The management of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna, hereby announces the commencement of its admission screening exercise for the 2026/2027 academic session. Applications are invited from suitably qualified civilian and military candidates seeking admission into the institution’s premier Undergraduate Degree, National Diploma (ND), Pre-HND, and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes.
As a specialized tertiary institution operated by the Nigerian Air Force, AFIT has established a distinguished reputation for academic excellence, rigorous technical training, and advanced research in engineering, aviation technology, computing, and management sciences. The institution infuses military discipline with high academic standards to cultivate professionalism, innovation, and leadership.
CRITICAL TIMELINES & APPLICATION DATES
Portal Opening Date: Monday, 18 May 2026
Change of Institution Deadline (Degree Only): Friday, 3 July 2026
Application Closing Date: Monday, 20 July 2026
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Undergraduate Degree Programmes (B.Eng. / B.Sc.)
Must have participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Must attain a minimum score of 200 in the 2026 UTME.
Must select AFIT, Kaduna as their first-choice institution. (Candidates who did not initially choose AFIT must process a Change of Institution via an accredited JAMB CBT centre on or before July 3, 2026).
Must possess a minimum of five (5) O-Level credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings.
2. National Diploma (ND) Programmes
Must have participated in the 2026 UTME and met relevant subject combinations.
Must attain a minimum score of 160 in the 2026 UTME.
Must possess required institutional O-Level credit prerequisites.
3. Higher National Diploma (HND) & Direct Entry (DE) Tracks
Direct Entry and HND applicants must possess an ND certificate, IJMB, JUPEB, NCE, or approved equivalent qualifications. Detailed department-specific criteria and screening procedures are accessible via the official website.
ACCREDITED PROGRAMMES OF STUDY
A. Undergraduate Degree Programmes (B.Eng. & B.Sc.)
Engineering Fields: Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering.
Science & Computing Fields: Computer Science, Cyber Security, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Physics with Electronics.
Management & Social Science Fields: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, International Relations.
B. National Diploma (ND) Programmes
Aircraft Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology
Civil Engineering Technology
Business Administration and Management
Explosive Ordnance Technology (Strictly reserved for Military Personnel)
C. Advanced Diploma Programmes (Pre-HND & HND)
HND Options: Aircraft Engineering Technology (Airframe/Power Plant Option), Aircraft Engineering Technology (Avionics Option), Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Manufacturing Option), Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
Pre-HND Options: Aircraft Engineering Technology, Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
STEP-BY-STEP APPLICATION METHODOLOGY
Prospective applicants must register electronically via the centralized institutional database by executing the following steps:
Access the Portal: Navigate to the official application gateway at www.portal.afit.edu.ng.
Account Creation: Create a unique applicant profile and complete the biographical fields.
Data Compilation: Input accurate academic records and upload clear, scanned copies of all required credentials, including O-Level results and UTME slips.
Remittance of Processing Fees: Generate a secure invoice and make payment via the integrated portal channels.
Degree and ND Screening Fee: N2,000 (Non-refundable)
Pre-HND and HND Application Fee: N10,000
Final Submission: Confirm the consistency of all uploaded details with official JAMB profiles, submit the form online, and print the generated Application Slip for screening verification.
SECURITY DISCLAIMER AND MANDATORY COMPLIANCE INFO
Anti-Fraud Notice: All application payments must be executed exclusively through the approved payment systems on the official AFIT portal. The institution will not be held liable for transactions made to unauthorized agents or private accounts.
Data Accuracy: Falsification, mismatching of names, or corrupted uploads of credentials will result in automatic disqualification at any stage of the screening process.
JAMB CAPS Upload: Candidates must ensure their definitive O-Level grades are successfully uploaded to the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) portal to facilitate final admission approval.
OFFICIAL ADMISSIONS CONTACT AND ENQUIRIES
For technical portal support or corporate administrative clarifications, contact the registry via the following verified institutional channels:
Telephone Helpline: +234 9074411999 | +234 8155559571
Official Correspondence Email: registra@afit.edu.ng
Main Institutional Website: www.afit.edu.ng
Signed:
The Registrar
Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna
