The Fed Poly Isuochi cut off mark for Computer Science is 100 in the UTME. Federal Polytechnic, Ngodo-Isuochi’s 2026/2027 advert sets “100 and above” for all its ND programmes, and JAMB’s 2026 minimum for polytechnics is also 100. The school has not released a departmental cut-off for Computer Science.
2027/2028 update: Fed Poly Isuochi 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.
ND Computer Science is in the School of Science and Industrial Technology, and it was one of the six courses The Mirror reported as NBTE-accredited in February 2025. Its JAMB subject rule surprises many candidates, because Physics is not compulsory in the UTME but is compulsory at O’level. This guide explains that, plus the cut-off, my safe target, the application steps and what the course covers.
Fed Poly Isuochi cut off mark for Computer Science at a glance
| Item | 2026/2027 position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fed Poly Isuochi minimum UTME score | 100 and above | Official (2026/2027 admission advert) |
| JAMB minimum for polytechnics | 100 | Official (JAMB 2026 policy meeting, reported by NAN on 11 May 2026) |
| Departmental cut-off for Computer Science | Not published | No separate figure in any official source |
| Programme | ND Computer Science | School of Science and Industrial Technology, full time |
| UTME subjects | English, Mathematics and two of Physics, Chemistry, Economics or Geography | JAMB polytechnic brochure as reprinted by Myschool |
| O’level | English, Mathematics, Physics and two others such as Chemistry, Economics or Further Mathematics | Brochure plus the school’s advert (five credits, two sittings at most) |
| Application form | ₦2,000, online at fedpis.edu.ng | Official (advert) |
| NBTE accreditation | On the list of six accredited courses reported by The Mirror, 2 February 2025; confirm current status | Press report |
| Admission deadline set by JAMB | 31 December 2026 for polytechnics | Official (NAN, 11 May 2026) |
Fed Poly Isuochi Computer Science cut-off history
| Session | Figure | What it is | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | 100 | “Score of 100 and above” in Fed Poly Isuochi’s admission advert | Official |
| 2026/2027 | 100 | JAMB national minimum for polytechnics and monotechnics | Official |
| 2025/2026 | 100 | JAMB national minimum for polytechnics | Official (reported by Nairametrics, 8 July 2025) |
| 2024/2025 | 100 | The rector’s call for 2024 UTME candidates who scored “100 and above” | Press report (The Mirror, 2 February 2025) |
| Any year | None | A Computer Science cut-off of its own | Never published |
So 100 is the only number the school and JAMB have used. Fed Poly Isuochi has not published merit lists with scores, so no one outside its admissions office knows the lowest score that actually got into Computer Science. Treat any blog that quotes a precise departmental figure with suspicion unless it links to a school notice.
Safe target score for Computer Science at Fed Poly Isuochi (my advice)
These bands are my own advice as an admissions adviser. Fed Poly Isuochi has published nothing like them.
| Your UTME score | My read for ND Computer Science at Fed Poly Isuochi |
|---|---|
| Below 100 | Not eligible for any ND course |
| 100 to 119 | Eligible, but borderline |
| 120 to 139 | Fair chance |
| 140 to 159 | Good chance |
| 160 and above | Strong |
For the 2027 UTME I would aim for 140 or more. Computer Science is the most requested ND course at most polytechnics I have looked at, and many candidates who missed university Computer Science fall back to it. Even at a young school like Fed Poly Isuochi, I expect it to fill first, so give yourself a clear margin.
Does state of origin matter?
Fed Poly Isuochi is a federal institution, so it admits candidates from every state. It has not published a catchment list or a quota split for 2026/2027. I would not plan around an indigene advantage unless the school’s own notice mentions one.
