If you’re a 2025 UTME candidate and you’ve been looking for the right federal university — one focused on agriculture, science, and technology with a modern approach to education — then the FUNATO admission portal might be exactly where your journey needs to start. And if you’ve already heard about it but aren’t sure what to do next, you’re in the right place.
The FUNATO admission portal is the official online gateway through which all prospective students apply, submit documents, track their application status, and ultimately receive their admission offer. This guide breaks down everything — from what the university is, to how to log in, to what happens after you get your offer — so you don’t waste a single step or miss a single deadline.
What Is FUNATO? Understanding the Institution Before You Apply
Full Name, Location, and Federal Status
FUNATO stands for the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho. It is a federal university established by the Nigerian government and located in Okeho, Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. Its official website is funato.edu.ng.
Being a federal university matters. It means FUNATO is fully accredited and regulated by the National Universities Commission (NUC), its degrees carry federal recognition across Nigeria, and students are eligible for all federal university benefits. It’s not a private institution or a state-owned one — it’s fully funded and backed by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
FUNATO’s Mission — Agriculture, Science, and Technology Combined
FUNATO isn’t a general university. It was deliberately created as a science-based centre of excellence with a specific mission: to blend agriculture with cutting-edge technology. The Pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olaniyi Jacob Babayemi, described its purpose as building “a science-based center of excellence specifically designed to blend agriculture with cutting-edge technology” to transform Nigeria’s agricultural and industrial landscape.
That means if you’re interested in engineering, agricultural sciences, computer science, environmental management, food technology, or any discipline at the intersection of science and practical application — FUNATO was designed with you specifically in mind.
Why This Is a Historic Admission Session
The 2025/2026 session is FUNATO’s maiden academic session. This is the very first time the university has admitted students. That makes this particular batch of students pioneers — the founding class of an institution that is being built from the ground up. For students who get in, that’s a unique distinction that will follow them throughout their careers.
The FUNATO Admission Portal — Everything You Need to Know
Official Portal URL and Where to Find It
The FUNATO admission portal has two main pages you’ll need:
- Sign-Up (New Applicants): funato.edu.ng/application/auth-signup.php
- Sign-In (Returning Applicants): funato.edu.ng/application/auth-signin.php
- Main Portal Dashboard: funato.edu.ng/application/
Always use the official .edu.ng domain. Don’t apply through any third-party site that asks you to pay fees directly to them. All legitimate payments go through the official university portal.
What the Portal Tracks — Your Admission Milestone Dashboard
Once you’re logged in, the portal shows you a milestone tracker with every stage of your admission journey laid out clearly. Here’s what those stages look like:
- Application Started — Account Created
- Bio Data & Document Upload — In Progress
- Post-UTME / Screening — Awaiting Screening
- Application Review — Under Review by Admissions
- Admission Decision — Pending Decision
- JAMB CAPS Update — Awaiting Offer on CAPS
- Admission Offer Accepted — Pending Acceptance
- Enrollment / Clearance — Not Started
- Matriculation — Upcoming
Each stage updates as you complete it, so you always know exactly where you stand and what’s coming next.
Who Can Apply — Full Eligibility Requirements for the FUNATO Admission Portal
JAMB Score Requirement (UTME)
You must have scored a minimum of 150 in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Candidates who scored below 150 are not eligible for consideration, and no exceptions are made for this requirement. If you scored exactly 150 or above, you meet the UTME score threshold.
O’Level Credit Requirements
You must possess a minimum of five (5) O’Level credit passes in one sitting, or six (6) O’Level credit passes obtained across two sittings. In both cases, English Language and Mathematics must be included as part of your credits. FUNATO accepts WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, and equivalent results. All O’Level results must be uploaded on the JAMB CAPS portal before the registration deadline.
Age Requirement
All candidates must be at least sixteen (16) years old as of October 1, 2025. Applicants below this age will not be considered regardless of their academic qualifications.
