If you’re planning to study at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, the FUTMINNA cut off mark is the first thing you need to get right. Search results for this figure are unusually inconsistent this cycle; some pages quote 150, others 170, and a few even claim 180, and mixing these up can mean applying with the wrong expectations or missing eligibility for your chosen course entirely.
This guide clears up that confusion using FUTMINNA’s own official 2026/2027 admission notice, breaks down the FUTMINNA cut off mark by department, and walks through the University’s Pre-Admission Screening Exercise (UPASE) requirements you need to satisfy before you can be considered for a place.
FUTMINNA Cut Off Mark 2026/2027
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| General UTME cut off mark | 150 out of 400 (most courses) |
| Highest departmental cut off mark | Medicine and Surgery — 250 |
| Screening exercise | UPASE (University’s Pre-Admission Screening Exercise) |
| O’Level requirement | 5 credits including English and Mathematics, at not more than two sittings |
| Choice requirement | FUTMINNA must be your First Choice institution |
| Screening fee | N2,000 (paid via Remita) |
| 2026/2027 UPASE window | 15 June 2026 – 9 August 2026 |
| Admission basis | Aggregate of UTME score and Post-UTME/O’Level performance |
A Note on the Conflicting FUTMINNA Cut Off Mark Figures Online
Before going further, it’s worth addressing why you’ll see different numbers for the FUTMINNA cut off mark depending on where you look. Some pages state 170 or 180 as the general benchmark — these figures appear to be carried over from earlier admission cycles or confused with other universities’ thresholds, and they are not consistent with FUTMINNA’s own 2026/2027 UPASE notice.
According to the University’s official pre-admission screening announcement for the 2026/2027 session, published directly on futminna.edu.ng, the general minimum UTME score is 150, except for specific courses where a higher departmental cut-off mark has been indicated. That is the figure this article uses throughout, and it is the one you should rely on unless FUTMINNA itself publishes a revision.
Understanding the FUTMINNA Cut Off Mark: General vs. Departmental
Like most Nigerian federal universities, FUTMINNA works with two distinct benchmarks, and confusing them is the most common mistake applicants make.
1. The General UTME Cut Off Mark
This is the baseline score that makes you eligible to register for UPASE at all. For the 2026/2027 session, the FUTMINNA cut off mark for general eligibility is 150 out of 400.
If you scored below 150 and selected FUTMINNA as your first choice, you will not be able to proceed to the screening stage for courses that use the general threshold.
However, this baseline does not apply uniformly across every programme. Several departments — particularly in Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, and select Engineering and Computing courses — carry their own higher FUTMINNA cut off mark, published separately on the university’s admission portal.
2. The Departmental Cut Off Mark
Once you clear the applicable threshold for your course, your final admission depends on your aggregate score, which FUTMINNA calculates from your UTME result combined with your Post-UTME/O’Level performance.
Departments with more applicants than available slots, Medicine and Surgery, Pharmacy, and Computer Science, for instance, will always demand a higher aggregate than departments with more available capacity, even where the entry-level UTME cut off mark looks similar on paper.
FUTMINNA Departmental Cut Off Marks 2026/2027
The table below reflects the departmental FUTMINNA cut off mark figures published for the 2026/2027 admission exercise. Always confirm the exact figure for your specific programme on the UPASE portal before registering, since the university updates course-level marks as admission planning progresses.
