FUTMINNA Postgraduate Form for 2023/2024 is Out [UPDATED]

FUTMINNA Postgraduate Admission Form for 2023/2024 Session is now on sale. The application fee is N15,250.00. See how to apply and other vital details below.

Applications are . from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) postgraduate programmes for the 2023/2024 academic session.

RECOMMENDED: FUTMINNA Postgraduate Courses and Requirements.

Duration of FUTMINNA Postgraduate Programmes.

Master Degree Programmes

The Master Degree programmes are expected to last a minimum of Three Semesters for Full-time Students and there is no Part-time for Master’s Degree programmes. The maximum allowable periods of studies shall be Six Semesters for Full-time, subject to maintaining a CGPA of 2.50 in every Semester. Failure to meet this requirement will result in withdrawal from the programme..

PhD Programme

A Minimum of six semesters (three (3) academic sessions) and maximum of ten semesters (five (5) academic sessions) for full-time students.

A Minimum of ten semesters (five (5) academic sessions) and maximum of fourteen semesters (seven (7) academic sessions) for part-time students respectively.

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

Please note that any candidate with PASS grade at either OND or HND does not qualify for admission. Generally, Full-time Students are expected to graduate normally after Three Semesters on successful completion of their programmes, subject to maintaining a minimum CGPA of 1.50 in any semester.

FUTMINNA Postgraduate General Admission Requirements.

A candidate applying for Postgraduate Studies in the Federal University of Technology, Minna must have obtained five (5) Credits in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB and GCE (O’Level) or their equivalents including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings. No admission shall be made on the basis of any awaiting results and no exemption is made for admission into any programme.

1 Ph.D. Programmes

1. Candidates for admission for any of PhD Programme shall be Master Degree graduates of the Federal University of Technology, Minna or any other University recognized by the Senate or holders of equivalent qualifications acceptable to the University Senate(Not professional masters).
2. A Master Degree holder applying for PhD Programme of the University must have maintained a weighted score average of 60% or a ‘B’ grade or a CGPA of 3.50 out of 5.00 in overall performance in the Master Degree programme.
3. Appropriate courses may be prescribed for candidates whose background is considered weak for the areas of specialization. This is done at the discretion of the School/Department within the approved general regulations/guidelines of the Postgraduate School.

2. Master Degree Programmes

1. A Minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree from Federal University of Technology, Minna or any other recognized University.
2. A Third Class Honours Degree with at least 3 years graduation experience in relevant fields may be considered. In some areas, passing a qualifying examination to be administered by the Department of the candidates, in consultation with the Postgraduate School, may be required.
3. Candidates with HND with a minimum of Lower Credit, OND Lower Credit and a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant field with, at least a minimum of Lower Credit and one year graduation experience may be considered.
4. For avoidance of doubt, candidates with PASSgrade at any level Degree, PGD, HND and OND do not qualify for admission to the PhD/ Master/PGD Programmes. No Diploma candidate with CGPA less than 2.50 qualifies for admission into the Master Degree Programmes.
5. Where examination is required as in the case of (2) and (3) above, an examination fee of N2000.00 will be charged outside the cost of Postgraduate application forms.
6. In all cases of admission the final decision on qualified candidates rests with the Postgraduate School Board. Candidates with Science-based background are normally considered.
7. All Master Degree Programmes require course work components in addition to research work components. There is no exemption. A Thesis must be defended and submitted for a student to qualify and graduate.

3. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

i. A Third Class Honours Degree in relevant fields may be Though this is not applicable to the Engineering schools (SEET and SIPET).

ii. Candidates with HND with a minimum of Lower Credit, OND Lower Credit in relevant field with, at least a minimum of Lower Credit and one year graduation experience may be considered.

Note:

1. NYSC certificate or exemption letter is required for admission into all Postgraduate programmes.
2. For the avoidance of doubt, candidates with PASS grade at any level of Degree, PGD, HND and OND do not qualify for admission to the PhD/ Master/PGD  Programmes.  No Diploma candidate with CGPA less than 2.50 qualifies for admission into the Master Degree Programmes.
3. In all cases of admission, the final decision on qualified candidates rests with the Postgraduate School Board. Candidates with Science-based background are normally considered.
4. All Master Degree Programmes require course work components in addition to research work components. There is no exemption. A Thesis must be defended and submitted for a student to qualify and graduate.

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

1. A Third Class Honours Degree in relevant fields may be considered.
2. Candidates with HND with a minimum of Lower Credit, OND Lower Credit in relevant field with one year graduation experience may be considered.

How to Apply for FUTMINNA Postgraduate Admission.

1. All applications for Postgraduate programmes are online through the University website; futminna.edu.ng
2. All requested information on the online application must be correctly and accurately provided with current and active email addresses and phone numbers.
3. Completed application forms must be submitted online through the University portal. All necessary instructions on filling in the form must be adhered to; otherwise, it is sufficient ground to disqualify an applicant.
4. Completed application forms must be printed out as they would be requested during registration on successful admission.
5. All PhD Applicants must upload their research proposal of interest and ensure that their official transcripts are forwarded to the;
   The Secretary,
   Postgraduate School,
   The Federal University of Technology,
   Minna, Niger State.
   before the processing of admission. Official transcripts could also be sent through our Email ([email protected]) to be uploaded before processing admission.
6. It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that the online referee reports are duly filled and submitted by the respective referees before the closing date. (Minimum of two (2) referees must be submitted online).
7. All certificates must be uploaded in their original form and in colour.

Use Corel Draw or Paint for adjustment or resizing your relevant documents. Scanned copy of all relevant credentials must be in JPG format

• You can make modifications at this stage as much as you like before payment. Note you can save and continue later or click on final submission preview.
• Click Referee Link on right pane of the page to add/send referee request.
• Enter referee valid email and click the send button. You have upto three(3) request to make and must not be the same referee.
• Note: Candidates are advice to monitor their referee request until all requests status are cleared. But you can still proceed to payment and submit final registration.

PAYMENT PROCEDURE

• Click Open payment button
• After clicking on the button, you proceed to payment gateway. A payment information page will be generated for you to confirm your previous data entered.
• Payment FUT Minna College is done through Debit Card (MasterCard,Verve & VISA Card )
• Enter ATM Debit card details (Card number, expiry date, CVV2 i.e. the 3 digits behind your card, and pin number)
• This automatically debits  N15,000 application fees and N250 for bank commission)
• You can also generate RRR payment slip from portal and visit any bank branch to make payment through REMITA platform. After payment at the bank return to your portal to continue your registration.
• Make printout of the registration form and payment for VERIFICATION

APPLICATION FORMS:

The university charges an application fee of Fifteen thousand naira N15, 000.00 plus, Two hundred and fifty naira N250.00 Remita charge making a total of N15,250.00 naira payable online via the Remita platform with the use of Master or Verve card through the School portal.

PAYMENT OF FEES AND THE PROCEDURES

All successful applicants offered provisional admission must pay a non-refundable acceptance fee of N20,000 only and later undergo the following registration formalities: screening of original credentials at Postgraduate School and payment of School fees and registration at Departments/Centres. This shall be completed within a stipulated date, beyond which the candidate loses the admission.

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