FEDERAL UNIVERSITY DUTSE OPENS APPLICATION FOR NEWLY APPROVED UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2026/2027
The Federal University Dutse (FUD), Jigawa State, has invited suitably qualified candidates who participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to apply for admission into its newly approved undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
According to the admission notice signed by the University Registrar, Abubakar Mijinyawa, FCIA, F.INST.AM, FIPM, the admission exercise is subject to final approval and the availability of the programmes on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
Interested candidates are advised to carefully review the admission requirements and complete the online screening exercise before the application deadline.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates seeking admission into the newly approved programmes must satisfy the following requirements:
- Choice of institution: Candidates must have selected Federal University Dutse as their first-choice institution in the 2026 UTME or change their institution to FUD through JAMB, where applicable.
- UTME score: Applicants must have obtained the minimum approved UTME score for their chosen programme, in line with the university's prescribed cut-off marks.
- O'Level requirements: Candidates must possess at least five relevant credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the programme. The results must be obtained in not more than two sittings.
- Subject combinations: Applicants must satisfy the prescribed UTME subject combinations and other programme-specific admission requirements.
- JAMB and university requirements: All candidates must meet the relevant admission conditions set by JAMB and the university.
- Online screening: Participation in the online screening exercise is compulsory for all eligible candidates applying through this admission exercise.
Candidates should confirm the specific requirements for their intended programmes before submitting their applications.
FUD Post-UTME Screening Fee
The university has fixed the online screening fee at ₦3,000, excluding applicable bank charges.
Payment is to be made through Remita using the approved payment procedure on the university's Post-UTME portal.
How to Apply for FUD Admission Screening
Interested candidates should follow these steps to complete their online screening registration.
- Visit the official FUD Post-UTME portal: https://www.putme.fud.edu.ng.
- Log in using your UTME registration number and State of Origin, as required by the portal.
- Update your personal information, including date of birth, email address, telephone number, state, and Local Government Area.
- Select the newly approved undergraduate programme for which you meet the admission requirements.
- Generate the payment invoice and Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) number.
- Pay the ₦3,000 screening fee through the approved payment channels.
- Return to the portal and complete the online screening form.
- Upload clear and verifiable copies of the required documents.
- Review all information carefully and submit the application.
- Print your screening acknowledgement slip and keep it for future reference.
Documents Required for Registration
Candidates should prepare the following documents for upload:
- O'Level results, such as WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or an equivalent qualification.
- JAMB UTME result slip or registration slip.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Any additional documents required by the university.
Applicants should ensure that all uploaded documents are genuine, legible, and consistent with the information supplied during registration.
Important Information for Applicants
The university has advised candidates to observe the following instructions:
- Ensure that all personal and academic information provided during registration is accurate and verifiable.
- Upload O'Level results to the JAMB and Post-UTME portals and ensure they are available for admission processing.
- Keep copies of the Remita payment receipt, screening acknowledgement slip, and JAMB registration or result slip.
- Comply with the prescribed subject combinations and programme-specific requirements.
- Confirm that the intended programme is available on both the university's portal and JAMB CAPS before completing the application.
- Complete the screening registration before the stipulated deadline.
FUD Post-UTME Application Deadline
The university has announced Friday, October 30, 2026, as the deadline for the online screening registration.
Candidates interested in the newly approved programmes are advised to complete their applications before the closing date and regularly check the university's official website for updates.
Important Notice on LL.B. Common and Islamic Law
Federal University Dutse has clarified that it is awaiting approval from the Council of Legal Education for the commencement of its LL.B. Common and Islamic Law programme.
According to the notice, further details about the programme will be published on the university's website and in the official FUD Newsletter once the approval process has been concluded.
Prospective candidates should therefore avoid assuming that the Law programme is currently available for admission until the university makes an official confirmation.
FUD Admission Enquiries and Official Links
Candidates seeking further information or clarification can contact the university through the following official channels:
- University website: https://www.fud.edu.ng
- Post-UTME portal: https://www.putme.fud.edu.ng
- Admissions email: admissions@fud.edu.ng
Summary
Federal University Dutse has commenced the application process for its newly approved undergr