The Centre for Continuing Education of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) in Ondo State invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admissions into the university's Pre-Degree Science (PDS) for the 2011/2012 Academic Session.
PRE-DEGREE SCIENCE PROGRAMME
Admissions will be into the following Schools:
i. School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT)
ii. School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET)
iii. School of Earth and Mineral Sciences (SEMS)
iv. School of Environmental Technology (SET)
v. School of Management Technology (SMT)
vi. School of Sciences (SOS)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates should possess WASC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB at not more than two sittings with a minimum of Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any two of the following subjects relevant to their discipline: Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science, Economics, and Geography. Credit pass in Economics is compulsory in the School of Management Technology.
QUALIFYING TEST
Candidates for Pre-Degree Science Programme must perform to a satisfactory level in a Computer-Based qualifying test to be conducted on Friday 21st and Saturday, 22nd October, 2011 at 9:00 am at the eTC CBT Centre, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State. Candidates are expected to visit the website of the Federal University of Technology, Akure for the results of the qualifying test as from Thursday, 3rd November, 2011.
DURATION: The programme is full-time, residential and will run for one academic session of Two (2) Semesters.
REGISTRATION AND COMMENCEMENT OF LECTURES
• Screening and registration of successful candidates begin on Monday, 21st November, 2011 while lectures commence on Monday, 12th December, 2011.
• Candidates who successfully complete the programme and meet the cut-off mark for the course applied for as determined by the University Admission Committee as well as meet the JAMB cut-off mark would be admitted into 100 level of the University undergraduate degree programme in relevant discipline.
Federal University of Technology Akure 2011 Pre-Degree Science (PDS) Admissions
METHOD OF APPLICATION
1. Candidates are to apply online by logging on to the Federal University of Technology's websites, and click on the Online PDS and UDS Application Form as from Monday, 4th July, 2011 as the case may be, complete and submit the Online Pre-Application Form, and make a print out of the form showing the payment PIN CODE. This PIN CODE must be used as the depositor's name. Application must be made not later than Friday, 14th October, 2011.
2. Following (1) above, candidates are to pay application fee of ten thousand naira (N10,000.00) at the following underlisted designated Banks and await SMS confirmation of payment through the indicated GSM number on the Pre-Application Form.
Thereafter revisit the website and complete the application form.
- Spring Bank PLC., FUTA - ACCOUNT NO.- 1101690725
- WEMA BANK PLC., FUTA - ACCOUNT NO.- 0100973530
3. Submit the Online application form and print out a copy.
1. All candidates are requested to bring along the following items to the screening venue:
i) Depositor's copy of bank teller(s) indicating payment of TEN THOUSAND NAIRA (N10,000.00) Application Fee in candidate' name.
ii) Completed Application Form (downloaded from the FUTA website).
iii) e-Test scheduling slip which must contain a registration number.
2. The venue of screening exercise is the Electronic Test Centre (ETF) "Obakekere Campus" Federal University of Technology, Akure.
3. Candidates are NOT allowed to bring cell phones or electronic gadget(s) into the examination hall.
4. Any PDS candidate who fails to present himself/herself for the computer based e-test examination will NOT be considered for admission.
5. Candidates are requested in their own interest to have a feel of (practice) the computer based test by visiting http.//test.jketc.net .
6. The under-listed helplines could be contacted for clarification on issue bordering on the e-test examination: 08164487268; 07052976224 and 08165661045.
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS
All completed online application forms with the required relevant documents should be submitted not later than Friday, 14th October, 2011
Useful Links:
- The Federal University of Technology, Akure | ... technology for self reliance (http://www.futa.edu.ng/)
- ADMISSION ADVERT (http://www.futa.edu.ng/bin/2011_pds_uds_advert.pdf): Admissions Into Pre-Degree Science (PDS) & University Diploma In Sciences (UDS) Programmes for The 2011/2012 Academic Session
- .:FUTA PORTAL - Access Login:. (http://www.futa.edu.ng/FutaPortal/ugregistrationanalysislogin.php)
- .:FUTA Pre-degree Science/University Diploma Science Online Admission Application Form:. (http://www.futa.edu.ng/FutaPortal/pdsinfopage.php)
- Federal University of Technology Akure 2011 University Diploma (UDS) Admissions (http://www.theinfostride.com/forum/index.php?topic=23789)