AFIT Admission Form for Pre-HND, HND & PGD 2025/2026 Academic Session

This information is for the general public and interested applicant. The Airforce Institute of Technology Kaduna (AFIT) Pre-HND, HND and PGD admission application form for 2025/2026 academic session has been released therefore applications are currently being received from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following under-listed programmes.

We have outline the admission requirements for Pre-HND, HND and PGD programmes. Please read carefully, do not be in a haste, closing date information for the form is below so you need to utilize the time given to complete and submit your application.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Air Force Institute of Technology is a higher education institution engaged in imparting knowledge and skills on students using specialized facilities and multi-disciplinary approach; a centre of excellence for serious innovative research and development in aerospace, aeronautical, aviation and allied industries/disciplines.

Admissions into programmes offered in the Institute are open to the general public. Traditionally, admission into the Institute is through the JAMB UTME entry route. However, admissions could also be gained through direct entry into any of the Institute’s programmes other than the National Diploma programmes.

The management is hereby calling for applications from suitably qualified candidates for preliminary and direct entry admissions into the following programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session

Available Programmes

Pre-Higher National Diploma (Pre-HND) Programmes

The Pre-HND in Aircraft Engineering Technology Programme is a one-year orientation course specifically designed for candidates with ND in engineering fields other than aircraft engineering. The programme is meant to introduce students to aircraft engineering and also provide a good foundation for such students to further their studies in aviation-related programmes. Similarly, other Pre-HND programmes are aimed at appropriate re-orientation as the case may be.

(1)          Aircraft Engineering Technology (Airframe/Power Plant Option).
(2)          Aircraft Engineering Technology (Avionics Option).
(3)          Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology.
(4)          Purchasing and Supply.

Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes.
(1)          Aircraft Engineering Technology (Airframe/Power Plant Option).
(2)          Aircraft Engineering Technology (Avionics Option).
(3)          Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology.

(4)          Purchasing and Supply.

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes

The PGD in Aerospace Engineering at AFIT is a one-year programme that is specially designed to prepare candidates for one-year MSc programme in aerospace engineering at Cranfield University, United Kingdom (UK). Candidates, who on completion of the PGD programme, wish to enrol for the Masters Programme at Cranfield University, UK can choose to specialize in one of the following fields:

• Aerospace Engineering (Aeromechanical Option)
• Aerospace Engineering (Avionics Option)
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• MSc Aerospace Vehicle Design (Airframe and Airframe Systems Option).
• MSc Aerospace Vehicle Design (Avionics Systems Design Option).
• MSc Thermal Power (Aerospace Propulsion Option)
• MSc Thermal Power (Gas Turbine Technology Option)
• MSc Thermal Power (Rotating Machinery Option)
• MSc Computation Fluid Dynamics.
• MSc Flight Dynamics.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates seeking admission into AFIT’s ND programmes are required to write JAMB UTME examination. Those intending to pursue Pre-Higher National Diploma (Pre-HND), Higher National Diploma (HND) and Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes would be offered direct entry admission if they meet the entry requirements.

The entry requirements for programmes offered in AFIT are as detailed below:

National Diploma (ND) Programme – Aircraft Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology and Explosive Ordnance Technology.

(1) JAMB UTME cut-off pass mark and pass in AFIT’s post-JAMB UTME screening.

(2) Minimum of WASC/GCE/SSCE/NECO/NTC/NABTEB with at least credit passes in 5 subjects in not more than 2 sittings. The subjects must include Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry and one other subject from Additional Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Auto-Mechanics and Metal Work, Statistics, Geography and Biology.

National Diploma (ND) Programme – Business Administration and Management.
(1) JAMB UTME cut-off pass mark and pass in AFIT’s post-JAMB UTME screening.

(2) Candidates should possess a minimum of WASC/GCE/SSCE/NECO/NTC/NABTEB with 5 credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and 3 other subjects from Economics, Commerce, Business Methods, Principles of Accounts, Government, Statistics, Geography, Agricultural Science, and Biology.

Pre-Higher National Diploma (Pre-HND) Programmes.
(1) ND with a minimum of lower credit pass (CGPA of 2.50) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical/|Electronic Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Material Science Engineering or Business Administration and Management (as applicable) and;

(2) A minimum of one year post-ND cognate work experience.

(3) In exceptional cases, a candidate with ND at pass level (CGPA of 2.0-2.49) who has 2 or more years of post-ND cognate work experience may be considered for admission into the Pre-HND programme.

Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes.
(1) ND with a minimum of lower credit pass (CGPA of 2.50) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical/|Electronics Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Material Science Engineering or Business Administration and Management (as applicable) and;

(2) A minimum of one year post-ND cognate work experience.

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes in Aerospace Engineering.
A minimum grade of Second Class Honours in Engineering, Material Sciences or Physics.

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes in Supply Chain Management.
A minimum grade of Second Class Honours in Purchasing & Supply and other related fields.

Application Guide for AFIT Pre HND Admission Form 2025/2026 Academic Session

Step 1 – Visit AFIT portal @ portal.afit.edu.ng

Step 2 – Click on the Pre-ND admission’ link.

Step 3 – You will be required to create a profile

Step 4 – Visit any branch of commercial banks, request for Air Force Institute of Technology on e-Bills Pay and specify the appropriate programme (Pre-HND) to make payment of N10, 000 for the admission form.

Step 5 – After payment, the bank teller will give a printout of the Session ID, which would be required to proceed with the online registration.

Step 6 – Insert the Session ID obtained from the bank, email, phone number

Step 7 – Upload your passport

Step 8 – Click on the SUBMIT button.

Application Guide for AFIT HND Admission Form 2025/2026 Academic Session

Step 1 – Visit AFIT portal @ portal.afit.edu.ng

Step 2 – Click on the HND admission’ link.

Step 3 – You will be required to create a profile

Step 4 – Visit any branch of commercial banks, request for Air Force Institute of Technology on e-Bills Pay and specify the appropriate programme (HND) to make payment of N10, 000 for the admission form.

Step 5 – Upon payment, the bank teller will give a printout of the Session ID, which would be required to proceed with the online registration.

Step 6 – Insert the Session ID obtained from the bank, email, phone number

Step 7 – Upload your passport

Step 8 – Click on the SUBMIT button.

Application Guide for AFIT PGD Admission Form 2025/2026 Academic Session

Step 1 – Visit AFIT portal @ portal.afit.edu.ng

Step 2 – Click on the PGD admission’ link.

Step 3 – You will be required to create a profile

Step 4 – Visit any branch of commercial banks, request for Air Force Institute of Technology on e-Bills Pay and specify the appropriate programme (PGD) to make payment of N10, 000 for the admission form.

Step 5 – Upon payment, the bank teller will give a printout of the Session ID, which would be required to proceed with the online registration.

Step 6 – Insert the Session ID obtained from the bank, email, phone number

Step 7 – Upload your passport

Step 8 – Click on the SUBMIT button.

(Note: The candidate’s phone number is his/her identity on the portal. Therefore, it is important to provide a valid phone number).

CLOSING DATE

Application deadline is 8th August, 2025. Successful candidates would be contacted via SMS and also published on the Institute’s website at the appropriate time.

Therefore candidates are advised to provide valid phone numbers during registration. Candidates are equally advised to visit the Institute’s website from time to time for important information after application. For further enquiry, you may wish to contact us on 081555559571/09074411999.

Hope the above information was clear enough. All questions relating to AFIT pre-HND, HND and PGD admission form, the registration procedures and other related questions can be directed to us via the comment section below and we shall respond as fast as possible.

Best of luck to all applicants.