AFIT Pre-HND, HND, PGD Admission Forms 2020/2021 Out
Air Force Institute of Technology, AFIT Pre-HND, HND and PGD admission forms for the 2020/2021 academic session are out (Direct Entry). Sale of admission forms into programmes offered in the Institute are open to the general public.
Traditionally, admission into AFIT is gained through the JAMB UTME entry route. However, admissions could also be gained through direct entry into any of the Institute’s programmes other than the National Diploma (ND) programmes.
AFIT Pre-HND, HND, PGD Admission Forms
The Air Force Institute of Technology is a higher education institution engaged in imparting knowledge and skills to students using specialized facilities and multi-disciplinary approach; a centre of excellence for serious innovative research and development for the aerospace, aeronautical, aviation and allied industries/disciplines.
Admission into the Institute is gained through the JAMB UTME entry route. However, admissions could also be gained through direct entry into any of the Institute’s programmes other than the National Diploma programmes.
Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates for preliminary and direct entry admissions into the following Pre-Higher National Diploma (Pre-HND), Higher National Diploma (HND) and Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programmes in the 2020/2021 Academic Session:
List of AFIT Pre-HND Courses
1. Aircraft Engineering Technology (Airframe/Power Plant Option).
2. Aircraft Engineering Technology (Avionics Option).
3. Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology.
4. Purchasing and Supply.
List of Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes
1. Aircraft Engineering Technology (Airframe/Power Plant Option).
2. Aircraft Engineering Technology (Avionics Option).
3. Electronics/Telecommunications Engineering Technology.
4. Purchasing and Supply.
List of AFIT Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes
1. Aerospace Engineering (Aeromechanical Option).
2. Aerospace Engineering (Avionics Option).
3. Supply Chain Management
The Pre-HND in Aircraft Engineering Technology Programme is a one year orientation course specifically designed for candidates with ND in engineering fields other than aircraft engineering. The programme is meant to introduce students to aircraft engineering and also provide a good foundation for such students to further their studies in aviation related programmes.
The PGD in Aerospace Engineering at AFIT is a one-year programme that is specially designed to prepare candidates for a one-year MSc programme in aerospace engineering at Cranfield University, United Kingdom (UK). Candidates, who on completion of the PGD programme, wish to enrol for the Masters’ programme at Cranfield University, UK can choose to specialise in one of the following fields:
a. MSc Aerospace Vehicle Design (Airframe and Airframe Systems Option).
b. MSc Aerospace Vehicle Design (Avionics Systems Design Option).
c. MSc Thermal Power.
d. MSc Computational Fluid Dynamics.
e. MSc Flight Dynamics.
SEE ALSO: AFIT ND Admission Screening Form 2020/2021 [Post-UTME]
AFIT Pre-HND, HND & PGD Admission Requirements
Candidates intending to pursue Pre-Higher National Diploma (Pre-HND), Higher National Diploma (HND) and Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes at Air Force Institute of Technology would be offered Direct Entry (DE) admission if they meet the entry requirements. The entry qualifications for programmes offered in AFIT are as detailed below:
a. Pre-Higher National Diploma (Pre-HND) Programmes.
(1) ND with a minimum of lower credit pass (CGPA of 2.50) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Material Science Engineering or Business Administration and Management (as applicable) and;
(2) A minimum of one year post-ND cognate work experience.
(3) In exceptional cases, a candidate with ND at pass level (CGPA of 2.0 – 2.49) who has 2 or more years of post-ND cognate work experience may be considered for admission into the Pre-HND programme.
b. Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes.
(1) ND with a minimum of lower credit pass (CGPA of 2.50 and above) in Aircraft Engineering Technology, Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology or Business Administration and Management (as applicable) and;
(2) A minimum of one year post-ND cognate work experience.
c. Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes in Aerospace Engineering. A minimum grade of second class honours in engineering, material sciences or physics.
d. Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Programme in Supply Chain Management. A minimum grade of second class honours in Purchasing & Supply and other related fields.
How To Apply For AFIT Pre-HND, HND & PGD Admissions for 2020/2021 Academic Session
Interested candidates are to visit AFIT portal at www.afitportals.com and proceed as stated therein. To access admission form, candidates are required to pay a non-refundable fee of Ten Thousand Naira (₦10,000.00) only for pre-HND / HND application using AFIT online payment portal.
Application Closing Date
All applications for admission will close on 21st November, 2020. Candidates are equally advised to visit the Institute’s website periodically for important information after application. For further enquiry, please contact us on 09074411999/08155559571.
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