Check FUTA 2025/2026 cut-off marks for all courses, admission requirements, and FAQs. Find out if you qualify for admission and how to apply successfully
The school management has released the required JAMB and Departmental cut-off marks for the 2025/2026 academic session. Students who want to apply must check these marks. If a student does not meet the required score, they may not be eligible to continue with the admission process.
Meeting the cut-off mark is very important because it determines if a student can apply for the Post-UTME form.
Read this article to find out the cut-off marks for 2025/2026 and other important admission requirements.
FUTA Cut-Off Marks for 2025/2026
Students who want to study any course at this university must meet the required cut-off mark. A cut-off mark is the minimum score a student must get in JAMB to continue with the admission process in any Nigerian university.
The general cut-off mark for admission is 180. This means that students taking the JAMB exam must score at least 180 or more to qualify.
However, this score is only a general requirement. Each department may set its own cut-off mark, which can be higher than 180. To see the specific cut-off marks for all courses, check below.
FUTA Departmental Cut-Off Marks for 2025/2026
Each department at FUTA has its own cut-off mark. While the general cut-off mark is 180, some courses require a higher score. Students must check the specific cut-off mark for their chosen course.
If a student’s JAMB score is below the required mark, they may not be eligible for admission.
Below is a table showing the required cut-off marks for different courses at FUTA:
| S/N | Course | Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural Engineering | 220 |
| 2 | Agricultural Extension and Communication Tech | 180 |
| 3 | Agriculture and Resource Economics | 180 |
| 4 | Animal Production and Health | 180 |
| 5 | Crop, Soil, and Pest Management | 180 |
| 6 | Ecotourism and Wildlife Management | 180 |
| 7 | Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology | 180 |
| 8 | Food Science and Technology | 180 |
| 9 | Forestry and Wood Technology | 180 |
| 10 | Civil Engineering | 220 |
| 11 | Computer Engineering | 220 |
| 12 | Electrical/Electronics Engineering | 220 |
| 13 | Industrial and Production Engineering | 180 |
| 14 | Mechanical Engineering | 180 |
| 15 | Metallurgical and Material Engineering | 230 |
| 16 | Mining Engineering | 200 |
| 17 | Architecture | 200 |
| 18 | Building | 200 |
| 19 | Estate Management | 200 |
| 20 | Industrial Design | 180 |
| 21 | Quantity Surveying | 180 |
| 22 | Surveying and Geoinformatics | 180 |
| 23 | Urban and Regional Planning | 180 |
| 24 | Computer Science | 210 |
| 25 | Cyber Security | 180 |
| 26 | Information and Communication Technology | 180 |
| 27 | Information Systems | 180 |
| 28 | Information Technology | 180 |
| 29 | Software Engineering | 180 |
| 30 | Applied Geology | 180 |
| 31 | Applied Geophysics | 180 |
| 32 | Marine Science and Technology | 180 |
| 33 | Meteorology | 180 |
| 34 | Remote Sensing and Geosciences Info System | 180 |
| 35 | Biomedical Technology | 210 |
| 36 | Human Anatomy | 200 |
| 37 | Physiology | 180 |
| 38 | Biochemistry | 180 |
| 39 | Biology | 180 |
| 40 | Biotechnology | 180 |
| 41 | Industrial Chemistry | 230 |
| 42 | Industrial Mathematics | 180 |
| 43 | Mathematics | 200 |
| 44 | Microbiology | 190 |
| 45 | Physics | 190 |
| 46 | Statistics | 200 |
Getting the cut-off mark is just one requirement for admission into FUTA. Students must also meet other conditions. The next section explains the full admission requirements for 2025/2026.
FUTA Admission Requirements for 2025/2026
Students who want to study any course at FUTA must meet the admission requirements. The requirements depend on how the student is applying.
UTME Admission Requirements
- Students must have at least five (5) credit passes in subjects related to their chosen course. These must include English Language and Mathematics. The results must be from WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB and obtained in not more than two sittings.
- Students must score at least 180 in UTME and meet the specific departmental cut-off mark.
- The UTME subjects chosen must match the course requirements. This can be found in the JAMB brochure.
- The student must be at least 16 years old at the time of application.
- This university must be the first choice of institution. If a student did not select it as their first choice, they must change their institution preference through JAMB before applying.
Direct Entry Admission Requirements
- Students must have at least two A-Level passes in relevant subjects, along with five O’Level credits, including English and Mathematics.
- Applicants with Upper Credit in a related field can apply.
- Students with merit or higher in two major subjects, along with O’Level credits, may qualify for some courses.
- Candidates who completed JUPEB or IJMB with good grades can apply if they meet the course requirements.
- Some departments may have additional requirements for Direct Entry students.
If students meet the cut-off marks and other admission conditions, they can apply once FUTA announces the Post-UTME Form for 2025/2026.
We hope this article was helpful. If you have any questions, ask in the comments, and we will reply soon. Do not forget to share this with other FUTA applicants.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the general cut-off mark for admission?
The general cut-off mark is 180. Students must score at least 180 in JAMB to be considered for admission.
2. Are there different cut-off marks for courses?
Yes, each department has its own cut-off mark, which may be higher than 180. Some courses, like Engineering and Computer Science, require higher scores.
3. Can I apply if my score is below the cut-off mark?
No, students must meet or exceed the required cut-off mark for their chosen course. If the score is lower, they may not be eligible for admission.
4. Will candidates who chose this university as a second choice be considered?
No, only first-choice candidates are considered for admission. If you selected this institution as a second choice, you must change it to first choice through JAMB before applying.
5. What factors determine departmental cut-off marks?
Departmental cut-off marks depend on factors like the number of applicants, performance in JAMB, and available admission slots for each course.
6. Is supplementary admission possible?
Yes, supplementary admission may be available if there are open slots in some departments. Students who did not meet their original course’s cut-off mark may apply for other available programs.
