FUTA Suspends MBBS Admission for 2026/2027 Session, Direct Entry Also Affected

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has announced that it will not admit students into its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The suspension applies across all admission routes, including Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry, according to official information made available to prospective candidates.

What FUTA’s Decision Means

This development means that no new MBBS students will be admitted into FUTA in the 2026/2027 session, regardless of how they applied. Candidates hoping to study Medicine at the institution will have to wait for a future session or consider alternative universities.

Education analysts note that such suspensions are usually linked to regulatory, accreditation, or internal academic restructuring issues, although FUTA has not released further details on the reason behind the decision.

Who Is Affected?

The announcement directly affects:

• UTME candidates who selected MBBS at FUTA during the ongoing registration.
• Applicants planning to gain admission into FUTA’s MBBS programme through Direct Entry.

The UTME is conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), which allows candidates to change their institution or course choices within a specified window.

What Candidates Should Do Next

Candidates who have already chosen MBBS at FUTA are advised to act immediately. Education experts recommend the following steps:

• Log in to the JAMB portal as soon as possible.
• Change institution and/or course, selecting another university approved to run MBBS for the 2026/2027 academic session.
• Confirm that the new institution has full accreditation for Medicine and Surgery.

Failing to change course or institution could result in losing admission chances for the session.

Key Takeaway

For the 2026/2027 academic year, FUTA is not an option for MBBS applicants. Prospective medical students must quickly explore other universities to stay on track with their admission plans.

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