The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), School of Basic and Remedial Studies, is now accepting applications from qualified candidates for admission into its Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Program and Remedial Studies Program for the 2025/2026 academic session. These foundational programs are designed to prepare students for seamless transition into undergraduate studies by strengthening their academic base in relevant disciplines. The programs provide an alternative admission route to universities, especially for those seeking to gain admission without UTME.
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Application Timelines
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The IJMB admission application begins on 16th June and closes on 31st July, 2025.
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The Remedial Studies admission starts from 27th June and ends on 27th July, 2025.
1. Remedial Program Requirements
Admission into the Remedial Programme is open to candidates who possess a minimum of three (3) credits in relevant subjects from WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB. The programme is aimed at helping students improve their academic performance and secure the required qualifications for full university admission.
Applicants can begin the Remedial application process by visiting the dedicated portal:
AFIT Remedial Portal: https://portal.afit.edu.ng/remstudent
2. IJMB Program Requirements
To qualify for admission into the IJMB Programme, candidates must have a minimum of five (5) credits, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings from WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB. These credits must include the major subjects related to the course of study the applicant wishes to pursue. Candidates with deficiencies in English or Mathematics are required to remedy these deficiencies before their final IJMB examination.
To progress into undergraduate programs through the IJMB route, candidates must pass the IJMBE with a minimum of 10 points and above, depending on the specific university admission requirements.
AFIT IJMB Application Portal: https://portal.afit.edu.ng/ijmbApplication
Available IJMB Subject Combinations
The subject groupings are designed to match prospective undergraduate programs across Sciences, Social Sciences, and Arts:
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IJMB 1: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
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IJMB 2: Chemistry, Physics, Biology
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IJMB 3: Business Management, Economics, Accounting
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IJMB 4: Business Management, Economics, Government
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IJMB 5: Government, Economics, Sociology
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IJMB 6: Accounting, Business Management, Sociology
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IJMB 7: Accounting, Economics, Government
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IJMB 8: Accounting, Business Management, Government
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IJMB 9: Accounting, Economics, Sociology
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IJMB 10: Government, Literature in English, Christian Religious Studies (CRS)
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IJMB 11: Government, Literature in English, Islamic Religious Studies (IRS)
Each subject combination has been carefully selected to align with university admission requirements for a wide range of degree programs in Nigerian universities.
Important Note
Students are advised to carefully select their subject combinations based on their intended university course. Also, all applications must be submitted within the designated timeframe, and incomplete applications or failure to upload required credentials may lead to disqualification