Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA) Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027 Admission: Complete Official List for All 75 Courses

Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA) Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027 Admission: Complete Official List for All 75 Courses

Published by: OGB Admission Hub News Desk Category: Admission News / Cut-Off Marks Academic Session: 2026/2027 Official Approval Date: September 17, 2026 Last Reviewed: October 28, 2026

FULOKOJA Releases Official 2026/2027 Departmental Cut-Off Marks

The Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA), Kogi State, has officially released the approved programme-specific cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic admission exercise.

The decision was reached at the university's 45th Central Admissions Committee meeting held on Thursday, September 17, 2026 .

According to the official document issued by the Office of the Registrar, Admissions Division, the approved cut-off marks cover 75 distinct undergraduate programmes across different academic disciplines.

The published percentages range from 40.00% to 73.00% , depending on the programme.

Candidates seeking admission into Federal University Lokoja are advised to examine the approved requirements for their preferred courses and monitor their admission status on JAMB CAPS.

Key Highlights

General UTME screening eligibility score: 160

Highest approved programme cut-off: Law — 73.00%

Pharmacy: 72.50%

Nursing Science: 72.00%

Medical Laboratory Science: 68.50%

Mass Communication: 63.00%

Artificial Intelligence: 62.00%

Computer Science: 50.00%

Lowest published programme cut-off: 40.00%

Important clarification: The general JAMB score of 160 was the minimum required to participate in FUL's 2026 Post-UTME screening. The programme cut-offs listed below are percentages, not raw JAMB scores. Candidates must compare them with their applicable university screening results rather than simply converting the percentages into UTME marks.

Complete List of Federal University Lokoja Cut-Off Marks for 2026/2027

The following tables present the university's officially approved cut-off marks, arranged by academic faculty or programme group.

1. Faculty of Arts

Course

Cut-Off

Arabic Studies

40.00%

Archaeology

40.00%

Christian Religious Studies

40.00%

English and Literary Studies

40.00%

French

40.00%

History and International Studies

40.00%

Islamic Studies

40.00%

Linguistics

40.00%

Music

40.00%

Philosophy

40.00%

Theatre Arts

50.00%

Theatre Arts has the highest approved cut-off in this group at 50%, while the other listed Arts programmes have a threshold of 40%.

2. Faculty of Communication and Media Studies

Course

Cut-Off

Broadcasting Journalism

40.00%

Film and Multimedia Studies

40.00%

Mass Communication

63.00%

Mass Communication has a substantially higher threshold than the other two listed programmes.

Candidates who did not reach the Mass Communication benchmark should monitor any official transfer offer rather than assume that they have automatically qualified for another programme.

3. Faculty of Agriculture

Course

Cut-Off

Agricultural Economics

40.00%

Agriculture

40.00%

Fishery and Aquaculture

40.00%

All three Agriculture programmes have the same approved cut-off of 40%.

4. Faculty of Computing

Course

Cut-Off

Artificial Intelligence

62.00%

Computer Science

50.00%

Cyber Security

60.00%

Data Science

50.00%

Software Engineering

50.00%

Artificial Intelligence has the highest benchmark in Computing at 62%, followed by Cyber Security at 60%.

Computer Science, Data Science and Software Engineering each have an approved 50% cut-off.

5. Faculty of Education — Arts-Based Programmes

Course

Cut-Off

English Education

40.00%

History Education

40.00%

Business Education

40.00%

Educational Management and Planning

40.00%

Guidance and Counselling

40.00%

Political Science Education

40.00%

Economics Education

40.00%

Geography Education

40.00%

Social Studies Education

40.00%

Every listed Arts-based Education programme has an approved cut-off of 40%.

6. Faculty of Education — Science-Based Programmes

Course

Cut-Off

Biology Education

40.00%

Chemistry Education

40.00%

Computer Science Education

40.00%

Integrated Science Education

40.00%

Mathematics Education

40.00%

Physics Education

40.00%

All six Science-based Education programmes have a published cut-off of 40%.

7. Faculty of Engineering

Course

Cut-Off

Computer Engineering

62.00%

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

61.00%

Mechanical Engineering

61.00%

Computer Engineering has the highest approved Engineering cut-off at 62%, while Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Mechanical Engineering each require 61%.

8. Faculty of Environmental Sciences

Course

Cut-Off

Architecture

55.00%

Building

40.00%

Environmental Management

40.00%

Geography

40.00%

Urban and Regional Planning

40.00%

Architecture has the highest cut-off in this faculty at 55%.

Editorial note: The official document repeats the Environmental Sciences programme table on its second page. The five programmes are presented once here to avoid duplication.

9. Faculty of Law

Course

Cut-Off

Law

73.00%

Law has the highest approved programme cut-off across the university's published 2026/2027 list.

