Federal University, Otuoke (FUOTUOKE) Post-UTME/DE 2026: Cut-Off Mark, Eligibility and Registration Details

The management of the Federal University Otuoke (FUOTUOKE), Bayelsa State, has announced the commencement of its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) screening exercise for suitably qualified candidates seeking Admission into its undergraduate programmes. Applications are invited from candidates who participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and meet the university's admission requirements.

FUOTUOKE is one of Nigeria's leading federal universities and offers programmes across the sciences, engineering, management sciences, social sciences, education, nursing, medical laboratory science, and law.

FUOTUOKE Cut-Off Mark for 2026/2027 Admission

To be eligible for the admission screening exercise, candidates must have scored a minimum of 150 in the 2026 UTME. Candidates who score 150 and above are qualified to apply for the Post-UTME screening exercise.

However, some programmes have significantly higher departmental cut-off marks due to competition. Recent admission benchmarks show that programmes such as Law, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Computer Science, Accounting, and Engineering require substantially higher scores.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates seeking admission into FUOTUOKE must:

• Choose Federal University Otuoke as their First Choice Institution.

• Obtain a minimum score of 150 in the 2026 UTME.

• Possess at least five (5) O'Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics in relevant subjects.

• Upload their O'Level results on the JAMB CAPS portal.

• Meet the specific admission requirements for their chosen programme.

• Provide accurate personal and academic information during registration.

Candidates awaiting O'Level results may also apply provided such results are uploaded before admission processing is completed.

Candidates Who Did Not Choose FUOTUOKE

Candidates who did not initially select FUOTUOKE as their first-choice institution may still apply.

Such candidates must process a Change of Institution through JAMB and select Federal University Otuoke as their first-choice institution before admission can be finalized.

Direct Entry (DE) Candidates

Direct Entry candidates are also eligible to apply provided they possess recognized qualifications such as:

• National Diploma (ND)

• Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE)

• Higher National Diploma (HND)

• IJMB

• JUPEB

• A-Level Certificates

• First Degree or other qualifications recognized by JAMB.

Registration Period

According to the admission notice released by the university, online registration commenced on:

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

The application portal is scheduled to close on:

Friday, July 17, 2026

Candidates are advised to complete their applications before the deadline.

Registration Fee

Eligible candidates are required to pay a non-refundable screening fee of:

₦2,000 only

Payment should be made online through the university's official admission portal using approved payment methods.

Screening Method

FUOTUOKE conducts a Post-UTME screening exercise for eligible candidates. Applicants are required to complete the online application process and participate in the screening schedule issued by the university. Screening dates are usually indicated on candidates' screening schedule slips after registration.

Available Faculties and Programmes

FUOTUOKE offers programmes across several faculties, including:

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

• Human Anatomy

• Human Physiology

Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science

• Medical Laboratory Science

Faculty of Nursing Science

• Nursing Science

Faculty of Law

• Law

Faculty of Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Mechatronics Engineering

Faculty of Science

• Computer Science and Informatics

• Cybersecurity

• Biochemistry

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Statistics

Faculty of Management Sciences

• Accounting

• Banking and Finance

• Business Administration

• Entrepreneurship

• Marketing

• Procurement and Logistics Management

• Tourism and Hospitality Management

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

• Economics and Development Studies

• Political Science

• Sociology and Anthropology

• English and Communication Studies

• History and International Studies

Faculty of Education

• Biology Education

• Business Education

• Chemistry Education

• Computer Science Education

• Economics Education

• English Education

• History Education

• Mathematics Education

• Physics Education.

How to Apply

Candidates should:

1. Visit the FUOTUOKE Post-UTME Portal.

2. Enter their JAMB Registration Number.

3. Generate an application invoice.

4. Pay the prescribed screening fee.

5. Complete the online application form.

6. Upload all required credentials and documents.

7. Submit the application.

8. Print the acknowledgement and screening schedule slips for future reference.

Important Notice

Candidates must ensure that their O'Level results are uploaded on JAMB CAPS before the close of admissions. Failure to upload results may affect admission consideration. The university has also advised applicants to avoid unauthorized admission agents and make payments only through approved channels.

Final Note

Federal University Otuoke remains one of Nigeria's rapidly growing federal universities, offering quality education across law, health sciences, engineering, management sciences, education, and the natural sciences. Candidates who meet the admission requirements are encouraged to complete their registration early and regularly monitor the university portal for updates regarding screening schedules, admission lists, and other important announcements.