First Choice and Change of Institution Requirement
This is critically important: you must have selected FUNATO as your first-choice institution on JAMB, or you must have changed your institution to FUNATO before the deadline. Second-choice candidates or those who did not select FUNATO at all must complete a Change of Institution on the JAMB portal — and that deadline is strict. No extensions are granted.
Direct Entry (DE) Candidates — A-Level, OND, and NCE Holders
If you’re applying through Direct Entry, you must possess valid A-level results, an Ordinary National Diploma (OND), or a National Certificate of Education (NCE). Direct Entry candidates gain admission directly into 200 Level rather than 100 Level. The same O’Level credit requirements apply, and your qualifications must be submitted and verified during the application process.
Critical Deadlines You Must Not Miss
Mark these dates and treat them as hard rules — FUNATO has explicitly stated there are no deadline extensions:
- Change of Institution Deadline (JAMB): December 31, 2025 — this cannot be extended under any circumstances
- Portal Registration Opens: January 5, 2026
- Portal Registration Closes: January 12, 2026
- Post-UTME Screening Period: January 19 – 30, 2026
- Screening Fee: ₦5,550 (payable through the official payment portal)
Missing the Change of Institution deadline is the most common and most costly mistake. If you didn’t pick FUNATO as your first choice and you don’t change it before December 31, you’re locked out — period.
How to Change Your Institution to FUNBO on the JAMB Portal
If FUNATO wasn’t your original first-choice institution, don’t panic yet — but act immediately. Here’s how to change your institution via JAMB CAPS:
- Visit the JAMB portal at jamb.gov.ng
- Log in with your JAMB registration number and profile code
- Select “Change of Course and Institution” from your dashboard
- Search for “Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho” (FUNATO)
- Select it as your new first-choice institution
- Confirm and save your changes
- Ensure the change is processed before December 31, 2025
Once this is done, you’ll also need to make sure your O’Level results are uploaded on JAMB CAPS before the registration deadline closes on January 12, 2026.
How to Register and Log In to the FUNATO Admission Portal — Step by Step
Creating Your Account on the Portal
Go to funato.edu.ng/application/auth-signup.php to create a new account. You’ll need a valid, active email address and a working phone number — use details you check regularly, because all correspondence about your application, including your admission decision, will come through these channels. Fill in your personal details accurately. Any errors in your name, date of birth, or JAMB registration number will cause complications during verification.
Your Login Credentials — Username and the Two Default Passwords
This is where a lot of candidates get confused, so read carefully.
Your username is your JAMB Registration Number. Example: 202412345788EG
Your initial password is either CHIZOR or UMAR — try one, and if it doesn’t work, use the other. Both are official default passwords issued by the university. Once you log in successfully, you should change your password immediately to something personal and secure that you won’t forget.
Filling In Your Bio Data and Personal Details Accurately
After logging in, you’ll complete your Bio Data — your full name, state of origin, local government area, date of birth, contact details, and academic information. Take your time here. Every detail must match your JAMB profile exactly. Discrepancies between your portal submission and your JAMB records will create problems during document verification.
Uploading Required Documents
All documents must be scanned clearly and uploaded in the formats specified on the portal. The documents you’ll typically need include:
- O’Level result(s) — WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or equivalent
- JAMB result slip (showing your score and FUNATO as first choice)
- Birth certificate or age declaration
- Passport photograph (recent, clear, white background)
- Local Government Area identification letter
- Any other documents specified on the portal at the time of your application
Scan each document before your application session begins so you’re not scrambling to find them after you’ve already started filling out the form.
