Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, (AE-FUNAI) Admission Into JUPEB & Pre-Degree Programmes, 2023/2024 Academic Session

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates into the AE-FUNAI Centre for Educational Services (AE-FUNAI CES) for admission into a non-resident JUPEB and Pre-Degree programmes of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State. The Pre-degree programme is designed to prepare candidates for admission into degree programmes in all disciplines (excluding Medicine and Surgery) of the University while the JUPEB programme is a 10-month intensive coaching programme designed to prepare candidates for direct entry admission into the 200-level of departments of candidates’ choices in AE-FUNAI and the over 75 universities in Nigeria and abroad affiliated to the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB). Successful students who had applied to study Medicine and Surgery, Law, Architecture in AE-FUNAI will be admitted into 100-level through the keenly competed admission process.

ELIGIBILITY
Candidates for the programmes must possess a minimum of five (5) credits in five (5) relevant subjects (including English Language and Mathematics) at a maximum of two sittings. Candidates wishing to study Medicine and Surgery are expected to have earned the relevant credits ONLY in ONE sitting.

DURATION
The JUPEB programme normally runs for two (2) semesters within about ten (10) calendar months. The Pre-degree programme also lasts for about the same period.

The AE-FUNAI Centre for Educational Services (AE-FUNAI CES) will prepare candidates for admission into Bachelors’ degree programmes in the following faculties:

AGRICULTURE	Agribusiness Management Agric Economics & Extension Animal Science Crop Science Soil Science Fisheries and Aquaculture
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE	Anatomy Physiology Medicine and Surgery
EDUCATION	Agricultural Science Education Biology Education Business Education Chemistry Education English and Literary Studies Education Guidance & Counseling Education Mathematics Education Physical & Health Education Physics Education Vocational & Technical Education
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY	Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Engineering
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES	Architecture Geography
HUMANITIES	English and Literary Studies Fine & Applied Arts French History & Strategic Studies Igbo Linguistics/Igbo Linguistics/French Linguistics/English Music Philosophy Religion Theatre Arts
LAW	Law
MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES	Accounting Banking and Finance Business Administration Criminology & Security Studies Economics Political Science Psychology Sociology Mass Communication
SCIENCE	Applied Geophysics Biochemistry Biology Biotechnology Chemistry Computer Science Geology Mathematics Microbiology Physics Statistics

APPLICATION FEE
Ten thousand Naira (N10,000.00) only.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

1. Visit the AE-FUNAI CES ePortal (www.ces.funai.edu.ng). On the menu bar, click on ePortal, and select “Start Online Application” from the drop-down menu. You will be required to supply your email address and other required information in order to start your online application.
2. After creating an Account, login with your Application No. and Password and follow the necessary processes to capture your personal information and other required information.
3. On your Account on the e-Portal, generate your Remita Retrieval Reference Number (RRR) for payment. Payment can be easily made with your Credit/Debit Card or at any Nigerian Bank branch. After successful payment, click the required button to continue your online application.
4. Ensure all sections of your application form are correctly filled, and click on “Complete Application” to submit your application to our online server. Our server shall acknowledge receipt of your form by sending an mail to your emaill address and SMS to your Mobile Phone. Print two coloured copies of your Application Form.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Applicants into the 2023/2024 preliminary programme are advised to check the AE-FUNAI CES Website (www.ces.funai.edu.ng) for other relevant information.
2. Applicants must provide a recent coloured passport photograph (taken not earlier than 3 months before time of application) with a white background. Selfies, blurred or webcam photos are strictly prohibited. Applicants who upload wrong bio-data and credentials will be disqualified and have their application fee forfeited.
3. Applicants are to report to the Centre for Educational Services for Registration and Screening, ONLY when they have received an Invitation (through email) and Admission Letter approved by the Director. Applicants are hereby advised to use valid e-mail addresses and PERSONAL telephone numbers.
4. Applicants are advised to follow the application instructions carefully and ensure they follow the stipulated guidelines. Failure to do so may adversely affect the candidate. For application related enquiries, please see detailed Candidate Guide at https://www.ces.funai.edu.ng/guide-for-candidates or contact the Webmaster via webmaster@ces.funai.edu.ng

MODE OF APPLICATION

DISCLAIMER
Please note that AE-FUNAI HAS NOT AUTHORIZED any person(s) or agent(s), whether corporate or individual to sell application forms on its behalf. Application is strictly online and is to be made only on the AE-FUNAI CES ePortal (www.ces.funai.edu.ng).

FURTHER ENQUIRIES
All inquiries are to be made to the Secretary, Centre for Educational Services. Phone Number(s): 0703 523 2317 or 0803 212 6424. (Please call during office hours only, 8 AM – 4 PM).
E-mail: info@ces.funai.edu.ng

CLOSING DATE
Submission of online forms will close on Thursday, 31st August 2023 at 11.59 pm.