Candidates seeking admission into Law should pay particular attention to their screening result, O'Level requirements and JAMB CAPS status.

10. Faculty of Management Sciences

Course

Cut-Off

Accounting

60.00%

Actuarial Science

45.00%

Business Administration

61.00%

Entrepreneurship Studies

45.00%

Finance

45.00%

Procurement Management

45.00%

Public Administration

58.00%

Business Administration has the highest threshold within Management Sciences at 61%, followed by Accounting at 60% and Public Administration at 58%.

11. Faculty of Social Sciences

Course

Cut-Off

Criminology and Security Studies

45.00%

Economics

55.00%

Library and Information Science

45.00%

Political Science

60.00%

Psychology

45.00%

Social Works

40.00%

Sociology

50.00%

Political Science has the highest approved cut-off in this faculty at 60%, followed by Economics at 55% and Sociology at 50%.

12. Faculty of Health Sciences

Course

Cut-Off

Medical Laboratory Science

68.50%

Nursing Science

72.00%

Nursing Science has the higher Health Sciences cut-off at 72%, while Medical Laboratory Science requires 68.5%.

Both programmes are among the highest-cut-off courses on the university's list.

13. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Course

Cut-Off

Pharmacy

72.50%

Pharmacy has the second-highest approved cut-off across all listed programmes, after Law.

14. Faculty of Life Sciences

Course

Cut-Off

Biochemistry

60.00%

Biology

40.00%

Biotechnology

55.00%

Botany

40.00%

Microbiology

60.00%

Zoology

40.00%

Biochemistry and Microbiology share the highest cut-off in this group at 60%, followed by Biotechnology at 55%.

15. Faculty of Physical Sciences

Course

Cut-Off

Chemistry

40.00%

Geology

40.00%

Industrial Chemistry

40.00%

Mathematics

40.00%

Physics

40.00%

Statistics

40.00%

All six listed Physical Sciences programmes have an approved 40% cut-off.

Courses With the Highest Cut-Off Marks at Federal University Lokoja

The following programmes have some of the highest approved thresholds for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.

Programme

Approved Cut-Off

Law

73.00%

Pharmacy

72.50%

Nursing Science

72.00%

Medical Laboratory Science

68.50%

Mass Communication

63.00%

Artificial Intelligence

62.00%

Computer Engineering

62.00%

Business Administration

61.00%

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

61.00%

Mechanical Engineering

61.00%

These figures show that approved admission thresholds vary considerably between programmes.

Candidates should therefore examine their particular course requirements rather than relying only on the university's general UTME eligibility score.

Is FULOKOJA's JAMB Cut-Off Mark 160 or 40%?

Both figures appear in the admission process, but they have different meanings.

160 UTME score: Federal University Lokoja announced 160 as the minimum JAMB score for participation in the 2026 Post-UTME screening exercise.

40% to 73% programme cut-offs: These are the approved programme-specific percentage thresholds published by the university on September 17, 2026.

For example, a candidate who scored 180 in UTME met the minimum UTME screening score. However, that alone does not establish eligibility for admission into Law, which has a 73% programme cut-off.

Candidates must satisfy the relevant screening, subject and admission requirements for their chosen programme.

Federal University Lokoja Admission Requirements for 2026/2027

According to the university's official 2026/2027 screening guidelines, candidates were required to meet the following conditions:

Choose Federal University Lokoja as their first-choice institution.

Score at least 160 in the 2026 UTME, where applying through UTME.

Participate in the university's prescribed admission screening process.

Possess at least five relevant O'Level credit passes, including English Language.

Upload their O'Level results to JAMB's e-Facility.

Meet the specific subject requirements for their intended programmes.

Be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026.

For most programmes, the university permitted relevant O'Level credits obtained in not more than two sittings.

However, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Law and Pharmaceutical Science require the five relevant O'Level credits in one sitting , according to the official screening notice.

Direct Entry applicants must satisfy the applicable qualifications and programme requirements for their entry route.

Candidates are advised to consult the official FUL admission requirements for detailed O'Level, UTME and Direct Entry subject requirements.

Latest Update: FULOKOJA Has Commenced Admission Upload on JAMB CAPS

In an official notice dated October 15, 2026, Federal University Lokoja confirmed that it had commenced uploading admissions to the 2026/2027 JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).

This means that qualified candidates who participated in the university's admission screening should regularly check their CAPS status.

The university explained that admission uploads would be carried out in batches.

What Candidates Should Do Now

Check their admission status through the official JAMB e-Facility.

Monitor any admission or transfer offer.

Accept or reject an admission offer within the university's stated 48-hour response period.

Where a different programme is offered, respond to the transfer offer first.

After accepting a transfer and receiving admission into the new programme, respond to the admission offer.

