The Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) has released its cut-off marks for the 2025/2026 admission cycle.
These figures determine who gets invited for post-UTME and which courses candidates qualify for.
What is FUTO’s general JAMB UTME cut-off mark for 2025?
For the 2025 academic intake, FUTO has set its general UTME cut-off at 160.
This means any candidate scoring 160 or above, who chose FUTO as their first choice, will be eligible to pick and register for the Post-UTME form.
Scoring below 160 disqualifies candidates from any post-UTME consideration.
Are there category-based cut-off marks such as merit, catchment, or ELDS?
Yes. FUTO uses a three-tier system:
- Merit candidates: highest national scores
- Catchment candidates: students from the Imo/Abia/Ondo/Ebonyi area
- ELDS candidates: from Educationally Less Developed States
While the general minimum is 160, departments set higher cut-off marks by category, so actual entry may demand higher JAMB scores.
What are the departmental UTME cut-off marks across different faculties?
According to recent updates, departments have set the following JAMB cut-off marks:
- Medicine & Surgery: 314
- Medical Laboratory Science: 256
- Mechanical Engineering: 260
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering: 217
- Mass Communication: 265
- Law: 297
- Pharmacy: 293
- Nursing: 290
- Other courses range from 180 to 265, depending on demand and competitiveness.
What does a departmental cut-off mean for candidates?
It means you must meet or exceed that specific JAMB score to be considered for that department during post-UTME.
For instance, even if you scored 160, you cannot apply for Medicine unless you scored at least the required 314.
Similarly, a 256 score is the minimum for Medical Laboratory Science.
What O’Level subjects do I need for admission?
All courses require credit passes in at least five subjects, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
Plus relevant subjects depending on your course. For Sciences and Engineering: Biology, Chemistry, Physics. For Law or Mass Communication: Government, Economics, Literature, etc.
These must be obtained in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB, and in no more than two sittings.
Can I register for Post-UTME if my JAMB score is 170?
Yes, you can fill out the Post-UTME form because 170 is above the general cut-off of 160.
However, whether you can apply for specific courses depends on the departmental cut-off.
You will choose eligible courses after completing Post-UTME depending on your score.
How do I calculate between JAMB score and departmental requirement?
Your JAMB score must match or exceed the departmental cut-off. Example:
- Candidate A scores 265 – eligible for Medicine and Surgery (314 required? No), for Mass Communication (265 hits the mark), for MLS (256 yes).
- Candidate B scores 250 – eligible for Medical Lab Science (256? No), not for Medicine, but can apply for other courses like Civil Engineering (about 256) or Electrical if they meet that threshold.
Perform well in both JAMB and Post-UTME to meet departmental entry conditions.
What should I do if I scored below the department’s cut-off?
- Apply for Post-UTME and aim for other departmental programs you are eligible for.
- Consider courses with lower entry scores — many fall in the 180–200 range.
- Retake JAMB next year if your aim is a high-demand course like Medicine, Mass Communication, or Pharmacy.
- Prepare extensively for Post-UTME to boost your aggregate score and improve your chances if you’re near the cut-off.