| S/N | Course | Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crop Production | 150 |
| 2 | Soil Science and Land Management | 150 |
| 3 | Horticulture | 150 |
| 4 | Forestry and Wildlife Technology | 150 |
| 5 | Agricultural Economics and Farm Management | 150 |
| 6 | Agricultural Extension and Rural Development | 150 |
| 7 | Agribusiness | 150 |
| 8 | Architecture | 200 |
| 9 | Interior Architecture and Design | 180 |
| 10 | Landscaping Architecture | 180 |
| 11 | Furniture Design Architecture | 180 |
| 12 | Building | 150 |
| 13 | Estate Management & Valuation | 150 |
| 14 | Quantity Surveying | 150 |
| 15 | Surveying and Geoinformatics | 150 |
| 16 | Urban and Regional Planning | 150 |
| 17 | Computer Engineering | 200 |
| 18 | Electrical/Electronic Engineering | 180 |
| 19 | Mechatronics Engineering | 200 |
| 20 | Telecommunication Engineering | 170 |
| 21 | Water Resources, Aquaculture and Fisheries Tech | 150 |
| 22 | Food Science Technology | 160 |
| 23 | Animal Production | 150 |
| 24 | Human Nutrition and Dietetics | 160 |
| 25 | Computer Science | 200 |
| 26 | Cyber Security Science | 200 |
| 27 | Data Science | 170 |
| 28 | Information Technology | 170 |
| 29 | Information Science and Media Studies | 150 |
| 30 | Software Engineering | 200 |
| 31 | Agric. and Bioresources Engineering | 160 |
| 32 | Chemical Engineering | 170 |
| 33 | Civil Engineering | 200 |
| 34 | Food Engineering | 160 |
| 35 | Material and Metallurgical Engineering | 160 |
| 36 | Mechanical Engineering | 200 |
| 37 | Petroleum and Gas Engineering | 170 |
| 38 | Entrepreneurship | 150 |
| 39 | Logistics and Transport Technology | 150 |
| 40 | Project Management Technology | 150 |
| 41 | Animal Biology | 150 |
| 42 | Biochemistry | 180 |
| 43 | Forensic Science | 170 |
| 44 | Microbiology | 180 |
| 45 | Plant Biology | 150 |
| 46 | Public Health | 200 |
| 47 | Applied Geophysics | 150 |
| 48 | Chemistry | 150 |
| 49 | Geography | 150 |
| 50 | Geology | 150 |
| 51 | Industrial Mathematics | 150 |
| 52 | Mathematics | 150 |
| 53 | Meteorology | 150 |
| 54 | Physics | 150 |
| 55 | Statistics | 150 |
| 56 | Educational Technology | 150 |
| 57 | Industrial and Technology Education | 150 |
| 58 | Library and Information Science | 150 |
| 59 | Biology Education | 150 |
| 60 | Chemistry Education | 150 |
| 61 | Geography Education | 150 |
| 62 | Mathematics Education | 150 |
| 63 | Physics Education | 150 |
| 64 | Medicine and Surgery | 250 |
| 65 | Human Anatomy | 170 |
| 66 | Human Physiology | 170 |
| 67 | Nursing Science | 230 |
| 68 | Medical Laboratory Science | 230 |
| 69 | Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) | 230 |
| 70 | Procurement Management Technology | 150 |
| 71 | Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 150 |
| 72 | Biotechnology | 170 |
FUTMINNA UPASE: Post-UTME Screening Requirements for 2026/2027
Meeting the FUTMINNA cut off mark only qualifies you to register for the University’s Pre-Admission Screening Exercise (UPASE) — it does not guarantee a screening slot or admission outcome. To be eligible for the 2026/2027 UPASE, you must satisfy all of the following:
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| First Choice | FUTMINNA must be selected as First Choice institution in the 2026 UTME |
| Minimum UTME score | 150, or the specific higher cut off mark for your course |
| O’Level credits | 5 relevant credits including Mathematics and English Language |
| Number of sittings allowed | Not more than two sittings (WAEC and/or NECO can be combined) |
| Registration window | 15 June 2026 – 9 August 2026 |
| Screening fee | N2,000, payable via Remita (RRR invoice) |
| Direct Entry candidates | Minimum of Lower Credit in ND/HND or Merit in NCE |
One detail that distinguishes FUTMINNA from several other federal universities: O’Level results from two sittings are accepted, provided all five required credits — including English Language and Mathematics — are covered between the two results. This is more flexible than institutions that insist on a single sitting, so candidates who split their WAEC and NECO attempts are not automatically disqualified.
How to Register for FUTMINNA UPASE 2026/2027
- Visit the official FUTMINNA UPASE portal via futminna.edu.ng.
- Review the departmental requirements for your chosen course and confirm the applicable FUTMINNA cut off mark.
- Enter your JAMB Registration Number and UTME score to validate eligibility as a first-choice candidate.
- Verify your profile information and proceed to the payment tab.
- Generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) and pay the N2,000 non-refundable screening fee.
- Return to the portal, confirm payment, and complete your O’Level and biodata entries exactly as they appear on JAMB CAPS.
- Review, submit, and print your UPASE registration slip for your records.
Candidates whose UTME score or subject combination doesn’t meet the requirement for their original course choice are permitted to change to another course whose requirements they do meet, subject to a processing fee.
