Talk to Tobix
Ask anything about FUOYE — cut-off marks, JAMB 2026, post-UTME, accommodation prices around Oye-Ekiti, courses, hostel life. Tobix (a current FUOYE Software Engineering student) answers personally, and other students can chime in too.
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- PinnedAdmission9 Jun
FUOYE 2026/2027 Post-UTME Screening Registration Now Open (Deadline: July 3, 2026)
FUOYE has opened the 2026/2027 Post-UTME / screening registration. Here is everything you need to know: KEY FACTS - Screening fee: N2,000 - Registration deadline: July 3, 2026 - Minimum UTME score: 150 - O'Level requirement: 5 credits including English Language and Mathematics - Portal: ecampus.fuoye.edu.ng/putme HOW TO REGISTER 1. Visit ecampus.fuoye.edu.ng/putme 2. Log in with your JAMB registration number 3. Pay the N2,000 screening fee 4. Upload your O'Level result(s) and required credentials 5. Submit before the July 3, 2026 deadline IMPORTANT: FUOYE screens candidates using an aggregate of your UTME score, O'Level grades and number of sittings (total 100 points) - not a separate written exam. Use the Tobix screening calculator to estimate your aggregate before you apply. The formal admission exercise on JAMB CAPS and the school portal begins August 20, 2026 and concludes by February 5, 2027. Monitor fuoye.edu.ng and this page for any changes.
#FUOYE#Post-UTME#2026#screening0 replies018 - PinnedAdmission9 Jun
FUOYE 2026/2027 Admission Timeline: CAPS Opens Aug 20, 2026
The FUOYE 2026/2027 admission timeline has been confirmed. Save these dates: ADMISSION TIMELINE - Post-UTME / screening registration deadline: July 3, 2026 - JAMB CAPS admission exercise begins: August 20, 2026 - Admission exercise concludes: February 5, 2027 WHAT TO DO AT EACH STAGE 1. Before July 3: complete your screening registration (N2,000) at ecampus.fuoye.edu.ng/putme 2. From August 20: log in to JAMB CAPS regularly to check and accept any admission offer 3. After admission: accept on CAPS, then pay your acceptance and school fees on the FUOYE portal TIP: Do not wait until the last day. Admission offers on CAPS are time-sensitive - if you do not accept within the window, the slot can be reallocated. Use the Tobix admission eligibility checker to see which FUOYE departments your UTME score qualifies for, and the fees calculator to budget ahead.
#FUOYE#CAPS#admission#timeline0 replies016 - PinnedAdmission29 May
FUOYE 2026/2027 Cut-Off Marks Released - Complete Breakdown
OFFICIAL FUOYE 2026-27 JAMB Cut-Off Marks The Federal University of Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) has officially released the JAMB cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session. Here's the complete breakdown: HIGHEST CUT-OFF MARKS: - Nursing: 240 - Medical Laboratory Science: 230 - Radiography and Radiation Science: 220 - Computer Science: 200 - Mass Communication: 200 - Theatre And Media Arts: 200 FACULTIES WITH 180 CUT-OFF: - Anatomy - Computer Engineering - Cyber Security - English And Literary Studies - Food Science And Technology - History And International Studies - Physiology FACULTIES WITH 170 CUT-OFF: - Linguistics and Languages FACULTIES WITH 160 CUT-OFF: - Broadcasting - Journalism - Philosophy - Public Relations - Software Engineering FACULTIES WITH 150 CUT-OFF: - Agricultural Economics And Extension - Animal Production And Health - Crop Science and Horticulture - Data Science And Analytics - Fisheries And Aquaculture - Hospitality And Tourism Management - Information and Communication Engineering - Religious Studies - Soil Science And Land Resources Management - System Engineering - Water Resources Management And Agrometeorology IMPORTANT NOTICE: LAW DEPARTMENT WILL NOT BE ADMITTING STUDENTS FOR 2026/2027 The Faculty of Law has closed admissions for this academic session. No law students will be admitted. Students interested in law should consider other universities or reapply when the faculty reopens in 2027/2028. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: 1. Your JAMB score MUST meet or exceed your department's cut-off mark 2. O-Level requirements are mandatory (English Language, Mathematics, and 3 science subjects) 3. You MUST write and perform well in FUOYE's Post-UTME exam 4. Have all required documents ready (transcripts, certificates, etc.) NEXT STEPS: - Check if your JAMB score meets your chosen department's requirement - Prepare intensively for FUOYE Post-UTME - Gather all required documents - Monitor FUOYE's admission portal for updates For official information, visit www.fuoye.edu.ng
0 replies020 - PinnedAdmission29 May
IMPORTANT: Law Faculty Closed for 2026/2027 - What You Need to Know
The Federal University of Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) has announced the closure of the Faculty of Law for the 2026/2027 academic session. No law students will be admitted this year. WHAT THIS MEANS: - No admissions into any law programme - Previously admitted law students will continue - Faculty will reopen in 2027/2028 (subject to confirmation) ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR LAW STUDENTS: 1. Other Universities: - University of Ibadan - University of Lagos - Ahmadu Bello University - Obafemi Awolowo University - And many others nationwide 2. Wait Until 2027/2028: - Apply to FUOYE again next year - Use this time to strengthen your application 3. Consider Related Programmes: - Public Administration - Political Science - International Relations TIMELINE: - 2026/2027: Law Faculty CLOSED - 2027/2028: Likely reopening (to be confirmed) STAY UPDATED: - Check FUOYE official website (www.fuoye.edu.ng) - Monitor JAMB portal - Watch your email for official announcements IMPORTANT: Do NOT pay money to any unofficial channels claiming to offer law admission at FUOYE for 2026/2027.
