The FUTIA Building Technology cut-off mark is 160 in the UTME. The Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA) declared 160 as its minimum at JAMB’s 2026 policy meeting on 11 May 2026, and its 2026/2027 supplementary admission notice, signed by the Registrar, Mrs. Offiongita E. Nkang, repeats 160 for candidates who chose FUTIA first. FUTIA has not published a separate departmental cut-off for Building Technology, so 160 is the only official figure.
2027/2028 update: FUTIA cut-off marks usually stay the same from one year to the next, so the figures on this page are what 2027/2028 candidates should plan with. They come from the latest official notice (2026/2027). If the 2027/2028 notice changes anything, we will update this page.
On the Myschool reprint of JAMB’s FUTIA list this course appears simply as Building. FUTIA has advertised Graduate Assistant jobs in Building Technology, which tells you the department exists, but it is not on any official school list I found, so its placement under Environmental Science and Technology is my inference.
Below you will find the official figures, a safe target score (my advice, clearly labelled), the UTME and O’level requirements, what FUTIA’s screening involves, a worked example, the CAPS and portal steps, and what you study in Building Technology at FUTIA.
FUTIA cut-off mark for Building Technology at a glance
| Item | 2026/2027 position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| FUTIA minimum UTME score | 160 | Official (JAMB policy meeting list, 11 May 2026; FUTIA supplementary notice, 29 October 2026) |
| JAMB national minimum for universities | 150 | Official (JAMB policy meeting, 11 May 2026) |
| Departmental cut-off for Building Technology | Not published | No FUTIA figure for any session |
| Choice of institution | FUTIA as first choice | FUTIA supplementary notice, 2026/2027 |
| Screening fee | ₦2,000 | FUTIA registration guidelines (Myschool, 21 October 2026) |
| Acceptance fee | ₦30,000 | Same source |
| O’level verification fee | ₦3,000 | Same source |
| School | School of Environmental Science and Technology (placement inferred) | FUTIA school lists and NUC approval list |
| Degree and usual length | degree title not published (listed by JAMB as Building); not published | FUTIA has not published it |
| Programme status | On the Myschool reprint of JAMB’s FUTIA course list (as Building) | See below |
FUTIA Building Technology cut-off history
| Session | Figure | What it is | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | 160 | FUTIA minimum declared at JAMB’s 2026 policy meeting | Official (News Central list, 11 May 2026) |
| 2026/2027 (supplementary) | 160 | Minimum for the supplementary round, FUTIA first choice | Official (Registrar’s notice, 29 October 2026) |
| 2025/2026 | 160 | Reported general FUTIA cut-off | Unofficial (Studentship blog, August 2025; no FUTIA document cited) |
| Earlier sessions | Not found | No FUTIA figure located | Not published |
FUTIA has held its general minimum at 160 in every source I found, and it has never published a separate figure for Building Technology. Blogs that print a departmental cut-off for FUTIA are guessing; there is no FUTIA document behind them.
Safe target score for Building Technology at FUTIA (my advice)
This is my judgement as an admissions adviser, not a FUTIA rule. FUTIA admits from the pool of candidates who clear 160 and does not publish the score of the last person admitted to each course.
| Your UTME score | My read for Building Technology at FUTIA |
|---|---|
| Below 160 | Not eligible for FUTIA this cycle |
| 160 to 161 | Eligible, but a place depends on how many applied |
| 162 to 174 | A reasonable chance with good O’level grades |
| 175 and above | Strong. This is the range I would aim for. |
Building was not on FUTIA’s 2026/2027 supplementary list. That may mean it filled, or that it was not admitting new students; FUTIA has not said. For the 2027 UTME I would aim for at least 175 and make sure every O’level subject the course needs is a credit.
Catchment and quotas
FUTIA is a federal university, and federal universities generally admit under merit, catchment and educationally less developed states (ELDS) quotas. FUTIA has not published its own split or a catchment list, so plan on merit: your UTME score and O’level grades.
UTME subject combination and O’level for Building Technology at FUTIA
| Requirement | Building Technology at FUTIA |
|---|---|
| UTME subjects | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. JAMB’s usual combination; confirm on the JAMB e-brochure. |
| O’level | Five credits: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one of Geography, Economics, Art or Technical Drawing |
| Exams accepted | WAEC, NECO or NABTEB (FUTIA charges ₦3,000 to verify O’level results) |
| Sittings | Blog reprints of FUTIA’s requirements say not more than two; FUTIA’s own notice was not available to confirm |
| Direct Entry | A level passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (JAMB general line; FUTIA has not published its own DE rules) |
| Age | A 2024 blog reprint says candidates should be at least 16 in the year of admission |
This is the one environmental course at FUTIA with the full engineering UTME line: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Candidates who copy the Architecture combination with Geography or Economics as the third subject will not fit the general Building line.
