AFIT Cut Off Marks for All Courses: The prestigious Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) is the premium higher education institution of the Nigerian Air Force. As admission for the 2024/2025 academic session commences, prospective AFIT students need to understand the cut-off marks for their desired courses.
An Introduction to AFIT
AFIT was established in 1964 to train officers and airmen/airwomen of the Nigerian Air Force in various fields of Science, Technology and Engineering. It is located in Kaduna State.
AFIT offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across Faculties and Centers including:
- School of Air Engineering & Logistics
- School of Air Safety & Security
- School of Air Warfare & Doctrine
- School of Nursing
- Center for Space Technology
- Center for Geospatial Technology
- Center for Nuclear Technology
- Center for Cybersecurity
Overview of AFIT Cut Off Marks
The AFIT cut off marks comprise the minimum UTME and departmental/screening cut off scores candidates need to be eligible for admission into any program. Key things to note:
- Candidates must score up to the UTME and departmental cut off marks to qualify for admission.
- Departmental cut off marks may vary for different programs.
- Candidates who score above the cut off marks have a higher chance of admission.
- Cut off marks give a fair standard for merit-based admission.
- The cut off marks help determine the competitiveness of different programs.
AFIT UTME Cut Off Marks 2024/2025
Here are the official JAMB cut off marks for admission into AFIT’s various undergraduate programmes through the UTME admission route for 2024/2025 academic year:
School of Air Engineering
- Aeronautical Engineering – 190
- Avionics Engineering – 180
School of Air Safety Education
- Air Safety & Disaster Management – 180
School of Air Traffic Services
- Air Traffic Management – 190
School of Aerospace Studies
- Aerospace Vehicle Development – 180
- Airframe & Power plant Maintenance – 180
School of Air Force Logistics
- Logistics Management – 180
School of Air Force Administration
- Military Administration & Logistics – 180
School of Air Force Police
- Crime Management & Investigation – 180
School of Air Force Comptroller Studies
- Accounting & Budgeting – 190
School of Air Force Information & Computer Tech
- Telecoms Engineering – 200
- Computer Networks – 200
O’Level Subject Requirements
For most programs, candidates are required to have:
- 5 credit passes in SSCE/NECO/GCE including English and Mathematics
- Passes in subjects relevant to the proposed course of study. For instance, Sciences and Engineering programs require credit passes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technical Drawing etc.
AFIT Direct Entry Cut Off Marks 2024/2025
For Direct Entry (DE) candidates, the Air Force Institute of Technology outlines these cut off marks for admission into 200 level courses:
- National Diploma (ND/HND) – 160
- NCE – 8 points
- IJMB – 12 points
- JUPEB – 10 points
Candidates seeking direct entry admission are to confirm the applicable direct entry cut off marks for their desired programmes.
AFIT Departmental Cut Off Marks
After attaining the minimum UTME cut off mark, candidates will proceed to the departmental post-UTME screening exercise. The cut off marks for the most popular AFIT courses are:
- Mechanical Engineering – 60%
- Computer Engineering – 60%
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering – 60%
- Mathematics – 60%
- Physics – 60%
- Chemistry – 60%
- Accounting – 55%
- Business Administration – 55%
- Economics – 55%
- Mass Communication – 55%
Candidates must score up to the departmental cut off marks after the screening to remain eligible for admission.
How to Score Above the AFIT Cut Off Marks
To comfortably surpass AFIT’s cut off marks, candidates should:
- Identify the UTME and departmental cut off marks for your program.
- Obtain recommended textbooks for adequate preparation.
- Use quality study materials and coaching resources.
- Start preparation early and avoid distractions.
- Attend intensive coaching and tutorial classes.
- Take mock exams for practice.
- Get counsel from experienced seniors and teachers.
- Study hard to build your proficiency beyond the minimum cut off marks.
Meeting the AFIT cut off marks requires diligence, determination and focus.