The Federal University Dutse (FUD) invites eligible candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to submit applications for the university's newly sanctioned undergraduate courses for the 2026/2027 academic session, pending final endorsement and inclusion of the programmes on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).

Candidates are urged to read the following admission instructions thoroughly and adhere to each requirement.

Applicants should monitor the university’s official website on a regular basis for any updates.

2. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• i. The applicant must have listed Federal University Dutse as the first‑choice institution in the 2026 UTME, or must have changed their institution to Federal University Dutse through JAMB where such a change is permissible.
• ii. The applicant must have achieved at least the minimum UTME score stipulated for the chosen programme, as indicated in the cut‑off table below.
• iii. The applicant must hold a minimum of five (5) relevant O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics where the programme demands them, obtained in no more than two examination sittings.
• iv. The applicant must meet the specific subject combination and any additional admission criteria set for the selected programme.
• vi. All aspirants must satisfy the applicable JAMB and university admission standards.
• vii. Participation in the online screening exercise is compulsory for every eligible candidate seeking admission through this process.

3. SCREENING FEE

The online screening charge is set at Three Thousand Naira (₦3,000.00) payable via Remita, exclusive of any bank transaction fees.

4. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

Candidates should follow the steps outlined below to complete the online screening exercise:

• i. Access the University Post‑UTME portal at https://www.putme.fud.edu.ng
• ii. Sign in using the UTME registration number and State of Origin as required by the system.
• iii. Update personal details such as date of birth, email address, phone number, State and Local Government Area.
• iv. Choose the newly approved programme that matches the candidate’s qualifications.
• v. Generate a payment invoice and obtain a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) number.
• vi. Pay the stipulated screening fee through the approved payment channels.
• vii. Return to the portal and finish the online screening form.
• viii. Upload clear, authentic, and verifiable copies of the following documents:
• O’Level result sheet (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or equivalent).
• JAMB UTME result slip or registration slip.
• Recent passport‑size photograph.
• Any additional documents requested by the university.
• ix. Verify all entered information and submit the application.
• x. Print the completed screening acknowledgement slip and keep it for future reference.

5. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• a. Applicants must ensure that all data entered during registration is accurate and can be verified.
• b. Candidates should upload their O’Level results to both the JAMB and PUTME portals and confirm that the results are accessible for admission processing.
• c. Applicants are advised to retain printed copies of the Remita payment receipt, the screening acknowledgement slip, and the JAMB registration or result slip.
• d. Candidates must strictly observe the prescribed subject combinations and programme‑specific entry requirements.
• e. Applicants need to confirm that their selected programmes appear on both the university’s portal and the JAMB CAPS system before finalising the application.
• f. All candidates must observe the screening registration deadline of Friday, 30th October 2026.

6. ENQUIRIES AND FURTHER INFORMATION

For questions or clarification, candidates should reach out to the university’s Admissions Office or use the official contact details listed on the Federal University Dutse website.

Website: https://www.fud.edu.ng

Post‑UTME Portal: https://www.putme.fud.edu.ng

Email: admissions@fud.edu.ng

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The public is informed that the university is awaiting approval from the Council of Legal Education to commence the LL.B. Common & Islamic Law programme. Once the approval is secured, details regarding the programme will be posted on the university’s website and the official FUD Newsletter.

Thank you!

Signed:

ABUBAKAR MIJINYAWA, FCIA, F.INST.AM, FIPM.

Registrar.