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Quick Facts: AFIT Admission 2026
Does AFIT write Post-UTME? Yes. The general JAMB cut-off mark is 160. Estimated school fees range from ₦62k to ₦138k, and the acceptance fee is ₦20,000. Verify all details on the official AFIT portal.
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JAMB Cut-Off
160+
As a hybrid institution, cut-off marks are strictly tiered. The baseline JAMB UTME cut-off is 160 for National Diploma (ND) programmes. However, candidates applying for Degree programmes (B.Sc / B.Eng) MUST score a minimum of 200.
Post-UTME Form
₦2,000
Est. Tuition
₦62k - ₦138k
Based on the 2025/2026 schedule, tuition is highly tiered. Degree 100L ranges from ₦98,500 (Social Sciences) to ₦136,300 (Aerospace Engineering). Returning Degree students pay between ₦62,000 and ₦99,800. For Polytechnic programmes, New ND/HND students pay ₦112,500 (Non-Engineering) up to ₦137,500 (Aircraft Engineering). Returning ND/HND students pay between ₦67,000 and ₦82,000.
Acceptance Fee
₦20,000
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Campuses & Locations
Main Campus
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base, Kaduna North
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Explore Available CoursesAbout AFIT & Campus Life
The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), located within the secure Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base in Kaduna, is Nigeria's premier hybrid military-civilian tertiary institution. Established in 1977 as the NAF Technical and Supply School, AFIT has evolved into a fully accredited, degree-awarding university (NUC) and polytechnic (NBTE). It stands as a global centre of multi-disciplinary academic and research excellence, uniquely offering specialized B.Eng and B.Sc degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Cyber Security, alongside rare military-grade polytechnic programmes like Explosive Ordnance Technology.
Campus life at AFIT is uniquely disciplined, secure, and technologically advanced, benefiting from its location inside a military base. Students have unparalleled access to aviation workshops, foundries, and computer numerical control (CNC) machining labs. The institution fosters a zero-tolerance policy for cultism and indiscipline. Students enjoy various tiers of on-campus hostels—ranging from ₦40,000 to premium ₦150,000 suites—and study in a collaborative environment that seamlessly blends civilian undergraduates with military personnel undergoing advanced technical training.
💡 Pro Tip: Securing admission into AFIT requires strict adherence to its dual-tier system. For ND programmes, you must score at least 160 in JAMB UTME; for Degree (B.Sc/B.Eng) programmes, you MUST score 200+. AFIT must be your first-choice institution. Due to the competitive nature of courses like Aerospace and Cyber Security, candidates should aim well above the baseline cut-off and be prepared for the premium 'Specialist Equipment' fee associated with these courses. Ensure your O'Level results are successfully uploaded to the JAMB CAPS portal via a certified CBT center.
AFIT Admission Requirements (O'Level & Direct Entry)
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Direct Entry Rules
For Direct Entry (Degree 200L), candidates require A-Level passes in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry, or an ND/HND at Upper Credit. For HND admission, candidates require an ND with a minimum of Lower Credit and 1-year IT.
Post UTME Screening Format
The screening exercise involves an online application and an automated screening of uploaded credentials. All O'Level results must be mandatorily uploaded to the JAMB CAPS portal.
Frequently Asked Questions About AFIT Admission
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