FULOKOJA Announces MBBS Will Not Be Offered for 2026/2027 Admission; The Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA) has announced that its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme will not be available during the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
The announcement affects all prospective students who selected MBBS as their preferred course of study. Such candidates have been advised to carry out a Change of Course through the JAMB portal and select another relevant programme before participating in the university’s Post-UTME screening exercise.
FULOKOJA Suspends MBBS Admission for 2026/2027
According to the university, the MBBS programme will not be part of the 2026/2027 screening exercise.
Candidates who initially applied for MBBS must change to another programme offered by the university to remain eligible for the admission screening process.
Who Is Affected?
The notice applies to all candidates who selected MBBS as their preferred course at Federal University Lokoja.
To remain eligible for the Post-UTME screening exercise, affected applicants must complete the required Change of Course and choose an alternative programme before the screening process.
Official Notice from the University
The university released the following message on its admission portal:
“IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that MBBS will not be offered in the 2026/2027 screening exercise. To ensure your participation, kindly select a relevant alternative programme from the drop-down list on the Screening TAB.”
This means candidates are expected to choose another available programme before completing the screening exercise.
What Affected Candidates Should Do
Candidates who selected MBBS should complete the following steps as soon as possible:
- Log in to the JAMB portal or visit any accredited JAMB CBT Centre.
- Apply for a Change of Course from MBBS to another programme offered by FULOKOJA.
- Select a suitable alternative course.
- Return to the FULOKOJA screening portal and choose the same programme from the drop-down list on the Screening Tab.
Candidates should ensure that the programme selected on the JAMB portal matches the one chosen on the university screening portal to avoid admission complications.
Choosing an Alternative Course
The university did not specify particular replacement courses.
Instead, affected candidates are expected to select a relevant programme from the list of available options on the university’s screening portal. Applicants should choose a course that aligns with their qualifications, interests and future academic goals.
Why the Change of Course Is Necessary
The Change of Course is compulsory because the MBBS programme will not be available during the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
Candidates who fail to change their course may not be able to complete the Post-UTME screening successfully, as the university has removed MBBS from the list of available programmes.
Consequences of Delaying
FULOKOJA has advised affected candidates to act without delay.
Failure to complete the Change of Course before the screening process may affect a candidate’s eligibility to participate in the 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening and admission exercise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FULOKOJA offering MBBS for the 2026/2027 admission exercise?
No. The university has confirmed that the MBBS programme will not be offered for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
Can candidates who applied for MBBS still participate in the Post-UTME screening?
Yes. They can still participate after completing a Change of Course and selecting a relevant alternative programme.
Where should candidates apply for the Change of Course?
Candidates should complete the Change of Course through the JAMB portal or visit an accredited JAMB CBT Centre for assistance.
Where should the new programme be selected?
After completing the Change of Course on JAMB, candidates should return to the FULOKOJA screening portal and select the same programme from the drop-down list on the Screening Tab.
Should candidates wait before changing their course?
No. The university has advised all affected candidates to act promptly, as delaying the Change of Course could affect participation in the 2026/2027 admission screening exercise.
