Candidates who applied for admission to Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM) for the 2026/2027 academic session can check their admission status through the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
JOSTUM, formerly known as the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM), is admitting candidates into its undergraduate programmes for the new academic session.
The most important thing for candidates is to check their individual JAMB CAPS profile. This is where JAMB will display the official admission decision.
How to Check JOSTUM Admission Status
You do not need to wait for a printed name list before checking your status. Your admission decision can be viewed directly through your JAMB profile.
Follow these steps:
- Open the JAMB e-Facility portal.
- Sign in using your JAMB login details.
- Find and click Check Admission Status.
- Select Access my CAPS.
- Open Admission Status.
- Check the message displayed on your profile.
If JOSTUM has offered you admission and the offer has been approved by JAMB, your CAPS profile should show the relevant admission notification.
Understanding the Messages on JAMB CAPS
The message displayed on CAPS tells you what stage your admission has reached.
Admission Offered
This is the status candidates want to see.
It means an admission offer has been approved for you. You should accept the offer if you intend to take up the admission.
Admission in Progress
This means the admission process has not been completed.
Your institution may have recommended you, but the necessary approval process is still ongoing. Check your CAPS profile again later.
Recommended
A Recommended status indicates that the institution has recommended the candidate for admission, while the process is still awaiting the required JAMB review.
Do not treat this as the same as a final admission offer until CAPS changes to an approved admission status.
Pending
A pending status means there is no final decision on your application yet.
Candidates in this category should remain patient and continue checking their CAPS accounts.
Not Admitted
This means no admission offer is currently showing for the candidate.
Candidates whose status is still “Not Admitted” should continue monitoring CAPS while the admission exercise is ongoing.
How to Accept JOSTUM Admission
Once JAMB offers you admission, you need to accept the offer.
Candidates can use the approved JAMB acceptance channels, including biometrics at an accredited JAMB CBT centre or the SMS option.
For the SMS method, send:
ACCEPT to 55019 or 66019
The message should be sent using the telephone number linked to your JAMB registration.
If you do not want the admission, the corresponding option is:
REJECT to 55019 or 66019
Make sure you have sufficient airtime before using the SMS option.
What to Do After Accepting JOSTUM Admission
Accepting the offer on CAPS is an important step, but it is not the end of the admission process.
After accepting your admission:
- Print your JAMB admission letter.
- Check JOSTUM’s official website for clearance instructions.
- Complete the university’s registration requirements.
- Keep your admission documents and payment receipts safely.
- Follow only official instructions concerning school fees and registration.
Candidates should avoid giving money to individuals who claim they can influence or change their JAMB admission status.
How to Print JAMB Admission Letter
After successfully accepting the JOSTUM admission offer, candidates can print their JAMB admission letters through the JAMB e-Facility platform.
The admission letter is an important document and may be required during the university’s clearance and registration process.
Candidates should make sure that the details on the admission letter are correct.
JAMB CAPS Not Showing Admission Status on Phone?
Some candidates may have difficulty accessing all the CAPS options when using a mobile phone.
If the Admission Status option is not visible, try opening the JAMB website with Google Chrome and switching on Desktop site.
To do this:
- Open Chrome.
- Visit the JAMB e-Facility portal.
- Log into your account.
- Tap the three-dot menu.
- Select Desktop site.
- Return to CAPS and check Admission Status.
Using a computer may also make the CAPS menu easier to navigate.
What JOSTUM Candidates Should Know
Admission processing can happen in stages, so candidates should not panic if their status has not changed to Admission Offered.
A candidate whose status is Recommended, Admission in Progress or Pending should continue checking for updates.
Most importantly, candidates should use their own JAMB profile to confirm their admission rather than relying on screenshots or messages shared on social media.
JAMB CAPS remains the key platform for confirming the status of an admission offer.
JOSTUM Admission List 2026/2027 FAQs
Is JOSTUM admission list for 2026/2027 out?
Candidates should check their individual admission status through JAMB CAPS for the latest decision concerning their application.
How can I check my JOSTUM admission status?
Visit the JAMB e-Facility portal, log in, select Check Admission Status, access CAPS and open Admission Status.
How do I accept JOSTUM admission?
If JAMB has offered you admission, you can accept it through the available JAMB acceptance channels, including the approved SMS option or biometrics at an accredited CBT centre.
What does “Recommended” mean on JAMB CAPS?
It means the institution has recommended you for admission, but the admission is still going through the required approval process.
What does “Admission in Progress” mean?
It means your admission is still being processed and a final decision has not yet been completed.
Can I reject JOSTUM admission?
Yes. Candidates who do not wish to take up an admission offer can reject it through the appropriate JAMB channel.
What happens after accepting JOSTUM admission?
Candidates should print their JAMB admission letter and follow JOSTUM’s official instructions for clearance and registration.
Where can I check official JOSTUM admission information?
Candidates should use the official JOSTUM website and JAMB platforms for admission updates and confirmation.
