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<\/p>\nAFIT KADUNA DIRECT ENTRY ADMISSIONS INTO PGD\/HND\/PRE-HND PROGRAMMES AND ADMISSION SCREENING INTO ND PROGRAMMES FOR 2017\/2018 ACADEMIC SESSION<\/p>\n
The Air Force Institute\u00a0 of Technology is a higher education institution engaged in imparting knowledge and skills to students using specialized facilities and multi-disciplinary approach; a centre of excellence for serious innovative research and development for the aerospace, aeronautical, aviation and allied industries\/disciplines.<\/p>\n
Admissions into programmes offered in the Institute are open to the general public. Traditionally, admission into the Institute is gained through the JAMB UTME entry route. However, admissions could also be gained through direct entry into any of the Institute\u2019s programmes other than the National Diploma programmes.<\/p>\n
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To this end, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for preliminary and direct entry admissions into the following programmes in the 2017\/2018 Academic Session:<\/p>\n
a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Pre-Higher National Diploma (Pre-HND) Programmes.
\n(1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Aircraft Engineering Technology (Airframe\/Power Plant Option).
\n(2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Aircraft Engineering Technology (Avionics Option).
\n(3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electrical\/Electronic Engineering Technology.
\n(4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Purchasing and Supply.
\nb.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes.
\n(1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Aircraft Engineering Technology (Airframe\/Power Plant Option).
\n(2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Aircraft Engineering Technology (Avionics Option).
\n(3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electrical\/Electronic Engineering Technology.
\n(4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Purchasing and Supply.
\nc.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes.
\n(1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Aerospace Engineering (Aeromechanical Option).
\n(2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Aerospace Engineering (Avionics Option).
\n(3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Logistics and Supply Chain Management.<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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.\u00a0 Similarly, the other Pre-HND programmes are aimed at appropriate re-orientation as the case may be.<\/p>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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:<\/p>\n
a. \u00a0MSc Aerospace Vehicle Design (Airframe and Airframe Systems Option).
\nb. MSc Aerospace Vehicle Design (Avionics Systems Design Option).
\nc. \u00a0MSc Thermal Power.
\nd. MSc Computation Fluid Dynamics.
\ne. MSc Flight Dynamics.<\/p>\n
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n 5. Candidates seeking admission into AFIT\u2019s 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 qualifications for programmes offered in AFIT are as detailed below:<\/p>\n a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0National Diploma (ND) Programme – Aircraft Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical\/Electronic Engineering Technology and Explosive Ordnance Technology. d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes. e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes in Aerospace Engineering.A minimum grade of Second Class Honours in Engineering, Material Sciences or Physics.<\/p>\n f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes in Supply Chain Management. A minimum grade of Second Class Honours in Purchasing & Supply and other related fields.<\/p>\n PROCEDURE FOR DIRECT ENTRY CANDIDATES<\/p>\n 6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 For a successful application, direct entry candidates are expected to complete two basic steps below: 7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Candidates should visit any branch of commercial banks, ask for\u00a0Air Force Institute of Technology\u00a0on\u00a0e-Bills Pay\u00a0platform and specify the appropriate programme (Pre-HND,\u00a0HND\u00a0or\u00a0PGD) to make payment. Pre-HND and HND\/PGD candidates are to pay\u00a0N4,000.00and\u00a0N5,000.00\u00a0respectively with the required bank charges. After payment, the bank teller will give a printout which would be needed to proceed with the online registration. The 2 numbers included in the printout are: 8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Having been assigned a\u00a0Receipt Number\u00a0and a\u00a0Confirmation Number\u00a0by the bank, candidates should visit the AFIT website (http:\/\/www.afit.edu.ng) and click on the \u2018Verify Payments (Pre-HND, HND, PGD)\u2019 Link. Select the application form applicable to you (Pre-HND,\u00a0HND\u00a0or\u00a0PGD), and insert the\u00a0Receipt Number\u00a0and\u00a0Confirmation Number\u00a0obtained from the bank. After verifying your payments, click on the ‘Resume Registration’ link to resume registration.