The Federal University of Technology, Owerri, FUTO, has opened its supplementary screening exercise for the 2026/2027 admission session, with applications scheduled from Thursday, 24 September 2026 to Thursday, 8 October 2026.
Candidates who selected FUTO as their first-choice university in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination may apply if they meet the stated age, UTME score, O'Level and programme requirements.
Candidates who did not initially select FUTO as their first choice may also be eligible, provided they scored at least 150 and change their choice of university to FUTO through JAMB.
Candidates who want to check the earlier admission release can also see the FUTO Merit Admission List.
FUTO Supplementary Post-UTME Application Dates
The application portal opened on Thursday, 24 September 2026 and will close on Thursday, 8 October 2026.
Candidates who intend to take part in the supplementary screening exercise will be expected to complete and submit their applications within this period. Applications submitted outside the stated registration period will not be considered for the exercise.
The application will be complete only after the candidate selects the final Submit option on the portal.
FUTO Supplementary Screening Eligibility
FUTO has stated the conditions that candidates must meet before applying for the supplementary screening exercise.
Applicants must be at least 16 years old by 30 September 2026.
Each candidate must also have the correct JAMB subject combination prescribed for the selected programme. Candidates can confirm programme requirements through the JAMB brochure.
A candidate must have at least five O'Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, with the remaining relevant subjects determined by the programme being applied for. These results must be obtained in no more than two sittings.
The minimum UTME score for the supplementary exercise is 150, though some programmes require a minimum score of 170.
Candidates who did not choose FUTO as their first-choice university may apply if they scored at least 150, but they must change their choice to FUTO through JAMB CAPS.
FUTO Programmes With a Minimum UTME Score of 150
Candidates with a UTME score of at least 150 may apply for the programmes listed under the following schools and academic units.
School of Agriculture and 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 Tech.
- 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
FUTO Programmes With a Minimum UTME Score of 170
Some programmes carry a higher minimum UTME score. Candidates applying for the programmes below must have scored at least 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 & Eng. Tech.
- Electronics Engineering
- Telecommunication Engineering
Candidates should confirm that their UTME score meets the requirement for the exact programme selected before completing the application.
FUTO Supplementary Post-UTME Application Fee
Candidates who had already applied for the earlier Post-UTME screening will be required to pay an application fee of N18,000.
Fresh applicants will be required to pay N20,000.
The payment invoice generated through the FUTO portal will contain a Remita Retrieval Reference number, commonly known as RRR. Payment can then be made at a bank or with an ATM card.
FUTO Supplementary Screening Method
The 2026/2027 FUTO Post-UTME screening exercise will be based on verified JAMB scores and O'Level results available on the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System, CAPS.
Candidates should therefore ensure that the academic records submitted for admission are correctly reflected on JAMB CAPS.
The programme selected on JAMB CAPS should also match the programme entered on the FUTO Post-UTME application portal.
JAMB CAPS and O'Level Requirements
Candidates should check their JAMB CAPS records before submitting the supplementary application, as the information entered on the FUTO portal is expected to match the records held by JAMB.
Details such as the JAMB registration number, date of birth, state of origin and programme choice should be entered correctly.
Candidates must also upload their O'Level results to JAMB CAPS no later than Thursday, 8 October 2026.
After entering the O'Level results, candidates should use the Refresh option to confirm that the records have been uploaded to CAPS.
A valid mobile number and email address must also be provided for further communication.
Only candidates who successfully submit their applications online will be considered for admission.
How to Apply for FUTO Supplementary Post-UTME
Candidates who meet the requirements can complete the application through the FUTO website or undergraduate portal.
- Visit the Federal University of Technology, Owerri website.
- Select Prospective Students.
- Select Undergraduate.
- Candidates may also open the FUTO undergraduate application portal directly.
- Select Generate invoice.
- Enter the JAMB registration number to generate a payment invoice containing the Remita Retrieval Reference number.
- Pay the required fee at a bank or with an ATM card.
- Return to the FUTO undergraduate application portal.
- Select Application Form.
- Enter the JAMB registration number and select Login.
- Complete the application form with the required details.
- Check all entries for accuracy.
- Submit the application online.
- Print the acknowledgement slip.
- Await further communication from FUTO.
Candidates should take particular care at the final submission stage. Filling the form without selecting Submit does not complete the application.
Records That Must Match During Application
Admission records on JAMB CAPS and the FUTO application portal should be consistent.
The candidate's JAMB registration number must be correct, while the programme entered on the supplementary application should match the choice recorded on JAMB CAPS.
The date of birth and state of origin should also be entered correctly.
Candidates whose details do not match should address the relevant records before relying on the supplementary application for admission consideration.
FUTO Supplementary Screening Deadline
Thursday, 8 October 2026 is the closing date for the supplementary Post-UTME application.
It is also the deadline stated for uploading O'Level results to JAMB CAPS.
Candidates who fail to register within the stipulated period will not be considered for the exercise, while only applicants who successfully submit the online form will be considered for admission.
FUTO Supplementary Screening Support Contact
Candidates who require assistance with the application can contact FUTO through the details provided for the exercise.
Email: ict@futo.edu.ng
Hotline: 08139833300