FUTIA has not published course-by-course subject requirements on any page I could read, so the lines above are JAMB’s general ones from Myschool’s brochure reprint, checked on 3 November 2026. The brochure pages carried no FUTIA-specific remark, so FUTIA is expected to follow the general line.
How FUTIA screening works
FUTIA’s screening runs through its portal, portal.futia.edu.ng. FUTIA has not published an aggregate formula or confirmed whether its screening includes a written test, and I found no official statement either way.
| Detail | FUTIA 2026/2027 |
|---|---|
| Who could apply | Candidates who chose FUTIA first in the 2026 UTME and scored at least 160 |
| Screening fee | ₦2,000, paid on the FUTIA portal |
| Test format | Not published by FUTIA. A Studentship blog mentions a screening interview; unconfirmed |
| Admission list | Uploaded to JAMB CAPS (Myschool, 22 August 2026) |
| Physical screening of admitted students | Reported to start on Monday 12 October 2026 |
| Supplementary round | Notice of 29 October 2026: minimum 160, FUTIA first choice, change to a listed course through JAMB, then register on the portal; Building Technology was not on the list |
| Public university deadline | JAMB set 31 October 2026 as the 2026/2027 deadline for public universities; that date has now passed |
Worked example for a Building Technology candidate
FUTIA has not published how it ranks candidates, so this example is illustrative. Many Nigerian universities convert the UTME score to 50 marks (score divided by 8) and add 50 marks from screening. I use that method only to show how the numbers work.
- Affiong’s UTME: 178 minus 160 = 18. Affiong clears the FUTIA minimum by 18 marks, and is 3 marks above my safe target of 175.
- Affiong’s illustrative aggregate: 178 divided by 8 = 22.25, plus half of a 60% screening score (30) = 52.25 out of 100.
- Okon’s UTME: 167 minus 160 = 7. Okon is eligible, but only just.
- Okon’s illustrative aggregate: 167 divided by 8 = 20.88, plus half of a 55% screening score (27.5) = 48.38 out of 100, about 3.87 points behind Affiong.
- What I would advise: Affiong should keep Building Technology as the course choice. Okon should watch CAPS for a Transfer Approval to a related FUTIA course and accept it if FUTIA matters more than Building Technology.
Even on this made-up formula, the 11-mark UTME gap between the two candidates becomes about 1.38 aggregate points before screening starts, which is hard to close on screening alone.
How to apply for Building Technology at FUTIA, step by step
- Get your JAMB profile code: send NIN, a space and your 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 from the phone line linked to your NIN.
- Register the UTME: choose Building Technology with Use of English plus Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, and make FUTIA your first choice. If you chose another school, do a JAMB change of institution before FUTIA’s screening opens.
- Upload your O’level to CAPS: FUTIA issued a notice to Post-UTME candidates about uploading O’level results. Do it at an accredited JAMB centre as soon as your result is out.
- Register on the FUTIA portal: create and verify an account on portal.futia.edu.ng, pay the ₦2,000 screening fee and complete the screening form.
- Check and accept on CAPS: log in at efacility.jamb.gov.ng, go to Check Admission Status, then Access my CAPS. Accept the offer if it is the course you want. Our JAMB CAPS guide explains each status.
- Pay acceptance and verification: on the FUTIA portal, pay the ₦30,000 acceptance fee and the ₦3,000 O’level verification fee.
- Complete registration: fill your biodata, register your courses and collect your matriculation number on the portal.
- Pay school fees in full: FUTIA’s 2026/2027 fee schedule (Myschool, 23 September 2026) requires 100% payment at registration and scrapped the old 70/30 instalment plan. Engineering and non-engineering programmes have separate charges.
Warning
Every genuine FUTIA admission shows on JAMB CAPS, and FUTIA’s fees are paid through portal.futia.edu.ng. Do not pay anyone who promises a Building Technology place or a list slot.
For the 2026/2027 cycle, JAMB set 31 October 2026 as the deadline for public universities, and that date has now passed. FUTIA released its supplementary form two days before it, on 29 October 2026. If you are planning for 2027/2028, start from the 2027 UTME: read when JAMB 2027 registration starts and how to check your JAMB result.
