Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara (DESPO), a dynamic institution vested with the mandate to produce well-rounded professionals, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for its Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes for the 2023/2024 academic session. This call to application serves as a beacon of opportunity for aspiring individuals, seeking to build on their existing qualifications and experience.
A Spectrum of Opportunities: HND Programmes Available
DESPO is offering an extensive selection of HND programmes, designed to cater to diverse interests and professional inclinations. The courses on offer include:
- Accountancy
- Banking and Finance
- Business Administration and Management
- Computer Science
- Statistics
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering (with options in Power & Machines and Electronic & Telecommunication)
- Mechanical Engineering (offering Power & Plant and Manufacturing Options)
- Science Laboratory Technology (SLT), with options in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Biology/Microbiology, Microbiology, Environmental Biology, and Physics Electronics
Admission Criteria: The Key to the Gate
The entry requirements for the HND programmes include:
- Possession of a National Diploma from a Polytechnic accredited by the NBTE, with a minimum of a lower credit.
- Evidence of one-year participation in Industrial Training (IT).
- Five O’Level credit passes in relevant subjects, including Mathematics and English Language.
- For candidates with a Pass in ND, a minimum of two years post-ND qualification experience is required.
Application Procedure: The Pathway to Admission
To apply for DESPO’s HND programmes:
- Log on to the DESPO website (www.ogharapoly.edu.ng) and select ‘HND Application Form.’
- Pay a non-refundable processing fee of Ten Thousand Five Hundred Naira (N 10,500.00) online using a Verve or Master debit card (ATM Card).
- Fill out the online application form with the required information and submit.
- Print two copies of the online acknowledgement form to conclude the registration.
Screening: The Final Step
Candidates are advised to bring writing materials and an HB Pencil for the screening exercise.
During the screening, candidates should present:
- Four recent passport-sized photographs, with one each attached to the application/screening form and the two acknowledgement cards.
- The bursary receipt for the purchased form.
- Certificates/Statements of Result.
- Certificate of Local Government of Origin.
- JAMB Admission Letter or regularization.
Screening Date: An Important Reminder
The exact date of the screening exercise will be communicated to candidates in due course, hence the need for applicants to stay alert and regularly check their communication channels for updates.
In summary, DESPO’s HND programmes offer a unique platform for further academic and professional development. With its comprehensive curriculum, experienced faculty, and excellent facilities, DESPO provides an enabling environment for students to flourish academically while also equipping them with essential skills for the job market. Take a step forward towards a brighter future by securing a spot in DESPO’s HND programme for the 2023/2024 academic session.