Fed Poly Isuochi Computer Science subject combination and O’level requirements
| Requirement | ND Computer Science |
|---|---|
| UTME subjects (brochure wording) | Use of English plus “Mathematics and any two (2) of Geography, Physics, Economics or Chemistry” |
| Physics in the UTME | Not compulsory under the main rule |
| Biology or Further Mathematics in the UTME | Not in the main list |
| Any waiver for Fed Poly Isuochi | None found. Remarks name schools such as IMT Enugu, Yabatech and Kaduna Poly |
| O’level credits | Mathematics, a basic science and three others from the brochure list |
| Compulsory O’level credits | English Language and Physics |
| Fed Poly Isuochi advert rule | Five credits in relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics, from WAEC, NECO or NABTEB, in not more than two sittings |
The UTME rule gives you a choice: Mathematics plus any two of Geography, Physics, Economics or Chemistry, with Use of English on top. English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry works. So does English, Mathematics, Economics and Geography. Biology and Further Mathematics are not in the main list, so do not use them as UTME subjects for this course. If you have a strong science background, I would still take Physics, because it supports the O’level rule and the electronics content of the course.
At O’level, the brochure asks for five credits including Mathematics, a basic science and three others from a list that runs through Economics, Geography, Government or History, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science and English. It then says credits in English Language and Physics are compulsory. Some schools (Abia Poly, IMT Enugu and Adamawa Poly) are allowed a Physics pass instead. Fed Poly Isuochi is not on that remark, so bring a Physics credit. A safe five is English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology, and Economics or Further Mathematics.
Direct Entry, HND and the Basic Studies programme
There is no Direct Entry into the first year of an ND. ND Computer Science admission is through the UTME and JAMB CAPS only. The 2026/2027 advert lists ND programmes only, so Fed Poly Isuochi does not appear to run an HND in Computer Science yet. After the ND, the standard NBTE route is one year of industrial attachment and then an HND application, usually needing at least a Lower Credit, at a polytechnic that offers the HND. HND admission is handled by the polytechnic directly, outside CAPS.
The same advert lists a Basic Studies Programme under the School of Business and General Studies. That kind of programme is usually a pre-ND route for candidates still fixing their O’level. The advert gives no entry rules for it, so ask the Admission Unit before you count on it.
How Fed Poly Isuochi screening works for Computer Science
The 2026/2027 advert is short. It tells you how to apply and what you need, but it does not mention a screening test, a closing date or an admission list date. Here is what is confirmed and what is not.
| Detail | What is known | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Who can apply | Candidates who sat the UTME and scored 100 or above | Official (advert) |
| O’level | Five credits in relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics, from WAEC, NECO or NABTEB, in not more than two sittings | Official (advert) |
| O’level upload | Results must be uploaded to the JAMB portal (CAPS) | Official (advert) |
| Form fee | ₦2,000, non-refundable | Official (advert) |
| Where to apply | Online at fedpis.edu.ng, or the Admission Unit, Nkwoagu Temporary Site, Abia State | Official (advert) |
| Enquiries | 07034376858, 07034200093, registrar@fedpis.edu.ng | Official (advert) |
| Screening test | Not stated | Unknown |
| Closing date | Not stated | Unknown |
| Aggregate formula | Not published | Unknown |
Because the advert names no test, I expect selection to rest on your UTME score, your O’level grades and the number of places in each course. If the school schedules a test or a document check, it will announce it on its portal, so keep your login details safe after you pay.
Worked example for an ND Computer Science applicant
Take Emeka, who scored 146 in English, Mathematics, Physics and Economics. His WAEC from one sitting has credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Economics.
- Eligibility: 146 minus 100 = 46. Comfortably above the school’s minimum.
- Against my safe target: 146 minus 140 = 6. That puts the score in my good band.
- UTME combination: English, Mathematics, Physics and Economics match the brochure line for Fed Poly Isuochi.
- O’level check: the credits cover the advert’s English and Mathematics rule and the brochure’s core subjects for Computer Science.
Fed Poly Isuochi has not published how it ranks applicants. Many polytechnics combine the UTME score with O’level grade points, so here is one way that could look. Divide the UTME score by 8 to get a mark out of 50, then add points for five relevant O’level grades (A1 = 10, B2 = 9, B3 = 8, C4 = 7, C5 = 6, C6 = 5) for another mark out of 50.
| Subject | Grade | Points |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | B3 | 8 |
| Mathematics | B2 | 9 |
| Physics | C4 | 7 |
| Chemistry | C5 | 6 |
| Economics | B3 | 8 |
| Total O’level points | 38 |
Emeka’s UTME part is 146 ÷ 8 = 18.2, and the O’level part is 38, so the total is 56.2 out of 100. A rival with 112 in the UTME and the same grades would get 14.0 + 38 = 52.0. This formula is an illustration only. Fed Poly Isuochi has not published one. Under most methods a polytechnic might use, a weak O’level grade can cancel out a few extra UTME marks.
Your chances of getting Computer Science at Fed Poly Isuochi
- Computer Science is usually the busiest course in a polytechnic’s science school. A score in the 140s with the right credits gives you a good chance.
- A missing Physics credit is the trap here. The UTME lets you skip Physics, but the O’level rule does not, and the Physics pass waiver does not cover Isuochi.
- If CAPS offers you Statistics or Computer Engineering Technology instead, both are on the February 2025 accredited list and lead to computing or data work.
- Polytechnics were asked to finish 2026/2027 admissions by 31 December 2026, so watch CAPS through the end of the year.
Computer Science is one of the courses The Mirror listed as accredited in February 2025, which is a good sign for a school this young. Accreditation is reviewed over time, so still confirm the current status with the department.
How to apply for Computer Science at Fed Poly Isuochi, step by step
- Get your JAMB profile code: text NIN, a space and your 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 from the phone line linked to your NIN, then use the code to register for the UTME.
- Register the right subjects: for Computer Science, that is English, Mathematics and two of Physics, Chemistry, Economics or Geography. Check the course on JAMB’s e-brochure during registration before you pay.
- Choose Fed Poly Isuochi: if the polytechnic was not your choice, do a JAMB change of institution before admissions start. To move into this course from another one, see JAMB change of course.
- Upload your O’level to CAPS: do it at a JAMB accredited centre. The advert makes this a condition, and JAMB cannot approve an offer while your O’level is missing.
- Buy the form: apply online at fedpis.edu.ng and pay the ₦2,000 non-refundable fee. Print every page and receipt the portal gives you.
- Watch for screening or document checks: the advert does not name a test date, so check the portal and call 07034376858 or 07034200093 if you are unsure.
- Accept on CAPS: log in at efacility.jamb.gov.ng, open Check Admission Status, then Access my CAPS, and accept the offer. Our JAMB CAPS guide explains each status.
- Pay acceptance and clear: Fed Poly Isuochi has not published its acceptance fee in any source I could reach. Pay only through the school’s portal or an invoice in your name, then complete clearance at the temporary site.
Warning
Admission into Fed Poly Isuochi comes through JAMB CAPS. If anyone offers you a “special list” or a “supplementary slot” for money, walk away. A genuine offer appears on your CAPS page, and genuine school payments go through the polytechnic’s own portal.
If you still need to sit the UTME, read when JAMB 2027 registration starts. When results come out, see how to check your JAMB result.
Studying Computer Science at Fed Poly Isuochi
ND Computer Science at a polytechnic is practical. You learn programming, how computers and networks work, and how to build and maintain simple systems. It is less theory-heavy than a university BSc, with more time in the computer laboratory.
What you study
- Introduction to computing and computer applications
- Programming (usually starting with a structured language, then object-oriented work)
- Computer hardware, maintenance and basic electronics
- Data structures, databases and file organisation
- Networking, internet technologies and web design basics
- Statistics, mathematics for computing, communication skills and SIWES
This is the usual NBTE pattern for the ND. Fed Poly Isuochi has not published its own course outline, so exact course titles may differ.
Duration and accreditation
Under the standard NBTE structure, the ND runs for two years full time, including a short period of SIWES. Students who want the HND then do a one-year industrial attachment before applying. The school has not published a course-specific timetable, so treat this as the national pattern.
