Federal University Lokoja has officially opened its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise, with registration closing at midnight on Wednesday, 2 October 2026, genuinely open right now. The general cut-off mark is 160, with Medicine and Surgery, Nursing Science, and Engineering programs requiring considerably higher scores. This guide covers the full departmental breakdown, the university’s distinctive screening process, and exactly how to register.

About FULOKOJA

Federal University Lokoja was established in 2011/2012 as one of nine new federal universities created during that period, located in Lokoja, Kogi State, with campuses at Adankolo and Felele. The university offers programs across seven faculties: Medicine, Nursing, Engineering, Sciences, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education, serving over 8,000 students, and is accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

FULOKOJA has continued expanding its academic offerings and infrastructure, including recent initiatives like the International Centre of Excellence in Environmental Humanities (ICEEH), alongside facilities such as science laboratories, a library, and student hostels across its two campuses. This ongoing institutional growth is part of the broader context behind the university’s continued expansion of its faculty and program offerings each admission cycle.

Kogi State is also home to several other tertiary institutions covered in similar admission guides, so confirm you’re specifically checking FULOKOJA’s own cut-off marks and screening process rather than mixing details from a different institution within the same state.

A Genuinely Distinctive Screening Process

FULOKOJA has adopted an Online Screening Point-Based System (PBS) for the 2026/2027 admissions cycle; there is no physical exam required. The entire process, including uploading your O’Level results and personal details, can be completed remotely through the FULOKOJA Post-UTME Screening Portal. The university has specifically framed this as a response to national concerns around transportation and security tied to travelling for in-person screening exercises. If you’re used to preparing for a written or computer-based Post-UTME test, note that this particular university’s process works differently; there’s no exam content to revise for at this stage.

Cut-Off Marks by Course

Meeting the general baseline of 160 qualifies you for screening; it doesn’t guarantee admission into a specific, more competitive course. Confirm the exact figure for your intended department directly on the portal, since departmental thresholds can shift slightly between admission cycles, and a figure from a previous session shouldn’t be assumed to apply still.

Eligibility Requirements

• You must have chosen FULOKOJA as your first-choice institution in the 2026 UTME, or be planning to change your choice to FULOKOJA before registering for screening.
• A UTME score of at least 160, or the higher specific threshold for Medicine, Nursing, or Engineering.
• A minimum of five O’Level credit passes in subjects relevant to your intended course; for example, Mass Communication requires English, Mathematics, Literature-in-English, and two other Arts or Social Science subjects, while Pharmacy and Medicine require Mathematics, English, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.
• Direct Entry candidates require a relevant qualifying certificate matching their intended course.
• Accurate, consistent personal details across your JAMB profile and the FULOKOJA screening registration.

Documents to Prepare

• Your 2026 UTME result slip.
• O’Level results uploaded to your JAMB CAPS profile.
• Direct Entry qualifying certificate, for DE candidates specifically.
• A valid means of identification.
• A recent passport photograph.
• An active email address and phone number, since these are used throughout the screening and communication process.

How to Register for Screening

1. Visit the FULOKOJA Post-UTME Screening Portal directly through www.fulokoja.edu.ng; don’t use a third-party link claiming to be official.

2. If FULOKOJA wasn’t your first choice, complete a Change of Institution on the JAMB portal before proceeding.

3. Confirm your UTME score meets the general baseline of 160, or the higher specific threshold for your intended course.

4. Complete the online registration, uploading your O’Level results and personal details as part of the Point-Based System.

5. Submit before midnight on 2 October 2026, since this is a firm deadline for the current cycle.

Why the Online-Only Process Matters

Because there’s no physical exam or campus visit required at this stage, there’s no in-person performance to offset a documentation error; accuracy in what you upload matters more than it would at a university requiring a written or computer-based test. Double-check that your name, O’Level grades, and personal details match your JAMB profile exactly before final submission, since a mismatch here could delay or complicate your screening outcome unnecessarily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FULOKOJA Post-UTME screening currently open?

Yes. The confirmed window closes at midnight on Wednesday, 2 October 2026, giving candidates a genuinely reasonable amount of time to prepare and submit an accurate application.

What is FULOKOJA’s general cut-off mark for 2026/2027?

160. Medicine and Surgery requires 250, Nursing Science requires 220, and Engineering programs require 200. Confirm the exact figure for any other specific course directly on the portal.

Do I need to sit a Post-UTME exam?

No. FULOKOJA uses an Online, Point-Based Screening System; no physical or computer-based exam is required for this cycle, so focus your preparation on accurate documentation rather than exam revision.

Can I still apply if FULOKOJA was my second choice?

Yes, provided you complete a Change of Institution on the JAMB portal to make FULOKOJA your first choice before registering for screening. This correction should be made as early as possible relative to the screening deadline.

Does meeting the cut-off mark guarantee admission?

No. It only qualifies you for screening. Final admission depends on your overall aggregate and your specific department’s competitiveness.

What subjects are required for competitive courses like Medicine and Pharmacy?

Both require five SSC credit passes, including Mathematics, English, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. Confirm the exact subject combination for your specific intended course on the portal, since minor variations can exist between closely related programs.