Alvan Ikoku University Opens Post-UTME & Direct Entry Screening for 2025/2026: All You Need to Know

The Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education (AIFUE), Owerri, has officially announced the start of its Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening for the 2025/2026 academic session, beginning Monday, July 28, 2025.

For thousands of young Nigerians hoping to secure a four-year degree, this is the golden opportunity. From Arts and Education to Sciences, Social Sciences, and even Vocational and Technical Education, the university is opening its doors wide for prospective students.

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Who is Eligible to Apply?

The university has set clear requirements for applicants:

• UTME Candidates: Must score 150 and above in the 2025 UTME.
• Direct Entry (DE) Candidates: Must possess any of the following: NCE, OND, HND, First Degree, A’ Level, or equivalent qualifications in relevant fields.
• JAMB CAPS Upload: Every candidate must upload O’Level results on JAMB CAPS; failure to do so means automatic disqualification.
• Change of Institution: Candidates who did not choose Alvan Ikoku as their first choice can still apply by visiting a JAMB-accredited CBT centre (including the university’s own CBT centre) to make the switch.

Tip: Don’t miss admission simply because of a skipped upload or failure to change your first choice.

How to Apply for AIFUE Post-UTME/DE Screening

The application process is strictly online. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Visit the  Alvan Ikoku University website
2. Click on Portal →  AIFUE Degree Portal
3. Select the screening form (Post-UTME or Direct Entry).
4. Enter your JAMB Registration Number and click Proceed.
5. Carefully fill in your profile form.
6. Select your programme type (Regular or DE/Post-NCE).
7. Submit the form and print your invoice.
8. Pay the ₦2,000 screening fee at Alvana Microfinance Bank or any bank via Remita.
9. Return to the portal to complete registration.
10. Upload the required documents:

• Passport photograph
• O’Level results
• Birth certificate
• Local Government Identification letter

11. Submit and print your success page.

Available Courses at Alvan Ikoku University

Alvan Ikoku University offers a wide range of programmes across six faculties:

Faculty of Arts

• Christian Religious Studies (B.A. Ed.)
• Creative Arts Education (B.A. Ed.)
• English Studies (B.A. / B.A. Ed.)
• Fine and Applied Arts (B.A.)
• French (B.A. Ed.)
• History & Diplomatic Studies (B.A. / B.A. Ed.)
• Igbo (B.A. Ed.)
• Linguistics (B.A.)
• Music (B.A. Ed.)

Faculty of Education

• Guidance & Counselling (B.Ed.)
• Educational Management (B.Ed.)

Faculty of Specialised Education

• Adult & Continuing Education (B.Ed.)
• Early Childhood Education (B.Ed.)
• Primary Education (B.Ed.)
• Special Needs Education (B.Ed.)

Faculty of Management & Social Sciences

• Economics (B.Sc. / B.Sc. Ed.)
• Geography (B.Sc. Ed.)
• Library & Information Science (B.Sc.)
• Political Science (B.Sc. / B.Sc. Ed.)
• Sociology (B.Sc.)
• Social Studies (B.Sc. Ed.)

Faculty of Sciences

• Biology (B.Sc. / B.Sc. Ed.)
• Chemistry (B.Sc. / B.Sc. Ed.)
• Computer Education (B.Sc. Ed.)
• Health & Human Kinetics Education (B.Sc. Ed.)
• ICT (B.Sc.)
• Integrated Science (B.Sc. Ed.)
• Mathematics (B.Sc. / B.Sc. Ed.)
• Physics (B.Sc. / B.Sc. Ed.)

Faculty of Vocational & Technology Education

• Accounting (B.Sc. Ed.)
• Agriculture (B.Agric.)
• Agricultural Education (B.Sc. Ed.)
• Business Education (B.Sc. Ed.)
• Home Economics (B.Sc. Ed.)
• Industrial Technology (B.Sc.)
• Technology Education (B.Tech. Ed.)

Final Word for Applicants

This is the perfect time to take action. If you have dreams of studying at Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, do not delay.

Follow the steps, pay attention to details, and secure your admission. Remember, time waits for no one.

Have you uploaded your results on JAMB CAPS yet? That’s your first step to making your admission dream a reality.

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