0 replies026 - PinnedJAMB11 May
How To Maximize Your FUOYE Screening Points (UTME 60 + O'Level 30 + Sittings 10) — The Honest Breakdown
Stop me if you've heard this before: *"I scored 230 in JAMB, but FUOYE still didn't admit me."* — and you're left confused, angry, blaming the system. Here's what nobody told you: **FUOYE does not run a Post-UTME exam.** Unlike UNILAG, UI, OAU and most others, there's no second test you can "cram for". FUOYE uses a fixed screening formula — and if you understand it, you can squeeze every last point out of it. Let me break the formula down the way a senior should have explained it to you on Day 1. ## The formula (memorize this) Your FUOYE screening aggregate = **UTME points (max 60) + O'Level points (max 30) + Sitting points (max 10) = 100** That's it. No essay. No oral. No "Post-UTME prep". Just three numbers about you, added together, ranked against everybody else who applied for the same course. ## 1. UTME Points (out of 60) — the biggest chunk Formula: **(Your UTME score ÷ 400) × 60** Quick reference: - UTME 160 → 24 pts - UTME 180 → 27 pts - UTME 200 → 30 pts - UTME 220 → 33 pts - UTME 240 → 36 pts - UTME 260 → 39 pts - UTME 280 → 42 pts - UTME 300 → 45 pts - UTME 320 → 48 pts Notice how slowly the points climb. **The jump from 160 to 200 only gives you 6 points.** The jump from 200 to 240 gives you another 6. That's why O'Level and sittings matter so much — they're easier to control. If you already wrote UTME, this number is fixed. Move on to the parts you can still influence. ## 2. O'Level Points (out of 30) — where most students lose silently FUOYE counts your **best 5 credits in relevant subjects**, scored like this: - **A1 = 6 pts** - **B2 = 5 pts** - **B3 = 4 pts** - **C4 = 3 pts** - **C5 = 2 pts** - **C6 = 1 pt** Maximum: 5 subjects × 6 pts = **30 pts** Worked example — Candidate A vs Candidate B, both UTME 220: **Candidate A''s O'Level:** - English C6 (1) - Maths C5 (2) - Physics C6 (1) - Chemistry C5 (2) - Biology C6 (1) - **Total: 7 pts** **Candidate B''s O'Level:** - English B3 (4) - Maths A1 (6) - Physics B2 (5) - Chemistry B3 (4) - Biology A1 (6) - **Total: 25 pts** That's an **18-point gap** between two people with the same UTME. **18 points is the difference between getting in and not getting in.** This is why your O'Level matters more than you think. ## 3. Sitting Points (out of 10) — the silent killer - **1 sitting** (you got all 5 credits in **one** WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) = **10 pts** - **2 sittings** (you combined results from 2 exams) = **6 pts** That's a **4-point penalty** for using 2 sittings. Most students don't realise that even *combining one A1 from a second sitting* costs them 4 points outright. If you have 2 sittings, that's fine — just make sure your *best 5 credits* are stacked. ## The full picture — real worked examples **Example 1 — Aspirant for Computer Science** - UTME: 215 → 32.25 pts - O'Level: B3 English (4), B2 Maths (5), B3 Physics (4), C4 Chemistry (3), B3 Biology (4) = 20 pts - 1 sitting → 10 pts - **Aggregate = 62.25/100** — solid for Computer Science (usually needs ~60+) **Example 2 — Aspirant for Software Engineering** - UTME: 245 → 36.75 pts - O'Level: A1 English (6), A1 Maths (6), A1 Physics (6), B2 Chemistry (5), A1 Further Maths (6) = 29 pts - 1 sitting → 10 pts - **Aggregate = 75.75/100** — Software Engineering is competitive (~70+). Comfortable. **Example 3 — Aspirant for Mass Communication** - UTME: 195 → 29.25 pts - O'Level: B3 English (4), C4 Maths (3), B2 Literature (5), C5 Govt (2), B3 CRS (4) = 18 pts - 2 sittings → 6 pts - **Aggregate = 53.25/100** — borderline for Mass Comm (~55+). Risky but not dead. $Cal: Run your own numbers in 30 seconds$ — it does this exact math automatically and tells you which FUOYE departments your aggregate can carry. ## What you can still do to push your aggregate up You can't unwrite UTME, but you can: 1. **Re-sit O'Level papers where you got C5/C6.** Even moving a C6 (1 pt) to a B3 (4 pts) gives you 3 free points. Three Cs upgraded = 9 points. That's the difference between Sociology and Mass Comm. 2. **Replace any "non-relevant" subject** in your 5 with a stronger relevant one. FUOYE only counts the *relevant* 5. A B2 in CRS may not help you if your course doesn't accept CRS — but a B3 in Economics will. 3. **Consolidate to 1 sitting if you can.** If you only have 2–3 needed credits in your old WAEC, write GCE this November and reach 5 in one sitting. You gain **4 points instantly.** 4. **Don't waste energy preparing for a Post-UTME exam that doesn't exist.** I see candidates buying "FUOYE Post-UTME past questions" online. **There are no Post-UTME past questions for FUOYE because there is no Post-UTME.** Save your money. Buy data and re-do JAMB CBT past questions if you'll be re-sitting UTME. ## Common mistakes I see every year - **Counting wrong subjects.** Your 5 must be from your course's required combination. A B2 in Economics doesn't help an Engineering aspirant. - **Assuming "I'll be fine."** People score 200 and assume admission is automatic. With weak O'Level, 200 isn't enough. - **Believing fake "agents" who promise admission for N300k.** FUOYE admission cannot be bought. Anyone who says otherwise is a thief. - **Not checking catchment.** If you're from **Ekiti, Ondo, Osun, Kogi or Kwara**, you get a small bump on ties. If you're not — your aggregate must stand on its own. ## FAQs **Q: My English is C5. Does FUOYE accept it?** A: For most courses, yes — C6 in English is the minimum. But it costs you (1 pt vs A1''s 6 pts). **Q: Can NECO and WAEC be mixed?** A: Yes, that's the definition of 2 sittings. You lose 4 sitting points but you can stack your best grades from both. **Q: I have NABTEB. Does FUOYE accept it?** A: Yes, NABTEB is recognised. Same scoring scale. **Q: Does FUOYE re-check my O'Level grades?** A: Yes, during physical screening (document verification). Forged results = automatic blacklist. **Q: Can I add my A'Level / IJMB / JUPEB points?** A: That's a different admission pathway (Direct Entry), not the UTME screening formula in this post. ## Sources FUOYE''s publicly documented screening formula (UTME 60 + O'Level 30 + Sittings 10 = 100), the JAMB 2026 national minimum of 160 announced on 11 May 2026, and grading scales standard across WAEC/NECO/NABTEB. Related reads: - [JAMB 2026 Cut-Off Is 160 — What It Means For FUOYE](/talk/jamb-2026-cut-off-mark-is-160-for-universities-what-it-really-means-for-fuoye-aspirants) - [Every FUOYE Department''s Real Cut-Off](/talk/fuoye-departmental-cut-off-marks-2026) - [How To Change Institution To FUOYE](/talk/change-of-institution-to-fuoye-2026-step-by-step) - [Latest FUOYE Cut-Off Marks](/admission) Drop your UTME + O'Level grades + sitting count below. I'll work your aggregate honestly and tell you what courses you have a real shot at. No fake hope.
#fuoye-screening#screening-points#jamb-2026#olevel0 replies225 - PinnedAdmission11 May
JAMB Said 150. But FUOYE Won't Use 150 — Here Is Every FUOYE Department's Real Cut-Off Range
Yesterday I posted that JAMB's 150 is just the minimum. Today, let's get specific — what cut-off does YOUR FUOYE department actually use? These ranges are based on FUOYE's pattern over the last 3 admission cycles. The actual 2026 number will be confirmed by FUOYE in their screening point announcement, but use these as your realistic target. **HIGH-DEMAND (220 AND ABOVE)** - Medicine and Surgery - Nursing Science - Law - Anatomy - Physiology **ENGINEERING (200 TO 220)** - Software Engineering(180 as 2025/2026) - Computer Engineering - Electrical/Electronics - Civil Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Agricultural Engineering **SCIENCES (180 TO 200)** - Biochemistry - Microbiology - Computer Science - Industrial Chemistry - Physics with Electronics - Statistics - Software engineering **ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES (170 TO 190)** - Mass Communication - Accounting - Economics - Business Administration - English & Literary Studies - International Relations & Diplomacy **EDUCATION & AGRICULTURE (160 TO 175)** - Education courses (most are here) - Agricultural Economics - Crop Science - Animal Production ##NOTE: These are AGGREGATE-friendly cut-offs. FUOYE uses an aggregate of JAMB (50%) + Screening points (50%). Even if your JAMB is mid, a strong Weac or other ssce can save you. So if you scored 175 in JAMB and want Mass Comm (cut-off ~180-185), don't panic — score 75% in Post-UTME and your aggregate will be solid. ##DROP YOUR SCORE AND DESIRED COURSE BELOW. I'll do the aggregate math for you, Use $CAL$.
#fuoye cut off#departmental cut off#fuoye admission 2026#jamb0 replies123 - PinnedJAMB11 May
BREAKING: JAMB 2026 Cut-Off Mark Is 160 For Universities — What It Really Means For FUOYE Aspirants
**JAMB just wrapped up the 2026 Policy Meeting today, and the official minimum cut-off mark for universities is now 160.** Polytechnics and Colleges of Education got lower minimums as usual, but I want to talk to the people aiming for FUOYE — because there's a big trap in this announcement that nobody is explaining clearly. ## THE 160 IS A MINIMUM, NOT THE CUT-OFF YOU NEED. 160 is the floor below which JAMB will not let any university admit you. It is NOT the score that gets you into FUOYE. Every university then sets its own cut-off (called the "departmental cut-off") on top of that. ## For FUOYE specifically, last year: - Medicine, Nursing, Law → 220+ - Engineering courses (incl. Software Engineering) → 200+ - Sciences (Biochem, Microbiology, etc.) → 180+ - Arts and Management → 170 to 180 - Education courses → 160 to 170 So if you scored 165 thinking "I made cut-off, I'm in" — pump the brakes. You made JAMB's cut-off. You have not made FUOYE's. ##WHAT YOU SHOULD DO RIGHT NOW - 1. Check your JAMB score against your department's real FUOYE cut-off (drop your score and course in the comments — I'll tell you straight up where you stand). - 2. If you're below your dream course's cut-off, start thinking about Change of Course / Change of Institution NOW. The portal opens within days and the good slots fill fast. - 3. Start preparing for FUOYE Post-UTME. The screening is what actually decides admission, not just JAMB. I'll drop a full Change of Institution guide and a Post-UTME prep plan this week. Follow this thread. Drop your score below. Let's talk. ## Quick advise - please pray to oo admissions aren't ease as you may see it. - $Cal$ calculate your point
#jamb 2026#cut off mark#fuoye admission#utme0 replies024 - PinnedGeneral7 May
FUOYE Welcomes a New Vice-Chancellor: Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole (2026)
Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) is entering a new chapter. Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole has been appointed the **5th substantive Vice-Chancellor** of FUOYE and is set to assume office on **11 February 2026**, succeeding Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, whose tenure runs out on the same day. This is one of the most consequential leadership transitions in the university\'s history, and a lot of incoming and current FUOYE students are asking the obvious questions: who is he, what is he known for, and what does this change mean for admissions, hostels, and academic calendar going forward? Here is what we know — verified from public records, with sources you can check yourself. ## Who is Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole? - **Full name:** Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole - **Born:** 23 July 1967, Ibadan, Oyo State - **Field:** Professor of **Soil Physics** (Department of Soil Science & Land Resource Management) - **Degrees:** Bachelor\'s, Master\'s and PhD — all from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria - **Previous role:** 4th substantive Vice-Chancellor of **Bowen University, Iwo** (1 August 2018 – 31 July 2023) - **Earlier appointments:** Director of University Advancement and Linkages at Federal University, Dutsin-Ma; Professor at FUOYE before his Bowen VC tenure In other words, he is not new to FUOYE. He held a substantive professorial chair at this same university before he left to lead Bowen. Now he is coming back as the head of the institution. ## Why this matters for FUOYE students 1. **Continuity in academics.** A returning professor knows the campus, the departments, the staff, and the students. Expect a smoother transition than an outsider would deliver. 2. **Track record of running a university.** He already completed a full 5-year VC term at Bowen — graduating sessions, fixing infrastructure, defending budgets. That experience is exactly what FUOYE needs as student population grows. 3. **Possible new direction.** Every new VC brings priorities. Watch out for announcements on hostel expansion, new faculties, ICT/research grants, and academic calendar reforms within the first 100 days of his tenure. 4. **Outgoing VC.** Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina handed over a university with a working academic calendar and visible infrastructure. Most students will not feel the change immediately — you will keep registering, paying, and writing exams as usual. ## What does NOT change for you on Day 1 - Your matric number, department, and faculty stay the same. - Your school fees, accommodation booking, and acceptance fee processes remain the same. - The official FUOYE portal and your dashboard logins remain unchanged. - JAMB-set cut-off marks for FUOYE departments are not affected by a VC change. The university\'s departmental cut-off for the **2026/2027** session will still be set after the JAMB Policy Meeting on **11 May 2026** (we wrote a separate explainer for that — see the link below). ## What to watch in the first 90 days - **Inaugural address & 100-day priorities.** New VCs typically publish a vision document within their first quarter. Expect points on TETFund-funded buildings, more on-campus hostels, and expanded online learning. - **Hostel & accommodation policy.** This is where most FUOYE students feel impact. Will the new administration push for more on-campus rooms? Crack down on landlord exploitation in Oye-Ekiti? Right now, most rooms are off-campus — the [Tobix Tech AI Accommodation Finder](/accommodation) is the safest way to lock in a verified room before the rush. - **Academic calendar.** A new VC sometimes adjusts resumption dates and exam windows. Keep checking the [FUOYE admission page](/admission) — we update it as soon as official announcements drop. ## Frequently asked questions **Q: When exactly does the new VC take office?** A: 11 February 2026, the same day Prof. Fasina\'s tenure ends. **Q: Will this affect 2026 admission?** A: No. JAMB and FUOYE have already published the 2026/2027 admission framework. The VC change does not roll back any admission already in progress. **Q: Will school fees increase under the new VC?** A: There is no announcement to that effect. Any fee change has to go through Senate and Council and would be communicated officially through the FUOYE portal — not through social media rumours. **Q: Is FUOYE still a federal university after this change?** A: Yes. FUOYE remains a federal government university. Only the leadership has changed. ## Sources This post is based on **public reporting** of FUOYE\'s Governing Council announcement and the publicly available academic profile of Professor Ogunwole on Wikipedia and Nigerian education news outlets. We do not invent quotes — anything we cannot verify is either flagged as analysis or left out. We will keep this post updated as new official statements are released by the FUOYE Public Relations Office. Drop your questions in the replies below — Tobix replies personally. Related reads: - [JAMB 2026 Admission Policy Meeting — what FUOYE aspirants need to know](/talk/jamb-2026-admission-policy-meeting-cutoff-marks) - [Latest FUOYE cut-off marks for every department](/admission) - [Verified accommodation near FUOYE (no landlord scams)](/accommodation)
#fuoye-news#vice-chancellor#prof-ogunwole#leadership1 reply266 - Admission8 Jun
FUOYE School Fees 2025/2026: New vs Returning Students
Here is the current FUOYE school fees schedule and what to expect when budgeting. APPROXIMATE FEES - New (fresh) students: about N102,000 - Returning students: about N48,000 These figures are paid through the official FUOYE portal and may vary slightly by faculty/department (some programmes with labs or studios charge extra). Always confirm the exact amount shown on your portal invoice before paying. WHAT THE FEE TYPICALLY COVERS - Tuition-related charges (federal universities charge minimal tuition) - Registration, ICT, library, medical and other service charges - Departmental and faculty levies DO NOT FORGET - Acceptance fee is separate and is paid first, once you accept admission on CAPS - Accommodation is separate (off-campus rooms around Oye-Ekiti range widely - use the Tobix accommodation finder) Use the Tobix fees calculator to estimate your total first-year cost (acceptance + school fees + accommodation + feeding).
#FUOYE#school fees#2026#budget0 replies016 - JAMB18 May
Upload of results on jamb
## 🚨JUST IN: JAMB Opens Portal for 2026 O’Level Result Upload on CAPS 💥 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has activated its portal for candidates to upload their O’Level results on the Central Admissions Processing System of the 2026 admission exercise. If you applied for the 2026 admission with “awaiting results,” make sure to upload your O’Level results on **JAMB CAPS** as soon as they’re out. Schools can’t process your admission until your results are uploaded and visible on the portal. ## Don’t wait till the last minute to avoid missing out Ask You questions in the comments conversation.
#JAMB2026#TOBIXX0 replies117 - JAMB12 May
JAMB Clarifies: UTME Cut-Off Is Minimum Score, Not Admission Guarantee
JAMB has clarified that what institutions announce as "cut-off marks" are actually minimum tolerable scores, not automatic admission thresholds. According to the board, the figure represents the lowest score an institution will accept only if no better candidates are available. For competitive courses like Medicine, the effective minimum can be much higher — often 350 or 370 — regardless of the general minimum published by the institution. JAMB explained that the admission system blocks institutions from admitting any candidate below their declared minimum. For example, if a university sets 200 as its minimum, the system will not allow it to admit a candidate with 190. The board urged parents and candidates to understand that scoring above an institution's minimum does not guarantee admission. Admission depends on available slots, course competitiveness, and the scores of other applicants. JAMB advised candidates who score below an institution's minimum to change their institution choice as early as possible to avoid missing out on admission opportunities entirely. What this means for FUOYE applicants FUOYE's general cut-off mark is 160 — but this is the minimum tolerable score, not the score that gets you admitted. In practice, competitive courses like Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Medicine require scores well above the published minimum because many candidates compete for limited spaces. FUOYE does not run a Post-UTME exam. Instead, it uses a Screening Points formula: UTME score (max 60pts) + O'Level grades (max 30pts) + Sitting bonus (max 10pts) = 100 total. The higher your aggregate, the better your chances against other applicants for the same course. Key takeaways If you scored above FUOYE's published cut-off, you are eligible — but not guaranteed. The real competition is among all eligible candidates for the available slots in your course. If your score is close to the minimum, consider a less competitive course or faculty where you have a stronger chance. Change of institution or course on the JAMB portal is your best move if your score falls short. Use TobixAI on tobixfuoye.com.ng to calculate your exact FUOYE Screening Points and get a realistic picture of your admission chances.
#jamb-2026#cut-off-mark#fuoye-admission#utme0 replies120 - Accommodation11 May
Accommodation Around FUOYE In 2026: Real Prices, Areas To Avoid, And The Scam Tactics I Am Watching This Year
Every single day my DM has the same question: *"Tobix, how much is hostel in Oye? Where should I stay? Is this agent legit?"* Let me drop the full truth in one post. Save it. Send it to anyone heading to FUOYE this session. ## Real price ranges — 2025/2026 session These are **actual prices** as at this week, walked street by street, not what someone tells you on Twitter. **Self-contained (room + private bathroom + private kitchen)** - Range: **N250,000 – N450,000/year** - Cheapest clean self-contain: ~**N280k** - Anything advertised below **N250k**: inspect VERY carefully. Usually has serious water issues, no light, or far from campus. **A Room (just a bedroom, shared bathroom & kitchen)** - Range: **N120,000 – N200,000/year** - Most freshers start here. Honestly fine for one year. **Mini-flat / 1-bed apartment (sitting room + bedroom)** - Range: **N400,000 – N700,000/year** - Usually 300L+ students or roommates splitting. - Worth it only if you have a *trusted* roommate to split with. **2-bedroom (for sharing 3–4 students)** - Range: **N600,000 – N1,000,000/year** - Cost per person: N150k–N250k. Often cheaper than self-contain if 4 of you split. These are *guides* — landlords adjust by location, light availability, and how desperate they think you are. **Always negotiate.** Most prices have N10k–N30k flex built in. ## Areas ranked — where to live, where to avoid ### GOOD AREAS (close to campus, decent power, safer) - **Behind Campus (BC)** — the classic FUOYE student area. 5–15 min walk to Oye campus. Vibrant, lots of food spots, plenty of options. - **Polytechnic Road** — slightly quieter, mix of students and locals. Good security generally. - **Adebayo Road** — a step further out but well-developed. Better light situation. - **Federal Polytechnic axis** — overlap zone, ok for FUOYE students who don't mind sharing the area with Fed Poly students. ### OKAY AREAS (cheaper, but commute is real) - **Itapaji Road** — cheaper but you'll need keke or okada daily. - **Ilupeju area** — quieter, cheaper, but lonely walks at night. - **Mini-Campus area** — only worth it if your faculty is at Mini-Campus. ### AREAS TO BE CAREFUL WITH - **Deep bush past the last junction** — too quiet at night, okada becomes a problem. - **Compounds with no gate/fence** — your stuff will walk away. - **Houses with only ONE entry/exit** — fire safety nightmare, and bad in emergencies. - **Riverside compounds** — flood risk during heavy rains. ## Note for Ikole-bound students (Engineering, Agric, Vet Med) Ikole is a separate campus, **45 minutes from Oye**. If your course is at Ikole, **do not rent in Oye**. Rent in Ikole town itself. Prices in Ikole are usually 10–20% lower than Oye for the same room type. ## The 6 scam patterns I'm watching this year **Scam 1 — "Pay N20k to hold the room"** The "agent" collects "holding fees" from 4–5 different students for the same room, then reassigns it to the highest payer (or vanishes entirely). **Never pay to hold without a signed agreement and seeing the actual room first.** **Scam 2 — WhatsApp DMs with crazy prices** "Self-contain for N150k" or "free month of rent". Real prices don't drop that low. The photo is stolen. The room doesn't exist. The "agent" is operating from another state. **Run.** **Scam 3 — Fake landlord** Someone pretends to own a house they don't. They show you the room, collect money, hand you a "key" — then the real landlord shows up next week. **Always ask to see the original C of O or the previous tenant's rent receipt with the real landlord's name.** **Scam 4 — "Inspection fee" before showing the room** A new pattern. Agents charge N5k–N10k "inspection fee" before they'll even take you to see the room. **Legit agents do not charge upfront inspection fees.** A small transport fee is fine. A "fee just to look" is a scam. **Scam 5 — Year-old / stolen listing photos** Photos look stunning. Actual room is collapsing — peeling paint, broken tiles, no water. **Always video-call inspect** if you can't come in person, OR use a verified service like [Tobix Accommodation](/accommodation) where every photo is current. **Scam 6 — "Pay full rent now or you lose the room"** Real urgency, yes. But never wire full rent before: 1. You've physically seen the room (or via verified service) 2. You have a written tenancy agreement 3. You have the landlord's full name and phone ## How to be safe — the checklist - **Always inspect** (in person or via verified video call) - **Pay through traceable channels** — bank transfer with reference, not cash, not OPay to a random number - **Get a written rent receipt** with the landlord's full name, signature, phone number, and the property address - **Take photos of the room** on the day you pay — record the condition (cracked walls, broken bulbs, etc.) so they can't blame you later - **Move in with a friend on inspection day** if possible — a second pair of eyes catches things you'll miss - **Don't tell strangers your hostel address** in your first week. Wait until you know the area. ## What to look for during inspection - **Water** — turn on the tap. Does it flow? Is there a working tank? - **Light** — does NEPA reach this compound? Is there a generator? At what time does the generator run? - **Toilet** — flush it. Does it work? Does it smell? - **Doors and locks** — do all the doors lock properly? Are the locks new or rusted out? - **Windows** — do they close? Are there mosquito nets? - **Neighbours** — chat with the next-door tenant if you can. Ask "How is this place really?" - **Security** — is there a gateman? A fence? A working gate? ## When to pay rent - **Best months to look:** July, August, September — supply is high, prices haven't fully spiked - **Worst months:** October, November — admission lists out, demand peaks, prices jump 15–25% - **If you can:** lock your room down **before admission letters are released.** Smart move. ## Money guide — what to budget total - Year rent (self-contain): N280k – N450k - Agent fee (legit ones): 5–10% of rent, one-time - Caution fee (refundable on exit): often N20k – N50k - Buying basics (mattress + bucket + stove + extension + curtains): ~N60k – N100k **Total day-1 hostel setup:** N400k – N650k for a self-contain. Plan accordingly. Tell your parents the real number. ## FAQs **Q: Can I share self-contain with a friend to split cost?** A: Some landlords allow, some don't. Always tell the landlord upfront — surprise extra tenants get people evicted. **Q: I'm female. Are there female-only compounds?** A: Yes, several around BC and Polytechnic Road. Worth the slight premium for safety. **Q: What about on-campus hostels?** A: Very limited, allocated by ballot. Don't count on it as a fresher. **Q: Can I pay rent monthly?** A: 99% of FUOYE landlords want yearly rent upfront. Very few do quarterly. Plan for yearly. **Q: Is it safer to stay alone or share?** A: For a first-year student new to Oye — **share or be in a populated compound.** Going solo your first year is mentally rough. ## Sources Walked the streets myself this past week (May 2026), confirmed prices with 12 active landlords across BC, Polytechnic Road, Adebayo Road, and Ikole town. Cross-checked with 4 current students in different hostel types. Related reads: - [Fresher Survival Checklist 2026](/talk/fuoye-fresher-survival-checklist-2026) - [How To Change Institution To FUOYE](/talk/change-of-institution-to-fuoye-2026-step-by-step) - [Browse verified rooms (no agent scams)](/accommodation) Drop your **budget** and the **area you're hoping for** below — I'll suggest 2–3 honest options. No upselling, no commission games.
#fuoye-accommodation#oye-ekiti#hostel-prices#accommodation-scam0 replies016 - Campus Life11 May
You Got Admission To FUOYE — Now What? The Honest Fresher Survival Checklist (2026)
Congratulations. Your matric number is loading. Now let me tell you what nobody tells freshers before they enter Oye-Ekiti. This is the same checklist I wished someone gave me. Print it, screenshot it, save it. You'll thank me by November. ## Week 1 after seeing your name — do these NOW - **Accept the admission on JAMB CAPS.** Log into your JAMB profile → CAPS → click *Accept*. People literally lose admission every year because they thought "the school will accept for me". They won't. - **Pay the FUOYE acceptance fee within the deadline.** Usually a 2-week window. Missing it = your slot goes to the next person on the list. - **Print your JAMB admission letter** (the new one, after acceptance) AND your **original JAMB result slip with your NIN on it.** Not the WhatsApp screenshot version. The original PDF. - **Get your NIN slip** if you don't have one. NIMC slip from any nearby centre — N0 from federal, N500 if you pay an agent. ## Documents to gather (physical originals + 6 photocopies of each) - Birth certificate / sworn age declaration - O'Level result(s) — every sitting you have - JAMB result + JAMB admission letter - LGA of origin certificate (from your local government, not online) - Acceptance fee receipt - 6 passport photos — **red background, plain shirt, no smile** (FUOYE rejects funny passports) - Medical fitness report (some departments require this — check your faculty) Put these in a clear folder. Don't lose them between home and Oye. People do. ## Accommodation — this is where 80% of freshers get scammed Read this section twice. - **Do NOT pay any landlord without seeing the room physically** — or via a verified service like [Tobix Accommodation](/accommodation) where I personally inspect every listing. - **Do NOT believe "rare hostel offer ending today"** on WhatsApp or Twitter. That offer doesn't exist. The room doesn't even exist. The "agent" doesn't exist. - **Do NOT send money to "agents" on social media** based on photos. The photos are stolen from real listings. - **Do NOT pay full year rent in cash.** Bank transfer with a written rent receipt only. Cash = no proof = no court case. - **Do NOT skip the inspection trip.** Take an okada, see the room, smell the room, flush the toilet, check the water tank. If you can't come for inspection, **use the Tobix verified service.** Every room is physically inspected by me, prices are honest, and landlords are real people I know by name. [Browse verified rooms here](/accommodation). ## What to buy before coming to Oye - First Things is very expensive in oye so if you have most things at home try and bring (**Also you can buy if you have a Better and good Transportation for it**) So - **Mattress** — buy in Oye, not at home. Transporting one from Lagos by bus is a nightmare. Decent foam mattress here is N25k–N55k. - **Bucket, kettle, padlock (with 2 keys), mosquito net** — basics - **Cooking stove** — gas (safer) or electric coil. NEPA is unreliable, plan for both(Nepa and Fuoye 👈😹👉). - **Power bank** — at least 20,000-50,000mAh(depends on how ànd what you will be using it for). You'll thank me by week 2. - **Extension box with surge protector** — Oye power surges have killed many laptops(also you will need it if u want to charge in a safe place). The N3,500 SP protector saves your N500,000 laptop. - **Padlock for your wardrobe** — yes, even with a trusted roommate. Trust is built, not assumed. ## What to NOT buy yet - **Textbooks** — wait. 90% of "required" books, your seniors will give you free or sell at N500. Don't buy anything until lectures start. - **Cooking pots in bulk** — your hostel kitchen space is tiny. Buy 1 pot, 1 frying pan, 2 spoons. Add later. - **Expensive electronics** — first see your hostel security situation. A flashy laptop in a shared room can vanish(Oye is kinda safe in some areas, but not all areas so ABEG OOO). - **Iron, kettle, fan in bulk** — buy 1, see how Oye power treats it before stocking up. ## Mental + admin checklist - **Find your matric number** as soon as fees are paid (FUOYE portal → My Profile **{Most times it till after matric or before first semester exam, Depends on the Situation of the school}**) - **Join your departmental WhatsApp group.** Post in any FUOYE Aspirants Telegram group asking for the link to your dept. Don't pay for "official groups" — they're all free. - **Locate the nearest market (Oja-Oba), pharmacy, ATM, and FUOYE clinic** to your hostel BEFORE classes start. - **Save these numbers:** FUOYE Security Hotline, your dept rep, your hostel landlord, one trusted senior. - **Open a student-friendly bank account** if you don't have one. OPay/PalmPay are useful but get one main bank (Access, GTB) for fees. - **Quiz advise** Finish your medical quickly to save stress (But it will stress you out So No Go Dull ) Be Sharp at all places No Go Dull ooo ## Money realities — what 1 semester really costs in Oye Rough monthly budget for a typical FUOYE student (2025/2026 data): - Food: N20,000 – N35,000 (It Still depends on you) - Transport (campus shuttle/keke): N6,000 – N10,000 - Data: N6,000 – N10,000 ( depends on you) - Toiletries + misc: N5,000 – N8,000 - Handouts + photocopying: N3,000 – N6,000 ( e pass oo 😂 wo oye fit dry you so guide 😂) - Emergency / unexpected: N5,000 – N10,000 ( see sha guide 😂) **Conservative monthly: ~N50,000.** Per semester (4 months): ~N200,000. Plus accommodation paid yearly. Tell your parents the honest figure — don't shortchange yourself trying to "manage" (No money anywhere) . ## On day-one safety - Don't move around with all your school fees in cash. Pay online, keep N10–20k cash maximum. - Avoid okada at night (after 9pm) unless absolutely necessary. - Your phone is the most-stolen item in Oye. Lock screen + Find My Device + don't flash it on public transport. - Make 2 close, reliable friends in the first week. You'll need them for emergencies. ## Things they don't tell you about FUOYE life - **First semester will stress you.** Even Education students. and all discipline. Just hold on — by 200L you'll have your rhythm. - **The campus shuttle isn't always on time.** Calculate transit time + 20 minutes for any lecture (Also learn how to trek 😂) . - **Lecturers vary wildly.** Some are angels, some… aren't. Your seniors know which is which. Ask. - **Politics on campus exists.** Don't get sucked in your first year. Focus on your CGPA (**Very Important**). - **Spiritual life matters here.** Whatever your faith, get a community early. It will sustain you mentally. ## **Unrelated** If you no promise **5.00** Get better side hustle or handwork that can fetch you money. - **Also Avoid NeoLife at all cost See hmmmmm..** (they will be asking if you have a side hustle so they likely want to lure you into it) **Also am not saying it bad if you're interested you can join**( But it will distract you in your First year)..... ## FAQs **Q: When does FUOYE resumption typically happen?** A: Watch the [/admission](/admission) page — I update resumption dates the day FUOYE Senate releases them. **Q: Do I need to come to FUOYE before classes start?** A: Yes — for hostel inspection, document submission, departmental clearance, and matriculation rehearsal. Plan to arrive **at least 2 weeks before resumption.** **Q: Is there on-campus accommodation for freshers?** A: Very limited. Most freshers stay off-campus around BC, Polytechnic Road, Adebayo Road. See my full accommodation guide pinned in this thread. **Q: How safe is Oye-Ekiti generally?** A: Safer than most uni towns honestly. Standard sense — avoid lonely roads at night, don't flash valuables — and you're fine. ## Sources FUOYE''s official admission process documentation, JAMB''s CAPS process, and my own experience as a current FUOYE student plus inputs from 6 other current students across faculties. Related reads: - [FUOYE Accommodation 2026 — Real Prices + Scam Warnings](/talk/fuoye-accommodation-2026-real-prices-and-scams) - [How To Change Institution To FUOYE](/talk/change-of-institution-to-fuoye-2026-step-by-step) - [Browse verified Oye-Ekiti accommodation](/accommodation) Welcome to FUOYE in advance. Drop any fresher question below — I reply personally. No question is too small.
