The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), through the Office of the Registrar, has announced the commencement of its 2026/2027 Post-UTME Screening Exercise for Supplementary Admission, opening up another opportunity for candidates seeking admission into the institution.

According to the advertisement, candidates who chose FUTO as their first choice university in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are invited to participate in this supplementary screening exercise.

Key Dates

  • Application opens: Thursday, September 24, 2026
  • Application closes: Thursday, October 8, 2026
  • O'Level upload deadline on JAMB CAPS: Not later than Thursday, October 8, 2026

Eligibility Conditions

Candidates seeking to apply for the supplementary screening exercise must meet the following conditions:

  1. Age requirement: Only candidates who are at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026, are eligible to apply.
  2. Subject combination: Each candidate must ensure that their JAMB subject combination matches what is prescribed in the JAMB brochure for their intended programme.
  3. Non-first-choice candidates: Candidates who did not choose FUTO as their first choice university, but scored a minimum of 150 in UTME, can also apply, provided they visit JAMB CAPS and change their institution to FUTO.
  4. O'Level requirement: Only candidates with at least 5 O'Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, along with three other relevant O'Level subjects (depending on the programme), obtained at not more than two sittings, are eligible to apply.
  5. Minimum UTME score: Only candidates who scored a minimum of 150 in their UTME are eligible to apply.

Minimum JAMB Score Requirements by Programme

The minimum JAMB score requirement varies depending on the programme applied for, as follows:

(A) Programmes Requiring Minimum JAMB Score of 150

School of Agriculture & Agricultural Technology Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Animal Science & Technology, Crop Science & Technology, Soil Science & Technology, Fisheries & Aquaculture Technology, Forestry & Wildlife Technology

School of Biological Sciences Biochemistry, Biological Science, Biotechnology, Forensic Science

School of Environmental Sciences Environmental Management, Estate Management & Valuation, Surveying & Geoinformatics, Urban & Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying

School of Logistics & Innovation Technology Logistics & Transport Technology, Entrepreneurship Studies & Innovation, Project Management Technology, Supply Chain Management, Maritime Science & Technology, Finance & Innovation Technology

School of Health Technology Environmental Health Science

School of Engineering & Engineering Technology Biomedical Engineering, Materials & Metallurgical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Polymer & Textile Engineering, Food Science & Technology

School of Physical Sciences Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Statistics

Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Procurement, Environment and Social Standard Environmental Sustainability, Procurement Management, Sustainable Social Development

(B) Programmes Requiring Minimum JAMB Score of 170

School of Information & Communication Technology Information Technology

School of Environmental Sciences Architecture

School of Engineering and Engineering Technology Chemical Engineering

School of Electrical Systems & Engineering Technology Electronics Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering

FUTO 2026/2027 Post-UTME supplementary screening advertisement

Candidates are strongly advised to carefully review the programme they intend to apply for and confirm that their UTME score meets the corresponding minimum requirement listed above before proceeding with their application.

Application Fee

The screening exercise attracts the following fees:

  • ₦18,000.00 for candidates who had earlier applied for the regular Post-UTME Screening exercise.
  • ₦20,000.00 for candidates submitting a fresh application for the first time.

Nature of the Screening Exercise

The 2026/2027 Post-UTME Screening Exercise for Supplementary Admission will be based on verified JAMB scores and O'Level results uploaded on the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).

Important Notices

Candidates are advised to take note of the following critical instructions:

  • Ensure that your details on JAMB CAPS (including programme of choice) match exactly what is entered on the FUTO Post-UTME application portal — this includes your JAMB Registration Number, date of birth, and state of origin.
  • You must provide a valid mobile number and email address for further communication from the university.
  • You must upload your O'Level results on JAMB CAPS not later than Thursday, October 8, 2026. After entering your results, click "Refresh" to confirm they have been properly uploaded to CAPS.
  • Candidates who fail to register within the stipulated period will not be considered for the exercise.
  • Only candidates who successfully submit their applications online will be considered for admission.

How to Apply

Candidates are to follow these steps to complete their application:

  1. Visit the university website: www.futo.edu.ng, click on "Prospective Students", then click on "Undergraduate".
  2. Click on "Generate Invoice."
  3. Enter your JAMB Registration Number to generate a payment invoice containing the Remita Retrieval Reference Number (RRR).
  4. Proceed to any bank with the payment invoice, or simply pay using your ATM card.
  5. Return to the application portal.
  6. Click on "Application Form."
  7. Enter your JAMB Registration Number and click on "Login."
  8. Proceed to complete your application form.
  9. Correctly enter all required details.
  10. Confirm your entries carefully.
  11. Submit your application — note that your application is only considered COMPLETED once you click "Submit."
  12. Print out your acknowledgment slip.
  13. Await further communication from the university.

Summary for Candidates

  • Application window: September 24 – October 8, 2026
  • Eligibility: Minimum UTME score of 150 (170 for select programmes); age 16+ by Sept 30, 2026; 5 O'Level credits at max 2 sittings
  • Application fee: ₦18,000 (previous applicants) / ₦20,000 (fresh applicants)
  • O'Level upload deadline: October 8, 2026, on JAMB CAPS
  • Application portal: portal.futo.edu.ng/#supplementary

Eligible candidates are advised to apply early, ensure all JAMB CAPS details are correctly updated, and complete every step of the application process before the October 8 deadline.