At the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA), every course has its specific cut-off mark.
This is separate from the general UTME (JAMB) benchmark.
The departmental cut-off is the actual score you need to stand a chance at admission into a chosen program.
What is the general UTME cut-off for FUTMINNA?
For the 2025/2026 session, FUTMINNA requires a minimum JAMB score of around 150–160 to qualify for the Post-UTME screening.
That means you must score at least this much and select FUTMINNA as your first choice during UTME registration.
Scoring lower disqualifies you from the admission process altogether.
What is the departmental cut-off for Medicine and Surgery?
FUTMINNA has set the departmental merit cut-off for Medicine and Surgery at 314.
This is the score required to be considered for admission into the MBBS program.
It is much higher than the general cut-off due to the competitiveness of the course.
How are aggregate scores calculated at FUTMINNA?
FUTMINNA calculates your admission aggregate using this formula:
Aggregate = (JAMB score ÷ 8) + (Post‑UTME score ÷ 2)
For example, if you score 280 in JAMB and 80 in the Post-UTME, your aggregate is:
- 280 ÷ 8 = 35
- 80 ÷ 2 = 40
- Total = 75
Your admission ranking is based on this combined figure. A strong performance in both exams is essential.
Why is the departmental cut-off so high for Medicine?
Medicine and Surgery is one of the most competitive programs at FUTMINNA.
Only the top-scoring candidates are selected because there are limited slots and strong demand.
Therefore, the university sets a high program-specific cut-off to ensure only the best students are admitted.
Meeting the general cut-off is just the first step.
What are the departmental cut-offs for other programs?
Here are the merit cut-off scores for key courses in the 2024/2025 session (likely similar for 2025/2026):
- Medicine and Surgery: 314
- Nursing: 290
- Pharmacy: 293
- Mass Communication: 265
- Medical Radiography: 263
- Medical Laboratory Science: 256
- Mechanical Engineering: 260
- Civil Engineering: 256
- Law: 297
- Medical Rehabilitation: 235
- Economics: 242
- Accountancy: 246
- Anatomy: 206
- Human Physiology: 205
Most science and technology programs require between 160 and 190, but highly competitive professional courses go much higher.
What should you aim for if you want to study Medicine?
- Score at least 150–160 in JAMB to qualify for screening.
- Target a very high JAMB score (ideally above 314) for competitive ranking.
- Prepare thoroughly for the Post-UTME to boost your aggregate score.
- Focus on both exams: JAMB and Post-UTME because your admission depends on their combined total.
What if my JAMB score is below the cut-off?
If your JAMB score is below 150–160, you may not be eligible to register for screening, depending on the year’s policy.
But even if you qualify, meeting the cut-off for Medicine (314) requires outstanding performance in both exams.
If your score is lower, consider alternative courses like Nursing or Medical Laboratory Science, which have lower cut-offs.
Why do some sources list the Medicine cut-off at 200?
Some older or less reliable sources list Medicine at 200, but that often refers to general eligibility, not actual departmental merit scores.
Current admission data clearly shows the real cut-off sits around 314, which is what determines actual admission into Medicine at FUTMINNA.