FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA, NIGERIA
(Office of the Registrar)
2014/2015 POST UTME SCREENING EXERCISE
This is to inform all UTME and Direct Entry (DE) candidates who have applied for admission into the Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna for the 2014/2015 academic session that the University has scheduled the University Pre-Admission Screening Exercise (UPASE), to hold at the University Main Campus, Gidan Kwano, Minna, as follows:
Date
UTME
Direct Entry
Commencement date for online registration:
00.01hrs on Wednesday 16th July, 2014
00.01hrs
Monday 8th September, 2014
Close of online registration:
12.00hrs midnight on Saturday 2nd August, 2014
12.00hrs midnight on
Monday, 22nd September, 2014
Dates of screening exercise:
Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th August, 2014
Thursday 25th September, and Friday 26th September, 2014
Candidates are hereby notified that the screening exercise shall be conducted using the Computer-Based Test (CBT) platform.
1. Eligibility
i) Only UTME and DE candidates who selected FUT Minna are eligible for the screening exercise.
ii) UTME Candidates MUST have scored NOT LESS than the indicated minimum scores for various Schools/Courses/Programmes in the 2014 UTME as shown below:
SCHOOL
COURSE/PROGRAMME
UTME MINIMUM SCORE
Agriculture and Agricultural Technology
Agricultural Economics and Extension Technology, Animal Production, Crop Production, Food Science Technology, Horticulture, Soil Science, Water Resources, Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology
180
Engineering and Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering,
200
Chemical Engineering,
Civil Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
190
Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering
Telecommunication Engineering
180
Entrepreneurship and Management Technology
Entrepreneurship and Business Studies, Project Management Technology, Transport Management Technology
180
Environmental Technology
Architecture
200
Estate Management
Building Technology, Surveying and Geo-informatics, Urban and Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying
180
Information and Communication Technology
Computer Science
190
Cyber Security Science, Information and Media Technology,
180
Natural and Applied Sciences
Biochemistry, Microbiology,
Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geography, Physics, Mathematics/Statistics, Geology
180
Technology Education
Industrial and Technology Education, Mathematics Education, Physics Education, Geography Education, Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Library Information Technology
180
iii) Candidates MUST meet the minimum UTME scores for their chosen course, have the right UTME subject combinations as prescribed in the JAMB Brochure and the requisite ‘O’ Level subjects at credit level.
iv) However, candidates who do not meet any of the above requirements will be allowed to change to any other course whose requirements are met by the candidates. The Change of Course will attract a processing fee of N1,000 payable at the screening venue.
v) All candidates must possess a minimum of five ‘O’ Level credits including Mathematics and English Language at not more than two sittings in subjects relevant to their proposed courses.
vi) Only ‘O’ Level result print-outs downloaded directly from the website of the national examining bodies (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) or photocopies of the original certificate(s) will be accepted for verification. Candidates that already have their ‘O’ Levels MUST bring the result to the screening venue. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of candidates.
vii) Candidates awaiting result will be allowed to participate in the UPASE but MUST submit such results not later than Wednesday 15th October, 2014. For submission of such results, candidates are to go back to their registration page on the University website to update their records.
For the list of relevant subjects for each course/programme, check the homepage of the University website.
NOTE: Any false declaration could lead to a candidate’s disqualification at any stage of the admission process.
2. Method of Registration
UTME Candidates
Click on “2014/2015 UPASE
On the page that appears, click on ‘UPASE-UTME Login’
Enter your JAMB registration numberEnter one of your namesClick on ‘Login’On a page that appears, you are required to upload your recent coloured passport photograph (in JPG format)Choose another course from the list of departments if your UTME score does not meet the minimum required for the course registered with JAMB.
NOTE:The system automatically detects if you have the required UTME subject combination and the minimum score for the programme selected.
Status of ‘O’ Level results (click on the appropriate box)Click on ‘Proceed to payment gateway’Confirm your entriesClick on the payment page button to proceed to payment gatewayPayment is done through Debit Card (MasterCard - Most preferred) or Verve (only the ones enabled for online payment )Enter ATM Debit card details (Card number, expiry date, CVV 2 i.e the 3 digits behind your card, and pin number)
Note:This automatically debits N2,250.00If payment is successful, the screen will display all the data you previously entered.Keep the printout and take it to the UPASE venue.If payment is successful, the screen will display all the data you previously enteredClick on the ‘Print’ button to print the documentKeep the printout and take it to the UPASE venue
3. Requirements for the Screening Exercise
All eligible candidates are required to come on the date indicated on their scheduling slip.
Candidates are to report at the Suleiman Kumo Convocation Square at the University Main Campus, Gidan-Kwano along Minna-Bida road with the following:
A printout of the 2014/2015 UTME result slip bearing the candidate’s passport photograph, they should not be affixed. The title of the course/programme of choice should be boldly written by the candidate on top of the result slip.The printed 2014/2015 University Pre-Admission Screening Exercise (UPASE) scheduling slip.A writing material (biro or pencil)A simple scientific calculator (non-programmable) without cover.
4. General Information
No candidate will be allowed to participate in the screening exercise without complying with the above requirements.The Main Campus at Gidan Kwano along Minna-Bida road is about 20km away from the Bosso Campus of the University, which is inside Minna town.
Candidates without personal vehicles may board commercial buses at the rate of N50 to N70 at the Bosso Campus of the University.
Candidates are not allowed to bring GSM handsets or similar electronic gadgets into the screening hall. Such item(s) will be seized and will not be returned to the owners.Impersonation is a serious offence and anyone caught impersonating will be handed over to the law enforcement agents.Any registered candidate who fails to report to the screening exercise on the date and time specified on the print-out automatically loses his or her chance of being screened for admission.Candidates are advised to arrive at the Suleiman Kumo Convocation Square at the Main Campus, Gidan Kwano on the scheduled date for the screening exercise at least one hour prior to the scheduled time on their slips.
All enquires should be directed to the following: infoupse@futminna.edu.ng or call 08166735822 and 08055188756, 08173230499
