Benue State University (BSUM) Preliminary Vocational And Technical Studies (Pre-VTS) has opened its admission form for 2026/2027, and candidates are required to pay a fee of N5,000 as part of the application process.
Getting the details right on this form matters, since a missed step or an incorrect entry at this stage can delay or disqualify an otherwise qualified application.
Below is a breakdown of who qualifies and the process candidates should follow to submit a valid application.
Applications are now being accepted from qualified individuals for entry into the Benue State University, Makurdi (BSUM) Preliminary Vocational and Technical Studies (VTS) Programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.
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Available Pre-VTS Programmes at BSUM
BSUM’s Preliminary VTS Programme opens doors to admission in the following programs:
B. Sc. (Ed) Business Education
Specialization options in:
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Secretarial
B.Sc. (Ed) Technology Education
Specialization options in:
- Automobile Mechanic Building Construction
- Electrical & Electronics
- Metal Work
- Welding and Fabrication
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Woodwork
- Agricultural Mechanic
Benue State University Pre-VTS Admission – Entry Qualification
To qualify for admission, candidates must meet general and specific requirements for individual Pre-VTS areas of specialization.
General Entry Requirements
Candidates are required to possess at least four (4) credits, including English Language in:
- SSCE
- GCE
- NABTEB (NTC or NBC)
- C & GI or II
- Federal Craft Training Certificate
- TCII
- Or any other equivalent qualifications as approved by the University.
Specific Requirements
Business Education
Four (4) ‘O’ Level credits, including English Language, Mathematics, Economics or any business/vocational subject.
Computer Science Education
Four (4) ‘O’ Level credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics or NTC subject.
Home Economics Education
Four (4) ‘O’ Level credits must include English Language and 3 relevant subjects from Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, Food Science, and Home Economics.
Industrial Technology Education
Four (4) ‘O’ Level credits, including English Language and any other three of Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Physics, Chemistry or NTC subjects.
Duration: Two Semesters
How to Apply for the BSUM Pre-VTS Admission Form
- Applications are only available on the online platform. Interested candidates are to visit the Benue State University website www.bsum.edu.ng (under applications on the Benue State University portal section)
- Click on Preliminary Vocational and Technical Studies, complete the pre-registration information, and submit.
- Generate an application number.
- Print a copy of the pre-registration form.
- Next, proceed to the designated bank (Fidelity) with the printed copy of the pre-registration and pay a non-refundable application fee of five thousand (N5,000) naira using the generated application number.
- After completing payment, applicants must re-visit the Benue State University Portal under Application and click on Pre-VTS to complete the application form.
- Click the submit button when done.
- Applicants are expected to print a copy of the completed form, attach all relevant photocopies of credentials (payment receipt, WASSCE, NECO, NTC, Results, Birth Certificate, Local Government Certificate of Origin, 3 passport photographs), then submit to the Pre-VTS.
Return of Application Forms:
Completed application forms must be returned with relevant photocopies of certificates and other relevant credentials to:
The Coordinator,
Preliminary Vocational and Technical Studies
Faculty of Education, Benue State University
P.M.B. 102119,
Makurdi.
(08161818299 / 08085429366)
Closing Date for Applications
Applications for the Preliminary Vocational and Technical Studies Programme will close on Friday, 24th November 2026.
Avoiding Common Mistakes on the Benue State University (BSUM) Preliminary Vocational And Technical Studies (Pre-VTS) Application
Completing the form through the official channel above and paying the N5,000 fee is what gets your Benue State University (BSUM) Preliminary Vocational And Technical Studies (Pre-VTS) application into the system for 2026/2027.
Details such as cut-off scores or deadlines can be revised by the school, so always confirm the current requirements on the official page before you submit.
Acting before the deadline and confirming each detail helps you avoid the delays that affect candidates who submit late or with errors.