Studying Building Technology at FUTIA
FUTIA was established by the Federal Government in June 2021 as one of two new federal universities of technology (the other is in Jigawa State). Its Vice-Chancellor is Prof. Leo Daniel. The university lists six focus areas: Aviation and Space Technology, Oil and Gas, Maritime and Ship Building, Computing Technology, Biotechnology and Informatics, and Agricultural Technology. Its academic units are called Schools, not Faculties. Building Technology is in the School of Environmental Science and Technology (placement inferred).
Accreditation
No NUC accreditation result naming FUTIA and Building Technology was found. FUTIA’s website describes its programmes as running on NUC’s CCMAS curriculum, which is about the course content, not an accreditation grade. NUC normally accredits a programme before its first students graduate, and FUTIA, founded in 2021, has not reported accreditation results for any programme. Professional council accreditation for this programme is not confirmed.
What you study
- Building construction and materials
- Structures and building services
- Construction management and site practice
- Building surveying and maintenance
- Estimating and contract administration
Careers
Graduates work as builders and site managers with construction firms, in facility and maintenance management, and with property developers. Professional registration is with the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON).
Related FUTIA courses
- FUTIA Quantity Surveying cut-off mark
- FUTIA Architecture cut-off mark
- FUTIA Civil and Environmental Engineering cut-off mark
For UTME revision, start with our JAMB Chemistry syllabus.
Mistakes that cost Building Technology applicants a FUTIA place
- Treating 160 as an admission score: it is the minimum to apply, and the score that gets you in is usually higher.
- The wrong UTME subjects: Building Technology needs Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. A wrong combination cannot be fixed after the exam.
- FUTIA not as first choice: the 2026/2027 notices limited screening to candidates who chose FUTIA first.
- O’level not on CAPS: FUTIA cannot offer you admission until your result is uploaded.
- Accepting on CAPS and stopping there: the acceptance fee, verification fee and full school fees are separate steps on the FUTIA portal.
FUTIA Building Technology cut-off mark: frequently asked questions
Is 165 enough for Building Technology at FUTIA? 165 clears FUTIA’s 160 minimum by 5 marks, so you are eligible. FUTIA does not publish departmental cut-offs, and I would aim for 175 or more to be comfortable.
Is Building Technology at FUTIA listed as Building on JAMB? Yes. The Myschool reprint of JAMB’s FUTIA list shows Building. Register under the name JAMB shows.
Do I need Chemistry for Building at FUTIA? Yes. JAMB’s general line for Building is Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
What is the FUTIA acceptance fee for Building Technology? FUTIA’s registration guidelines (Myschool, 21 October 2026) list ₦30,000 for acceptance, plus ₦3,000 for O’level verification. Both are paid on portal.futia.edu.ng.
Sources and updates
The 160 minimum comes from the News Central list of institution cut-offs from JAMB’s 2026 policy meeting (11 May 2026) and FUTIA’s 2026/2027 supplementary admission notice signed by the Registrar, Mrs. Offiongita E. Nkang (29 October 2026, reprinted by Campusinfo and Myschool). The national minimum of 150 and the 31 October 2026 deadline for public universities are from the News Agency of Nigeria (11 May 2026). The ₦2,000, ₦30,000 and ₦3,000 fees and the portal steps are from Myschool’s report of FUTIA’s registration guidelines (21 October 2026); the full-payment rule is from Myschool’s report of the 2026/2027 fee schedule (23 September 2026); the CAPS list date is from Myschool (22 August 2026). The establishment date, focus areas and principal officers are from FUTIA’s School of Pure and Applied Sciences website. The course list is from Myschool’s reprint of JAMB’s FUTIA course list, with school placement from schoolings.org (April 2024). The 2025/2026 figure is from Studentship (August 2025) and is unofficial. Subject requirements are JAMB’s general lines from Myschool’s brochure reprint (Building Technology page), checked on 3 November 2026. The safe target score and the worked example are my own and not FUTIA policy. This page will be updated when FUTIA publishes its 2027/2028 admission notice.
I am Jude Chinecherem, a final-year MBBS student at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. I know what it feels like to want an education your family cannot afford. When my parents could not pay for my schooling, I had to learn how to find scholarships and work the system out on my own, with nobody to guide me. I came out the other side, and now I share everything I learned so the next student does not have to figure it out alone. This is the advice I wish someone had given me back then.
