AFIT IJMB Admission Form for 2026/2027 Academic Session; The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna, has commenced the sale of application forms for admission into its Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The AFIT IJMB programme is a one-year academic programme designed to prepare candidates for the Interim Joint Matriculation Board examination. Successful candidates who score a minimum of 10 points in the final IJMB examination may qualify for Direct Entry admission into 200 Level.
The application form costs ₦10,000, which is non-refundable, and interested applicants are required to complete their registration before the application deadline of Monday, 14 September 2026.
To be eligible, candidates must possess at least five relevant O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics.
About the AFIT IJMB Programme
The AFIT IJMB programme provides an alternative route into university admission for candidates who wish to gain Direct Entry admission into 200 Level instead of writing another UTME.
The programme runs for one full academic session, during which students receive intensive classroom instruction before sitting for the prescribed IJMB examination. Candidates who obtain at least 10 points in the examination may be considered for Direct Entry admission into 200 Level.
It serves as a suitable admission pathway for applicants who meet the required O’Level qualifications and prefer the IJMB route.
AFIT IJMB Admission Requirements
Applications are open to suitably qualified candidates who meet the following requirements:
- Possess a minimum of five O’Level credit passes.
- Credits must include English Language.
- Credits must include Mathematics.
- The remaining three credit passes must be relevant to the applicant’s intended course of study.
- Applicants must not be serving personnel of the Nigerian Air Force.
- Admission into the programme will be based strictly on merit.
O’Level Requirements
Applicants must have at least five credit passes in relevant O’Level subjects.
The five credits must include English Language and Mathematics, while the remaining three subjects should be relevant to the candidate’s proposed field of study.
Candidates are advised to carefully verify their O’Level results before applying, as the five-credit requirement applies at the point of admission into the programme.
For instance, applicants should possess credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and three other subjects related to their intended academic discipline. AFIT has not provided specific subject combinations for individual courses.
Can You Apply Without English Language or Mathematics?
No.
English Language and Mathematics are compulsory requirements for admission into the AFIT IJMB programme.
Candidates who do not have credit passes in either subject do not meet the admission requirements and should obtain the required credits before completing the online application.
Duration of the AFIT IJMB Programme
The programme lasts for one full academic session.
Throughout the session, students will attend lectures and undergo academic training before writing the IJMB examination. The curriculum is designed to prepare candidates for their selected subject combinations and final assessment.
How Students Will Be Assigned
All admitted students will be assigned to one of six study groups known as:
- IJMB 1
- IJMB 2
- IJMB 3
- IJMB 4
- IJMB 5
- IJMB 6
Placement into these groups will depend on each candidate’s O’Level subject combination and intended course of study.
Applicants will not choose a study group themselves, as allocation will be based on academic qualifications and career interests.
Minimum IJMB Score Required
To qualify for Direct Entry consideration into 200 Level, candidates must obtain at least 10 points in the final IJMB examination.
Students are therefore expected to participate fully throughout the academic session and perform satisfactorily in the final examination.
Candidates who score below 10 points will not meet the minimum requirement for Direct Entry consideration under this admission exercise.
Does AFIT IJMB Guarantee Admission into 200 Level?
The IJMB programme provides a pathway to Direct Entry admission into 200 Level, provided candidates satisfy the required conditions.
Applicants must successfully complete the one-year programme and obtain a minimum of 10 IJMB points before they can be considered for Direct Entry admission.
Since admission into AFIT is based on merit, participation in the IJMB programme alone does not automatically guarantee admission into a degree programme.
Can IJMB Be Used Without JAMB UTME?
According to the admission notice, the IJMB programme serves as a Direct Entry route into 200 Level.
Candidates admitted into the programme will complete the one-year academic programme and write the final IJMB examination.
The admission notice does not state that applicants must first meet any UTME cut-off mark before enrolling in the IJMB programme.
AFIT IJMB Application Fee
The application form costs ₦10,000.
The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online using an Interswitch-enabled ATM card.
Applicants should ensure they meet all admission requirements and carefully review every detail entered on the application form before making payment.
AFIT has also stated that no additional admission processing fee is required outside the official application process.
How to Apply for AFIT IJMB Admission
Interested candidates should complete their application through the official AFIT IJMB application portal by following these steps:
- Visit the AFIT IJMB application portal.
- Select the 2026/2027 Academic Session.
- Complete the online application form with the required personal and academic information.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₦10,000 using an Interswitch-enabled ATM card.
- Submit the completed application.
- Print a copy of the completed application form and keep it for registration.
Applicants should ensure that the names and O’Level details entered during registration match those on their official result slips.
Documents Required During Registration
Successful applicants will be required to present the following documents during registration:
- Printed copy of the completed application form.
- SSCE or GCE result slip.
Candidates are advised to keep these documents safely after completing the online application, as the O’Level result slip will be used to verify the academic information submitted.
AFIT IJMB Application Deadline
The deadline for submission of applications is Monday, 14 September 2026.
Qualified candidates are advised to complete their registration and payment before the closing date, as incomplete applications submitted after the deadline may not be accepted.
Can Nigerian Air Force Personnel Apply?
No.
Serving personnel of the Nigerian Air Force are not eligible to apply for the AFIT IJMB programme.
The restriction is part of the official admission requirements, and such applicants are advised not to complete the application or pay the non-refundable application fee.
Is Admission Based on Merit?
Yes.
Admission into the AFIT IJMB programme is strictly based on merit.
Applicants must satisfy the stated O’Level requirements, complete the official application process, and provide accurate academic information. No unofficial arrangement or special payment will replace the approved admission requirements.
Does AFIT Charge Additional Admission Processing Fees?
No.
AFIT has made it clear that the only official application fee is ₦10,000.
Applicants should disregard any request for extra payments outside the official application portal, as such requests are likely to be fraudulent.
Candidates are strongly advised to avoid unofficial admission offers, private arrangements, or requests for special assistance involving additional payments.
How to Avoid Admission Fraud
Applicants should carry out every stage of the admission process only through the official application portal.
To stay safe:
- Make all payments through the official online application platform.
- Pay only the approved application fee of ₦10,000.
- Ignore unofficial admission offers.
- Do not make additional payments outside the approved process.
- Follow all instructions provided on the official application portal.
AFIT will not accept responsibility for payments or arrangements made outside its approved admission procedures.
AFIT IJMB Contact Information
Candidates who require further clarification regarding eligibility, payment, registration documents, or the application process may contact AFIT through the following telephone numbers:
- 08089586348
- 08053736759
