The management of the Federal University Otuoke (FUOTUOKE) has officially announced the commencement of its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) Screening Exercise for candidates seeking admission into the institution for the new academic session.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates who participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and are interested in pursuing undergraduate programmes at the university.

The institution explained that candidates who selected FUOTUOKE as their first choice institution and scored the approved minimum cut-off mark are eligible to participate in the screening exercise. Candidates who did not initially choose the university but wish to gain admission into FUOTUOKE can also apply after carrying out a Change of Institution through the JAMB portal.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR FUOTUOKE POST-UTME SCREENING

The university outlined the following categories of candidates eligible for the screening exercise:

FIRST CHOICE CANDIDATES

• Candidates who selected the Federal University Otuoke as their first-choice institution during the 2026 JAMB registration.
• Applicants must have scored a minimum of 150 in the 2026 UTME examination.
• Candidates must have chosen any of the approved programmes offered by the university.

CHANGE OF INSTITUTION CANDIDATES

Candidates who did not initially select FUOTUOKE as their first choice but scored at least 150 in the UTME are also eligible to apply.

However, such candidates must first visit the official JAMB portal and process a Change of Institution to Federal University Otuoke before proceeding with the screening registration.

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ONLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The management stated that all interested candidates are required to complete their registration online through the university’s official application portal.

Applicants are expected to pay a non-refundable screening fee of Two Thousand Naira (₦2,000.00) only using an Interswitch-enabled Verve or Mastercard debit card.

To begin the application process, candidates should visit the university portal at:

http://ecampus.fuotuoke.edu.ng

The institution advised applicants to carefully read and understand all instructions before proceeding with the registration process.

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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION

Candidates are expected to upload clear scanned copies of the following documents in PDF format during the registration process:

• WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB O’Level Result
• Local Government Identification Letter
• Birth Certificate or Age Declaration
• National Identification Number (NIN) Registration Slip

Applicants are strongly advised to ensure that all uploaded documents are clear, authentic, and properly arranged to avoid complications during admission processing.

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

FUOTUOKE management issued additional instructions to all candidates participating in the screening exercise.

VALID CONTACT DETAILS

Applicants must provide:

• A valid email address
• An active personal phone number

The university noted that it will not be responsible for unsuccessful applications resulting from invalid phone numbers or incorrect email addresses.

UPLOAD OF O’LEVEL SCRATCH CARD DETAILS

Candidates are also required to upload the scratch card details of their O’Level results.

Applicants combining two O’Level results must upload the scratch card information for both results accordingly.

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COMMENCEMENT AND DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION

According to the university management:

• Commencement Date: Wednesday, 20th May, 2026
• Application Deadline: Friday, 17th July, 2026

Candidates are advised to complete their registration before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues or portal congestion.

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DATE OF SCREENING EXERCISE

The university explained that the official date for the Post-UTME screening exercise will be communicated to applicants after completing their registration successfully.

Candidates are expected to print their screening schedule slip from the portal after application completion for details regarding the examination date, venue, and time.

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WARNING AGAINST FALSE INFORMATION

The institution warned that candidates who:

• Fail to upload their O’Level results on JAMB CAPS,
• Provide false UTME scores,
• Submit incorrect O’Level grades,
• Or falsify their state of origin,

will automatically be disqualified from the admission process.

Candidates are therefore encouraged to provide only genuine and verifiable information during registration.

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AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES FOR 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

FUOTUOKE offers programmes across several faculties including Basic Medical Sciences, Education, Engineering, Humanities, Law, Management Sciences, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Social Sciences, and Science.

Some of the available courses include:

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Petroleum and Gas Engineering

FACULTY OF LAW

• Law (LL.B)

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

• Computer Science and Informatics
• Cybersecurity
• Microbiology
• Biochemistry
• Environmental Management & Toxicology
• Statistics
• Physics
• Mathematics

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

• Accounting
• Banking and Finance
• Business Administration
• Entrepreneurship
• Marketing
• Procurement & Logistics Management

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

• Criminology and Security Studies
• Political Science
• Public Administration
• Sociology and Anthropology
• Social Work

FACULTY OF NURSING SCIENCE

• Nursing Science

FACULTY OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

• Medical Laboratory Science

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

• Journalism & Media Studies
• English and Communication Studies
• Theatre & Film Studies
• Philosophy
• Linguistics

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

• Biology Education
• Computer Science Education
• Mathematics Education
• English Education
• Physics Education
• Economics Education

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FUOTUOKE REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO QUALITY EDUCATION

Federal University Otuoke continues to position itself as one of Nigeria’s rapidly developing federal universities known for academic excellence, innovation, and quality research.

The institution has maintained a steady reputation for providing students with a conducive learning environment, modern academic facilities, and experienced lecturers across various disciplines.

The university management encouraged all qualified candidates to take advantage of the ongoing screening exercise and complete their registration within the approved timeline.

For additional enquiries, applicants can contact the university through:

Email: [email protected]

Signed:
Mrs. Andabi Benita Amangi-Edomo
Registrar