REQUIREMENT FOR A DIPLOMA

The requirement for admission in to the polytechnic programmes very from course to courses. Nevertheless it must be mentioned that the requirement are the same for full –time and part time programmes. It should also be noted that admissions in to the ND full-time programmes are handled by the joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

 

Below are the requirements for the various diploma programmes of the polytechnic.

(i)        National Diploma ( ND) programmes

Applicants for admission in to the ND programmes will be required to obtain a minimum of four (4) credits at not more than two (2) sitting in the relevant subjects.

NABTEB certificate is also acceptable for admission.

 

-     Credit pass in mathematics is compulsory for all applicants seeking admission in to any programme in the polytechnic, except in secretarial studies where a minimum of pass grade is required in mathematics.

 

-     Applicants seeking admission in to programmes in the institutes of Administration, Business and Vocational studies must posses a minimum of credits pass in English Language while those in the institute of technology, Environmental studies, Basic and Applied Science are required to have a minimum of pass grade in English Language in addition to Departmental requirements except Estate management. For Computer science, applicants are required to have at least a pass grade in physics

 

(ii)       Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes will be required to have

Applicants for admission in to the HND programmes will be required to have

-           National Diploma (ND) with a minimum of lower credit in the field of interest and four (4) relevant Credits pass at SSCE, GCE, NECO, or their equivalents.

-           A minimum of one year post ND cognate work experience (Industrial Training).

-           Applicants with pass classification in the ND will be required to have at least two (2) years post National Diploma Industrial Experience.

-           In secretariat studies, preference will be given to candidates with good grade in skill subject such as shorthand, typewriting and computer science.

 

-           Applicants with ND in Metallurgical Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering option).

 

(iii)      Diploma programmes:-

Applicants for admission in to the Diploma programmes will be required to have completed the one –year certificate programme with at least lower credit in the relevant field and four (4) credit passes in GCE/ SSCE/NECO or its equivalent at not more than two (2) sitting including mathematic and English Language. For legal studies, one is required to have at least 5 credits passes including English and at least a pass in mathematics. For sharia and common Law one of the credits must be in Islamic Religion studies.

(iv)      Advanced Diploma programmes

-          Applicants seeking admission in to the Advanced Diploma programmes will be required to have Diploma with a minimum of lower credit in the relevant field.

 

-           At least four credits in GCE/SSCE/NECO or its equivalent at not more than two (2 ) sitting in the relevant subjects. Credit passes in English Language and mathematics are compulsory except for Advanced Diploma in Administration where a pass in mathematics is acceptable.

 

-         For Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Auditing, ICAN foundation, AIB (part 11) NCE Business Education (Accountancy option or Mathematics, Economics) with Credit /Merit level will be considered.