Federal University of Technology, Babura: Courses, Cut-off & Admission (2026/2027)
Federal University of Technology, Babura (FUTB) is a Federal university located in Babura, Jigawa State, established in 2021. It offers the 13 programmes listed below. The JAMB national minimum for the 2026/2027 session is 150 — the college's own entrance exam and departmental cut-offs may be higher, so confirm with the school.
⚠ Federal University of Technology, Babura is a genuine, NUC-accredited federal university, but admission scams target new federal universities like it — never pay any agent, WhatsApp contact, or third party for admission, screening upload, or a "guaranteed slot". Admission runs only through JAMB/CAPS and the school's own official channels; verify any number or announcement before paying anything.
Accreditation Status
Appears on the NUC approved Nigerian universities list (federal institutions).
The institution is formally registered and accredited by the National Universities Commission.
Source: National Universities Commission (nuc.edu.ng) — checked August 2026.
Programmes Offered at FUTB 13
- Applied Geophysics
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
- Software Engineering
Entry Requirements
You need five (5) O'level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics relevant to your chosen course, in not more than two sittings. Sit JAMB UTME (minimum 150) and make Federal University of Technology, Babura your first choice, then attend the university's Post-UTME screening once announced. Direct Entry candidates typically need at least a Lower Credit ND/HND or equivalent. Departmental cut-offs are often higher than the national minimum — confirm exact figures with the school before applying.
FUTB JAMB Cut-off Mark (2026/2027)
The JAMB national minimum for the 2026/2027 session is 150. This is the lowest score to be considered; the college also runs its own entrance examination, and departments frequently set higher cut-offs, so always confirm the current mark for your course with the school.
Admission Timeline & How the Portal Works
2025/2026 Admission Timeline
- Post-UTME/Direct Entry screening: opened 28 July 2025, closed 31 August 2025 (extended in October 2025)
- Admission lists: released in batches from 28 October to 26 November 2025
- Application portal: FUTB Post-UTME page
Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate: minimum 150 UTME points; 5 O'level credits including English and Mathematics (attained within 2 sittings)
- Direct Entry: Lower Credit ND or HND; or IJMB with 4 points in 2 subjects
Screening is conducted online via the official portal. Admission criteria and dates change yearly; verify current requirements on the FUTB official site before applying.
How to Apply
Apply first through JAMB CAPS, selecting Federal University of Technology, Babura as your institution. After JAMB registration, watch for the university's official Post-UTME/Direct Entry screening announcement, and use the FUTB student records portal (SAF-Records) once the exercise opens to complete registration and check your status.
Stay safe: admission is decided only through JAMB/CAPS and the school's own portals — never pay an agent or a WhatsApp/Facebook contact for a "guaranteed slot", and pay only through the official portal.
Contact FUTB
JAMB CAPS: jamb.gov.ng
FUTB Student Records Portal: futb.safrecords.com
Address
P.M.B 2020, Babura, Jigawa State.
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Admission details last verified August 2026. Requirements and dates change each year — always confirm on the official portal, and never pay an "agent".