#fuoye-fresher#campus-life#fuoye-2026#oye-ekiti0 replies026 - Admission11 May
Scored Below Your Dream School? Here Is Exactly How To Change Institution To FUOYE (2026)
Plenty of you are in my DM asking the same thing: *"Tobix, my UTME is 165, my first choice wants 250. Can I still come to FUOYE?"* Short answer — **Yes.** Long answer — only if you move fast and do it correctly. Let me walk you through it the way I'd walk a younger sibling. ## Who actually needs to do Change of Institution? - You picked UNILAG, UI, OAU, UNN, ABU, etc. as first choice and your UTME score is below their bar. - You did not pick FUOYE at all but now you realise FUOYE has the course you actually want, at a saner cut-off. - You picked FUOYE but the wrong course, and your screening aggregate won't carry that course. - Your first choice already screened you and didn't admit you. If any of these is you, this guide is for you. ## Before you start — confirm you actually qualify Do not pay JAMB N2,500+ for change of institution only to find out FUOYE rejects you on a technicality. Confirm these **first**: - **JAMB UTME score ≥ 160** (the new 2026 national minimum we just got on Monday). - **5 O'Level credits in relevant subjects** in not more than 2 sittings — English and Maths included for most courses. - **Your O'Level subjects match FUOYE's combination** for the new course. (Eg: Software Engineering needs Maths + Physics + any 2 from Chemistry/Biology/Economics/Geography.) - **Run your screening aggregate honestly** before paying. $Cal: Calculate your FUOYE screening points$ — it will tell you in 30 seconds whether you have a real shot or you're wasting N2,500. If your aggregate is below 50/100, don't change to a high-demand course. Pick something realistic. ## Step-by-step: the actual process **Step 1.** Log into your JAMB profile at `portal.jamb.gov.ng` with the email + password you used for UTME registration. If you forgot, do *Forgot Password* — don't go to a cyber cafe to "fix it" for N5k. That's a scam. **Step 2.** On your dashboard, click **Profile → Transactions → Pay for Change of Institution / Course**. JAMB charges roughly **N2,500 – N3,500** for change of institution (the fee changes year to year — check the portal for the live figure). **Step 3.** Pay via Remita, debit card, or bank. **Keep the receipt and reference number.** Screenshot it. Email it to yourself. **Step 4.** Wait 10–30 minutes for the payment to reflect. Refresh your profile. The **Change of Institution** form will now be unlocked. **Step 5.** Fill the form carefully: - New first choice: **Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE)** - New course: the one you actually qualify for based on your screening aggregate (don't be greedy) - Catchment-area indicator: if you're from **Ekiti, Ondo, Osun, Kogi or Kwara**, that ticks for you automatically by state of origin **Step 6.** Submit. Print the slip. Save the PDF. Done on JAMB's side. **Step 7 — the step people forget.** Go straight to FUOYE's screening portal (`fuoye.edu.ng` → Admission → 2026 Screening) and register there too. **Changing on JAMB alone does not put you in FUOYE's system.** You must complete FUOYE's own screening registration after. ## Things that will mess you up - **Don't change to a course you don't qualify for by O'Level.** FUOYE will silently reject you and you'll waste the money. - **Don't change to Medicine, Nursing, Law, Software Engineering, Pharmacy** if your UTME is below 200. The aggregate won't carry it. I've watched too many people cry over this. - **Don't pay any "agent" to do change of institution for you.** It's a self-service portal. You can do it from your phone in 15 minutes. Agents who charge N15k–N20k are running a polite scam. - **Don't change twice.** JAMB allows it, but each one is another payment, and FUOYE only sees your most recent choice. ## Real-talk on which FUOYE courses are realistic to change into - **UTME 160–179:** Education courses, Agriculture courses, History, Religious Studies, some Library Science. Honestly comfortable here. - **UTME 180–199:** Mass Comm, Accounting, Business Admin, Economics, Sociology, Political Science, English. Solid range. - **UTME 200–219:** Computer Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Industrial Chemistry, most Engineering departments at Ikole campus. - **UTME 220+:** Now you can dream — Medicine, Nursing, Software Engineering, Law, Pharmacy. (Even then, screening points still decide.) These are *guides* based on the last 3 admission cycles. Senate sets the official bar after screening closes. ## After your change is done - Bookmark [/admission](/admission) — I update FUOYE's official cut-offs there the day Senate releases them. - Get accommodation **before** you see your name on the list. Rooms around Oye go from N250k to N500k in 48 hours once admission drops. [Verified rooms here](/accommodation), no landlord wahala. - Drop your **new UTME aggregate** in the replies below — I'll look at it personally and tell you if your new course choice is sensible. ## FAQs **Q: How long does JAMB take to process the change?** A: Usually instant on the JAMB side. FUOYE adopts new candidates within 24–72 hours. **Q: Can I change my course inside FUOYE without changing institution?** A: Yes — *Change of Course* is a separate, cheaper payment on the same JAMB portal. Same Step 2, just pick Course instead of Institution. **Q: My state is not in FUOYE's catchment. Will I be rejected?** A: No. Catchment helps slightly on aggregate ties — it doesn't disqualify anyone. Plenty of FUOYE students are from outside the 5 catchment states. **Q: Is there a deadline?** A: JAMB usually closes the change window 2–6 weeks after the policy meeting. Don't gamble — do it this week. ## Sources JAMB's official Change of Institution policy on `portal.jamb.gov.ng`, FUOYE's published admission framework, and the **160 national minimum** announced at the 11 May 2026 Policy Meeting (see my breaking post pinned in this thread). Related reads: - [JAMB 2026 Cut-Off Mark Is 160 — What It Means For FUOYE Aspirants](/talk/jamb-2026-cut-off-mark-is-160-for-universities-what-it-really-means-for-fuoye-aspirants) - [Every FUOYE Department's Real Screening Cut-Off](/talk/fuoye-departmental-cut-off-marks-2026) - [Latest FUOYE cut-off marks (live updates)](/admission) Drop your old school, your UTME score, and the course you want to switch to. I'll reply personally.
#change-of-institution#fuoye#jamb-2026#change-of-course0 replies023 - General10 May
Is Software engineering part of Engineering
## Is software engineering part of Engineering or related to Engineering department Answer is **NO Software engineering is a course under computing** ##This course is a cycle of : - web development - Fullstack developer - software developer - UI/UX designer - Frontend developer - backend developer - database consultant so is it actually **Engineering**?The short answer is No. At FUOYE, Software Engineering sits comfortably in the Faculty of Computing (Oye Campus), not the Faculty of Engineering (which is over at Ikole). # Why does this matter to you? The Certificate: If you graduate from the Faculty of Engineering, you get a B.Eng. But as a Software Engineer, you’ll be coming out with a B.Sc. Don’t sweat it, though - tech companies care way more about your GitHub profile and your coding skills than the letters on your degree! ## The Focus: we are focused on the logic of code ** Java, HTML, React.js, Nest.js, Node.js, Typescript .... ** We build the apps, websites, and systems that run the world. It’s more about "how can I solve this problem with a script?" than *HOW DO I BUILD A PHYSICAL ENGINE?* ## Professional Bodies: Engineering students look forward to joining **COREN**. For us, it’s all about the **CPN** (Computer Professionals of Nigeria) and getting those big international certifications like **Google or AWS, Microsoft.** - Pro-Tip for Applicants:Before you register, check your JAMB subject combination! Since we aren't "traditional" engineering, you usually don't need Chemistry as much as you need a solid grade in *Mathematics and Physics.* - Fun-Tip: if ran from chemistry in jamb It will run to you in hundred level 😂 (But just First semester). - Hoping To meet you by Oct/Nov Champs. - Unrelated: Fuoye gonna stress you out 😂.
