Alex Ekwueme Federal University Direct Entry Admission Form – If you’re a holder of ND, NCE, A‑level, or other recognized qualifications intending to gain 200-level admission into Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu‑Alike (AE‑FUNAI) for the 2025/2026 academic session, this step‑by‑step guide is for you.
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) is a federal university established in 2011 in Ebonyi State. It offers undergraduate programs through two main admission categories: UTME (JAMB Entrance Examination) for 100‑level entry, and Direct Entry (DE) for 200‑level.
The Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) is currently accepting applications for Direct Entry admission into its 2025/2026 academic session.
They offer a wide range of accredited courses across major faculties like Medicine, Engineering, Sciences, Agriculture, Education, Management, and the Arts. From Nursing and Computer Science to Business, Law, and Mass Communication, you’ll find a program that fits your passion.
Eligibility
You’re eligible to apply if you:
- Scored 150 and above in the 2025 UTME
- Selected AE-FUNAI as your first choice institution on JAMB
- Candidates must chose AE-FUNAI as their first choice of institution in JAMB.
- Applicants must meet program-specific cut-off score.
- Applicants must hold (5) O’level credit passes in relevant subjects which English and Mathematics (these can be in one or two sittings but some programs like medicine require a single-sitting result).
Note: If AE-FUNAI was not your first choice, you can still apply, just make sure to do a Change of Institution/Course on the JAMB portal before the deadline.
AE-FUNAI Screening & Cut-off Marks
AE-FUNAI doesn’t conduct a Post-UTME exam. Instead, it uses internal screening based on your UTME score, O’Level or DE results, and your department’s cut-off mark.
Here’s a quick look at the 2025 Departmental cut-off marks:
- Agriculture, Arts, Education, Geography, Fine Arts – 150
- Basic Medical Sciences, Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Management Sciences, Social Sciences – 180
- Biotechnology – 160
- Computer Science & Mass Communication – 200
- Medical Lab Science – 220
- Nursing – 240
- Medicine & Surgery – 250
These cut-off points are published in the official screening announcement so make sure you check properly before applying.
Once screening is complete, successful candidates are uploaded to JAMB CAPS and the AE-FUNAI portal. For 2025/2026, admission lists are likely to start appearing by late October, just like the previous year.
Important Dates to take note of:
- Registration Starts: Friday, 18th July, 2025
- Deadline to Apply: Friday, 29th August, 2025
Don’t wait till the last minute, apply early
Direct Entry (DE) Candidates
Direct Entry (DE) applicants can apply if they have:
- A-level qualifications, ND, NCE, IJMB, JUPEB or any other accepted diploma
- Already uploaded their DE result to JAMB CAPS
- Effected a change of institution to AE-FUNAI on JAMB (if not originally chosen)
Note that: DE candidates gain admission into 200-level, skipping the 100-level year.
Application Guidelines
A Step-by-Step Easy Application Process
- Go to the AE-FUNAI Portal
Visit funai.edu.ng, click on Admissions or go to Quick Links > 2025/2026 UTME or DE Screening. - Enter Your JAMB Registration Number
This auto-fills your basic info and helps generate your Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR). - Pay the Screening Fee
The fee is just ₦2,000. Pay online using a debit card or take your RRR to the bank. - Complete the Online Form
Fill in your personal details, academic records, and upload required documents (O’Level/DE results, passport photo, etc.). - Submit and Print Acknowledgment Slip
Keep this slip carefully as it confirms your application.
Some Important Notes:
- It is important to use a phone number you have access to, it’s how the school will contact you.
- Make sure your O’Level and Direct Entry results are uploaded on JAMB CAPS by August 29 because without them, your application won’t be considered.
- Medicine and Nursing applicants must have their O’Level results from one sitting only.
- There’s no post-UTME exam as admission will be based on internal result screening.
JAMB CAPS & AE-FUNAI Admission Portal
All applicants must upload their O’Level (and DE, if applicable) results to JAMB CAPS by August 29, 2025. If you don’t, your application will not be processed. Admission offers will be made through JAMB CAPS, and you must log in to caps.jamb.gov.ng to accept or reject any offer.
You can also monitor your admission status on the AE-FUNAI portal under the “Admission Status” section once screening is complete.
AE-FUNAI Registration Centres
Candidates can register for AE-FUNAI Post-UTME at:
- University CBT Centre, Zone A, AE-FUNAI campus
- Centre for Educational Services (JUPEB/Pre-Degree School), Aguogboriga Estate, Abakaliki
Use a phone number you can always access as important updates will be sent there. Any false information during registration or screening will lead to automatic disqualification.
Admission Results Release
AE-FUNAI typically uploads admission lists to JAMB CAPS a few weeks after screening. For example, in the 2024/2025 session, the list was out by late October. So for 2025/2026, candidates should start checking JAMB CAPS and the university portal from October to November 2025 for updates
Some Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Q: Can I apply if AE-FUNAI wasn’t my first choice?
Yes you can, but you must do a change of institution on JAMB CAPS before applying.
Q: Is there an exam for Post-UTME?
There is no written exam. The screening is based on your results and information submitted.
Q: Can DE students apply for Medicine or Nursing?
No. DE is only available for certain courses. Check availability on the portal.
Q: Can I use two O’Level sittings?
Yes you can use that, except for Medicine and Nursing, which accept only one sitting.
Q: What happens if I lie or submit false info?
You will be disqualified. Always be honest.
Final Conclusion
AE-FUNAI’s admission process remains mostly unchanged, screening is fully online with no written exam. Applicants are still required to pay a ₦2,000 fee via Remita and complete their registration on the school portal.
One important update this year is the rise in cut-off marks for some courses, Medicine for example rose from 220 to 250, and as always, JAMB is a crucial part of the process, and all your academic records must be uploaded to JAMB before deadline. Carefully follow instructions.
