FUD Announces Admission Guidelines for Newly Approved Programmes for 2026/2027 Session
The Federal University Dutse (FUD) 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.
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The Federal University Dutse (FUD) 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.
The university stated that admission into the programmes would be subject to final approval and their availability on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
Candidates have been advised to carefully read and comply with the admission guidelines and regularly visit the university's official website for updates.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates seeking admission into the newly approved programmes must meet the following requirements:
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Must have selected Federal University Dutse as their first-choice institution in the 2026 UTME or effect a change of institution to the university through JAMB, where applicable.
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Must have obtained the minimum approved UTME score for their chosen programme, as specified in the applicable cut-off marks.
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Must possess at least five relevant O'Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the programme. The results must be obtained in not more than two sittings.
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Must satisfy the specific subject combinations and other admission requirements prescribed for their chosen programmes.
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Must meet all relevant JAMB and university admission requirements.
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Must participate in the online screening exercise, which is mandatory for all eligible candidates seeking admission through the exercise.
Screening Fee
The online screening fee is ₦3,000, payable through Remita, excluding applicable bank charges.
Registration Procedure
Candidates are required to follow these steps to complete the online screening exercise:
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Visit the university's Post-UTME portal at https://www.putme.fud.edu.ng.
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Log in using the candidate's UTME registration number and State of Origin, as required by the portal.
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Update personal information, including date of birth, email address, telephone number, state and local government area.
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Select the newly approved programme for which the candidate meets the prescribed requirements.
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Generate the payment invoice and Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) number.
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Pay the prescribed screening fee through the approved payment channels.
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Return to the portal and complete the online screening form.
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Upload clear, genuine and verifiable copies of the following documents:
- O'Level results (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or equivalent).
- JAMB UTME result slip or registration slip.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Any other documents required by the university.
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Review all information provided and submit the application.
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Print the completed screening acknowledgement slip and retain it for future reference.
Important Information for Candidates
The university has provided the following additional instructions for applicants:
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Candidates must ensure that all information supplied during registration is accurate and verifiable.
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Applicants should upload their O'Level results to both the JAMB and Post-UTME portals and ensure that the results are available for admission processing.
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Candidates are advised to print and retain their Remita payment receipts, screening acknowledgement slips and JAMB registration or result slips.
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Applicants must strictly comply with the prescribed subject combinations and programme-specific admission requirements.
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Candidates must ensure that their chosen programmes are available for selection on the university's portal and JAMB CAPS before completing their applications.
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Applicants must adhere strictly to the screening registration deadline of Friday, October 30, 2026.
Enquiries and Further Information
Candidates seeking enquiries or clarification are advised to contact the university's Admissions Office or use the official contact details published on the Federal University Dutse website.
University Website: https://www.fud.edu.ng
Post-UTME Portal: https://www.putme.fud.edu.ng
Email: admissions@fud.edu.ng
Important Notice on LL.B. Common and Islamic Law
The university has informed the public 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, details regarding the programme will be published on the university's website and official FUD Newsletter once the approval process is concluded.
The notice was signed by Abubakar Mijinyawa, FCIA, F.INST.AM, FIPM, Registrar of the Federal University Dutse.