FUTMINNA Admission Requirements by Course Category
Beyond the general FUTMINNA cut off mark, your O’Level subject combination has to match your intended programme. A few common examples:
| Course Category | Typical O’Level Requirements |
|---|---|
| Medicine and Surgery | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (all credit passes) |
| Engineering (all disciplines) | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry |
| Computer Science / Cyber Security / Software Engineering | English, Mathematics, Physics, and one other Science subject |
| Pharmacy | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology |
| Agriculture-related programmes | English, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry |
| Environmental Sciences (Architecture, Estate Management, etc.) | English, Mathematics, Physics or Fine Art, and one other relevant subject |
Always confirm your specific combination against the current JAMB brochure listing for FUTMINNA, since some programmes accept slightly different subject alternatives.
How to Improve Your Chances Beyond the FUTMINNA Cut Off Mark
Since the general FUTMINNA cut off mark of 150 is only an eligibility floor, here’s how to actually strengthen your admission chances:
- Score well above the baseline for competitive courses: For Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Computer Science, target a score comfortably above the published departmental cut off mark, not just at it.
- Get your O’Level sitting right: Since FUTMINNA allows two sittings, candidates with a weak first attempt can still qualify with a strong second sitting — but make sure all five required credits, including English and Mathematics, are covered.
- Match your subject combination precisely: A single wrong or missing O’Level subject can disqualify an application regardless of how high the UTME score is.
- Register early in the UPASE window: Portal congestion tends to build up close to the 9 August deadline, so early registration avoids last-minute technical issues.
- Have a realistic course alternative: If your first choice carries a high departmental cut off mark (Medicine, Pharmacy), FUTMINNA allows a change of course where your current qualifications meet another programme’s requirements.
Common FUTMINNA Cut Off Mark Scams to Avoid
As with most competitive Nigerian universities, admission season brings a wave of fraudulent claims. FUTMINNA does not sell admission slots, and candidates should be alert to the following red flags:
- Any individual or WhatsApp group offering “guaranteed admission” once you meet the FUTMINNA cut off mark, in exchange for payment outside the official Remita screening fee.
- Pages claiming to have an “unofficial” or “leaked” departmental cut-off mark ahead of the university’s own announcement.
- Requests for payment to “boost” your aggregate score or bypass the UPASE screening process.
The only reliable sources for FUTMINNA admission information are the official website (futminna.edu.ng) and the JAMB CAPS portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FUTMINNA cut off mark for 2026/2027?
The general FUTMINNA cut off mark for the 2026/2027 session is 150 out of 400 in UTME, according to the university’s official pre-admission screening notice. Some courses, particularly in Medicine, Pharmacy, and select Engineering and Computing programmes, have higher departmental cut off marks.
Why do some websites say the FUTMINNA cut off mark is 170 or 180?
These figures appear to be outdated or drawn from other admission cycles rather than the official 2026/2027 UPASE notice. FUTMINNA’s own published announcement for this session sets the general minimum at 150, and that is the figure candidates should rely on.
What is the FUTMINNA cut off mark for Medicine and Surgery?
Medicine and Surgery carries the highest published departmental cut off mark at FUTMINNA, set at 250 for the 2026/2027 session.
What is the FUTMINNA cut off mark for Computer Science?
Computer Science, along with related programmes like Cyber Security Science and Software Engineering, has a cut off mark of 200 for the 2026/2027 session.
Does meeting the FUTMINNA cut off mark guarantee admission?
No. Meeting the cut off mark only qualifies you to register for the UPASE screening exercise. Final admission depends on your aggregate score relative to other applicants for your chosen course and the number of available slots.
How many O’Level sittings does FUTMINNA accept?
FUTMINNA accepts O’Level results from not more than two sittings, provided all five required credits — including English Language and Mathematics — are covered between the results.
Does FUTMINNA accept second-choice candidates?
No. Only candidates who selected FUTMINNA as their first-choice institution in the UTME are eligible for the standard UPASE screening route.
How much is the FUTMINNA UPASE screening fee?
The screening fee for the 2026/2027 UPASE is N2,000, payable through Remita.
When does the FUTMINNA UPASE registration close for 2026/2027?
Registration for the 2026/2027 UPASE runs from 15 June 2026 and closes at midnight on 9 August 2026.
Where can I check the official FUTMINNA cut off mark?
The only reliable sources are the official FUTMINNA website (futminna.edu.ng) and the JAMB CAPS portal. Avoid third-party pages advertising unofficial or “leaked” cut-off figures.
