At FUTMINNA, each course has its own minimum JAMB score requirement (called the departmental cut-off).
There is also a general cut-off that lets you register for screening.
This article covers the cut-offs for every program in clear, simple terms.
What is FUTMINNA’s general JAMB cut-off?
For 2025/2026, FUTMINNA requires a minimum JAMB score of 150 to be eligible to buy the Post‑UTME form.
Scores below 150 are usually not allowed to proceed.
Some older sources mentioned 160, but the consistent, updated requirement across all departments is 150.
What are the departmental cut-off marks?
Although 150 is the base, many programs require higher scores. Here’s how things stand:
- Most science, agriculture, and education programs like Animal Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Surveying, and Agricultural Economics require 150.
- Programs in Food Science, Telecommunication Engineering, and Bioresources Engineering need 160.
- Engineering courses such as Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, and Mechatronics require 170.
- Computer Science, Cyber Security, and Computer Engineering require 180.
- Architecture has the highest cut-off, at 200.
Why do many courses stay at 150?
These are programs with less competition or lower demand compared to high-profile programs.
FUTMINNA generally sets a standard of 150 for foundational or less competitive courses.
Does FUTMINNA have catchment or ELDS lower cut-offs?
Most official guides do not list separate scores for catchment or educationally less developed states (ELDS).
The “150 and above” rule applies across the board.
This implies FUTMINNA currently treats all candidates the same at the general cut-off level.
How should applicants use these cut-offs?
- Score at least 150 in JAMB to qualify for screening.
- Check the course-specific requirement, since popular or technical programs may demand 160–200.
- Meet the subject combinations required by JAMB for each program.
- Strong performance in Post‑UTME is still essential, even for courses with lower cut-offs.
If you’re applying to any course at FUTMINNA, aim for at least JAMB 150.
But if your program is technical or in high demand, aim higher—up to 200 for architecture, or at least 180 for sciences and engineering.
The final admission depends on how your aggregate score (JAMB + Post‑UTME) compares to other applicants in your chosen program.