FUTA Cut Off Mark for Engineering Courses 2026/2027: Engineering is the main reason many candidates choose the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA).
Every year, thousands of them search for the FUTA cut off mark for engineering courses before they pick a course or decide whether to sit the screening exercise. The answer has two parts: a minimum UTME score that gets you into screening, and a departmental ranking that decides who gets a place.
This myedutrend.com.ng’s special guide covers both parts for the 2026/2027 session. It separates what FUTA has confirmed from the figures that circulate on various blogs, so you know which numbers to trust.
FUTA Cut Off Mark for Engineering Courses 2026/2027 Overview
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum UTME score for FUTA screening | 180 |
| JAMB national minimum for universities (2026) | 150 |
| Does 180 apply to engineering? | Yes, it applies to all courses at the screening stage |
| How final admission is decided | Departmental ranking by aggregate score |
| Most competitive engineering programmes | Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, Computer |
| Screening registration | 1 June to 31 July 2026 (extended) |
Official FUTA JAMB Cut Off Mark for 2026/2027
FUTA’s own notice says candidates who scored at least 180 in the 2026 UTME, and Direct Entry candidates who made FUTA their first choice, are eligible for the screening.
The notice also extended the Post-UTME registration deadline to 31 July 2026. The same notice says a candidate must be 16 years old by 30 September 2026 to be considered for admission.
The FUTA figure is higher than the national floor. At its 2026 policy meeting, JAMB and the heads of tertiary institutions agreed on 150 as the minimum admissible score for universities. JAMB also made clear that institutions may set higher cut off marks for competitive courses.
FUTA uses that freedom, so a candidate with 160 or 170 meets the national rule but not FUTA’s.
FUTA does not publish a separate UTME cut off for each engineering department in its screening notice. Some blogs list 190 for all engineering courses.
Others list 235 to 250 for departments like Computer or Electrical Engineering, and these are labelled as estimates. None of these figures appear in FUTA’s notice, so treat them as guesses. The one confirmed UTME number is 180.
The 2026/2027 screening window has now closed. If you applied, the useful information is how ranking works and what to do next.
If you plan to apply for FUTA in 2027, use this article to set your target, but check FUTA’s new notice because the numbers can change.
About Engineering Programmes at FUTA
FUTA’s School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET) runs these programmes, with the department codes used in screening lists.
| Programme | Code |
|---|---|
| Agricultural and Environmental Engineering | AGE |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering | CVE |
| Computer Engineering | CPE |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | EEE |
| Industrial and Production Engineering | IPE |
| Mechanical Engineering | MEE |
| Mining Engineering | MNE |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | MME |
Software Engineering is also popular among applicants, but it sits with the computing programmes rather than SEET, so it is not covered in the engineering figures below.
FUTA Engineering Departmental Cut Off Marks (Aggregate) 2026/2027
After the 180 threshold, FUTA ranks candidates within each department using an aggregate score. The departmental figures you see online are aggregate marks out of 100, not UTME scores. Candidates often confuse the two.
Reported values include 74.37 for Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 73.75 for Mechanical Engineering, 71.87 for Civil Engineering, 69.62 for Computer Engineering, 55.12 for Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, 54.75 for Mining Engineering and 47.5 for Industrial and Production Engineering.
| Department | JAB Score | Aggregate Cut Off Point | Competition level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 180 | 74.37 | Very high |
| Mechanical Engineering | 180 | 73.75 | Very high |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering | 180 | 71.87 | High |
| Computer Engineering | 180 | 69.62 | High |
| Agricultural and Environmental Engineering | 180 | 55.12 | Moderate |
| Mining Engineering | 180 | 54.75 | Moderate |
| Industrial and Production Engineering | 180 | 47.5 | Lower |
How the FUTA Aggregate Score Works
FUTA has changed its screening method over the years, and websites disagree on the formula. One method reported for the 2025 cycle gives 75 percent of the weight to UTME and 25 percent to O’Level results. Under that method, the UTME part is your score divided by 400 and multiplied by 75.
The O’Level part converts your five best grades to points and averages them. The grade points reported are A1 = 80, B2 = 72, B3 = 67, C4 = 62, C5 = 57 and C6 = 52.
Here is a worked example using that method. A candidate scores 270 in UTME and has B2, A1, B3, C4 and C5 in five core subjects.
| Step | Working | Result |
|---|---|---|
| UTME part | 270 ÷ 400 × 75 | 50.63 |
| O’Level points | 72 + 80 + 67 + 62 + 57 = 338 | 338 |
| Average O’Level score | 338 ÷ 5 | 67.6 |
| O’Level part | 67.6 ÷ 100 × 25 | 16.9 |
| Aggregate | 50.63 + 16.9 | 67.53 |
This candidate, at 67.53, would fall short of the reported Electrical, Mechanical and Civil figures but come close to Computer Engineering.
