Latest Update: The management of offa poly has released an addendum to the ealier published information regarding HND Admission for the 2019/2020 Academic session. The details are as follows;

Applications are hereby invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following Full-Time Higher National Diploma programmes in the Departments of Science Laboratory Technology (School of Applied Sciences & Technology) and Estate Management & Evaluation (School of Environmental Studies) of the Federal Polytechnic Offa for 2019/2020 academic session. 
Details are as follows:

TWO YEAR HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) MORNING PROGRAMMES

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

1. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

       Department of Science Laboratory Technology

        i. Biochemistry

      ii. Chemistry

     iii. Environmental Biology

     iv. Microbiology

2. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

        i. Estate Management & Valuation

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) MORNING PROGRAMMES

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

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

2. O’ Level Requirements in SSCE, GCE and its equivalent     

 i. Minimum of five (5) credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology obtained at not more than two (2) sittings for candidates in the Science Laboratory Technology Department.

ii. Minimum of five (5) credit passes in  English Language, Mathematics, Economics, one basic Science subject from Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science and any other subject from Geography, Government, Accounts, Commerce, Fine Arts,  Technical Drawing , Metal and Woodwork obtained at not more than two (2) sittings, for candidates in the Estate Management & Valuation Department.

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 applicants 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 on or before 27th September, 2019. 

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

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) programmes, candidates are to visit this Polytechnic portal: www.fpo.edu.ng, click on admission to fill application form, and thereafter make payment of Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000.00) only for application form and no other charges shall be required. Payment will be made with an ATM card that is Interswitch compatible.

Candidates are to also upload scanned copy of certificate(s)/result(s) and other required documents as stated online.

SCREENING FOR ADMISSIONS

All candidates are expected to present themselves for screening from Monday 9th to Friday 13th September, 2019 with their photocopy and original credentials and a copy of the form obtained online; however, candidates are expected to submit security clearance form to the Polytechnic security office.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:

 13th September, 2019.

Offa Poly HND Full-time and Part-time admission for the 2019/2020 session has been announced. The Federal Polytechnic, Offa is hereby inviting application from suitably qualified candidates into its Full-Time and Part-Time Higher National Diploma Programmes for 2019/2020 academic session.

Available Courses - HND Full Time

A. TWO YEAR HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) PROGRAMMES

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 in either
a. Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering Option or 
b. Power and Machine Engineering Option
iii. Mechanical Engineering
a. Manufacturing Engr. option
b. Power and Plant Engr. option
iv. Civil Engineering

5. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 
i. Architectural Technology
ii. Building Technology
iii. Quantity Surveying

Available Courses - HND Part Time

A. TWO YEAR HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) PROGRAMMES

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

1. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Computer Science
2. Food Technology
3. Science Laboratory Technology:
   1. Biology/Microbiology option
   2. Chemistry/Biochemistry option
   3. Physics with Electronics option
4. Statistics

2. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

1. Accountancy
2. Banking & Finance
3. Business Administration
4. Insurance
5. Marketing

3. SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

1. Library and Information Science
2. Mass Communication
3. Office Technology and Management (OTM)

4. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 

1. Computer Engineering Technology
2. Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technology:
   1. Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering
   2. Power and Machine Engineering
3. Mechanical Engineering:
   1. Manufacturing Engineering
   2. Power and Plant Engineering
4. Civil Engineering

5. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

1. Building Technology
2. Quantity Surveying

Please note that the HND Part-Time programmes are primarily for the working class; who for reason of employment cannot attend regular HND programmes.

It is also important to note that Part-Time HND graduates are exempted from participating in the National Youth Service (NYSC) Scheme.

Admission 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.

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.

2.     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.   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.

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

Method of Application

• Candidates wishing to apply for the HND (FT) and Part-Time programmes are to visit the Polytechnic portal via www.fpo.edu.ng, 
• Click on admission to fill application form, and thereafter make payment of Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000.00) only for application form and no other charges shall be required. 
• Payment will be made with an ATM card that is interswitch compatible.
• Candidates are to also upload scanned copy of certificate (s)/result(s) and other required documents as stated online.
• Please note that any false/wrong data entry will lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate at any time so discovered.

Closing Date: Friday, July 26, 2019.

Screening Date:
All candidates will be duly informed of the screening date through either their phone and/or e-mail address.