FUTA Cut Off Mark – The management of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA has released the JAMB and departmental cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session in various programmes admission exercise.
About The Federal University of Technology, Akure
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) was founded in 1981 under a drive by the government of Nigeria to create universities that specialised in producing graduates with practical as well as theoretical knowledge of technologies. It is located in Akure, the capital city of Ondo State.
What is Cut Off Marks?
School cut-off marks are the minimum marks you need to gain admission into a particular high school or college. These marks are set by the government and determined on the basis of your performance in school previously. When does a student know whether or not they have passed their cut-off marks? A student knows that once they pass their cutoff marks, they will be able to apply for admission into any other school in Nigeria.
The university cut-off mark is the number of marks that a student must have to be able to enter a university. There are different cut-off marks for each course, but they are all based on the passing grades and averages of previous students. A high school student should know how much they need in their grades to get into their top university choices.
How is cut off marks calculated?
Cutoff Mark (For 200) = (Mathematics) + (Physics/2) + (Chemistry/2)
This formula to calculate cutoff is valid for those students who wrote their +2 exams after 2019, when the total marks were 600
For example, a student scored the following marks in plus 2 examination
Mathematics – 80, Physics – 86 and Chemistry – 78
Cutoff Mark = (80) + (86/2) + (78/2) = 80 + 43 + 39 = 162
FUTA Cut Off Marks
Candidates who made the Federal University of Technology, Akure their First Choice Institution in the last UTME and scored 180 and above are eligible for the 2026/2027 post UTME screening exercise.
FAQs
What is the general JAMB cut-off mark for FUTA for the 2026/2027 session?
The general JAMB cut-off mark for the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) for the 2026/2027 academic session is expected to be 180. However, meeting the general cut-off mark alone does not guarantee admission, as some courses require higher scores.
Does FUTA have different cut-off marks for different courses?
Yes, FUTA operates departmental cut-off marks, which vary depending on the competitiveness of each course. Highly competitive programmes such as Engineering, Computer Science, and Architecture usually have higher cut-off marks than less competitive courses.
Can I gain admission into FUTA if I score below the cut-off mark?
No, candidates who score below FUTA’s approved JAMB cut-off mark are not eligible to participate in the Post-UTME screening exercise and will not be considered for admission for the 2026/2027 session.
When will FUTA release the official departmental cut-off marks for 2026/2027?
FUTA usually releases its official departmental cut-off marks after the Post-UTME screening exercise. Candidates are advised to regularly check FUTA’s official website and admission portal for timely updates.