2025/2026 Admission Requirements (ND & HND)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for admission to the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti for National Diploma Evening and Part-Time (Six Semesters) Programmes in the 2025/2026 Academic Session leading to the award of National Diploma.

(A)       GENERAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

(i)  All Applicants who chose The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti and scored 120 and above in the 2025/2026 UTME but did not meet the required aggregate score for the course of choice can apply for Evening Programme.

In addition to the above, Applicants must possess five [5] relevant O’level subjects at Credit level including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two [2] sittings, in SSCE, NECO, GCE and/or NABTEB.

(ii) Any applicant applying with NABTEB (NTC) for Courses in the School of Engineering (SOE) must in addition to the five (5) relevant O’level subjects in (i) above possess a core subject from the Trade Related Area (TRA), and not Book Keeping, Commerce, Principles of Accounts, or Secretariat 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) can also apply for courses in the School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology and School of 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 details on item v)

(v) Applicants should carefully consider the O’level subject requirements of the Departments they wish to apply for. Information on the O’level subject requirements can also be found on 2025/2026 Admission Application Page (www.fedpolyado.edu.ng)

(vi) Applicants who scored 120 and above in the 2025/2026 UTME and did not choose The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti as 1^st choice Institution can also apply for the Evening Programme.

(vii) Applicants who did not write the 2025/2026 UTME and are willing to pursue a Part-Time Programme in the Polytechnic can apply provided they meet the requisite O’level entry requirements.

(viii) It should be noted that online O’Level results/NABTEB printout exceeding 12 months will not be acceptable for clearance of admitted Candidates.

(ix) Also, any applicant below the age of 16 years as at 30^th September, 2025 will not be eligible for consideration.

(B)       METHOD OF APPLICATION

The application should be processed in two (2) stages viz:

STAGE 1:  Jamb Caps Platform

Visit JAMB Office or any JAMB CBT Accredited Centre nearest to you for registration with the underlisted details

1. Valid E-mail address
2. Valid Phone Number and

iii.        Pay the JAMB prescribed application and processing fee.

This will enable you to obtain JAMB registration number and admission letter which will be presented for registration of admitted candidates

STAGE 2:  Polytechnic Portal

• Applicants should visit the Polytechnic website https://students.fedpolyado.edu.ng/Applicant/Form/FormInvoiceGeneration to generate and print application payment invoice.
• After clicking on application, click on generate invoice, then click the drop-down menu under PROGRAMME and select ND EVENING/PART-TIME; then, click on the drop-down menu under COURSE to select your desired course of choice; afterwards, enter the required personal details; then, click generate invoice.

(iii)       Upon printing of the invoice, applicants can proceed to any bank of their choice with the invoice generated and make payment of N11,500 on the Remita Platform.

(iv)       Applicants can also make payment with their debit cards (Master Card, Visa Card and Verve Card) following the           instructions on the invoice generation page. (Note: before payment with debit card, print your Invoice).     

 (v)       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 applicant’s name.

(vi)       Each applicant should ensure that the name provided on their RRR is the same as the name on the        application form and their National Identity Number (NIN)

(vii)     Applicants should upload their O’ Level results on the School Portal for necessary processing.

(viii)    Applicants are advised to carefully read through their forms before submission.

(viii)    Applicants should endeavour to print their acknowledgement slip and application form.

For enquiries call 08030492895, 07060582016, 08135342606 or send an email to ict@fedpolyado.edu.ng & admissionsunitfedpolyadoekiti@gmail.com or admissionsunit@fedpolyado.edu.ng

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

NOTE: On-line application for admission and submission of forms will commence on Friday, 1^st August, 2025 and close on Sunday, 31^st August, 2025. 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, 4^th August, 2025

SIGNED

F.B. AKINTOLA (MRS)

REGISTRAR