The Federal University of Technology, Babura (FUTB), Jigawa State, has approved a 100% waiver of tuition and school fees for candidates admitted into its B.Sc Mathematics and B.Sc Physics programmes. The university published the announcement through the Office of the Registrar on 25 August 2026 as a community-service initiative to encourage more students to study core science subjects.
The opportunity is particularly relevant to candidates who are considering a science-based degree but are worried about the cost of university education. However, applicants should read the announcement carefully: it is a fee waiver attached to admission into the two named programmes, not a general free-education offer for every course at FUT Babura.
What FUT Babura has approved
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Institution | Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State |
| Programmes covered | B.Sc Mathematics and B.Sc Physics |
| Benefit | 100% waiver of tuition and school fees |
| Who the notice addresses | Candidates who meet FUTB’s admission requirements and are admitted into either programme |
| Required action for candidates changing choice | Visit a JAMB CBT centre to change institution and course to FUT Babura |
| Announcement date | 25 August 2026 |
| Deadline | No separate deadline stated in the announcement |
Who may benefit from the waiver?
The benefit is for candidates admitted into B.Sc Mathematics or B.Sc Physics. Meeting the waiver announcement alone does not guarantee admission. A candidate must still satisfy the university’s admission requirements, complete any required screening or application process, and receive an admission offer.
FUTB’s published admission guidance has previously required a minimum UTME score of 150 for the relevant screening exercise, five relevant SSCE or equivalent credits in not more than two sittings, including English Language and Mathematics, and additional requirements for Direct Entry or IJMB candidates. Because admission requirements and screening windows can change by session, candidates should confirm the current cycle’s requirements directly with FUTB before paying or submitting an application.
The Registrar’s announcement also says that candidates who initially chose other programmes or other institutions may be able to benefit if they meet the requirements. Those candidates should not simply assume that a change will be accepted automatically. They need to confirm that Mathematics or Physics is available to them based on their UTME subjects, O’Level results, score and the university’s current admission rules.
What candidates who chose another institution should do
- Confirm your eligibility first. Check that you have the required O’Level subjects and grades, an acceptable UTME result and the subject combination needed for the programme. Ask FUTB’s admissions office to confirm that you can be considered.
- Contact FUT Babura before making a costly change. The official announcement gives the admissions enquiry contact as Dr. Zubairu on 08130778870. Use the university’s official website and admissions channels to verify the number and ask about the current admission cycle, screening status and any non-tuition charges.
- Visit an approved JAMB CBT centre. If FUTB confirms that you should proceed, request the official JAMB change-of-institution and change-of-course service. Do not hand your profile code, password or payment details to an unverified agent.
- Choose the correct institution and programme. Check every detail on the preview before confirming the change. A wrong course or institution selection can create another correction problem later.
- Keep your receipts and print the confirmation. Save the JAMB transaction receipt, printout and any FUTB application or screening acknowledgement. These documents may be needed when the university processes admission.
- Complete FUTB’s own admission steps. Changing to FUTB does not itself produce an admission offer. Follow the university’s screening, document-upload and admission instructions and monitor both the school process and JAMB CAPS.
Important clarification about the free education offer
FUTB’s notice uses the wording “100% waiver of tuition and school fees.” That is significant, but candidates should obtain a written or clearly stated breakdown before making financial plans. The announcement does not separately confirm whether accommodation, acceptance, registration, medical charges, identity cards, laboratory charges, departmental dues, textbooks, transport or other personal costs are included.
For that reason, treat the offer as a confirmed waiver of the tuition and school-fee component described by the university. Ask the admissions office for the complete fee schedule for the programme and current session. Do not publish or rely on an unofficial claim that every cost of attending FUTB is covered.
Is there a deadline?
No separate application, change-of-institution or reporting deadline appears in the 25 August announcement. This does not mean that the opportunity remains open indefinitely. The relevant admission portal, screening window or JAMB processing timeline may have its own closing date.
Interested candidates should confirm the timeline with FUTB immediately. If the university later publishes a deadline, that later official notice should take priority. Candidates should also remember that a JAMB change may require processing time, and the change alone does not replace any FUTB screening application.
How to avoid scams around the FUTB waiver
- Use the university’s official website and admissions office to confirm instructions.
- Pay only through a verified JAMB or university channel after confirming what the payment is for.
- Do not pay an individual who promises guaranteed admission or a special slot.
- Do not share your JAMB password, email password, ATM PIN or one-time password.
- Check that your name, course and institution are correct on every receipt and printout.
- Keep a screenshot or PDF of the official announcement and your transaction records.
What to monitor after changing to FUT Babura
After completing an approved change, monitor the FUTB admissions page and JAMB CAPS. A candidate may need to complete a school screening process before the institution can recommend or process admission. When an offer appears on CAPS, read the course and institution details carefully and follow the acceptance instructions.
Do not stop checking the school portal after seeing a change reflected on JAMB. The university may request additional documents or publish a screening update. Conversely, do not rely only on a message from an agent; confirm every offer on an official portal or with the institution.
FUT Babura official sources
The announcement was published on the official FUT Babura website through the Office of the Registrar. Candidates can also review the university’s News and Events page and use the official JAMB website for admission-service guidance. The university’s earlier published admission guidance is available on its Post-UTME information page, but candidates must confirm that requirements and dates apply to their current cycle.
Image/source note: The featured announcement graphic is reproduced from FUT Babura’s official public notice dated 25 August 2026. It is used as an attributed institutional announcement image; no watermark or attribution has been removed.
Frequently asked questions
Which FUT Babura courses are covered?
The announcement names only B.Sc Mathematics and B.Sc Physics. It does not extend the stated waiver to every FUTB programme.
Can a candidate who chose another university apply?
The university says interested and eligible candidates who chose another institution or programme should change to FUT Babura at a JAMB CBT centre. Confirm eligibility with FUTB before processing the change.
Does the waiver guarantee admission?
No. Candidates must still meet admission requirements, complete the required process and receive an admission offer for one of the two programmes.
Does free tuition mean all costs are free?
Not necessarily. FUTB confirms a 100% waiver of tuition and school fees, but the notice does not list accommodation, acceptance, registration, medical or other possible charges. Ask for the current full fee schedule.
What is the deadline?
The 25 August announcement does not state a separate deadline. Candidates should confirm the current screening and change-of-institution timelines directly with FUTB and JAMB because those processes may close separately.
