The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) remains one of Nigeria’s top-ranking universities for science, engineering, and technology. Every admission year, thousands of students apply to FUTA, making the competition very strong. One of the most important things every applicant must understand is the cut-off mark requirement.
This guide provides you with the general cut-off mark, the departmental cut-off marks for all courses, and a helpful FAQ section to answer common questions about FUTA’s admission process.
🔹 FUTA General JAMB Cut-Off Mark 2025/2026
For the 2025/2026 admission exercise, FUTA has pegged its general JAMB cut-off mark at 180.
👉 This means that any candidate who scored below 180 in UTME is not eligible to participate in the FUTA Post-UTME screening exercise.
However, scoring 180 does not guarantee automatic admission, because each department has its own specific cut-off marks depending on the level of competition and available admission slots.
🔹 FUTA Departmental Cut-Off Marks for All Courses (2025/2026)
Below is the detailed breakdown of FUTA courses and their respective departmental cut-off marks (aggregate scores, combining UTME + Post-UTME + O’level performance).
| Faculty/School | Course | Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|---|
| School of Agriculture & Agricultural Technology (SAAT) | Agricultural Extension and Communication Technology | 47.5 |
| Animal Production and Health | 55.37 | |
| Crop, Soil, and Pest Management | 47.5 | |
| Ecotourism & Wildlife Management | 47.5 | |
| Fisheries & Aquaculture Technology | 47.5 | |
| Food Science & Technology | 58.12 | |
| Forestry & Wood Technology | 47.5 | |
| School of Engineering & Engineering Technology (SEET) | Agricultural Engineering | 55.12 |
| Civil Engineering | 71.87 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 73.75 | |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 74.37 | |
| Mining Engineering | 54.87 | |
| Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | 54.75 | |
| Computer Engineering | 69.62 | |
| School of Environmental Technology (SET) | Architecture | 72.87 |
| Building | 56.62 | |
| Estate Management | 47.5 | |
| Industrial Design | 53.25 | |
| Quantity Surveying | 57 | |
| Surveying & Geoinformatics | 64.25 | |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 52.87 | |
| School of Earth & Mineral Sciences (SEMS) | Applied Geology | 47.5 |
| Applied Geophysics | 47.5 | |
| Marine Science & Technology | 50.12 | |
| Meteorology | 47.5 | |
| Remote Sensing & GIS | 47.5 | |
| School of Computing (SOC) | Computer Science | 69 |
| Information Systems | 63.75 | |
| Information Technology | 63.75 | |
| Software Engineering | 63.75 | |
| School of Sciences (SOS) | Biochemistry | 63.37 |
| Biology | 47.5 | |
| Biotechnology | 47.5 | |
| Chemistry | 47.5 | |
| Industrial Chemistry | 62.5 | |
| Mathematics | 59 | |
| Microbiology | 63.37 | |
| Physics | 47.5 | |
| Statistics | 47.5 | |
| School of Health & Health Technology (SHHT) | Anatomy | 59.5 |
| Biomedical Technology | 47.5 | |
| Physiology | 57.25 | |
| Physiology (Human) | 57.25 | |
| Dentistry | 60 | |
| Nursing Science | 60 | |
| Medicine (MBBS – proposed) | 68+ |
👉 These departmental cut-off marks are subject to change depending on the number of applicants, their scores, and the admission quota approved by NUC.
🔹 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on FUTA Cut-Off Marks
1. What is the difference between the general cut-off and departmental cut-off?
- The general cut-off (180) is the minimum score every candidate must have in JAMB to be eligible for FUTA’s screening.
- The departmental cut-off is the actual score each department uses to select candidates for admission. It is always higher than the general cut-off for competitive courses.
2. Can I gain admission into FUTA with exactly 180?
Yes, you can apply for the Post-UTME with 180. But to secure admission, you must target a much higher score, especially for competitive courses like Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture, and Health Sciences.
3. Which courses are the most competitive in FUTA?
Courses like Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture, and Nursing have very high cut-off marks (mostly above 68). Applicants should aim high if applying for these.
4. What if my score is below the departmental cut-off for my chosen course?
If your aggregate score falls short of the departmental cut-off, FUTA may consider you for a less competitive course through its admission transfer option (if available).
5. How is FUTA aggregate score calculated?
The aggregate score is calculated using:
- UTME Score (out of 400, scaled to 50%)
- Post-UTME Score (out of 100, scaled to 50%)
Sometimes, O’level grades are also factored in.
For example:
- JAMB Score = 240 → 240/400 × 50 = 30
- Post-UTME Score = 60/100 × 50 = 30
- Aggregate = 30 + 30 = 60
6. Can FUTA cut-off marks change after Post-UTME?
Yes. Departmental cut-off marks are usually released after the Post-UTME screening because they depend on the performance of applicants each year.
7. How do I stand a better chance of gaining admission into FUTA?
- Score at least 20–30 marks above the general cut-off.
- Perform excellently in the Post-UTME.
- Ensure you upload your O’level results correctly on JAMB CAPS.
- Apply for less competitive courses if your score is average.