All Available Courses at FUNATO for 2025/2026
FUNATO organizes its programmes across several colleges. Here’s the full breakdown:
College of Natural and Applied Sciences
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Microbiology
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Physics with Electronics
- B.Sc. Statistics
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Software Engineering
- B.Sc. Cyber Security
College of Engineering and Technology
- B.Eng. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
- B.Eng. Mechatronics Engineering
- B.Eng. Civil Engineering
- B.Eng. Agricultural & Bio-Systems Engineering
- B.Eng. Biomedical Engineering
- B.Tech. Food Science and Technology
- B.Tech. Architecture
- B.Tech. Surveying & Geoinformatics
- B.Tech. Urban & Regional Planning
- B.Tech. Industrial Design
College of Agricultural Development and Human Ecology
- B.Agric. Animal Science
- B.Agric. Agricultural Economics
- B.Agric. Agribusiness
- B.Agric. Agricultural Extension & Rural Development
- B.Agric. Soil Science
- B.Agric. Crop Science
- B.Agric. Plant & Environmental Biology
- B.Sc. Fisheries & Aquaculture Management
- B.Sc. Forestry & Wildlife Management
- B.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
- B.Sc. Hospitality & Tourism Management
College of Environmental Sciences and Other Programmes
- B.Sc. Environmental Management & Toxicology
- B.Sc. Horticulture & Landscape Management
- Additional programmes as approved by NUC
The Post-UTME Screening Exercise — What to Expect
Online Screening Format and What It Covers
The FUNATO Post-UTME screening exercise runs from January 19 to January 30, 2026, and is conducted online. The screening typically assesses candidates on core subjects related to their chosen course of study. For science and engineering courses, expect questions in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and/or Biology. For agricultural courses, Biology, Chemistry, and Agriculture-related topics are common areas. Computer-based courses may include aptitude and logic components.
The screening is a key part of the selection process. Even if you met the 150 UTME threshold and submitted all documents, your performance in the screening contributes to the final admission decision.
How to Prepare for the Screening
Don’t assume that because the UTME score requirement is relatively moderate, the screening is easy. Here’s how to prepare:
- Review JAMB past questions in your course-related subjects
- Practice answering multiple-choice questions quickly and accurately
- Make sure your internet connection is stable for the online screening window
- Log in early on your assigned screening date to avoid last-minute technical issues
- Have your JAMB registration number and portal password ready before you start
The Admission Milestone Stages — What Happens After You Register
Stage by Stage: From Application to Matriculation
Your admission journey on the FUNATO portal follows clear stages. After you complete your Bio Data and document upload, your application enters review. The Admissions Office verifies your eligibility and checks all submitted documents. Shortlisted candidates are then invited for the Post-UTME screening. After the screening, the Admissions Office makes its decisions, and successful candidates receive an offer through the portal.
How to Accept Your Admission Offer on the Portal
When you receive your admission offer, don’t just celebrate — you need to actively accept it. Log back into the portal, find the Admission Decision section on your dashboard, and follow the prompts to accept the offer. This step is mandatory. An admission offer that isn’t accepted is treated as a declined offer after the acceptance window closes.
The JAMB CAPS Acceptance Step
Accepting the offer on the FUNATO portal is not the last step. You must also accept your admission on the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). Log in to your JAMB profile, navigate to CAPS, find the FUNATO admission offer listed there, and formally accept it. Both acceptances — on the FUNATO portal and on JAMB CAPS — are required for your admission to be fully processed. Missing the CAPS acceptance is a common mistake that can result in losing an admission offer even after everything else is done correctly.
Screening Fees — How Much It Costs and How to Pay
The Post-UTME screening fee for FUNATO is ₦5,550. Payment must be made through the official university payment channels — do not pay to any third-party agent, website, or individual. The payment portal is accessible through your application dashboard once you’ve registered and logged in. After payment, you’ll receive a confirmation that unlocks the remaining steps of your application. Keep your payment receipt — you’ll need it during clearance.
Post-Admission Steps — Clearance, Enrollment, Hostel, and Sundry Fees
Once your admission is confirmed and accepted on both the FUNATO portal and JAMB CAPS, several post-admission steps follow:
- Enrollment/Clearance: You’ll need to present original copies of all documents submitted on the portal for verification. This is done physically on campus and you must bring every document you uploaded — originals and photocopies.
- Sundry Fees: Additional fees beyond the screening fee become payable after admission. These are listed on the portal’s payment section and cover registration, library access, and other university services.
