FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, IKOT ABASI (FUTIA) RELEASES SUPPLEMENTARY ADMISSION FORM 2026/2027 FOR ACADEMIC SESSION

The management of the Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA), Akwa Ibom State, has invited applications from suitably qualified candidates for supplementary admission into available undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.

According to the university’s announcement, eligible candidates who wish to gain admission into FUTIA are encouraged to apply for the supplementary admission exercise by considering a change of institution or programme to any of the available courses listed by the university.

The online registration is ongoing. However, candidates are advised to complete their applications within the stipulated registration period.

FUTIA Supplementary Admission Requirements for 2026/2027

To be eligible for the supplementary admission exercise, candidates must meet the following requirements:

1. Candidates must have selected the Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA), as their first-choice institution in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
2. Candidates must have obtained a minimum UTME score of 160.
3. Candidates interested in changing their institution or programme must complete the appropriate change through JAMB where necessary.
4. Candidates must complete the university’s online registration within the stipulated period.

Applicants are advised to confirm the specific O’Level requirements and any additional conditions for their preferred programmes before applying.

List of Available Courses for FUTIA Supplementary Admission 2026/2027

The university has listed available programmes across six schools. The courses provided in the announcement are outlined below.

1. School of Agriculture

• Agriculture
• Food Science and Technology

2. School of Pure and Applied Sciences

• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics/Statistics
• Industrial Chemistry
• Physics

3. School of Environmental Science and Technology

• Architecture
• Estate Management
• Naval Architecture
• Quantity Surveying
• Environmental Management Technology

4. School of Engineering and Engineering Technology

• Biomedical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Material and Metallurgical Engineering

5. School of Health Technology

• Community Health Science
• Environmental Health Science
• Health Information Management

6. School of Management Technology

• Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Transport Management

Candidates should carefully review the available programmes and select a course that aligns with their UTME subject combination, O’Level qualifications, and career interests.

FUTIA Supplementary Admission Registration Deadline

According to the university’s announcement, online registration is ongoing, and interested candidates are encouraged to take advantage of the supplementary admission opportunity.

The announcement also states that JAMB scheduled the closure of the 2026 admission process for 31 October 2026. Candidates who need to change their institution or programme are therefore urged to complete the necessary changes and registration promptly.

Candidates who fail to register within the stipulated registration window will not be considered for admission into FUTIA.

Important: The announcement does not provide a separate university registration deadline. Candidates should confirm the current status of the application portal and any applicable deadline through the official university website.

How to Apply for FUTIA Supplementary Admission 2026/2027

Interested candidates should follow the registration procedure below.

1. Visit the official FUTIA admission portal: http://portal.futia.edu.ng
2. Click on “Click here to apply.”
3. Select “Apply Now” from the top menu bar, then click “Undergraduate.”
4. Complete the basic information page using a valid phone number and email address, then click “Next.”
5. On the payment review page, click “Make Payment.”
6. Confirm your payment details and click “Submit.”
7. Enter your ATM card details, including your Mastercard, Visa, or Verve card information, as required.
8. Enter the one-time password (OTP) sent to your phone and click “Continue” to complete the payment.
9. After successful payment, return to the portal and click “Main Login.”
10. Log in using your JAMB registration number and your surname as the password, as directed in the announcement.
11. Complete the registration process.
12. Print your completed registration form and payment receipt for your records.

Candidates should ensure that they enter accurate personal information and keep their payment receipts and registration documents safe.

Important Information for Prospective Candidates

Before completing the application, candidates are advised to:

• Confirm that they meet the minimum UTME score requirement of 160.
• Ensure that FUTIA is their first-choice institution, making the required JAMB change where necessary.
• Verify that their preferred programme accepts their UTME subject combination and O’Level qualifications.
• Use only the official university admission portal for registration and payment.
• Complete the registration process and print the required documents.

Conclusion

The Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, has announced supplementary admission opportunities for the 2026/2027 academic session across programmes in Agriculture, Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Technology, Health Technology, and Management Technology.

Eligible candidates with a minimum UTME score of 160 who selected FUTIA as their first choice are encouraged to review the available courses and complete their registration promptly.

For further information and registration, visit the official FUTIA portal at http://portal.futia.edu.ng.

Signed: Offiongita E. Nkang (Mrs.), Registrar, Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi.