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Federal University Dutse (FUD)
FUD Releases Approved 2025/2026 Academic Calendar

Overview of the 2025/2026 Academic Year

The Federal University Dutse (FUD) has published its approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session. This version arranges all key dates in clear sections, helping students plan registration, travel, lecture periods, exams, and public-holiday breaks. EducationNGR also learnt that the calendar includes Senate and board meetings, plus the official start of the 2026/2027 academic session.

Key highlights:

  • First semester registration begins Monday 1 December 2025.

  • First semester lectures run mainly from January to April 2026.

  • Second semester lectures begin late May 2026.

  • The new session starts Monday 9 November 2026.

First Semester Schedule

Registration and Resumption

  • Monday 1 December – Saturday 13 December 2025
    Registration for new students (2 weeks)

  • Monday 14 December – Saturday 20 December 2025
    Continuation of new-student registration and start for returning students (1 week)

  • Monday 22 December 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026
    Christmas and New Year break
    Public holidays: 25 Dec – Christmas, 26 Dec – Boxing Day, 1 Jan – New Year’s Day (2 weeks)

  • Monday 5 January – Sunday 10 January 2026
    Final week of registration for all students (1 week)

  • Monday 12 January – Saturday 17 January 2026
    Late registration (1 week)

First Semester Lectures and Activities

  • Monday 12 January – Saturday 21 March 2026
    Main lecture period (10 weeks)

  • Monday 26 January – Wednesday 28 January 2026
    Orientation for new students (3 days)

  • Thursday 29 January 2026
    Matriculation (1 day)

  • Monday 2 March – Saturday 7 March 2026
    Add/drop period (2 weeks)

Breaks and Continuation of Lectures

  • Monday 23 March – Sunday 29 March 2026
    Eid-el-Fitr break
    Tentative holiday: 20–21 March 2026 (1 week)

  • Monday 30 March – Saturday 18 April 2026
    Continuation of lectures (3 weeks)

First Semester Examinations and Marking

  • Monday 20 April – Saturday 9 May 2026
    First semester examinations (3 weeks)

  • Monday 11 May – Saturday 23 May 2026
    Marking period (2 weeks)

  • Monday 11 May – Sunday 24 May 2026
    Inter-semester break (2 weeks)

Boards and Senate Meetings

  • 25–29 May 2026 — Departmental board meetings

  • 1–5 June 2026 — Faculty board meetings

  • 8–12 June 2026 — Senate Business Committee meetings
    Public holiday: 12 June – Democracy Day

  • Thursday 18 June 2026 — Senate considers first-semester results

Second Semester Schedule

Lectures and Mid-Semester Break

  • Monday 25 May – Saturday 4 July 2026
    Lecture period (6 weeks)

  • Monday 6 July – Sunday 12 July 2026
    Mid-semester break (1 week)

  • Monday 13 July – Saturday 29 August 2026
    Continuation of lectures (7 weeks)

Examinations and Marking

  • Monday 31 August – Saturday 19 September 2026
    Second semester examinations (3 weeks)

  • Monday 21 September – Saturday 3 October 2026
    Marking period (2 weeks)

Boards, Senate and New Session

  • 5–9 October 2026 — Departmental board meetings

  • 12–16 October 2026 — Faculty board meetings

  • 19–23 October 2026 — Senate Business Committee meetings

  • Thursday 29 October 2026 — Senate meeting on semester results

  • Monday 9 November 2026 — Start of 2026/2027 academic session

How Students Can Plan With the FUD Calendar

With the approved schedule, students can plan fees, accommodation, travel, and revision periods ahead of time. Understanding when breaks, public holidays and exams fall helps new and returning students manage stress and organise their year more effectively. The structured timeline also ensures that both academic and personal plans can be balanced throughout 2025/2026.

Federal University Dutse (FUD)
Federal University Dutse Opens Portal for 2025/2026 NELFund Loan

Federal University Dutse (FUD) has announced the official opening of the portal for the 2025/2026 Student NELFund Loan. The application window, which began on 23 October 2025, will close on 21 January 2026. The management encouraged all eligible students to apply early to secure financial support for the new academic year.

