Securing admission into the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) is no small feat. Known for its rigorous technical programs, FUTA employs a highly specific screening formula that heavily prioritizes your UTME performance while still rewarding exceptional O'Level grades.
Relying on old cut-off marks or simply guessing if your score is "high enough" is a risky game. By calculating your exact aggregate, you gain a crystal-clear picture of your actual standing against departmental requirements, allowing you to make smart, timely decisions about your course choice before the admission windows close.
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If you want to understand the mechanics of FUTA's unique grading criteria, here is a complete breakdown of their system.
The FUTA Grading Mechanism
FUTA uses a 100-point grading system, distributed with a strong emphasis on JAMB: 75% is derived from your UTME performance, and the remaining 25% comes from your O'Level results. Notably, FUTA does not penalize or reward candidates based on the number of O'Level sittings.
Here is how the calculation works for both components.
Phase 1: UTME Score Calculation (75% Weight)
Because JAMB carries 75% of the weight at FUTA, this step will generate the bulk of your final aggregate. To convert your JAMB score out of 400 into a score out of 75, a specific multiplier is used.
The Math: Multiply your total JAMB score by 0.1875. (Example: A UTME score of 260 × 0.1875 = 48.75 points).
Phase 2: O'Level Point System & Normalization (25% Weight)
FUTA requires you to select your 5 core subjects strictly relevant to your desired course of study. First, you convert your grades into raw points using their high-value scale:
- A1 = 80 points
- B2 = 72 points
- B3 = 67 points
- C4 = 62 points
- C5 = 57 points
- C6 = 52 points
(Note: The maximum raw score you can achieve if you have 5 A1s is 400 points).
The Normalization Step: Because the O'Level section is only worth 25% of your total aggregate, FUTA "normalizes" your raw score. To do this, you divide your total raw O'Level points by the maximum possible points (400), and then multiply the result by 25.
(Disclaimer: While this normalization method is standard, the exact divisor is pending final confirmation from FUTA's current admission guidelines).
A Practical Example
Let’s walk through the calculation for an aspirant named Feranmi, who is targeting Civil Engineering.
Feranmi’s Profile:
- JAMB Score: 280
- O'Level Grades: Mathematics (A1), Physics (B2), Chemistry (B3), English Language (B2), and Further Mathematics (C4).
Step 1: UTME Points
- 280 × 0.1875 = 52.5 Points
Step 2: O'Level Raw Points
- Mathematics (A1) = 80
- Physics (B2) = 72
- Chemistry (B3) = 67
- English Language (B2) = 72
- Further Mathematics (C4) = 62
- Raw Sum: 80 + 72 + 67 + 72 + 62 = 353 Raw Points
Step 3: O'Level Normalization
- Divide the raw sum by 400: 353 / 400 = 0.8825
- Multiply by 25: 0.8825 × 25 = 22.06 Points
Final Aggregate Score:
- UTME Points (52.5) + Normalized O'Level Points (22.06)
- 52.5 + 22.06 = 74.56%
Feranmi's calculated FUTA aggregate is 74.56%. He can now use this exact figure to check his standing against previous or current departmental cut-off marks for Civil Engineering.
Helpful Resources
Keep yourself updated and connected with other aspirants through these official and community channels:
- Instant Aggregate Calculator: UniScore FUTA Calculator
- Official University Portal: futa.edu.ng
- Admissions Inquiries & Aspirant Group: Join the FUTA WhatsApp Community