FUTO Post UTME/Direct Entry Screening Form 2026/2027

FUTO Post UTME/Direct Entry Screening Form 2026/2027:  As an education consultant who has led many students through “The Great FUTO” admission experience, allow me to assure you, FUTO, or the Federal University of Technology, ranks as one of Nigeria’s most competitive universities. FUTO is well-known for its rigorous engineering and science courses. Things have, however, changed regarding the way admissions are carried out. The way forward for your applications for the 2026/2027 session, therefore, has to be crystal clear. In this article, you shall get a sneak peek into what is required for your applications.

What is FUTO Post-UTME?

The Post UTME (Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination) is FUTO’s internal screening method. Why is it important? FUTO gets thousands of applications. The screening process acts as a verification and ranking platform. In previous years, FUTO has chosen not to hold physical CBT screening for most candidates. Instead, FUTO uses a rigorous screening process, which considers all your JAMB and O-Level result scores.

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Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for 2026/2027 screening, you have to fulfill the following conditions:

Choice of Institution: You must have chosen FUTO as your first choice. If you didn’t, then you must go to any JAMB CBT centre to undertake the “change of institution” process.

UTME Score: The cut-off mark for the UTME will be declared halfway through the year, though the cut-off mark for the preceding session was

However, some schools have higher bars, namely:

• College of Medicine (MBBS): 200+ (one sitting only).
• ENGINEERING & ICT: 170 – 180+.
• Agriculture & Health Tech: 150 – 160+

Age: You have to be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026.

O Level RESULTS: At least 5 credits in relevant subjects, including Mathematics and English, obtained at not more than two sittings, except for the case of MBBS.

Screening Format (CBT or Online?)

Based on recent sessions, FUTO has largely utilized an Online Document Screening Exercise.

• There may not be a physical examination of a candidate in relation to a common CBT.
• The University will evaluate you based on your Weighted Average, which considers your JAMB and your O-Level results.
• Direct Entry (DE): In addition, DE applicants are expected to upload their results for OND/HND/A-Level and ensure their transcripts are forwarded to the FUTO Registrar.

Required Documents for Registration

Have these digital copies ready before you begin the online process:

• JAMB Original Result Slip.

• O-Level Result(s) (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB).

• A valid Email Address and Phone Number.

• Digital Passport Photograph (usually on a red or white background).

• Local Government Identification Letter.

Step-by-Step Registration Guide

The registration is conducted via the FUTO Portal.

1. Generate Invoice: On the ‘Prospective Students’ tab, go to ‘Post-UTME Application.’ You will then need to enter your JAMB Registration Number.
2. Payment: A new payment will be made through Remita Retrieval Reference. The screening fee costs ₦2,000. The payment may be paid online or through any commercial bank.
3. Complete Form: Log back in and fill out biodata correctly.
4. Result Entry: Enter your result for your O-level. Note: FUTO uses the following to compute their points (A1=10, B2=9, etc.).
5. Submit & Print: Confirm your entries and print your Acknowledgement Slip.

Calculation of Aggregate Score

FUTO uses a specific formula to rank candidates. A common formula used recently,

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Incorrect JAMB Number: Make sure that you have filled in the correct JAMB Number, as one misplaced digit will cause you to be disqualified.
• Ignoring JAMB CAPS: You must ensure that you upload your O-level results. Failure to upload your O-level results will deny you admission since FUTO will not consider you for admission if your result is not uploaded to JAMB CAPS.
• Wrong Subject Combinations
  Ensure that subjects in O-Level align with the JAMB brochure for specific courses in engineering and science.
• Mismatched Data: Verify that the name and date of birth on the FUTO portal are the same as those on the JAMB profile.

Expert Admission Tips

1. “The Merit Rule”: Target a JAMB score of 230 and above if your desired course is competitive, such as Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.
2. Supplementary Window: Note that FUTO is widely known for its supplementary admission exercise. If you did not make the first merit list, be sure to be on the lookout for the release of the supplementary form late in the year.
3. Catchment Area: While preference is given by FUTO to states within the South East (Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States), if you are not coming from these states, you have to score sufficiently well for the “Merit” cut-off.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Does FUTO accept two sittings?

A: Yes, most courses. However, the College of Medicine needs only a single sitting for an MBBS course.13

Q: Do I qualify for the Awaiting Result (AR) stream of applicants

A: Yes, you can. And remember, you have to load your result immediately it is out, and then load it again on FUTO and JAMB CAPS.

Q: Is there a physical interview for DE?

Q: DE candidates are assessed based on their results, but some departments may interview them if needed.