AFIT HND, PreHND and Postgraduate Admission For 2019/2020 Session (Updated)

Latest Update: Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) postgraduate entrance examination/has been rescheduled as follows: Dates: 25 and 26 Sept 19. 2019.

AFIT HND, Pre-HND and Postgraduate Programme admission for the 2019/2020 Academic Session has been announced. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for preliminary and direct entry admissions into the following programmes in the 2019/2020 Academic Session

Available Programmes

Pre-Higher National Diploma (Pre-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.

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
(1) Aerospace Engineering (Aeromechanical Option).
(2) Aerospace Engineering (Avionics Option).
(3) Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

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.

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:
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

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:

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 Procedure

For a successful application, direct entry candidates are expected to complete two basic steps below:
Payment via e-Bills Pay.
On-line Registration.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

Interested candidates are to visit AFIT portal at www.afitportals.com and proceed as stated therein. To access admission form, candidates are required to pay a non-refundable fee of N10, 000 only for application using our online payment portal. Applicants for postgraduate programmes are to request their institutions to forward transcripts of their Degree/Diploma certificates by mail to The Registrar, AFIT, PMB 2104, Nigeria Air Force Base, Kaduna.

On the registration form, candidates should fill in their bio-data and other relevant information (post-secondary information, employment history) as required on the page and continue. (Note: The candidate’s phone number is his/her identity on the portal. Therefore, it is important to provide a valid phone number).Thereafter, candidates should upload the necessary documents (e.g. degree/ND certificates and passport photograph) as required on the page. Proceed further to print your Photo Card for a successful application. The Photo Card contains candidates’ basic identity information and would be required for confirmation of application for admission into the Institute.

Screening Exercise:

Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) postgraduate entrance examination/has been rescheduled as follows:
Dates: 25 and 26 Sept 19. 2019.

Candidates should come with Acknowledgement slip printed from AFIT online application portal

Application Deadline

All applications for admission will close on Friday 26 August 2019. 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.