- Hostel Application: A Hostel Request option is available on the portal sidebar for candidates who want to apply for on-campus accommodation. Hostel spaces are limited, so apply early once the option becomes active.
- Matriculation: The final milestone on your portal tracker. This is your formal induction as a FUNATO student — the ceremony that officially marks your enrollment as a registered member of the pioneer class.
Common Mistakes to Avoid on the FUNATO Admission Portal
Here are the errors that cost candidates their admission slots every year — don’t be one of them:
- Missing the Change of Institution deadline. December 31, 2025 is absolute. There’s no negotiation, no extension, no exception.
- Using wrong login credentials. Your username is your JAMB registration number — not your name, not your phone number. Try both CHIZOR and UMAR as your initial password if one doesn’t work.
- Uploading blurry or incorrect documents. Scan clearly. Make sure you upload the right document in the right field. Uploading your birth certificate where your WAEC result should be causes delays.
- Not uploading O’Level results on JAMB CAPS before the deadline. The portal requires your results to be on JAMB CAPS, not just on the FUNATO portal.
- Forgetting to accept on JAMB CAPS. Getting the FUNATO portal offer and not completing the CAPS acceptance step is one of the most heartbreaking ways to lose an admission offer.
- Using an inactive email or phone number. All notifications come through these channels. If your contact details change, you’ll miss critical updates.
- Waiting until the last day to register. Technical issues, server slowdowns, and connectivity problems are all more likely at peak times. Register early.
Frequently Asked Questions About the FUNATO Admission Portal
What is the FUNATO admission portal URL?
The official FUNATO admission portal for new applicants is funato.edu.ng/application/auth-signup.php for creating an account, and funato.edu.ng/application/auth-signin.php for logging in once your account exists. The main portal dashboard where you track your application milestones is funato.edu.ng/application/. Always use the official .edu.ng domain to avoid scam websites.
What is the minimum UTME score required for FUNATO?
The minimum UTME score required for FUNATO admission for the 2025/2026 academic session is 150. Candidates who scored below 150 in the 2025 UTME are not eligible to apply. You must also have selected FUNATO as your first-choice institution or changed your institution to FUNATO on the JAMB portal before the December 31, 2025 deadline.
What is the default password to log in to the FUNATO portal?
When logging in to the FUNATO admission portal for the first time, your username is your JAMB Registration Number (for example: 202412345788EG). Your initial password is either CHIZOR or UMAR. Try one first, and if it doesn’t work, use the other. Once you successfully log in, you should change your password immediately to a secure personal one.
How do I change my institution to FUNATO on JAMB?
Log in to your JAMB profile at jamb.gov.ng, navigate to the “Change of Course and Institution” option in your dashboard, search for Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO), and select it as your first-choice institution. This must be completed before December 31, 2025. The deadline is strict — no extensions are granted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to upload on the FUNATO admission portal?
You’ll need to upload scanned copies of your O’Level result(s) (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or equivalent), your JAMB result slip, a recent passport photograph, your birth certificate or age declaration, your Local Government Area identification letter, and any other documents specified on the portal. All documents must be clearly scanned before you begin your application session. FUNATO accepts both WAEC and NECO results for UTME admissions.
What happens after I receive my admission offer on the FUNATO portal?
After receiving your admission offer on the FUNATO portal, you must do two things: first, accept the offer on the FUNATO portal itself through your application dashboard; and second, log in to your JAMB CAPS account and formally accept the offer there as well. Both acceptances are required. After that, you’ll proceed to enrollment and clearance — where you present original documents on campus — followed by sundry fee payments, hostel application (if desired), and eventually matriculation as an official FUNATO student.
How much is the FUNATO Post-UTME screening fee?
The Post-UTME screening fee for FUNATO 2025/2026 is ₦5,550. Payment is made through the official payment portal on your application dashboard after you’ve registered and logged in. Never pay to any third-party website or individual claiming to process FUNATO fees. Always use the official university payment channels and keep your payment receipt for use during clearance.