Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) has extended the registration deadline for its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) Admission Screening Exercise.
The extension provides additional time for eligible candidates to complete their registration and upload all required admission credentials.
NEW REGISTRATION DEADLINE
The registration deadline has been extended to Friday, 14th August, 2026.
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates are eligible to apply if they:
- Scored 150 and above in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
- Chose AE-FUNAI as their first-choice institution.
- Meet the minimum admission requirements and departmental cut-off mark for their preferred course of study.
CANDIDATES WHO DID NOT CHOOSE AE-FUNAI
Candidates who selected AE-FUNAI as their second-choice institution or did not choose the university during JAMB registration can still apply by:
- Changing their first-choice institution to AE-FUNAI through the JAMB Portal.
- Completing the change of institution on or before Friday, 14th August, 2026.
This requirement also applies to Direct Entry (DE) candidates.
APPLICATION FEE
The Post-UTME/Direct Entry screening application fee is ₦2,000 only.
SCREENING METHOD
AE-FUNAI will not conduct a Post-UTME examination. Admission will be based on the screening of candidates' academic credentials and other admission requirements submitted during the application process.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Candidates are required to:
- Upload their O'Level results (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB) to the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
- Direct Entry candidates must also upload their A'Level or other Direct Entry qualifications to the JAMB portal.
- Ensure all required results are uploaded on or before Friday, 14th August, 2026.
Failure to upload the required credentials before the deadline may result in the candidate not being considered for admission.
ADVICE TO APPLICANTS
Candidates are encouraged to complete their registration and upload all required documents well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues or delays.
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