Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for admission into Higher National Diploma Morning (Four Semesters) Programme as well as Evening and Part-Time (Six Semesters) Programmes for the 2026/2027 Academic Session leading to the award of Higher National Diploma in the under-listed programmes.

​SCHOOLS, PROGRAMMES AND OPTIONS

​1.1 SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

​Programmes:

​a) Agricultural Extension & Mgmt

​b) Animal Production Technology

​c) Crop Production Technology

​d) Fisheries Technology

​Options: Nil

​1.2 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDIES

​Programmes:

​a) Business Administration and Mgmt

​b) Marketing

​c) Procurement and Supply Chain Mgmt

​Options: Nil

​1.3 SCHOOL OF FINANCIAL STUDIES

​Programmes:

​a) Accountancy

​b) Banking and Finance

​Options: Nil

​1.4 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

​Programmes & Options:

​a) Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology

​Options: Farm Power and Machinery, Soil and Water, Post-Harvest

​b) Civil Engineering

​Options: Structures, Transportation

​c) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

​Options: Power and Machines, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

​d) Mechanical Engineering

​Options: Plant and Power Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering

​e) Minerals and Petroleum Resources Engineering Technology

​Options: Geological Engineering, Mineral Processing Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering

​1.5 SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

​Programmes:

​a) Architectural Technology

​b) Building Technology

​c) Estate Management and Valuation

​d) Quantity Surveying

​e) Surveying and Geo-Informatics

​f) Urban and Regional Planning

​Options: Nil

​1.6 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND COMPUTER STUDIES

​Programmes & Options:

​a) Software and Web Development - Options: Nil

​b) Networking and Cloud Computing - Options: Nil

​c) Food Science Technology - Options: Nil

​d) Glass and Ceramic Technology

​Options: Glass, Ceramics

​e) Statistics - Options: Nil

​f) Science Laboratory Technology

​Options: Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physics with Electronics

​2.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

​2.1 Applicants should possess:

​(i) National Diploma (ND) with at least Lower Credit in the Course/Programme of choice and five (5) Credit in relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics at the SSCE/NECO/GCE or relevant NABTEB O'Level Examinations in not more than two (2) sittings.

​(ii) Any applicant with NABTEB (NTC) for Courses in the School of Engineering (SOE), must in addition to the five (5) O'Level subjects above possess a core subject from the Trade Related Area (TRA), and not Book Keeping, Commerce, Principles of Accounts, or Secretarial Studies etc. While applicants applying for Business related Courses can use NABTEB (NBC). For avoidance of doubt, NABTEB Business Certificate (NBC) and NABTEB General Education Certificate (NGC) are not accepted in the School of Engineering.

​(iii) Applicants with NABTEB Technical Certificate (NTC) and NABTEB General Education Certificate (NGC) are acceptable for admission in some School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, and School Science and Computer Studies.

​(iv) Applicants with NABTEB-National Technical Certificate (NTC) can apply for admissions in the School of Environmental Studies. Also, NABTEB-General Education Certificate (NGC) is acceptable for admission in some courses in the School as indicated in the course requirements on the Polytechnic website (See item vi for details).

​(v) Applicants must possess their ND Results and IT Letters among other documents for uploading before applying.

​(vi) Applicants are advised to visit the Polytechnic 2026/2027 Admission Application Page www.fedpolyado.edu.ng to avail themselves of the requisite entry requirements for the National Diploma (ND) of each Programme that make them prima-facie qualified for the HND programmes.

​2.2 Work Experience

​In addition to 2.1, a minimum of Nine (9) Months post ND cognate work experience (Industrial Training) is required for applicants with Lower Credit Grade and above at the National Diploma, while applicants with Pass Grade must have minimum of Eighteen (18) Months post ND cognate work experience.

​3.0 METHOD OF APPLICATION

​Applicants seeking for admission to The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti are required to complete the Institution's application form available on-line from Monday, 15th June, 2026.

​4.0 ADMISSION FORM GUIDELINES

​Application Form

​(i) Applicants should visit the Polytechnic Website www.students.fedpolyado.edu.ng to generate and print application payment invoice.

​(ii) Upon printing of invoice, applicants can proceed to any bank of their choice with the invoice generated and make payment of N15,500 only (Administrative charges inclusive) on the remita platform.

​(iii) Applicants can also make payment with their debit cards (Master Card, Visa Card and Verve Card) following the instructions on the invoice generation page.

​(iv) After payment, applicants should revisit the School Portal and fill their application forms using the RRR number on the payment invoice (slip). The invoice and the RRR must be in the Candidates' name.

​(v) Applicants should endeavor to upload their ND Result and IT Letter.

​(vi) Applicants should also print their acknowledgement slips after filling the application forms.

​(vii) Applicants should note that the Polytechnic does not employ external agencies for processing of Admission, therefore, they should beware of scammers.

​5.0 SUBMISSION OF FORMS

​Applicants are to please note that the application for admission which is online will close on Tuesday, 21st July, 2026. Applicants are advised to visit the Polytechnic website www.fedpolyado.edu.ng regularly for further detailed instructions on the on-line application as from Monday, 15th June, 2026.

​NOTE:

​(I) All HND Morning, Evening and Part-Time applicants will be required to sit for an aptitude test. This will be in the form of a Computer Based Test (CBT) which is meant to test the basics of National Diploma Syllabi. The CBT would include Test of English, General Paper, and areas of ND Specialization.

​(ii) Applicants who did their ND in other similar Tertiary Institutions should also ensure that the transcripts of their Academic Records are forwarded directly by their former Institutions to reach;

​The Registrar,

​The Federal Polytechnic,

​P.M.B. 5351, Ado-Ekiti.

​not later than 21st July, 2026.

​(iii) The Polytechnic is not bound to process the application forms of any applicant whose:

​(a) Transcript is not received on due date or who submit them by hand;

​(b) Form is not properly completed and received after the closing date;

​(c) National Diploma (ND) Statement of Result reads effective date of March 2026 or later, for an applicant with grade of Lower Credit and above.

​(d) National Diploma (ND) Statement of Result reads effective date of January, 2025 or later, for an applicant with grade of Pass.

​(e) All applications with false details will be rejected.

​Applicants are advised to carefully read through their forms before submission.

​For any enquiry(ies) call: 08030492895, 07060582016, 08135342606 or send an email to: ict@fedpolyado.edu.ng or admissionsunit@fedpolyado.edu.ng

​SIGNED

E. O. AKINTOLA (MRS)

REGISTRAR.