#Software engineering in fuoye#AboutSoftware0 replies138 - JAMB7 May
JAMB 2026 Admission Policy Meeting (May 11): Everything FUOYE Aspirants Need to Know
On **Monday, 11 May 2026**, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will hold its **2026 Admission Policy Meeting** — the most important meeting on the Nigerian university admission calendar. By the end of that day, JAMB will have set the **national minimum acceptable UTME score** for the 2026/2027 academic session, and every Nigerian university (FUOYE included) will know the floor below which they cannot legally admit. If you wrote UTME this year and you are gunning for FUOYE, this is the meeting that decides whether your score keeps you in the race. Here is the plain-English breakdown — with one important correction up front: **FUOYE does NOT use a Post-UTME exam**. They use a fixed *screening* formula. Lots of aspirants get this wrong because most other universities still run Post-UTME exams. FUOYE doesn't. ## What is the JAMB Policy Meeting actually for? JAMB does not unilaterally set cut-off marks. The Policy Meeting brings together: - The **Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board** itself - Vice-Chancellors and Registrars from federal, state and private universities - The National Universities Commission (NUC) and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) - Heads of polytechnics and colleges of education Together, they agree on the **national minimum** UTME score for each tier of institution. Universities can choose to use a higher cut-off, but they cannot go below the national minimum. ## Last year's benchmarks (for context) - **Universities (federal & state):** national minimum UTME of **140** - **Polytechnics & Colleges of Education:** national minimum UTME of **100** FUOYE itself, as a federal university, set its institutional cut-off **higher** than 140 last session — competitive departments like Medicine, Nursing, Software Engineering, and Law required scores well above 200. That pattern is expected to continue. ## How FUOYE actually decides who gets admitted (the screening formula) This is the single most important section of this post. **FUOYE does not run a Post-UTME exam.** Instead, they take three numbers about you and combine them into a single aggregate out of 100. That aggregate is what they rank candidates by, alongside the JAMB cut-off. The formula: - **UTME points (max 60):** your UTME score divided by 400, multiplied by 60. So a 280 UTME = (280/400) × 60 = **42 pts**. - **O'Level points (max 30):** your best 5 credits in relevant subjects, scored as A1 = 6, B2 = 5, B3 = 4, C4 = 3, C5 = 2, C6 = 1. - **Sitting points (max 10):** **10 pts** if you used **one sitting** for O'Level, **6 pts** if you used **two sittings**. Add them up. That is your FUOYE screening aggregate, out of 100. Want to do the math without a calculator app? $Cal: Calculate yours now$ — it pops a built-in calculator on this page, no signup needed. ## What this means for FUOYE aspirants 1. **140 is the floor, not the goal.** Even if JAMB keeps the national minimum at 140, FUOYE still ranks candidates by the aggregate above. A 140 UTME gives you only 21 UTME points — you would need very strong O'Levels and 1 sitting to even get into the conversation. 2. **Your O'Level matters more than most aspirants realise.** 30 of the 100 points come from O'Level grades. Two sittings instead of one costs you 4 points straight off the top. 3. **Change of course/institution windows usually open shortly after.** If your aggregate is below your dream FUOYE department's bar, JAMB typically opens a paid Change of Course/Institution window within weeks of the policy meeting. Have a backup department in mind **before** the window opens — not after. 4. **Catchment-area rules still apply.** FUOYE gives a slight edge to candidates from its catchment states. If you are from Ekiti, Ondo, Osun, Kogi, Kwara — that helps marginally on the aggregate. Not sure where you stand? $Cal: Run your numbers in 30 seconds$ and the verdict is instant. ## What to do TODAY (before May 11) - Confirm your UTME score on the JAMB CAPS portal. - Check FUOYE's last published departmental cut-off for your course on the [/admission](/admission) page so you know your buffer. - Compute your screening aggregate honestly — use the inline calculator above. If you are below 50/100, start considering Change of Course right now. - Sort accommodation early. Once admission lists drop, hostel prices around Oye-Ekiti spike sharply. Lock in a [verified room via Tobix](/accommodation) before the rush. ## Likely outcomes from the May 11 meeting We do not invent numbers — but based on the last 4 years of policy meetings, the realistic possibilities are: - **Most likely:** National minimum stays at **140** for universities (carried over from last year). - **Possible:** A small adjustment up or down (±10 points). JAMB has openly discussed making admission more competitive. - **Unlikely:** A dramatic change. Such moves usually require notice in advance. Whatever JAMB decides on the 11th, **we will update this post within hours of the official announcement**, and we will publish FUOYE's departmental cut-offs the moment Senate releases them. ## FAQs students keep asking us **Q: My UTME is 168. Can I get into FUOYE Software Engineering?** A: 168 gives you only 25.2 UTME points. Even with 5 A1s (30 pts) and 1 sitting (10 pts), your max aggregate would be ~65/100. Software Engineering historically requires 70+. You would need to retake JAMB or use Change of Course to a less competitive department. **Q: When does FUOYE screening open?** A: Typically June–August, after JAMB releases the policy framework. Watch [/admission](/admission) — we update it the same day FUOYE announces. **Q: Does the new VC affect this?** A: No. The Policy Meeting is a JAMB-led federal process. The change of FUOYE Vice-Chancellor (see [our explainer here](/talk/fuoye-new-vice-chancellor-prof-joshua-ogunwole-2026)) does not affect the national minimum or FUOYE's already-set 2026/2027 admission framework. **Q: Where do I get the most accurate FUOYE cut-off info after May 11?** A: We update the [Tobix Tech FUOYE Cut-Off Marks Database](/admission) the same day FUOYE's Senate publishes departmental cut-offs. Bookmark it. ## Sources This post is based on the **publicly announced JAMB 2026 Admission Policy Meeting schedule**, the **last published JAMB national minimum scores**, and FUOYE's **publicly documented screening formula** (UTME 60 + O'Level 30 + sittings 10 = 100). Where we make projections (e.g. "most likely: 140"), it is clearly labelled as analysis based on past trends, not insider information. Drop your UTME score in the replies and Tobix will tell you honestly which FUOYE departments you have a shot at. No hype, no fake hope.
#jamb#jamb-2026#policy-meeting#cut-off-marks2 replies186 - Admission7 May
What is your JAMB score and your preferred FUOYE course for 2026/2027?
Drop your JAMB score and the FUOYE course you're aiming for in the comments — Tobix and other students will tell you whether you have a realistic shot, the post-UTME cut-off to target, and which alternative courses to consider if your score falls short.\n\nKnown 2026/2027 FUOYE cut-off marks (subject to JAMB & FUOYE confirmation):\n- Medicine & Surgery: 230+ (post-UTME 70%+)\n- Nursing Science: 220+\n- Law: 220+\n- Computer Science / Software Engineering: 200+\n- Engineering (Mech/Elec/Civil): 200+\n- Accounting / Economics / Mass Comm: 190+\n- Education / Arts / Social Sciences: 180+\n\nReply with your details and Tobix will personally respond.
#FUOYE cut off mark#JAMB 2026#FUOYE admission#post UTME0 replies029 - Accommodation7 May
Cheapest verified accommodation near FUOYE main gate — share your finds
Looking for affordable rooms near FUOYE? Drop the area, type (self-contain / shared / hostel), and price you got it for. Tobix verifies every listing on our accommodation page so other students don't get scammed.\n\nCommon student areas around Oye-Ekiti:\n- Mask Villa (closest to gate, ₦200k–₦450k/year)\n- Ilemoba (5-min bike, ₦150k–₦300k)\n- Behind Engineering (quiet, ₦180k–₦350k)\n- Oloriewe (popular with new intakes)\n\nUse the AI Accommodation Finder on this site to negotiate prices and get verified listings with WhatsApp contacts.
#FUOYE accommodation#cheap hostel FUOYE#Mask Villa price#Oye-Ekiti rent0 replies025
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