Latest Update: The new deadline for application is October 30th, 2020.

The Federal Polytechnic, Offa (OFFAPOLY) HND Admission form for the full-time prorammes of the institution in the 2020/2021 session is out on sale. Admission into the Full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes of the institution is available in the following courses below;

Available Courses

The under listed two (2) year  Full-Time programmes  leading to the award of Higher National Diploma are available in the Institution viz;

1. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

        i.   Computer Science

        ii.  Food Technology

        iii. Science Laboratory Technology

              a.      Biology/Microbiology option

              b.      Chemistry/Biochemistry option

              c.      Physics with Electronics option

      iv.   Statistics

2. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

i.                     Accountancy

ii.                   Banking & Finance

iii.                  Business Administration

iv.                  Insurance

v.                    Marketing

3. SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

i.                     Library and Information Science

ii.                   Mass Communication

iii.                  Office Technology and Management (OTM)

4. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING  TECHNOLOGY

        i.      Computer Engineering Technology

        ii      Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technology:

a.   Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering

b.   Power and Machine Engineering

       iii.       Mechanical Engineering:

a.      Manufacturing Engineering

b.      Power and Plant Engineering

        iv.    Civil Engineering

5. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

i.                     Architectural Technology

ii.                   Building Technology

iii.                   Quantity Surveying

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for all Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes are as follow:

1. Candidates are required to Possess National Diploma (ND), National Innovative Diploma (NID) in their chosen programme at not a grade below LOWER CREDIT classification from a recognized/accredited Polytechnic, Monotechnic or Innovation Enterprise Institutions.

2. SSC, GCE O’level with at least five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects including English Language & Mathematics obtained at not more than two (2) sittings.

3. The National Technical Certificate (NTC) or National Business Certificate (NBC) with credit level pass in a trade plus four relevant academic subjects which must include English Language and Mathematics.

4. All candidates are required to have at least one year post National Diploma Industrial Training experience

However, candidates with PASS grade at the ND/NID are eligible for consideration for admission provided they have minimum of two (2) years post Industrial Training experience.

Every applicant for the Polytechnic HND Programme who did not obtain his/her ND from the Federal Polytechnic Offa are required to forward a copy of his/her National Diploma Transcript to the Office of the Registrar, within Eight (8) weeks from the date of this advertisement.

For details on the entry requirements peculiar to each of Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes, candidate should visit this Polytechnic Portal www. fpo.edu.ng

PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY FALSE/WRONG DATA ENTRY WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION OF THE CANDIDATE AT ANY TIME SO DISCOVERED.

All candidates are enjoined to visit this Polytechnic’s Portal www.fpo.edu.ng for appropriate entry requirements for programmes of their choice and other relevant information.

Method of Application

To apply online for HND (Full-Time) morning candidates are to first log in to CAPS@jamb.gov.ng and complete the procedure to apply for admission into the Federal Polytechnic Offa and pay the application fee of Three Thousand Five Hundred Naira only (₦ 3,500) to obtain the JAMB Registration Number, and then proceed to https://portal.fpo.edu.ng/Default.aspx?tabid=173&AT=1 to pay a processing fee of Fifteen Thousand Naira only (₦ 15,000) click on Admission to complete the application processing form, no other charges shall be required. Payment will be made with an ATM card that is Interswitch compatible.

Please note that any Candidate who do not comply with the above method of application can not be offered admission into The Federal Polytechnic Offa as their data will not be on Jamb Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), where admissions are processed. Candidates are to also upload scanned copy of their certificate (s)/result(s) and other required documents as stated online.

SCREENING FOR ADMISSIONS
All candidates are to upload their results, certificates/credentials on the portal of the Polytechnic www.fpo.edu.ng Candidates must also fill the security form on the Polytechnic portal. NOTE that failure to comply with this procedure, leads to disqualification of such candidate and false claims shall lead to forfeiture of the admission at any time same is discovered.

CLOSURE OF APPLICATION FOR ALL PROGRAMMES:
30th October, 2020

Please note that any false/wrong data entry will lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate at any time so discovered. Also note that successful candidates will undergo a verification of certificate(s)

All candidates are enjoined to visit this Polytechnic’s Portal www.fpo.edu.ng for appropriate entry requirements for programmes of their choice and other relevant information.

SIGNED
MR ADETUNJI ONI
REGISTRAR & SECRETARY TO GOVERNING COUNCIL.