how many candidate does polac give admission per state?
WAZKY22
3 Sep, 2025
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The Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) does not have a fixed number of admission slots per state; instead, admission is merit-based and determined by the total number of applicants from each state and their performance in the rigorous Police Academy Common Entrance Examination and subsequent screening processes. While there may be a general guideline or a target number for each state or region for the overall Police Force recruitment, the specific intake for POLAC itself is not a fixed number per state.
Here's why there isn't a specific number:
Merit-Based Admission:
Admission to the Nigeria Police Academy is a competitive process focused on merit, which includes strong academic performance and successful completion of the various stages of the entrance examination.
Proportional Representation:
While there isn't a fixed number per state, there is a desire for proportional representation, but this depends on the number of applicants from each state and their ability to meet the demanding entry requirements.
Varying Applicant Numbers:
The number of applicants varies significantly from state to state, so a fixed number for each state would not be practical.
To find out the actual number of applicants or to get more precise information, you would need to check the official Nigeria Police Academy website or their official announcements closer to the time of admissions.
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