On accreditation, The Mirror (2 February 2025) reported that the NBTE had accredited six courses at the polytechnic, and Computer Science was one of them, alongside Computer Engineering, Statistics, Accountancy and Business Administration and Management. That is a press report. Ask the department to confirm the current status before you pay fees.
About Fed Poly Isuochi
Federal Polytechnic, Ngodo-Isuochi is in Umunneochi LGA, Abia State. News reports describe it as a new institution established in 2022. Classes run from a temporary site while the permanent site is built, and the groundbreaking for the permanent site was reported in February 2025. The rector, Dr Paul-Darlington Ibemezie Ndubuisi, began a single five-year term on 17 January 2023. Expect the facilities of a growing school, and visit before you accept if you can.
Do not confuse it with Ihechukwu Madubuike Institute of Technology, a separate private institution listed in the same LGA.
Careers after the ND
- IT support and computer maintenance technician
- Junior web or software developer, after building a portfolio
- Database and data entry roles in banks, schools and government offices
- Network support assistant with internet service providers and companies
- HND in Computer Science at a polytechnic that runs it, with registration options under the Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) rules later in your career
Related Fed Poly Isuochi courses
- Fed Poly Isuochi Computer Engineering Technology cut-off mark
- Fed Poly Isuochi Statistics cut-off mark
- Fed Poly Isuochi cut-off mark for Science Laboratory Technology
- Fed Poly Isuochi cut-off mark for Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
Mistakes that cost Computer Science applicants a place at Fed Poly Isuochi
- Registering Biology or Further Mathematics in the UTME: neither is in the brochure’s list for this course.
- No Physics credit: the brochure makes it compulsory, and the Physics pass waiver does not name Isuochi.
- A score just above 100: it makes you eligible, but Computer Science fills early. Aim higher.
- No O’level on CAPS: the advert makes the upload a condition of eligibility.
- Paying agents for a “special list”: all offers come through CAPS.
Fed Poly Isuochi Computer Science cut-off: frequently asked questions
What are the JAMB subjects for Computer Science in Fed Poly Isuochi? Use of English, Mathematics and any two of Physics, Chemistry, Economics and Geography, according to JAMB’s polytechnic brochure.
Can I study Computer Science at Fed Poly Isuochi without Physics? You can leave Physics out of the UTME, but you need an O’level credit in Physics. The brochure makes it compulsory and no waiver covers Isuochi.
Is 130 a good score for Computer Science at Fed Poly Isuochi? It is well above the minimum of 100 and puts you in the fair band. Because Computer Science is popular, I would aim for 140 or more.
Is Computer Science accredited at Fed Poly Isuochi? The Mirror reported in February 2025 that it was one of six NBTE-accredited courses at the school. Confirm the current status with the department before paying fees.
Sources and updates
The 100 minimum, the five-credit O’level rule, the two-sitting limit, the CAPS upload condition, the ₦2,000 form, the website, contacts and the course list come from Federal Polytechnic, Ngodo-Isuochi’s 2026/2027 admission advert signed by the Registrar, Mrs Ifeyinwa O. Ezenuruihe, as reprinted by Myschool on 29 April 2026. The 2026 polytechnic minimum and the 31 December 2026 admission deadline are from the News Agency of Nigeria report of JAMB’s 2026 policy meeting (11 May 2026). The 2025 figure of 100 is from Nairametrics (8 July 2025). The UTME and O’level requirements and the remarks for other schools are from JAMB’s polytechnic brochure as reprinted by Myschool (ND Computer Science brochure page). The rector’s tenure, the 2024 call for candidates with 100 and above, the permanent site groundbreaking and the six accredited courses are from The Mirror (2 February 2025). The 2022 founding and the temporary site are from The Sun (8 March 2024). Course content, duration and careers follow the general NBTE ND pattern. The safe target scores and the worked example are my own advice. Checked on 29 October 2026; this page will be updated when Fed Poly Isuochi publishes its 2027/2028 notice.
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