<\/p>\n 9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 On the registration form, candidates should fill in their bio-data and other relevant information (post-secondary information, employment history), upload their passport photographs as required on the page and continue (Note: The candidate\u2019s 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, etc) as required on the page. Proceed further to print your\u00a0Photo Card\u00a0for a successful application. The Photo Card contains candidates\u2019 basic identity information and would be required for confirmation of application for admission into the Institute<\/p>\n PROCEDURE FOR ND PROGRAMMES CANDIDATES<\/strong><\/p>\n 10. For a successful application, ND candidates are expected to complete two basic registration processes as explained below: 11. ND candidates should visit any branch of commercial banks, ask for\u00a0e-Bills Pay\u00a0in respect of\u00a0Air Force Institute of Technology NDprogramme and make payment of the sum of\u00a0N2,500.00\u00a0with the required bank charges. After payment, the bank teller will provide a printout which contains the information required to proceed with online registration as follows: 12.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ND candidates should visit the AFIT website (http:\/\/www.afit.edu.ng), click on the \u2018Verify Payments (ND Only)\u2019 Link. Insert the\u00a0Receipt Number\u00a0and\u00a0Confirmation Number\u00a0obtained from the bank. After verifying your payments, click on the ‘Resume Registration’ link to resume registration.<\/p>\n 13.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Having completed the steps above, proceed to the\u00a0Registration Page\u00a0to begin data entry on the online form. Data such as bio-information, SSCE\/GCE\/NECO results, JAMB score, etc should be filled. Thereafter, candidates should upload their passport photographs which should not be more than\u00a01MB\u00a0in size. The size of such uploaded picture will be validated against this requirement.\u00a0 Therefore, candidates should ensure compliance.<\/p>\n 14.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 After the successful upload of pictures, candidates should proceed to print their\u00a0Photo Cards. The Photo Cardscontaincandidates\u2019 basic identity information and would be required for confirmation of application for admission into the Institute.<\/p>\n
\n(1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0JAMB UTME cut-off pass mark and pass in AFIT\u2019s post-JAMB UTME screening and;
\n(2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Minimum of WASC\/GCE\/SSCE\/NECO\/NTC\/NABTEB with at least a pass in English Language and credit passes in 5 subjects in not more than 2 sittings. The subjects must include Mathematics, Physic, Chemistry and 2 other subjects from Additional Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Statistics, Technical Drawing, Auto-Mechanics and Metal Work or,
\n(3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Credit passes in an NBTE recognized Pre-ND examination in English Language, Mathematics and 3 other relevant subjects listed in Paragraph 5d(2) above.
\nb.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0National Diploma (ND) Programme \u2013 Business Administration and Management.
\n(1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0JAMB UTME cut-off pass mark and pass in AFIT\u2019s post-JAMB UTME screening and;
\n(2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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 Economic\/Commerce, Business Methods, Principles of Accounts, Statistics, Geography, Agricultural Science, Government and Biology or,
\n(3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Credit passes in an NBTE recognized Pre-ND examination in English Language, Mathematics and 3 other relevant subjects listed in Paragraph 5d(2) above.
\nc.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Pre-Higher National Diploma (Pre-HND) Programmes.
\n(1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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;
\n(2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Minimum of one year post-ND cognate work experience.
\n(3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n
\n(1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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;
\n(2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Minimum of one year post-ND cognate work experience.<\/p>\n
\na.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Payment to e-Bills Pay.
\nb.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0On-line Registration.<\/p>\n
\na.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Receipt Number.
\nb.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Confirmation Number.<\/p>\n
\na. \u00a0Payment to e-Bills Pay.
\nb. \u00a0Admission Screening Bio-Data Registration.<\/p>\n
\na.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Receipt Number.
\nb.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Confirmation Number.<\/p>\n