The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has officially announced that it will not accept new students into its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.

This decision affects all categories of admission, including UTME and Direct Entry candidates, and applies strictly to the upcoming academic year.

Official Notice to Prospective Medical Students

According to a formal statement released by the university, candidates who selected FUTA as their institution of choice for MBBS during the ongoing 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration are strongly advised to make alternative arrangements immediately.

The advisory was issued to prevent candidates from being disadvantaged during the admission process, as FUTA will not process or consider MBBS applications for the stated session.

What Affected Candidates Should Do Now

Applicants who indicated FUTA for MBBS are encouraged to take the following steps without delay:

• Apply for change of institution through the JAMB portal
  
• Select another accredited university offering MBBS
  
• Ensure the new choice aligns with JAMB admission requirements
  

Prompt action is essential to avoid losing admission opportunities for the 2026/2027 session.

Scope of the Suspension

•  No UTME admissions
  
•  No Direct Entry admissions
  
•  Applies only to the 2026/2027 academic session
  
•  Programme affected: MBBS only
  

The university has not yet indicated whether admissions will resume in subsequent academic years.

Statement from the University Management

The announcement was formally signed by C.O. Adeleye, Registrar of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, reaffirming the institution’s position on the matter.

Final Note

Prospective students are advised to rely solely on official university and JAMB communications for accurate updates and to disregard unverified information circulating on unofficial platforms.

This notice serves as an early alert to help candidates make informed decisions and safeguard their academic future.