Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi (FUAMB) Cut-Off Mark for Agricultural Courses
About Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi
The Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi (FUAMB) is a specialized federal institution located in Mubi, Adamawa State, in Nigeria’s North East geopolitical zone. Established to promote excellence in agriculture, science, and technology education, FUAMB positions itself as a “future-driven” agricultural university — blending traditional farming knowledge with smart/precision agriculture, artificial intelligence, data engineering, and sustainability practices to train what it calls the next generation of “agripreneurs” and tech-savvy agricultural leaders.
FUAMB should not be confused with the older, more established Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM) in Benue State — now officially renamed Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University (JOSTUM) — which is a much larger, longer-running institution with additional colleges including Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, and Engineering. This article focuses specifically on FUAMB, Mubi, Adamawa State.
FUAMB runs its academic programmes across faculties including:
Faculty of Agriculture: B.Agric (General Agriculture), B.Sc. Animal Science, B.Sc. Crop Production/Crop Science, B.Sc. Soil Science, B.Sc. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Faculty of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness: B.Sc. Agricultural Economics, B.Sc. Agribusiness and Management
Faculty of Science and Technology: B.Sc. Biology, B.Sc. Microbiology, B.Sc. Computer Science, B.Sc. Statistics, B.Sc. Chemistry, B.Sc. Physics, B.Sc. Mathematics and Statistics, B.Sc. Geography
Additional agriculture-adjacent programmes commonly listed for recent admission cycles include B.Sc. Forestry and Wildlife Management, B.Sc. Fisheries and Aquaculture, B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics, and B.Sc. Food Science and Technology.
FUAMB Cut-Off Mark for 2026/2027
For the 2026/2027 admission cycle, the Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi has set a general JAMB (UTME) cut-off mark of 150. This is the university’s official minimum benchmark, meaning:
Any candidate who scored 150 or above in the UTME is eligible to apply for admission into FUAMB’s degree programmes, including all core agricultural courses.
This cut-off mark applies uniformly across the university’s undergraduate programmes, including agriculture-focused courses (Agriculture, Agricultural Economics & Extension, Crop Science, Forestry & Wildlife Management, Fisheries & Aquaculture) as well as its science and technology courses (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics & Statistics, Computer Science, Geography, Nutrition & Dietetics, Food Science & Technology).
The Post-UTME/screening application deadline for the 2026/2027 session has been set for 31st October 2026.
Because FUAMB is a smaller, more specialised agricultural university (compared to a broad-based federal university), it applies a single general cut-off mark across its course offerings rather than a wide spread of departmental cut-offs that differ sharply by competitiveness, which is common at larger multi-faculty universities.
Full Admission Requirements Alongside the Cut-Off Mark
Meeting the UTME cut-off mark of 150 alone does not guarantee admission — candidates must also meet the following requirements:
UTME Score: Minimum of 150 points in the current JAMB UTME.
First Choice Institution: Candidates who did not select FUAMB as their first choice must log into the JAMB portal and process a Change of Institution, selecting Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi as their new first choice, before applying for Post-UTME.
O’Level Requirements: A minimum of 5 credit passes, including Mathematics and English Language, obtained from WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or a combination of any two of these examining bodies, in not more than two sittings.
Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 16 years of age by 30th September of the admission year.
Post-UTME Screening: Candidates must complete FUAMB’s own Post-UTME screening exercise via the university’s application portal.
Cut-Off Mark for Core Agricultural Courses
Since FUAMB applies its general cut-off mark of 150 uniformly, this figure applies directly to its flagship agricultural programmes, including:
Course
JAMB Cut-Off Mark
B.Agric (General Agriculture)
150
B.Sc. Agricultural Economics and Extension
150
B.Sc. Agricultural Economics
150
B.Sc. Agribusiness and Management
150
B.Sc. Crop Science / Crop Production
150
B.Sc. Animal Science
150
B.Sc. Soil Science
150
B.Sc. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
150
B.Sc. Forestry and Wildlife Management
150
B.Sc. Fisheries and Aquaculture
150
B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics
150
B.Sc. Food Science and Technology
150
While the formal cut-off mark is uniform at 150, candidates aiming for FUAMB’s more sought-after departments (e.g., Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Management, or Food Science and Technology, which often attract higher applicant volumes) are advised to aim for a higher effective aggregate score, since final admission still depends on a combination of UTME performance, Post-UTME screening score, and O’Level results — not the cut-off mark alone.
Cut-Off Mark for Science and Technology Courses at FUAMB
The same general cut-off mark of 150 also applies to FUAMB’s Faculty of Science and Technology programmes, which complement its agricultural focus:
Course
JAMB Cut-Off Mark
B.Sc. Biology
150
B.Sc. Microbiology
150
B.Sc. Chemistry
150
B.Sc. Physics
150
B.Sc. Mathematics and Statistics
150
B.Sc. Statistics
150
B.Sc. Computer Science
150
B.Sc. Geography
150
How to Apply to FUAMB
Confirm your UTME score meets or exceeds the 150 cut-off mark.
If FUAMB was not your first choice, process a Change of Institution on the JAMB portal, selecting Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi and your preferred course.
Visit the university’s application portal: applicant.safapply.com/fuamb (or the official website, fuamb.edu.ng, for the latest application link).
Complete your Post-UTME screening registration and pay the applicable screening fee.
Attend/complete the Post-UTME screening exercise as scheduled.
Await release of the admission list via the FUAMB portal and JAMB CAPS, and complete your acceptance and registration formalities once admitted.
Deadline reminder: For the 2026/2027 session, applications close on 31st October 2026 — candidates are strongly advised to apply early, as no extension is typically announced.
Why FUAMB’s Cut-Off Mark Is Relatively Accessible
FUAMB’s cut-off mark of 150 sits at a moderate level compared to some other federal universities, particularly larger multi-faculty institutions whose competitive professional courses (Medicine, Law, Engineering) can carry cut-offs of 200 and above. Because FUAMB is a specialised agricultural university without those professional/medical faculties, its overall cut-off benchmark remains more accessible — making it an attractive option for candidates genuinely interested in agriculture, agribusiness, environmental sciences, and related technology fields, without facing the intense competition seen at larger conventional universities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the cut-off mark for Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi (FUAMB)?
The general JAMB cut-off mark for FUAMB is 150 for the 2026/2027 academic session. This applies to both agricultural courses and the university’s science and technology programmes.
2. Does the cut-off mark differ between agricultural courses and other courses at FUAMB?
No. FUAMB applies a uniform cut-off mark of 150 across all its undergraduate programmes, whether in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, or Science and Technology. However, more competitive/popular departments may require a higher effective aggregate score to secure admission.
3. Can I apply to FUAMB if I didn’t select it as my first choice in JAMB?
Yes. You can process a Change of Institution on the JAMB portal, selecting Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi as your new first-choice institution, before applying for Post-UTME screening.
4. Is FUAMB the same as the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM/JOSTUM)?
No, they are two entirely different institutions. FUAMB is located in Mubi, Adamawa State, while FUAM — now renamed Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University (JOSTUM) — is located in Makurdi, Benue State, and is a larger, older, multi-faculty university that also runs Medicine and Veterinary Medicine programmes.
5. What O’Level requirements do I need alongside the cut-off mark?
You need a minimum of 5 credit passes, including Mathematics and English Language, from WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or a combination of any two of these examination bodies, obtained in not more than two sittings, in addition to meeting the 150 UTME cut-off mark.