The Senate of the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) has officially ratified the institutional and departmental benchmarks for the 2026/2027 academic session. As one of Nigeria’s premier specialized technological universities, FUTMINNA operates a tiered admission benchmark framework rather than a flat single cutoff. Candidates seeking admission across its Main Campus at Gidan Kwano and the Bosso Campus must meet both the general institutional baseline and their specific department’s qualification mark.
Meeting the official FUTMINNA Cut Off Mark is mandatory for your profile to be considered in the University’s Pre-Admission Screening Exercise (UPASE). This guide provides the complete breakdown of the approved 2026/2027 cutoff scores by school and program, the first-choice eligibility policy, and the regulatory quotas that govern admission decisions.
FUTMINNA General JAMB Cut Off Mark 2026
For the 2026/2027 academic session, the general minimum FUTMINNA Cut Off Mark is 150.
A score of 150 represents the baseline required to register for the university’s pre-admission screening portal. However, this baseline applies primarily to agricultural, educational, environmental, and pure science programs. Specialized engineering, computing, and clinical health disciplines enforce significantly higher individual departmental benchmarks ranging between 170 and 250.
The First-Choice Exclusivity Policy
FUTMINNA strictly considers candidates who chose the institution as their First Choice during the 2026 UTME registration. The automated screening portal pulls candidate records directly from the central database based on this filter. If you scored 150 or higher but listed FUTMINNA as a second or third choice, your record will not be recognized on the UPASE portal. You must execute a Change of Institution at an accredited CBT center to make FUTMINNA your primary choice before screening closes.
Tiered Departmental Benchmarks by School
To prevent registration errors, candidates must evaluate their scores against the exact benchmark assigned to their chosen academic department.
School of Basic Medical & Allied Health Sciences
The medical and clinical health sector carries the highest academic threshold at the university.
| Department / Programme | Approved Cut Off Mark | Minimum O’Level Sitting |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) | 250 | Strictly One (1) Sitting |
| Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D) | 230 | Strictly One (1) Sitting |
| Nursing Science | 220 | Maximum of Two (2) Sittings |
| Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) | 200 | Maximum of Two (2) Sittings |
| Human Anatomy | 170 | Maximum of Two (2) Sittings |
| Human Physiology | 170 | Maximum of Two (2) Sittings |
School of Information and Communication Technology (SICT)
Computing and tech-driven programs attract high application volumes, requiring scores well above the general 150 baseline.
Computer Science: 200
Cyber Security Science: 200
Software Engineering: 200
Data Science: 170
Information Technology: 170
Information Science and Media Studies: 150
C. School of Electrical, Infrastructure & Process Engineering
FUTMINNA’s engineering faculties categorize programs by specialization and applicant competition.
| Engineering Programme | Approved Departmental Cut Off Mark |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 200 |
| Computer Engineering | 200 |
| Mechatronics Engineering | 200 |
| Electrical/Electronics Engineering | 180 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 180 |
| Chemical Engineering | 170 |
| Material and Metallurgical Engineering | 170 |
| Petroleum and Gas Engineering | 170 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 170 |
| Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering | 160 |
| Food Engineering | 160 |
School of Environmental Technology & Architecture
Architecture: 200
Furniture Design Architecture: 180
Interior Architecture and Design: 180
Landscape Architecture: 180
Building Technology: 170
Quantity Surveying: 160
Surveying and Geoinformatics: 160
Estate Management and Valuation: 150
Urban and Regional Planning: 150
E. School of Life & Physical Sciences
Public Health: 200
Biochemistry: 180
Microbiology: 180
Biotechnology: 170
Forensic Science: 170
Chemistry, Geology, Geophysics: 150
Mathematics, Industrial Mathematics, Statistics: 150
Physics, Meteorology, Geography: 150
Animal Biology, Plant Biology: 150
F. School of Agriculture, Food Technology & Education
All programs listed below retain the general minimum baseline of 150, offering an alternative for candidates who scored between 150 and 179:
Animal Production / Crop Production / Horticulture
Agricultural Economics and Farm Management
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Soil Science and Land Management
Water Resources, Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology
Project Management Technology / Logistics and Transport
Entrepreneurship and Business Studies
Industrial and Technology Education / Educational Technology
All B.Tech Education Options (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics)
Admission Quota Framework at FUTMINNA
Meeting the FUTMINNA Cut Off Mark departmental benchmark qualifies a candidate for screening, but final placement depends on federal admission quota ratios:
National Merit Quota (45%): Slots allocated strictly to the highest scoring applicants nationwide, regardless of location or state of origin.
Catchment Area Quota (35%): Reserved for candidates hailing from designated catchment states: Niger, Benue, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Plateau, and the FCT. Candidates from these regions often qualify under slightly adjusted catchment considerations below the national merit line.
Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS) Quota (20%): Mandated inclusion slots reserved for candidates from states historically underrepresented in higher education.
Mandatory O’Level and Verification Requirements
Achieving the required UTME score is invalid if your secondary academic credentials fail institutional checks:
Five Mandatory Credits: Candidates must obtain five credit passes in relevant subjects—including English Language and Mathematics—at not more than two sittings.
Specific Clinical Exceptions: Candidates applying for Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) or Pharmacy (Pharm. D) are required to clear their subjects in a single sitting.
CAPS Synchronization: Candidates must verify that their verified O’Level grades (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB) are fully uploaded onto the central JAMB CAPS portal. Unsynchronized grades prevent the automated ranking system from calculating an aggregate score.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I apply for Computer Science if I scored 180 in the 2026 UTME?
No. Computer Science requires an approved departmental score of 200. A candidate scoring 180 can, however, switch to related programs such as Information Technology or Data Science (170 benchmark).
Does FUTMINNA conduct a physical pen-and-paper Post-UTME exam?
No. FUTMINNA uses an online pre-admission screening exercise (UPASE). The system computes an aggregate score derived from your UTME performance and verified O’Level subject grades.
Can I register with Awaiting Result (AR)?
Yes, candidates with pending results can initiate screening registration. However, actual admission cannot be processed on JAMB CAPS until the verified grades are uploaded at an accredited CBT center.
Conclusion
Achieving the required FUTMINNA Cut Off Mark is the first major step in securing admission into the Federal University of Technology, Minna. Verify your score against your chosen department’s tier, confirm that your O’Level combinations meet institutional requirements, and monitor your dashboard as pre-admission screening unfolds. For more educational contents click here.