The management of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, has announced the extension of the registration period for its 2026/2027 Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) screening exercise.

According to the university, the registration exercise, which was initially scheduled to close earlier, has now been extended to Friday, 14th August, 2026, giving eligible candidates additional time to complete their applications.

The university urged all interested candidates who are yet to register to take advantage of the extension and complete the registration process before the new deadline.

Eligibility

Candidates eligible to apply include:

• Candidates who scored 150 and above in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
• Candidates who selected Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State as their first-choice institution during JAMB registration.
• Direct Entry (DE) candidates seeking admission into the university.

The university advised candidates to check the minimum UTME score required for their preferred programme before proceeding with registration.

Candidates who did not initially choose AE-FUNAI as their first-choice institution but wish to study at the university are also eligible to apply. However, they must first carry out a Change of Institution and/or Course to Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike on the JAMB Portal on or before Friday, 14th August, 2026. This requirement also applies to Direct Entry applicants.

Registration Procedure

Eligible candidates are required to follow the steps below to complete their registration:

1. Visit the AE-FUNAI Post-UTME/DE Application Portal.
2. Enter your JAMB Registration Number to validate your profile.
3. Provide a valid email address and phone number.
4. Verify your email address using the One-Time Password (OTP) sent to your email.
5. Pay the non-refundable processing fee of ₦2,000 by transferring the complete amount to the designated university account.
6. Click “I have made payment” after completing the transfer to continue the registration process.
7. Complete the online registration and check your email for your registration acknowledgement.

Candidates are advised to provide accurate information during registration, as incorrect details may affect their admission process.

Screening Mode

The university stated that the 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening exercise will be conducted through an internal screening of candidates’ credentials and examination results.

There will be no physical aptitude test, as admission consideration will be based on the information and results submitted by applicants.

Upload O’Level and Direct Entry Results

AE-FUNAI further emphasized that all applicants must ensure that their O’Level results (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or equivalent) and Direct Entry qualifications, where applicable, are uploaded to the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) on or before Friday, 14th August, 2026.

The university warned that any Post-UTME application without the required O’Level or A’Level results uploaded on JAMB CAPS will not be processed for admission.

New Registration Deadline

The registration deadline for the 2026/2027 AE-FUNAI Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise has been extended to:

Friday, 14th August, 2026.

Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to complete their registration, upload all required credentials, and make any necessary JAMB changes before the deadline, as late applications may not be considered.

The management wished all applicants success in the ongoing admission exercise and advised them to regularly monitor the university’s official communication channels for further admission updates.