Candidates who listed the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) as their first‑choice institution in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are now invited to take part in the Supplementary Screening Exercise for admission. The following terms and conditions govern the process:
- The application portal will become active on Thursday, 24 September 2026 and will close on Thursday, 8 October 2026.
- Only applicants who are at least 16 years old by 30 September 2026 are qualified to submit an application.
- Each applicant must verify that their JAMB subject combination matches the combination specified in the JAMB brochure for the intended programme.
- Candidates who did not initially select FUTO as their first choice but achieved a minimum UTME score of 150 may still apply, provided they log into JAMB CAPS and amend their first‑choice institution to FUTO.
- Applicants must possess at least five O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three additional relevant subjects (subject to the programme) obtained in no more than two sittings.
- A minimum UTME score of 150 is required for eligibility. The specific minimum JAMB scores for each faculty are listed below:
(A) Programmes Requiring Minimum Jamb Score of 150
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE & AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Extension
- Animal Science & Technology
- Crop Science & Technology
- Soil Science & Technology
- Fisheries & Aquaculture Technology
- Forestry & Wildlife Technology
SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
- Biochemistry
- Biological Science
- Biotechnology
- Forensic Science
SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
- Environmental Management
- Estate Management & Valuation
- Surveying & Geoinformatics
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Quantity Surveying
SCHOOL OF LOGISTICS & INNOVATION TECH.
- Logistics & Transport Technology
- Entrepreneurship Studies & Innovation
- Project Management Technology
- Supply Chain Management
- Maritime Science & Technology
- Finance & Innovation Technology
SCHOOL OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY
- Environmental Health Science
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials & Metallurgical Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Polymer & Textile Engineering
- Food Science & Technology
SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Geology
- Statistics
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT, ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL STANDARD
- Environmental Sustainability
- Procurement Management
- Sustainable Social Development
(B) Programmes Requiring Minimum Jamb Score of 170
SCHOOL OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS & ENG. TECH.
- Electronics Engineering
- Telecommunication Engineering
7. Mode of Payment and Registration Procedure
Qualified applicants must remit an application fee of N18,000.00 if they had previously applied for the Post‑UTME screening, or N20,000.00 for a brand‑new application.
8. Nature of the Screening Exercise
The 2026/2027 Post‑UTME Screening Exercise will rely on verified JAMB scores and O’Level results that have been uploaded to the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
9. Important Notices
a. Verify that the information on JAMB CAPS—including your chosen programme—matches exactly what you enter on the Post‑UTME portal. Use the correct JAMB registration number, date of birth, state of origin, etc.
b. Provide a functional mobile number and email address for subsequent communication.
c. Upload your O’Level results to JAMB CAPS no later than Thursday, 8 October 2026. After entering the results, click the "Refresh" button to confirm successful upload.
d. Applicants who miss the registration window will be excluded from the exercise.
e. Only those who successfully submit an online application will be considered for admission.
10. To register, follow these steps:
- (i) Visit the university website at www.futo.edu.ng, navigate to "Prospective Students," then select "Undergraduate."
- OR
- (ii) Open the direct portal link: https://portal.futo.edu.ng/#undergraduate
- Click the "Generate invoice" button.
- Input your JAMB registration number to produce a payment invoice that includes the Remita Retrieval Reference Number (RRR).
- Pay the invoice at any bank or use an ATM card for immediate payment.
- Return to the application portal: https://portal.futo.edu.ng/#undergraduate
- Select "Application Form."
- Enter your JAMB registration number and click "Login."
- Complete the form with accurate details.
- Review all entries carefully before confirming submission.
- Submit your application (Remember that the application is only considered complete after you press the “Submit” button).
- Print the acknowledgment slip.
- Stay alert for additional communication from the University.
For support, contact:
- Email: ict@futo.edu.ng
- Hotline: 08139833300
SIGNED:
CHIEDOZIE UBA
Registrar
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