The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) has officially released the admission list for the 2025/2026 academic session. This announcement brings excitement and relief to thousands of candidates who applied to the institution.
The admission list contains the names of candidates who have been offered provisional admission into various undergraduate programs. Candidates can now check their status on both the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) and the FUTO admission portal.
How to check admission status
• Visit https://portal.futo.edu.ng/prospective_students
• Enter your username and password
• Click submit to check your admission status
Admitted candidates are to also check their admission status on JAMB CAPS, accept their admission offers and print their admission letters.
Categories of FUTO Admission List
The university usually releases admission lists in batches. For the 2025/2026 academic session, candidates should look out for:
Merit List: For candidates who scored high in JAMB and FUTO Post-UTME.
Supplementary List: For candidates who did not make the merit list but qualified through departmental openings.
Direct Entry List: For applicants who applied with A-level results, OND, HND, or equivalent.
What to Do After Gaining Admission
If your name appears on the FUTO admission list, here are the next steps to take:
1. Accept the Admission
Log in to JAMB CAPS and click Accept. Without this step, your admission is not valid.
2. Print Admission Letter
Print your admission letter from both JAMB and the FUTO portal. These will be required during clearance.
3. Pay Acceptance Fee
FUTO usually announces the acceptance fee shortly after releasing the list. Payment confirms that you are ready to take up the admission.
4. Prepare for Clearance
Get your documents ready for screening. These often include:
- JAMB admission letter
- FUTO admission letter
- O’Level result(s) (WAEC, NECO, or equivalent)
- Birth certificate
- Local government identification letter
- Passport photographs
5. Pay School Fees
Once your clearance is successful, proceed to pay your tuition and other compulsory fees through the FUTO payment portal.
Important Notes for Candidates
Admission is provisional. You must meet all registration requirements before it becomes final.
If you do not find your name on the first list, keep checking as the school may release supplementary lists.
Beware of fraudsters. Admission can only be verified on the official JAMB CAPS portal and the FUTO website.