FUTO Opens Supplementary Post-UTME 2025: Courses, Requirements, and How to Apply
The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) has officially launched its Supplementary Post-UTME Screening Exercise for 2025/2026 academic session, giving candidates another chance to secure admission into the institution.
For many applicants, this announcement feels like a second shot at boarding the “last bus” into FUTO — but the window is tight, and deadlines must be met.
Key Dates and Eligibility
- Portal Opens: Friday, September 26, 2025
- Portal Closes: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
To qualify:
- Applicants must be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2025.
- Only candidates with UTME scores of 150 and above are eligible.
- JAMB subject combinations must align with the official JAMB brochure for the intended programme.
- Candidates who initially selected another university can still apply, but must switch to FUTO via JAMB CAPS.
O’Level Requirements
Applicants must have at least:
- Five credit passes, including English and Mathematics, plus three other relevant subjects.
- Results from no more than two sittings.
Anything less is not acceptable.
Available Courses and Cut-off Scores
FUTO’s supplementary screening covers multiple faculties with specific cut-off marks. Some highlights include:
- School of Agriculture & Agricultural Technology (SAAT):
Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Fisheries, Agribusiness (Merit: 45, Catchment: 40) - School of Biological Sciences (SOBS):
Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Forensic Science (Merit: 50, Catchment: 45) - School of Engineering & Engineering Technology (SEET):
Chemical Engineering (Merit: 55, Catchment: 50)
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering (Merit: 50, Catchment: 50) - School of Environmental Sciences (SOES):
Environmental Management, Quantity Surveying, Estate Management (Merit: 50, Catchment: 45) - School of Health Technology (SOHT):
Environmental Health Science (Merit: 56, Catchment: 50) - School of Basic Medical Sciences:
Human Physiology (Merit: 60, Catchment: 50) - School of ICT:
Information Technology (Merit: 55, Catchment: 50)
Dozens of other programmes are also available, each with specific UTME subject requirements and aggregate scores.
Registration Fees
- ₦15,000 for candidates who earlier applied for Post-UTME.
- ₦17,000 for fresh applications.
Payment can be made via Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) at any bank or online using an ATM card.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the FUTO website or go directly to the portal link.
- Click Generate Invoice and enter your JAMB number.
- Make payment (bank or online).
- Return to the portal, click Application Form, and log in with your JAMB number.
- Fill out the form accurately, review, and submit.
- Print your Acknowledgement Slip.
Only successfully submitted applications will be considered.
Screening Method
- Screening will be online-based.
- Selection is determined by UTME scores and O’Level results uploaded on JAMB CAPS.
- No written exam is required.
Important Reminders
- Ensure your details on JAMB CAPS match your FUTO application.
- Upload O’Level results before October 7, 2025 at an approved CBT centre.
- Provide a valid phone number and email for communication.
- Late applications will not be accepted.
Support Contacts
- Email: [email protected]
- Hotline: 08139833300
- More updates are available on the official FUTO news page.
Final Note
This supplementary screening is a golden opportunity for candidates who meet the requirements. With the deadline fast approaching, applicants are urged to act quickly, follow instructions carefully, and secure their place at FUTO for the 2025/2026 academic year.
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