{"id":12688,"date":"2026-08-26T22:24:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T22:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/fut-babura-free-tuition-mathematics-physics-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T22:24:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T22:24:04","slug":"fut-babura-free-tuition-mathematics-physics-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/fut-babura-free-tuition-mathematics-physics-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"FUT Babura Announces Free Tuition for Mathematics and Physics Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>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.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left:4px solid #0b6b3a;padding:12px 16px;margin:20px 0;background:#f2faf5\"><strong>Quick update:<\/strong> FUTB says eligible candidates who selected another programme or institution may change their institution and course to FUT Babura at any JAMB CBT centre. The official notice does not state a separate closing date or list every fee that may arise outside tuition and school fees.<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/fut-babura-free-tuition-mathematics-physics-2026\/#Who_may_benefit_from_the_waiver\" >Who may benefit from the waiver?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/fut-babura-free-tuition-mathematics-physics-2026\/#What_candidates_who_chose_another_institution_should_do\" >What candidates who chose another institution should do<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/fut-babura-free-tuition-mathematics-physics-2026\/#Important_clarification_about_the_free_education_offer\" >Important clarification about the free education offer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/fut-babura-free-tuition-mathematics-physics-2026\/#Is_there_a_deadline\" >Is there a deadline?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/fut-babura-free-tuition-mathematics-physics-2026\/#How_to_avoid_scams_around_the_FUTB_waiver\" >How to avoid scams around the FUTB waiver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/fut-babura-free-tuition-mathematics-physics-2026\/#What_to_monitor_after_changing_to_FUT_Babura\" >What to monitor after changing to FUT Babura<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/fut-babura-free-tuition-mathematics-physics-2026\/#FUT_Babura_official_sources\" >FUT Babura official sources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/fut-babura-free-tuition-mathematics-physics-2026\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/fut-babura-free-tuition-mathematics-physics-2026\/#Which_FUT_Babura_courses_are_covered\" >Which FUT Babura courses are covered?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/fut-babura-free-tuition-mathematics-physics-2026\/#Can_a_candidate_who_chose_another_university_apply\" >Can a candidate who chose another university apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/fut-babura-free-tuition-mathematics-physics-2026\/#Does_the_waiver_guarantee_admission\" >Does the waiver guarantee admission?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/fut-babura-free-tuition-mathematics-physics-2026\/#Does_free_tuition_mean_all_costs_are_free\" >Does free tuition mean all costs are free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/fut-babura-free-tuition-mathematics-physics-2026\/#What_is_the_deadline\" >What is the deadline?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_FUT_Babura_has_approved\"><\/span>What FUT Babura has approved<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Item<\/th>\n<th>Official information<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Institution<\/td>\n<td>Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Programmes covered<\/td>\n<td>B.Sc Mathematics and B.Sc Physics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Benefit<\/td>\n<td>100% waiver of tuition and school fees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Who the notice addresses<\/td>\n<td>Candidates who meet FUTB\u2019s admission requirements and are admitted into either programme<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Required action for candidates changing choice<\/td>\n<td>Visit a JAMB CBT centre to change institution and course to FUT Babura<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Announcement date<\/td>\n<td>25 August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Deadline<\/td>\n<td>No separate deadline stated in the announcement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_may_benefit_from_the_waiver\"><\/span>Who may benefit from the waiver?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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\u2019s admission requirements, complete any required screening or application process, and receive an admission offer.<\/p>\n<p>FUTB\u2019s 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\u2019s requirements directly with FUTB before paying or submitting an application.<\/p>\n<p>The Registrar\u2019s 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\u2019Level results, score and the university\u2019s current admission rules.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_candidates_who_chose_another_institution_should_do\"><\/span>What candidates who chose another institution should do<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Confirm your eligibility first.<\/strong> Check that you have the required O\u2019Level subjects and grades, an acceptable UTME result and the subject combination needed for the programme. Ask FUTB\u2019s admissions office to confirm that you can be considered.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact FUT Babura before making a costly change.<\/strong> The official announcement gives the admissions enquiry contact as Dr. Zubairu on <strong>08130778870<\/strong>. Use the university\u2019s official website and admissions channels to verify the number and ask about the current admission cycle, screening status and any non-tuition charges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visit an approved JAMB CBT centre.<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose the correct institution and programme.<\/strong> Check every detail on the preview before confirming the change. A wrong course or institution selection can create another correction problem later.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep your receipts and print the confirmation.<\/strong> Save the JAMB transaction receipt, printout and any FUTB application or screening acknowledgement. These documents may be needed when the university processes admission.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complete FUTB\u2019s own admission steps.<\/strong> Changing to FUTB does not itself produce an admission offer. Follow the university\u2019s screening, document-upload and admission instructions and monitor both the school process and JAMB CAPS.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_clarification_about_the_free_education_offer\"><\/span>Important clarification about the free education offer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>FUTB\u2019s notice uses the wording \u201c100% waiver of tuition and school fees.\u201d 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_deadline\"><\/span>Is there a deadline?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_avoid_scams_around_the_FUTB_waiver\"><\/span>How to avoid scams around the FUTB waiver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the university\u2019s official website and admissions office to confirm instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Pay only through a verified JAMB or university channel after confirming what the payment is for.<\/li>\n<li>Do not pay an individual who promises guaranteed admission or a special slot.<\/li>\n<li>Do not share your JAMB password, email password, ATM PIN or one-time password.<\/li>\n<li>Check that your name, course and institution are correct on every receipt and printout.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a screenshot or PDF of the official announcement and your transaction records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_monitor_after_changing_to_FUT_Babura\"><\/span>What to monitor after changing to FUT Babura<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FUT_Babura_official_sources\"><\/span>FUT Babura official sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The announcement was published on the <a href=\"https:\/\/futb.edu.ng\/free-tuition-for-b-sc-mathematics-and-b-sc-physics-programmes\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">official FUT Babura website<\/a> through the Office of the Registrar. Candidates can also review the university\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/futb.edu.ng\/news-and-events\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">News and Events page<\/a> and use the <a href=\"https:\/\/jamb.gov.ng\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">official JAMB website<\/a> for admission-service guidance. The university\u2019s earlier published admission guidance is available on its <a href=\"https:\/\/futb.edu.ng\/putme-2025\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Post-UTME information page<\/a>, but candidates must confirm that requirements and dates apply to their current cycle.<\/p>\n<p><em>Image\/source note: The featured announcement graphic is reproduced from FUT Babura\u2019s official public notice dated 25 August 2026. It is used as an attributed institutional announcement image; no watermark or attribution has been removed.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_FUT_Babura_courses_are_covered\"><\/span>Which FUT Babura courses are covered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The announcement names only B.Sc Mathematics and B.Sc Physics. It does not extend the stated waiver to every FUTB programme.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_candidate_who_chose_another_university_apply\"><\/span>Can a candidate who chose another university apply?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_waiver_guarantee_admission\"><\/span>Does the waiver guarantee admission?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Candidates must still meet admission requirements, complete the required process and receive an admission offer for one of the two programmes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_free_tuition_mean_all_costs_are_free\"><\/span>Does free tuition mean all costs are free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_deadline\"><\/span>What is the deadline?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Federal University of Technology, Babura has announced a 100% waiver of tuition and school fees for candidates admitted into B.Sc Mathematics and B.Sc Physics programmes. 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