FUTO Cut Off Mark – The management of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, FUTO 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, Owerri
The Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) is a federal government university in Ihiagwa town, Owerri, the capital of Imo State. It is the premier federal university of technology in the South-East and South-South parts of Nigeria.
What are the 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 once they pass their cut off 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 are cut-off marks calculated?
Cut off Mark (For 200) = (Mathematics) + (Physics/2) + (Chemistry/2)
This formula to calculate the cut-off 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 the Plus 2 examination
Mathematics – 80, Physics – 86, and Chemistry – 78
Cut-off Mark = (80) + (86/2) + (78/2) = 80 + 43 + 39 = 162
FUTO Cut Off Marks
The management of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) has released the cut-off mark for the 2026/2027 academic session
Only the candidates who chose Federal University of Technology, Owerri as their first choice university in the last Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are eligible for the screening exercise, provided such candidates scored a minimum of 150 in their UTME. Those who did not choose FUTO as their first choice university but scored a minimum of 150 in their UTME are also eligible.
FAQs
1. What is the FUTO cut-off mark for UTME candidates for the 2026/2027 session?
The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) usually sets a minimum UTME score that candidates must meet to be eligible for admission. For the 2026/2027 session, the general FUTO cut-off mark is 180 and above, but competitive courses may require higher scores depending on the department and the number of applicants.
2. Are there different cut-off marks for each faculty or course at FUTO?
Yes, FUTO often applies departmental or faculty-specific cut-off marks. Highly competitive courses like Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Science may have higher cut-off marks than less competitive programs. Candidates are advised to check the latest departmental cut-off marks released by the university.
3. Does FUTO accept candidates below the cut-off mark?
Generally, candidates below the official cut-off mark are not considered for admission. However, in some cases, candidates with scores slightly below the departmental cut-off may be considered if they excel in other areas, such as post-UTME performance or O’Level results. Meeting the cut-off mark is essential to be eligible for consideration.
4. How can I confirm the official FUTO cut-off mark for 2026/2027?
The official cut-off marks are published on FUTO’s official website and in the university’s admission guidelines. Candidates can also check announcements from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal and FUTO’s admission notices to verify the exact cut-off marks for their chosen course.