Federal University of Technology, Owerri has opened its Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise for the 2025/2026 academic session. If you plan to apply, this complete guide will help you meet all requirements and avoid common mistakes.
🎯 Cut-Off Marks & Competitive Programmes
- General UTME cut-off is 150 for most programmes.
- Some engineering, ICT, health, and highly technical programmes may require 170 or more.
- The MBBS (Medicine & Surgery) programme has the highest benchmark, often well above the general cut-off.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Candidates are eligible if they:
- Chose FUTO as their first choice institution, or change to it in JAMB CAPS before registration closes.
- Are at least 16 years old by 30th September 2025.
- Scored at least 150 in the 2025 UTME (higher if the course demands).
- Have at least five credit passes at O’Level including English Language and Mathematics, plus relevant subjects for the chosen programme, in not more than two sittings.
- For the MBBS programme, the five required credits must be in one sitting.
- Direct Entry applicants must hold valid qualifications such as OND, NCE, HND, A-Level, or equivalents, relevant to their chosen course.
📝 Steps to Register & Screening Fee
Here’s a step-by-step checklist to register properly:
- Verify you meet all eligibility conditions (UTME score, age, O’Level credits, first choice).
- Pay the screening/application fee (standard amount across many federal universities).
- Complete and submit the online registration form; include personal, academic, and course-choice details.
- Upload all required documents: O’Level results, UTME/DE credentials, passport photograph.
- Print or save acknowledgment/confirmation slip as proof of registration.
⚠ Important Notes & Tips
- Upload your O’Level results to JAMB CAPS before the deadline; mismatched or unuploaded results are common reasons for disqualification.
- Ensure the information you submit matches across all portals (JAMB, O’Level, FUTO application), especially JAMB registration number, dates, and names.
- Be mindful of departmental cut-offs; scoring just at the general mark may not cut it for highly competitive courses.
- Apply early — delays often occur due to payment verification or portal overload near deadlines.
🌟 Unique Tip for FUTO Applicants
Because many applicants miss this: after uploading your O’Level results, check your CAPS dashboard and FUTO portal to confirm that your results status shows as “verified/approved”. If it still shows “pending” or “not processed”, follow up immediately—this one check can prevent unnecessary disqualifications.
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