AFIT admission list: how to check admission and next steps

The AFIT admission list can be accessed on the official JAMB e-facility portal before its official release by the Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna. Admission into the military federal university is usually offered to students who meet the minimum JAMB UTME score and pass the AFIT Post-UTME screening exercise.

Key takeaways

• Prospective students can check their AFIT admission status on the JAMB e-facility portal.
• Students on the AFIT admission list must accept the admission offer via SMS, then proceed with course registration on the official AFIT admission portal.
• Accepted candidates should print the official JAMB admission letter for physical clearance.

How to check the AFIT admission list 2026

Prospective students can check their admission status at Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna, through the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) or the official AFIT Portal. To see if you have gained admission on JAMB CAPS, follow these easy steps:

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• Open your browser and visit the JAMB e-facility portal.
• Enter your email address and password to log in to your JAMB account.
• If you don't have an account, complete the registration process first.
• Scroll down, then locate and click the "Check Admission Status" tab.
• Select your exam year and enter your registration number in the designated field.
• Click on "Check Admission Status" to view your results.
• Click on "Access My CAPS" for more information about your admission status.

After checking your admission status on JAMB CAPS, you will receive a congratulatory message if you have been admitted into the Air Force Institute of Technology. Candidates who have not secured admission will see the status "Not Admitted" or "Admission in Progress," but they can keep checking to see if the status changes.

What to do if you have problems logging into the JAMB e-facility portal

Applicants can have problems signing into the JAMB portal to check their admission status after making the following changes on the portal:

• They had not chosen AFIT as their first choice but later performed a "Change of Institution" to AFIT.
• The applicant changed from a degree to a diploma and vice versa.
• They changed from one AFIT course to another.

Such applicants are advised to visit the JAMB e-facility portal and refresh their account. Here are the simple steps to follow:

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• Log in to your JAMB e-facility account.
• Click on "Check Admission Status."
• Select "Access My CAPS"
• From the left-side menu list, click on "My Choices"
• Scroll down and click on the "Refresh" button.
• After refreshing, register again 24 hours after your record has been updated.

Has AFIT released an admission list?

AFIT has yet to release the undergraduate admission list for the 2026/2027 academic year. The first list is expected to come out in mid-September 2026. Registration for the 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening for admission into AFIT undergraduate and National Diploma programmes ended on August 23, 2026.

How to accept AFIT admission via JAMB CAPS

Once your AFIT admission status on the JAMB e-facility shows that you have gained admission, JAMB will ask you to accept or reject the admission offer directly via SMS. To accept admission, follow these steps:

• Launch your phone's SMS app.
• Use your registered phone number linked to your JAMB profile.
• Type [RegistrationNumber] ACCEPT and send to the short code 55019 or 66019. For example: "12345678AC ACCEPT". There should be a single space between the JAMB registration number and the command, which should be in ALL CAPS.
• JAMB will update your profile accordingly.
• Note that standard network SMS charges will apply.

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Once you select ACCEPT, return to the JAMB e-facility dashboard to print your official JAMB Admission Letter. You will need the physical copy during your physical clearance and registration at AFIT Kaduna. You can then head to the AFIT Admission Portal 2026 to complete your registration and pay AFIT school fees.

FAQs

Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna, is one of Nigeria's top universities specializing in aerospace and military engineering. The institution has a strict admission policy that has helped it maintain academic quality and strict discipline among its students.

What are AFIT cut-off marks?

To gain admission to the Air Force Institute of Technology, prospective students need a minimum UTME score of 200 for degree programmes and 160 for National Diploma (ND) courses.

Is it hard to get into AFIT?

AFIT ranks among the top universities in Nigeria for strictly adhering to the merit-based admissions set by JAMB. Prospective students must meet the JAMB UTME cut-off points and pass the Post-UTME screening exercise.

Is AFIT only for the military?

The Air Force Institute of Technology is a hybrid military and civilian institution with a large percentage of civilian students. It is operated by the Nigerian Air Force and located at the Air Force Base in Kaduna.

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What are the admission requirements for AFIT?

The admission requirements for undergraduate programs at AFIT include:

• Minimum JAMB UTME score of 200.
• At least five O’Level credit passes (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB) in no more than two sittings.
• Credits must include English Language, Mathematics, and three other subjects relevant to your specific department.
• Select AFIT as your first-choice institution on the JAMB portal.

Is AFIT a private school?

The Air Force Institute of Technology is a federal public university.

Conclusion

Securing a spot on the AFIT admission list is a step closer to joining one of Nigeria's top federal universities. Candidates are advised to visit the JAMB e-facility portal to check their AFIT admission status, then promptly accept the admission offer. The student can reject the offer if they are admitted for a course they did not choose.

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Source: Legit.ng