Do you want to know the cut-off mark for the new session? Yes, it is normal to anticipate that especially when it is your first shot applying for admission into the Tertiary Institution. As a student seeking admission to the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State (AE-FUNAI), it is important to meet the minimum cut-off mark for your desired course.
As you may be aware by now, the examination board, JAMB is responsible for fixing the minimum cut-off mark that every higher institution such as Universities, polytechnics, and Colleges of Education must abide by. However, individual schools can adjust but not below the standard set by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.
Some schools may have departmental cut-off marks different from others, so it is important to do your due diligence, especially before writing the UTME Exam, even though the cut-off marks can change yearly. Even if it changes, the difference is not usually much which gives you something to set your target.
It is okay to know the cut-off mark usually used by the school, however, we also recommend you go through the information on Jamb Brochure and Subject Combination.
In this post, we will provide you with the cut-off mark for the school and departmental courses if there is any change.
What is AE-FUNAI Cut-Off Mark?
AE-FUNAI cut-off mark is the minimum cut-off mark that applicants or students must have in their UTME result, By meeting the cut-off mark, you will also qualify for the Post UTME Exam which is an important step towards gaining admission into the school.
The Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State (AE-FUNAI) has fixed the cut-off mark for the 2024/2025 academic session at 150 for all departmental courses offered at the School. However, it is still important to go through the list below to know the minimum cut-off mark for the course you want to study.
Note: The new official cut-off mark for all departmental courses at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) is yet to be released. When they do, we will update this post. However, they may stick with the same cut off mark used last year which is enough to give you a headstart.
AE-FUNAI Cut-Off Mark for all Departmental Courses
| S/N | Department | Cut off mark |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | ACCOUNTANCY | |
| 7 | AGRIBUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT | |
| 8 | AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND EDUCATION | |
| 4 | AGRICULTURE | 150 |
| 2 | ANATOMY | |
| 3 | APPLIED GEOPHYSICS | |
| 5 | ARCHITECTURE | |
| 9 | BANKING AND FINANCE | 160 |
| 1 | BIOCHEMISTRY | |
| 10 | BIOLOGY | |
| 11 | BIOLOGY EDUCATION | |
| 12 | BIOTECHNOLOGY | 150 |
| 13 | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | |
| 14 | BUSINESS EDUCATION | 150 |
| 15 | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING | |
| 16 | CHEMISTRY | |
| 17 | CHEMISTRY EDUCATION | |
| 18 | CIVIL ENGINEERING | 160 |
| 19 | COMPUTER SCIENCE | 160 |
| 20 | COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION | |
| 21 | CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY STUDIES | 180 |
| 22 | ECONOMICS | |
| 23 | ECONOMICS EDUCATION | |
| 24 | EDUCATION/ENGLISH AND LITERARY STUDIES | |
| 25 | EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT | |
| 26 | ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING | |
| 27 | ENGLISH | |
| 28 | FINE AND APPLIED ARTS | |
| 29 | FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE | |
| 30 | FRENCH | |
| 31 | GEOGRAPHY | 150 |
| 32 | GEOLOGY | 150 |
| 33 | GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING | |
| 34 | HISTORY AND STRATEGIC STUDIES | |
| 35 | HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS | 160 |
| 36 | IGBO | |
| 37 | LAW | 220 |
| 38 | LINGUISTICS | 150 |
| 39 | LINGUISTICS/FRENCH | |
| 40 | LINGUISTICS/IGBO | |
| 41 | MASS COMMUNICATION | |
| 42 | MATHEMATICS | |
| 43 | MATHEMATICS EDUCATION | |
| 44 | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | |
| 45 | MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING | |
| 46 | MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE | 180 |
| 47 | MEDICINE AND SURGERY | 220 |
| 48 | MICROBIOLOGY | 160 |
| 49 | MUSIC | |
| 50 | NURSING SCIENCE | 200 |
| 51 | PHILOSOPHY | |
| 52 | PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION | |
| 53 | PHYSICS | |
| 54 | PHYSICS EDUCATION | |
| 55 | PHYSIOLOGY | 180 |
| 56 | POLITICAL SCIENCE | 160 |
| 57 | PSYCHOLOGY | 150 |
| 58 | PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 150 |
| 59 | RELIGION | |
| 60 | SOCIOLOGY | |
| 61 | STATISTICS | |
| 62 | TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION WITH OPTIONS | |
| 63 | THEATRE ARTS | 160 |
How Screening Score is Determined at AE-FUNAI
As a student, the first thing you should know is that JAMB UTME is only one of the steps, there are other processes that the school uses to decide who makes the admission list for the 2024/2025 admission.
The school will consider the number of applicants received. Another is the quota of students for each department currently run by the school. Then we have the admission policy of the school which will include Catchment areas.
All these will determine the cut-off mark that qualifies students for POST UTME.
Additional Information about AE-FUNAI Cut-Off Mark
- Meeting the Jamb cut-off mark may not be enough to qualify for some highly competitive courses.
- It is also important to meet the O’level subject requirements as the school will never reduce their requirements to accommodate you into any of the faculties.
- Make sure to check for updates on the post-UTME exam schedule periodically.
AE-FUNAI Frequently Asked Question
Why is it important I meet the minimum cut-off for AE-FUNAI?
If you score at least 150 in the JAMB UTME, you can take the POST UTME exam. This implies that for any student to get admission into the school, they must have at least 150 in the UTME Score before they are allowed to sit for the Post UTME Exam which is one of the criteria for getting admission to study the course you want at the university.
Does AE-FUNAI accept second choice?
Yes, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) accepts second choice but having them as first choice, especially for competing courses will give you a better chance to get admission after satisfying other requirements.
I scored below 150, can I still get admission into the AE-FUNAI?
No, you will not be able to secure admission into the school as the school irrespective of the department will not lower the announced cut-off mark by the JAMB.
What is my chance of getting admission at AE-FUNAI?
The assessment is merit-based. To stand a better chance, you can change your course to a less demanding course. Courses such as Medicine, Accountancy, Business Administration, and Law are known to have large numbers of applicants yearly. If you have a course you are considering and most importantly that you have passion for, you could change to such a course.
However, avoid having anything come between your first choice as there is also a possibility that you might just get the programme you initially applied for.
Will there be a Post UTME Exam this year at AE-FUNAI?
Yes, There will be AE-FUNAI UTME Exam this year. Therefore, it is important to start preparing as early as possible as the score from the exam could give you a push irrespective of your overall jamb score.
