AE-FUNAI Opens JUPEB Admission for 2025/2026: Your Fast-Track to 200-Level Entry
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) has officially opened applications for its Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) programme for the 2025/2026 academic session.
This is an academic lifeline for students aiming to skip UTME stress and go straight into 200-level in AE-FUNAI or any of over 90 partnering universities in Nigeria and abroad.
What Is JUPEB?
The JUPEB programme at AE-FUNAI is a 10-month academic initiative established in 2014 and run by the Centre for Educational Services. It is designed to prepare candidates for Direct Entry (DE) admission into the second year of various degree programmes.
Who Can Apply?
If you meet the following criteria, you’re eligible:
- A minimum of five (5) O’Level credit passes, including English and Mathematics
- Acceptable results from WAEC, NECO, or GCE
- All results must be obtained within a maximum of two sittings
Programme Duration
The programme spans two semesters (approximately 10 calendar months), concluding with the official JUPEB examination.
Available Degree Paths by Faculty
Successful candidates can proceed into any of the following faculties and departments:
Faculty of Agriculture
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural Economics
- Animal Science
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Fisheries
Basic Medical Sciences
- Anatomy
- Physiology
Education
- English Education
- Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics Education
- Educational Management
- Business & Computer Technology Education
- Technical Education (Woodwork, Mechanical, Electrical, Building)
- Guidance & Counselling
Engineering & Technology
- Civil
- Chemical
- Electrical/Electronics
- Mechanical
- Mechatronics
Environmental Sciences
- Architecture
- Fine and Applied Arts
- Geography
Humanities
- English
- French
- Theatre Arts
- Linguistics (Igbo/French options)
- History
- Philosophy
- Religion
- Music
- Igbo
Law
- Law
Management Sciences
- Accountancy
- Public Administration
- Banking & Finance
- Business Administration
Biological Sciences
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Geology
- Computer Science
- Statistics
- Applied Geophysics
Social Sciences
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Mass Communication
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Economics
Medical and Allied Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Human Nutrition
Need help with subject combinations? Call 08037416277 or visit the AE-FUNAI website.
How to Apply
Application is strictly online. The fee is ₦15,000.
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Visit the official application portal.
- Generate your invoice and RRR
- Pay online or at any Nigerian bank
- Return to the portal to complete your application
- Print the application form
- Email a copy to yourself and confirm your application number
Important Application Tips
- Use your personal email and phone number
- Upload a recent passport photo (white background); write your name on the back
- No corrections allowed after submission
- Monitor your email and AE-FUNAI portal regularly for updates
Application Deadline
Friday, 31st October 2025 at 11:59 PM
No late applications will be accepted.
Final Advisory
AE-FUNAI does not engage agents. Do not make payments to anyone outside the official portal. Only correctly submitted applications through the university portal will be processed.
Your Future Starts Here. If you’re aiming for 200-level admission in record time, the AE-FUNAI JUPEB programme offers a proven and trusted pathway.
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