Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike Ikwo (AEFUNAI), has officially announced the commencement of its 2026/2027 Post UTME screening exercise.

As an aspiring candidate who made AEFUNAI their first choice in the 2025 UTME examination, the Post UTME Screening exercise would commence from the 25th May, 2026 and officially end on the 30th June, 2026.

However, following the placement guide of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), only candidates who scored a minimum of 150 are invited to purchase the Post UTME screening form.

Post UTME Score Guide for the 2026/2027 Screening Process at AEFUNAI

Some highly competitive departments and faculties in the university require more than just 150 as a UTME score to give eligibility to sit for the Post Screening exercise. Some of these departments included the following:

  1. Anatomy-180

  2. Physiology - 180

  3. Computer science - 160

  4. Electrical/Electronic Engineering - 180

  5. Architect - 180

  6. Theatre arts - 180

  7. Accountancy - 180

  8. Banking and Finance - 180

  9. Business administration - 180

  10. Public Administration - 160

  11. Biotechnology - 160

  12. Biochemistry - 160

  13. Microbiology - 180

  14. Computer science - 200

  15. Chemistry - 200

  16. Mathematics - 200

  17. Statistics - 200

  18. Mass Communication - 200

  19. Criminology and Security Studies - 200

  20. Economics- 200

  21. Political science - 180

  22. Sociology - 180

  23. Psychology - 160

  24. Medicine - 250

  25. Nursing - 240

  26. Medical Laboratory Science - 220

  27. Human Nutrition and Dietetics - 200

Note: The listed departments have an eligibility score above 150; candidates who do not meet the eligibility score are not allowed to purchase the screening form. This is completely due to the competitive nature of these courses.

Eligibility Criteria for AEFUNAI Post UTME Screening Form

To take part in the upcoming screening exercise held by AEFUNAI, you must meet the following criteria: remember, you must meet all criteria, not be found wanting in any.

  1. Prospective candidates must have selected AEFUNAI as their first choice school in the 2026 JAMB registration.

  2. Candidates must meet the Cut off assigned to their course of study.

  3. Candidates must be above 16 years old.

  4. Candidates for the Medicine and Surgery and Nursing Science programmes must obtain their O-level results in one sitting.

How to Register for AEFUNAI Post UTME Screening Exercise

To register for AEFUNAI 2026/2027 Post UTME screening exercise, follow the outlined steps.

  1. Visit the university website: www.funai.edu.edu.ng go to 'Admissions' in the top menu

  2. Click on 2026/2027 UTME admission screening

  3. Enter your "JAMB registration number".

  4. Generate a Remita retrieval reference number from the university portal

  5. Proceed to any bank for your payment of 2,000 Naira with your Remita number

  6. Return to the application page and enter your "JAMB registration number" again

  7. Complete the registration process

  8. Submit your application

  9. Print out your acknowledgement slip

Important Information Regarding AEFUNAI Post UTME Screening Exercise

Candidates should ensure they upload their O-level results to the JAMB Portal on or before 30th June, 2026, as stipulated by the school authority.

Any application without an O-level uploaded on the JAMB Portal will not be processed.

Candidates should also note that after Tuesday, the 30th June, 2026, the access portal for the change of university/programme will no longer be available on JAMB CAPS for AEFUNAI.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What happens if a candidate misses their Post UTME screening scheduled time?
A: The University body might set up a mop up excercise for candidates who missed their scheduled time.

Q: Can a candidate apply while awaiting O-level results?
A: Yes, candidates with an awaiting result apply, but the school management has a deadline of 30th June, 2026, to upload their result on the JAMB portal.

Q: Why do some departments keep their eligibility cut off mark above 150, which is the score approved by JAMB?
A: These departments have the highest number of applicants every session, and each department has a quota of students it cannot exceed for a session. This is done to help them regulate the inflow of candidates.

Q: Can I still change my course after sitting for the Post UTME screening exercise?
A: Yes, candidates can still change their applied course even after the exercise.

Q: Can I apply if AEFUNAI was not my first choice?
A: Yes, but you must visit a JAMB CBT centre to perform a "change of institution" to make AEFUNAI your first choice before the registration deadline. The university will not process applications for candidates who have it as a second or third choice.

Q: Does the university accept direct entry candidates?
A: Yes, however, AEFUNAI generally does not accept direct entry for medicine & surgery, law, or nursing. DE candidates for other courses must also register on the portal and provide their diploma or NCE details.

Q: Is there an expected date for the release of the 2025/2026 admission list?
A: The admission list is released after the entire screening process is concluded.

Q: Do I need to upload my photo?
A: Yes, a passport photograph on a white background is required during the online registration.