2026/2027 FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE (FUTA) UABS ADMISSION EXERCISE
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the University Advanced Basic Science (UABS) Programme of the Federal University of Technology, Akure.
The UABS Programme is designed to prepare candidates for Direct Entry Admission into 200 Level Undergraduate Degree Programmes. It is full-time and runs for one academic session of two (2) semesters.
During the programme, candidates will have the opportunity to write the following basic external examinations.
Exams Under FUTA UABS/IJMB/JUPEB
Advanced Level Cambridge International Examination (CIE).
Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB) Examination.
Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Examination.
FUTA UABS/IJMB/JUPEB Subject Combination
Candidates will be prepared for the above examinations in the following subjects combinations:
Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Geography, Mathematics, Economics
Physics, Geography, Mathematics
Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry
Physics, Economics, Mathematics
Economics, Mathematics, Biology
Biology, Mathematics, Physics
200 Level Courses Available to FUTA UABS/IJMB/JUPEB Candidates
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY (SAAT):
Agricultural and Resource Economics (ARE0
Agricultural Extension and Communication Technology (AEC)
Animal Production and Health (APH)
Crop, Soil, and Pest Management (CSP)
Ecotourism and Wildlife Management (EWM)
Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology (FAT)
Food Science Technology (FST)
Forestry and Wood Technology (FWT)
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (SEET):
Environmental Engineering (AGE)
Civil and Environmental Engineering (CVE)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (MME)
Mechanical Engineering (MEE)
Mining Engineering (MNE)
Industrial and Production Engineering (IPE)
SCHOOL OF SCIENCES (SOS):
Biochemistry (BCH)
Biology (BIO)
Chemistry (CHE)
Mathematical Science (MTS)
Microbiology (MCB)
Physics (PHY)
Statistics (STA)
SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (SET)
Architecture (ARC)
Building Technology (BDT)
Estate Management (ESM)
Industrial Design (IDD)
Quantity Surveying (QSV)
Surveying and Geo-informatics (SVG)
Urban and Regional Planning (URP)
SCHOOL OF EARTH AND MINERAL SCIENCES (SEMS):
Applied Geology (AGY)
Applied Geophysics (AGP)
Marine Science and Technology (MST)
Meteorology & Climate Science (MCS)
Remote Sensing & GIS (RSG)
SCHOOL OF HEALTH & HEALTH TECHNOLOGY (SHHT)
Biomedical Technology (BMT)
Human Anatomy (ANA)
Physiology (PHS)
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING (SOC)
Computer Science (CSC)
Cyber-security (CSS)
Information Technology (IFT)
Information Systems (IFS)
Software Engineering (SEN)
HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION:
Limited Hostel accommodations are available for interested candidates.
FUTA UABS/IJMB/JUPEB Admission Requirements
Candidates should possess five O/Level Credit passes in WASC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB at not more than two sittings from English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science,/Animal Husbandry, Economics, Geography, Technical Drawing, and Further Mathematics are relevant to their proposed course of study.
Method of Application and Payment
Candidates are to www.futa.edu.ng Click on CCE Portal and UABS application to create an account.
Log in to your account with your username and password, and click on payment to generate an invoice for the application form.
Candidates are to pay an application fee of Fifteen thousand naira (N15,000.00) only, excluding bank charges on either the Remita platform. See How To Make Remita Payment at Bank and Online: Quick Guide.
Log in to your account online to confirm payment and complete the online UABS application form.
Submit the online application form and print out a copy of the examination schedule slip.
Application Deadline and Exams Date
- The Application is open and will close on the date to be announced later. All awaiting results candidates must upload their results on www.futa.edu.ng on or before the closing date.
- The screening Examination will hold between the date to be announced later
Note:
The listed helplines could be contacted for clarification on issues bordering on the Programme during office hours only: 07064990892, 07061162814, 07056096340, 09029572778
FAQs
What is FUTA UABS/IJMB/JUPEB Programme for 2026/2027?
The FUTA UABS/IJMB/JUPEB programme is a one-year advanced-level programme offered by the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). It is designed to prepare candidates for Direct Entry admission into the 200 level in FUTA and other Nigerian universities.
UABS – University Advanced Basic Science
IJMB – Interim Joint Matriculation Board
JUPEB – Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board
Successful candidates can use their results to gain admission into various universities without writing the UTME again.
2. What is the official FUTA UABS/IJMB/JUPEB application portal for 2026/2027?
The official application portal for the FUTA UABS/IJMB/JUPEB programme is the FUTA admission portal hosted by the university.
Applicants are advised to:
Visit the official FUTA website.
Navigate to the UABS/IJMB/JUPEB application section.
Create an account and complete the online registration form.
Upload the required documents and print the acknowledgment slip.
Always ensure you apply through the official portal to avoid scams.
3. How much is the FUTA UABS/IJMB/JUPEB form for 2026/2027?
The application form price for the FUTA UABS/IJMB/JUPEB programme typically ranges between ₦15,000 and ₦20,000, depending on the session and programme structure.
Applicants should:
Confirm the exact amount on the official portal.
Make payment through approved online payment channels.
Keep payment receipts for reference.
Note that additional fees, such as acceptance and tuition fees, may apply after admission.
4. What is the closing date for FUTA UABS/IJMB/JUPEB 2026/2027 registration?
The closing date for the FUTA UABS/IJMB/JUPEB application usually falls a few weeks before the entrance screening or resumption date.
While the exact deadline for the 2026/2027 session will be announced officially by FUTA, candidates are strongly advised to:
Apply early to avoid missing the deadline.
Regularly check the official FUTA portal for updates.
Complete registration before the stated closing date.
Late applications are usually not accepted once the portal closes.
