The management of the Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA) has commenced preparations for the 2026/2027 admission exercise, and prospective candidates are advised to stay updated with the institution’s admission requirements and screening procedures.
According to information available from the university’s admission guidelines and recent admission updates, candidates seeking admission into Federal University Lokoja must meet the approved UTME cut-off mark and other admission requirements before they can participate in the screening exercise.
FULOKOJA 2026/2027 Cut-Off Mark
For the 2026/2027 admission exercise, candidates who scored 160 and above in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are generally eligible to apply for the Federal University Lokoja Post-UTME screening exercise.
However, some highly competitive programmes may require significantly higher scores. Recent admission updates indicate that:
- Medicine and Surgery – 250 and above
- Nursing Science – 220 and above
- Engineering Programmes – 200 and above
- Most other courses – 160 and above
Candidates are advised to verify programme-specific requirements before applying.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the FULOKOJA 2026/2027 admission screening exercise, candidates are expected to:
- Choose Federal University Lokoja as their First Choice institution during UTME registration.
- Score at least the approved minimum cut-off mark.
- Possess the required O’Level credits relevant to their chosen course.
- Upload their O’Level results on the JAMB CAPS portal.
- Meet all departmental admission requirements.
Admission Screening Exercise
Federal University Lokoja is expected to conduct its admission screening through an online screening and point-based assessment system. Candidates will be required to complete their registration on the university’s screening portal and upload the necessary credentials for evaluation.
Important Dates
According to the admission schedule released by the university’s Central Admissions Committee:
- Advertisement of Post-UTME Screening Exercise – June 2026
- Opening of Screening Registration Portal – June 2026
- Closing of Screening Registration Portal – September 2026
Applicants are encouraged to complete their registration before the deadline.
Important Notice to Candidates
All prospective students are advised to:
- Regularly monitor the official FULOKOJA admission portal.
- Ensure that their O’Level results are correctly uploaded on JAMB CAPS.
- Use accurate personal information during registration.
- Avoid admission fraudsters and unofficial agents.
Meeting the minimum cut-off mark does not automatically guarantee admission, as admission remains highly competitive and depends on available quotas, aggregate scores, and programme requirements.
For official admission information and updates, candidates should visit the Federal University Lokoja admission portal:
Federal University Lokoja Admissions Portal
The Central Admissions Committee at its 44th Meeting held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, considered and approved the Schedule of Events for the 2026/2027 Admissions Exercise as shown below:
| S/N | EVENT | SCHEDULED DATE |
| 1. | Advertisement of Post-UTME Screening Exercise | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 |
| 2. | Opening of portal for Post-UTME Registration / Screening | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 |
| 3. | Closing of Post-UTME Registration / Screening Portal | Sunday, September 13, 2026 |
| 4. | Central Admissions Committee meets to consider and approve the Post-UTME Screening Results and the 2026 Admissions Parameters | Thursday, September 17, 2026 |
| 5. | Forwarding of the 2026 Post-UTME Results to Faculties / Departments for admissions recommendations | Monday, September 21, 2026
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| 6. | Submission of the 2026 Undergraduate Admissions Recommendations from Faculties/Departments as well as the Diploma, Remedial and JUPEB admissions recommendations to the Admissions Division | Thursday, September 24, 2026 |
| 7. | The Central Admissions Committee meets to consider and approve undergraduate admissions recommendations from the Faculties/Departments well as the Diploma, Remedial and JUPEB admissions recommendations | Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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| 8. | Forwarding of the 2026 admissions recommendations to JAMB through CAPS | Monday, October 5, 2026 |
| 9. | Opening of 2026/2027 Fresh Students Registration Portal | Monday, October 26, 2026 |
| 10. | 2026/2027 Fresh Students Resumption | Monday, November 2, 2026 |
Signed:
SECRETARY, CENTRAL ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE
For: REGISTRAR



