Discussion

Candidate Comments & Inquiries (4)

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Zynar Danjuma

Jul 16, 2026

What is the cut-off mark for the new Medical Sciences courses like Physiotherapy, Optometry, and Radiography at PLASU?

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Mentra Admissions Team

Jul 16, 2026

Hello Zynar! According to the PLASU cut-off table, Law, Medicine & Surgery, and Nursing require 200, while Pharmacy and MLS require 190. All other programmes, including the newly introduced courses not listed under the special higher cut-offs, have a minimum cut-off point of 160.

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Richard Sani

Jul 17, 2026

Do I need to buy a WAEC scratch card before filling the PLASU form?

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Mentra Admissions Team

Jul 17, 2026

Yes, Richard. Step 13 of the PLASU registration procedure requires you to enter valid O'Level scratch card details on the portal for online result verification.

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