Use a JAMB office or JAMB-accredited CBT centre for assistance where necessary.

Avoid making payments to individuals claiming they can guarantee admission.

Important: The university warned that candidates who fail to respond to a transfer or admission offer within 48 hours may forfeit the offer.

Candidates who have not yet received admission should continue monitoring CAPS because the university stated that uploads would be made in batches.

Read the official FUL notice on JAMB CAPS admission uploads .

Federal University Lokoja Admission Calendar

The university's published admissions schedule contains the following dates:

Activity

Scheduled Date

Post-UTME registration commenced

June 9, 2026

Post-UTME registration deadline

September 13, 2026

Approval of admission parameters

September 17, 2026

Scheduled consideration of admission recommendations

September 29, 2026

Scheduled forwarding of recommendations to JAMB CAPS

October 5, 2026

Fresh students' registration portal scheduled opening

October 26, 2026

Fresh students' scheduled resumption

November 2, 2026

The screening registration deadline has already passed as of this article's October 28 review date.

Candidates should confirm any changes to these dates through the university's official communication channels.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Federal University Lokoja cut-off mark for 2026/2027?

The general minimum UTME score for participation in the admission screening was 160. The university subsequently approved programme-specific cut-off percentages ranging from 40% to 73%.

2. What is the cut-off mark for Nursing Science at FULOKOJA?

The approved Nursing Science programme cut-off is 72.00%.

3. What is the cut-off mark for Pharmacy?

Pharmacy has an approved cut-off of 72.50%.

4. What is the cut-off mark for Law?

The university approved 73.00% for Law, making it the highest threshold in the published programme list.

5. What is the cut-off mark for Computer Science?

Computer Science has an approved programme cut-off of 50.00%.

6. What is the cut-off mark for Mass Communication?

Mass Communication has an approved cut-off of 63.00%.

7. Does meeting the departmental cut-off guarantee admission?

No. Meeting an approved cut-off does not automatically guarantee admission. Candidates must also satisfy the relevant academic requirements and the university's applicable admission selection procedures.

8. Can I change my course if my result is below the approved threshold?

Candidates may consider an officially permitted programme change or respond to a transfer offer issued through JAMB CAPS. Such changes must follow the university's and JAMB's procedures and do not guarantee admission.

9. Has Federal University Lokoja started giving admission for 2026/2027?

Yes. The university officially announced on October 15, 2026, that it had commenced admission uploads through JAMB CAPS. It also stated that uploads would be carried out in batches.

10. How can I check my admission status?

Candidates should visit the official JAMB e-Facility and follow the instructions to access their CAPS admission status.

How OGB Admission Hub Can Help You

At OGB Admission Hub , we encourage candidates to make informed admission decisions using verified information.

Our platform provides tools and resources to help prospective students:

Check course eligibility using O'Level results and JAMB subject combinations.

Review university programme requirements.

Use admission aggregate calculators where the applicable institution-specific scoring method has been verified.

Prepare for UTME examinations through CBT practice.

Receive verified university admission updates.

Understand JAMB CAPS and admission processing procedures.

Explore relevant alternative programmes when necessary.

An eligibility check or calculator result is advisory and does not constitute an admission offer.

Visit www.ogbadmissionhub.com to explore the available admission guidance tools.

Download the Official FULOKOJA 2026/2027 Cut-Off Marks PDF

Candidates and parents can access the original document issued by the Federal University Lokoja Admissions Division.

Download the Official Federal University Lokoja 2026/2027 Cut-Off Marks PDF

Document details:

Issuing authority: Federal University Lokoja, Office of the Registrar — Admissions Division

Approval date: September 17, 2026

Academic session: 2026/2027

Document length: Two pages

Conclusion

The release of the Federal University Lokoja 2026/2027 approved programme cut-off marks provides candidates with an important reference for evaluating their admission prospects.

With thresholds ranging from 40% to 73%, applicants should pay attention to their intended programme's specific requirements and their official screening results.

As admission processing continues through JAMB CAPS, candidates are advised to monitor their application status, respond promptly to official offers and avoid fraudulent admission agents.

OGB Admission Hub will continue tracking verified admission developments and providing useful guidance to Nigerian students.

Official Sources

FUL — Approved Programme Cut-Off Marks, September 17, 2026 (PDF)

FUL — Announcement of Programme-Specific Cut-Off Marks

FUL — 2026/2027 Admission Screening Guidelines

FUL — Latest JAMB CAPS Admission Update

FUL — Approved 2026/2027 Admission Schedule

Editorial disclosure: This is an independent educational news and guidance article prepared by OGB Admission Hub using Federal University Lokoja's official publications. OGB Admission Hub is not affiliated with the university's admissions office and cannot guarantee admission.