FUOTUOKE Opens 2026/2027 Direct Entry Admission Screening Registration, Sets August 17 Deadline

The Federal University Otuoke (FUOTUOKE), Bayelsa State, has commenced the sale of its 2026/2027 Direct Entry (DE) Admission Screening Form, inviting suitably qualified candidates seeking admission into the institution’s undergraduate programmes to submit their applications online.

The university announced that the screening exercise is specifically for candidates applying through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Direct Entry route and who meet the prescribed admission requirements.

Prospective applicants are advised to complete their registration before the deadline and ensure all required credentials are correctly uploaded to avoid disqualification.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Direct Entry screening exercise, candidates must:

• Have selected the Federal University Otuoke as their first-choice institution during the 2026 JAMB Direct Entry registration.
• Possess any of the following qualifications in relevant disciplines:

                1. National Certificate in Education (NCE).

                2. Ordinary National Diploma (OND)

               3. Higher National Diploma (HND)

                4. First Degree

                 5. Advanced Level (A’Level) Certificate

• Meet the O’Level subject requirements for their chosen course as specified in the university’s admission brochure.

Candidates who did not initially choose FUOTUOKE as their first-choice institution but wish to study at the university must first process a Change of Institution through JAMB before proceeding with the application.

Application Fee and Registration Portal

Interested candidates are required to pay a non-refundable screening fee of ₦2,000 using an Interswitch Verve or Mastercard debit card.

Applications are to be completed online through the university’s admission portal:

Portal: http://ecampus.fuotuoke.edu.ng

Applicants are encouraged to carefully read all instructions on the portal before submitting their applications.

Registration Dates

According to the university, online registration commenced on:

Friday, July 17, 2026

The application portal will close on:

Monday, August 17, 2026

Candidates are strongly advised to complete their registration well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical challenges.

Required Documents

Applicants are expected to upload clear scanned copies of the following documents:

• Recent passport photograph (Jpeg format).
• WAEC, NECO or NABTEB O’Level result (PDF).
• Local Government Identification Letter (PDF).
• Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age (PDF).
• NCE, OND, HND, First Degree or A’Level Certificate (PDF).
• Academic Transcript (PDF).

Failure to upload the required documents may affect the processing of an application.

Screening Exercise and Important Notices

The university stated that the date for the Direct Entry screening exercise will be communicated to applicants after the completion of the application process.

Successful applicants are expected to print their Direct Entry Screening Schedule Slip, which will contain details of the screening arrangement.

FUOTUOKE also issued the following warnings to applicants:

• Academic qualifications must be uploaded on JAMB CAPS, as candidates whose credentials are not available on the platform will not be considered for admission.
• Any candidate found to have supplied false information or falsified credentials will be automatically disqualified.
• Applicants must provide valid email addresses and active telephone numbers during registration.
• The university reserves the right to verify all submitted credentials.

Available Programmes

The Direct Entry admission exercise covers programmes in the following faculties:

• Education
• Engineering
• Humanities
• Management Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Science

Available courses include Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Economics and Development Studies, Political Science, Sociology and Anthropology, Biochemistry, Computer Science and Informatics, Microbiology, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Chemical Engineering and several other undergraduate programmes offered by the university.

Final Note

The Federal University Otuoke urged qualified Direct Entry candidates to take advantage of the admission opportunity by completing their applications before the August 17 deadline.

Applicants are also advised to regularly monitor the university’s admission portal and official communication channels for updates regarding the screening exercise and subsequent admission processes.

The announcement was signed by Mrs. Andabi Amangi-Edomo, Registrar.

If you’re a candidate seeking admission through Direct Entry, early registration, accurate documentation, and timely upload of credentials on JAMB CAPS could make the difference between securing admission and missing out on the opportunity.