Eligible Students Urged to Apply Before January Deadline

According to EducationNGR, the NELFund Loan covers essential academic costs, including registration fees, service charges, and upkeep allowances. This initiative aims to ease financial pressure on students and promote uninterrupted learning at FUD during the 2025/2026 academic session. Students are advised to carefully review all application guidelines before proceeding.

How to Apply for the FUD Student NELFund Loan

Applicants should log into the university’s official portal using their matriculation number and password. After signing in, they can access the NELFund Loan section and follow the detailed on-screen instructions to complete the application process.

It is crucial that all students verify their eligibility status before applying. Applicants must ensure that all personal and academic details entered are correct to avoid processing delays or disqualification.

EducationNGR also gathered that students experiencing difficulties with their applications can seek assistance from the NELFund Desk Officer in the Bursary Department, the NELFund Unit, or the University’s ICT Directorate. These offices remain available throughout the application period to provide guidance and support.

Guidance for FUD Students

The university urged students to complete their submissions well before the closing date to prevent last-minute challenges with the online portal. FUD reaffirmed its commitment to supporting students’ academic progress through initiatives that promote financial inclusion and educational continuity.

Federal University Dutse (FUD)
FUD 1st Batch Merit Admission List 2025/2026 Out

The Admission List for the 2025/2026 academic session has been released by the management of the Federal University Dutse (FUD). This marks the start of a new academic chapter for successful candidates across various undergraduate programmes.

If you applied for admission into FUD, you can now check your status online through the JAMB CAPS portal.

 

How to Check the FUD Admission List

At the moment, candidates can only confirm their admission status through the JAMB CAPS portal. Follow the steps below:

  1. Visit the JAMB E-Facility portal.
  2. Log in with your JAMB username and password.
  3. Scroll down and select Check Admission Status.
  4. Click Access my CAPS.
  5. Select Admission Status to see if you’ve been offered admission into the Federal University Dutse (FUD).

What Each Admission Status Means

Here’s what the different admission messages on the JAMB CAPS portal mean:

  1. Admission Offered: Congratulations! You’ve been admitted. You can now accept or reject the offer on the portal.
  2. Admission in Progress (AIP): Your school has recommended you for admission, and it’s awaiting final approval from JAMB.
  3. Recommended: Your application meets the requirements and is waiting for JAMB’s confirmation.
  4. Not Admitted: You haven’t been offered admission yet. This could mean your school’s list is still uploading or your application is pending.
  5. Pending: Your admission is still under review. Check back later for updates.

After You’ve Been Offered Admission

If your admission status shows “Admission Offered”, follow these steps:

  • Send ACCEPT or REJECT to 55019 or 66019 using your registered phone number.
  • After accepting, print your JAMB Admission Letter.

Tip for Mobile Users: If you’re checking your status on a phone, you may not see the full page on CAPS. Use the desktop mode on your Chrome browser by selecting “Request desktop site” to view all available options.

Federal University Dutse (FUD)
FUD Announces Job Vacancies for Academic and Non Academics Staff

Federal University Dutse is hiring staff across its faculties and departments. Academic and non-teaching positions are available with clear requirements and timelines. Applications must be submitted online within two weeks from the date of this notice.

Federal University Dutse, better known as FUD, has thrown its doors open again, calling on bright minds and steady hands to join its growing staff. The university is searching across board, from Graduate Assistants just starting out, to Professors at the peak of their field. Non-teaching roles are also on the table.

It is the type of call that brings both excitement and a little rush. You know the kind of news that makes people dust off old files, look for certificates, and call referees at odd hours.

Academic positions

The range is wide. Here is how it lines up:

  • Graduate Assistant: Needs a first degree with First Class.
  • Assistant Lecturer: Requires Master’s degree, Law or medical degrees with internship and licence.
  • Lecturer II: Needs a PhD or Master’s with good experience. Medical graduates must have full registration.
  • Lecturer I: Must hold a PhD with at least 5 papers and 3 years’ experience, or a Master’s with more publications and longer years in teaching. Doctors with fellowships also qualify.
  • Senior Lecturer: PhD with 10 publications and 6 years on the job.
  • Associate Professor: PhD with 15 publications, 9 years’ experience, and lead author in at least 5 works.
  • Professor: PhD with 20 publications, 12 years’ experience, and lead author in at least 10 works.

For most posts, a Second Class Lower at first degree is the bare minimum. The phrase “PhD or its equivalent” covers medical fellowships like FWCP or FMCP.

Faculties and departments in need

The list is long but worth a glance. Openings cut across:

  • Agriculture: Extension, Economics, Animal Science, Crops, Forestry, Fisheries, Soil.
  • Arts and Social Sciences: English, Economics, Sociology, Political Science.
  • Basic Medical Sciences: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Nursing, Public Health.
  • Basic Clinical Sciences: Haematology, Microbiology, Histopathology, Pharmacology, Chemical Pathology.
  • Clinical Sciences: Community Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Surgery.
  • Computing: Cyber Security, Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering.
  • Life Sciences: Animal Biology, Biochemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, Plant Biology.
  • Law: Private and Property Law, Public Law, Islamic and Customary Law.
  • Management Sciences: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Banking, Business, Taxation.
  • Physical Sciences: Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Industrial Mathematics, Physics.
  • Education: Arts and Social Science Education, Library and Information Science, Islamic Studies.

Non-teaching roles

Not every post involves the chalkboard. The school is also looking for:

  • Scientist
  • Technologist
  • Technician

Candidates in these roles should have a degree, HND, or diploma in Medical Laboratory Science or Science Laboratory Technology.

How to apply

Applications are online. Every candidate must use the official FUD careers portal. The format is already set on the site, so best to follow carefully.

Timeline

The window is narrow. Only two weeks from the date of the advert. After that, applications are closed and latecomers are left out. As Nigerians say, better shine your eye and move quick.

Federal University Dutse (FUD)
FUD Post UTME / DE Admission Form for 2025/2026 Out

Federal University Dutse has opened its 2025/2026 Post UTME and Direct Entry screening. The online exercise runs from 25 August to 15 September. All eligible applicants must complete registration and pay a screening fee of ₦2,000.

The Call Is Out

Federal University Dutse, known simply as FUD, has opened its doors again, this time for the 2025/2026 academic year. The school is inviting both UTME and Direct Entry candidates to take part in its online screening exercise.

The dates are set. From Monday, 25 August 2025 to Monday, 15 September 2025, the screening portal will remain active. Once the window closes, that’s it.

Who Can Apply

The invitation is not for everyone. There are conditions.

  • Candidates must have chosen FUD as their first choice.
  • UTME applicants need a score of 150 or above in the 2025 JAMB exam.
  • Direct Entry candidates should hold at least 8 points in IJMB/NCE or a Lower Credit in ND.
  • Everyone must also have five credit passes including English and Mathematics, at no more than two sittings.

And, yes, participation is compulsory.

Cut-Off Marks That Speak Volumes

Different courses, different thresholds. Some are within reach, others sit much higher.

Faculty of Agriculture

  • Agricultural Science – 150
  • Fisheries and Aquaculture – 150
  • Forestry and Wildlife Management – 150

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

  • Criminology and Security Studies – 160
  • Economics – 150
  • English Language – 150
  • Linguistics (Arabic) – 150
  • Linguistics (English) – 150
  • Political Science – 160

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

  • Environmental Health Sciences – 160
  • Human Anatomy – 160
  • Human Physiology – 160
  • Nursing Science – 210
  • Public Health – 180

Faculty of Clinical Sciences

  • MBBS – 240
    (Yeah, you read that right. Medicine no be beans.)

Faculty of Computing

  • Computer Science – 180
  • Cybersecurity – 180
  • Information Technology – 180
  • Software Engineering – 180

Faculty of Education

  • Library and Information Science – 150
  • Islamic Studies – 150
  • Primary Education – 150

Faculty of Management Sciences

  • Accounting – 160
  • Actuarial Science – 150
  • Banking and Finance – 150
  • Business Administration – 170
  • Insurance – 150
  • Taxation – 150

Faculty of Life Sciences

  • Biochemistry – 180
  • Biology – 150
  • Biotechnology – 180
  • Botany – 150
  • Microbiology – 180
  • Zoology – 150

Faculty of Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry – 150
  • Environmental Management and Toxicology – 150
  • Mathematics – 150
  • Physics – 150

New Programmes

  • Food Science & Technology – 150
  • Industrial Mathematics – 150
  • Industrial Chemistry – 150
  • Arabic – 150

Screening Fee And How To Register

The fee is simple, ₦2,000 only. No hidden extras.

Steps are clear:

  • Visit FUD Post UTME Portal.
  • Login with UTME/DE registration number and State of Origin as password.
  • Update your details exactly as they appear on JAMB slip.
  • Generate invoice and RRR.
  • Pay using a debit card or at any commercial bank, including FUD Microfinance.
  • Upload O’Level and A’Level results, plus a recent passport photograph.
  • Print acknowledgement slip.

Candidates must also print evidence of Remita payment, JAMB result slip, and acknowledgement slip for safe keeping.

Notes That Matter

Federal University Dutse (FUD)
See FUDutse Cut Off Marks For 2025/2026 Admission Exercise

FUD  department by department Cut-Off Marks by Faculty and Course

Faculty of Agriculture

  • Agricultural Science – 150
  • Fisheries and Aquaculture – 150
  • Forestry and Wild Life Management – 150

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

  • Criminology and Security Studies – 160
  • Economics – 150
  • English Language – 150
  • Linguistics (Arabic) – 150
  • Linguistics (English) – 150
  • Political Science – 160

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

  • Environmental Health Sciences – 160
  • Human Anatomy – 160
  • Human Physiology – 160
  • Nursing Science – 210
  • Public Health – 180

Faculty of Clinical Sciences

  • MBBS – 240

    (Yeah, you read that right. Medicine no be beans.)

Faculty of Computing

  • Computer Science – 180
  • Cybersecurity – 180
  • Information Technology – 180
  • Software Engineering – 180

Faculty of Education

  • Library and Information Science – 150
  • Islamic Studies – 150
  • Primary Education – 150

Faculty of Management Sciences

  • Accounting – 160
  • Actuarial Science – 150
  • Banking and Finance – 150
  • Business Administration – 170
  • Insurance – 150
  • Taxation – 150

Faculty of Life Sciences

  • Biochemistry – 180
  • Biology – 150
  • Biotechnology – 180
  • Botany – 150
  • Microbiology – 180
  • Zoology – 150

Faculty of Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry – 150
  • Environmental Management and Toxicology – 150
  • Mathematics – 150
  • Physics – 150

What Happens Next?

As for the Post-UTME screening? FUD say make we chill small. They’ll announce the date once WAEC and NECO results are out. No need to panic yet. If you’re waiting for those results, just prepare your mind. If you’ve already got your five credits, better.

Federal University Dutse (FUD)
FUDutse Post UTME/Direct Entry Admission Form 2024/2025

This is to inform prospective candidates that the Federal University Dutse (FUD) Post UTME/Direct Entry screening form for the 2024/2025 academic session is now available.

Candidates who applied for admission into all programmes at FUD can participate in the online screening process.

Information Details
🏛️ University Federal University Dutse (FUD)
📆 Start Date 16th September, 2024
📆 End Date 7th October, 2024
💳 Fee ₦2,000.00
📋 Programmes All Programmes
🎯 Eligibility UTME: 150+ / DE: 7 Points & Lower Credit
🔗 Apply At www.putme.fud.edu.ng
📄 Required Documents O’Level, UTME Slip, Acknowledgment Slip

Screening Schedule

The screening exercise begins on

Monday, 16th September 2024,

and will close on

Monday, 7th October 2024

Eligibility for FUD Post UTME/Direct Entry 2024

To be eligible for the screening, candidates must:

  1. Choose FUD as their first choice.
  2. Score a minimum of 150 in the 2024 UTME.
  3. Have at least 7 points in IJMB or NCE or Lower Credit in ND for Direct Entry candidates.
  4. Possess five credits including English and Mathematics in O’Level, in no more than two sittings.

