The management of FUTA has released its JAMB and Departmental cut-off marks for the 2024/2025 academic session. All aspiring students of FUTA are advised to check the cut-off marks and ensure that they meet them before they proceed with the admission procedure. The importance of meeting these cut-off marks cannot be emphasized. The FUTA cut-off mark determines whether you are eligible to purchase the FUTA Post-UTME form or not.
Read this article to find out about the FUTA Cut-Off Mark 2024/2025 and other admission requirements that every applicant is expected to meet to be qualified to study at FUTA.
FUTA Cut-Off Mark For All Courses 2024/2025
If you are planning to apply for admission to study any undergraduate courses offered by FUTA, you should ensure that you meet the required cut-off mark for admission. A cut-off mark is a minimum score you are expected to attain in the JAMB examinations to be qualified to move further in the admission process of any university in Nigeria.
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) cut-off mark for admission is 180 and above. This means that if you are writing JAMB, you must ensure that you score 180 or more. This cut-off mark is not general though, it is a benchmark set by the university. Departments at FUTA are allowed to set their cut-off marks from the benchmark. If you want to know the exact score you are to aim for in JAMB, scroll down to see the FUTA cut-off marks for all courses.
Federal University of Technology Akure Departmental Cut-Off Marks 2024/2025
Just as we mentioned, departments are allowed to set their cut-off marks from the benchmark the university has set. If you go through the table below, you will find that some departments require a higher cut-off mark than the 180 benchmark. Ensure that you meet the cut-off mark listed in this table to be qualified for admission into your department of choice. Good luck.
| S/N | Course | Cutoff Mark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural Engineering | 220 |
| 2 | Agricultural Extension and Communication Tech | 180 |
| 3 | Agriculture and Resource Economics | 180 |
| 4 | Animal Production and Health | 180 |
| 5 | Crop, Soil, and Pest Management | 180 |
| 6 | Ecotourism and Wildlife Management | 180 |
| 7 | Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology | 180 |
| 8 | Food Science and Technology | 180 |
| 9 | Forestry and Wood Technology | 180 |
| 10 | Civil Engineering | 220 |
| 11 | Computer Engineering | 220 |
| 12 | Electrical/Electronics Engineering | 220 |
| 13 | Industrial and Production Engineering | 180 |
| 14 | Mechanical Engineering | 180 |
| 15 | Metallurgical and Material Engineering | 230 |
| 16 | Mining Engineering | 200 |
| 17 | Architecture | 200 |
| 18 | Building | 200 |
| 19 | Estate Management | 200 |
| 20 | Industrial Design | 180 |
| 21 | Quantity Surveying | 180 |
| 22 | Surveying and Geoinformatics | 180 |
| 23 | Urban and Regional Planning | 180 |
| 24 | Computer Science | 210 |
| 25 | Cyber Security | 180 |
| 26 | Information and Communication Technology | 180 |
| 27 | Information Systems | 180 |
| 28 | Information Technology | 180 |
| 29 | Software Engineering | 180 |
| 30 | Applied Geology | 180 |
| 31 | Applied Geophysics | 180 |
| 32 | Marine Science and Technology | 180 |
| 33 | Meteorology | 180 |
| 34 | Remote Sensing and Geosciences Info System | 180 |
| 35 | Biomedical Technology | 210 |
| 36 | Human Anatomy | 200 |
| 37 | Physiology | 180 |
| 38 | Biochemistry | 180 |
| 39 | Biology | 180 |
| 40 | Biotechnology | 180 |
| 41 | Industrial Chemistry | 230 |
| 42 | Industrial Mathematics | 180 |
| 43 | Mathematics | 200 |
| 44 | Microbiology | 190 |
| 45 | Physics | 190 |
| 46 | Statistics | 200 |
As you know, the cut-off mark is just one of the prerequisites for gaining admission to study at FUTA, other requirements apply. Below, you will find the FUTA Admission Requirements 2024/2025. Read on.
FUTA Admission Requirements for 2024/2025
If you are interested in studying any of the courses offered by FUTA, these are the requirements you are expected to meet depending on your preferred mode of entry:-
UTME Admission Requirements
- Applicants need at least five (5) credit passes in subjects that are relevant to their chosen course. These must include English Language and Mathematics, achieved in not more than two sittings from exams like WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB.
- You must score at least 180 in the UTME and meet the specific departmental cut-off mark set by FUTA.
- Ensure that the subjects you chose in the UTME align with the requirements for your desired course. This is listed in the JAMB brochure.
- Candidates must not be younger than the age of 16 years at the time of applying.
- You must choose FUTA as your first choice of preferred institution. If you didn’t, you can still apply ONLY after you have changed institutions through JAMB.
Direct Entry Admission Requirements
- Candidates should have at least two A-Level passes in relevant subjects, in addition to five O’Level credits, including English and Mathematics.
- Applicants with Upper Credit in a relevant field can apply.
- Those with merit or higher in two major subjects, along with O’Level credits, may be eligible for some courses.
- Candidates with good grades from recognized preparatory programs like JUPEB or IJMB can apply, provided they meet course-specific criteria.
- Each department may have additional specific requirements for Direct Entry applicants.
If you meet the cut-off marks and other admission requirements set by FUTA, then your dream of studying at FUTA is already coming together. Await the announcement of the FUTA Post-UTME Form 2024/2025 and apply for any course of your choice.
We hope you found this article enlightening. If you have any questions, please reach out to us in the comments and we will respond shortly. Do not forget to share this post with other aspiring students of FUTA.