The method also shows why a high UTME matters. Even with straight A1s, the O’Level part tops out at 25. For a 74.37 aggregate, the UTME part must supply at least 49.37, which means a UTME score of about 264.
Treat this as an illustration. Other sites report different formulas, and I could not confirm which one FUTA applies this year. Check the screening portal or FUTA’s notices for the method in use.
Requirements for Engineering Admission at FUTA
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| UTME score | At least 180 in the 2026 UTME |
| Choice of institution | FUTA as first choice |
| Age | At least 16 by 30 September 2026 |
| O’Level results | Five credits in relevant subjects, including English and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings |
| Screening | Mandatory for all candidates |
| Result upload | O’Level results uploaded on JAMB CAPS |
FUTA states that any candidate who does not take part in the screening exercise will not be considered. The five-credit rule comes from blog summaries of FUTA’s requirements and is standard across Nigerian universities.
Engineering courses generally expect credits in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, but confirm the exact subjects in the JAMB brochure for your course.
What To Do If You Applied for 2026/2027
Admission is still running. JAMB has set 31 December 2026 as the deadline for public universities to complete the 2026/2027 admission exercise. Follow these steps in order.
- Check your admission status on the JAMB CAPS portal and on FUTA’s official website.
- If you receive an offer, accept it on CAPS within the time JAMB allows. Reports say JAMB gives candidates about four weeks to accept or lose the offer.
- Keep your documents ready for physical verification, including your result slip, O’Level results and birth certificate or declaration of age.
- If you miss the list for your first choice, watch for later batches and for options to change course.
Tips for Future Engineering Applicants of FUTA
Aim well above 180. It only gets you into screening. For the high demand courses like Electrical, Mechanical and Civil, a score in the high 200s gives you a much safer position.
Treat your O’Level results as part of your admission score. Check your WAEC or NECO result before UTME registration, and do not enter a combined sitting that hurts your grades.
Pick a course with a realistic target. If your UTME is near 200, Industrial and Production, Mining or Agricultural Engineering are easier to enter than Electrical or Mechanical. All of these degrees lead to professional engineering careers.
Use only FUTA’s website and JAMB for final information. Social media posts and blogs often copy old figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FUTA cut off mark for engineering in 2026/2027?
The confirmed minimum is 180 in the 2026 UTME. It applies to all courses, including engineering. The final departmental cut off depends on aggregate ranking.
Can I get into FUTA engineering with 180?
You can sit the screening with 180, but admission into Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Computer Engineering at that score is unlikely, since those departments rank candidates against each other. Courses with lower reported aggregates give a better chance.
What is the FUTA Electrical Engineering cut off mark?
The UTME minimum is 180. The reported aggregate for Electrical and Electronics Engineering was 74.37 in the 2025/2026 cycle, the highest among engineering departments.
What is the FUTA Computer Engineering cut off mark?
The reported aggregate was 69.62 in the 2025/2026 cycle. The UTME minimum is still 180.
Is the JAMB cut off mark for FUTA the same as the national one?
No. The national minimum for universities is 150, but FUTA set its own minimum at 180.
Does FUTA accept 170 in JAMB?
No. FUTA’s notice limits screening to candidates with at least 180.
Has FUTA released its 2026/2027 departmental aggregates?
Yes, FUTA have released the 2026/2027 departmental aggregate scores for all courses.
Conclusion
The FUTA cut off mark for engineering courses 2026/2027 starts at 180 in the UTME, but that number only opens the door to screening. The real contest happens inside each department, where aggregate scores decide who gets in. Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Computer Engineering are the toughest, while Agricultural, Mining and Industrial and Production Engineering have lower reported thresholds.
If you applied this year, track your status on CAPS and complete verification quickly before the 31 December deadline. If you are preparing for 2027, aim well above 180, protect your O’Level grades and confirm every figure on FUTA’s official site before you decide.
Sources
- FUTA, Extension of Registration for Screening Exercise 2026/2027: https://www.futa.edu.ng/home/newsd/1399
- Channels TV, JAMB 2026 policy meeting: https://www.channelstv.com/?p=1025084
- Voice of Nigeria, admission deadlines: https://von.gov.ng/jamb-tertiary-institutions-fix-cut-off-marks-for-admissions/
- Aggregate figures (2025/2026 cycle): https://myschoolguild.com.ng/how-to-calculate-futa-aggregate-score-2025/ and https://thenigeriaeducationnews.com/2025/08/18/futa-post-utme-2025-everything-you-need-to-know-about-scores-cut-offs-and-admission-chances/
An education writer and editor at MyEduTrend, with a decade of experience in the education sector, Zaid covers Nigerian admissions, examinations, scholarships and guides with a focus on accurate, well-researched information.