Participation in the online screening is required for admission into FUD for the 2024/2025 session.

Minimum UTME Scores for FUD Programmes

The minimum required scores for various undergraduate programmes are as follows:

  • Faculty of Agriculture
    • Agricultural Science: 150
    • Fisheries and Aquaculture: 150
    • Forestry and Wildlife Management: 150
  • Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
    • Criminology and Security Studies: 170
    • Economics: 150
    • English Language: 150
    • Linguistics (Arabic and English): 150
    • Political Science: 150
  • Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
    • Environmental Health Science: 170
    • Human Anatomy: 170
    • Human Physiology: 170
    • Nursing Science: 220
    • Public Health: 170
  • Faculty of Computing
    • Computer Science: 170
    • Cybersecurity: 180
    • Information Technology: 160
    • Software Engineering: 170
  • Faculty of Education
    • Library and Information Science: 150
    • Islamic Studies: 150
    • Primary Education: 150
  • Faculty of Management Sciences
    • Accounting: 150
    • Actuarial Science: 150
    • Banking and Finance: 150
    • Business Administration: 160
    • Insurance: 150
    • Taxation: 150
  • Faculty of Life Sciences
    • Biochemistry: 170
    • Biology: 150
    • Biotechnology: 170
    • Botany: 150
    • Microbiology: 170
    • Zoology: 150
  • Faculty of Physical Sciences
    • Chemistry: 150
    • Environmental Management & Toxicology: 150
    • Mathematics: 150
    • Physics: 150

FUD Post UTME/Direct Entry Registration Procedure

The screening fee is Two Thousand Naira (₦2,000).

Follow these steps to register for the screening:

  1. Visit the FUD Post UTME/DE Portal.
  2. Log in using your UTME/DE registration number and state of origin as the password.
  3. Update your date of birth, email, phone number, state, and LGA.
  4. Generate an invoice and Remita Retrieval Reference Number (RRR).
  5. Use the RRR to pay the ₦2,000 screening fee online or at any commercial bank.
  6. Upload your O’Level and A’Level results where applicable, along with a passport photograph.
  7. Print the Acknowledgment Slip.

Important Notes

  • Ensure you print the Remita Payment Receipt, Acknowledgment Slip, and JAMB UTME Notification of Results.
  • Upload your O’Level results on the JAMB website.
  • Adhere strictly to the closing date of the online screening, as there will be no extension.
  • You can browse through other school’s admission forms

For further assistance, visit the PUTME portal for live chat or email putme@fud.edu.ng.

 

Sources:

fud.edu.ng.

myschoolgist.com

Federal University Dutse (FUD)
Federal University Dutse Revised Academic Calendar 2023/2024

The Federal University Dutse, FUD  revised academic calendar has been released  for the 2023/2024 session. The Senate made these changes during its 65th meeting on 29th August 2024.

The revised schedule covers all important dates and activities for the second semester.

Key Dates in the FUD Academic Calendar 2024

  • Lecture Period for Second Semester
    Lectures began on Monday, 12th August 2024, and will continue until Saturday, 28th September 2024.
  • Mid-Semester Break
    The mid-semester break will take place from Monday, 30th September 2024, to Sunday, 6th October 2024.
  • Continuation of Second Semester Lectures
    Lectures will resume on Monday, 7th October 2024.
  • End of Second Semester Lectures
    Lectures will conclude on Saturday, 16th November 2024.
  • Second Semester Examinations
    The second semester exams will be held from Monday, 18th November 2024, to Saturday, 7th December 2024.
  • New Academic Session
    The new academic session for 2024/2025 will begin on Monday, 6th January 2025.

This revised academic calendar offers a clear outline of the second semester and the transition into the new session.