This is to inform the general public that applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admissions into National Diploma (part-time) and Higher National Diploma (Both FullTime and Part-Time) and IJMB programmes run by the Polytechnic and Post Graduate Diploma Programmes in affiliation with Nasarawa State University, Keffi for the 2024/2025 Academic Session
A. FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
(a) HND: National Diploma (ND) in the relevant fields from recognized Polytechnics with at least Lower Credit plus at least five (5) credits in GCE O’Level, SSCE or its equivalent in relevant subjects including Mathematics and English Language, and minimum of one year post qualification industrial attachment.
(b) ND: At least five (5) credits in the GCE O’Level, SSCE, NECO, or its equivalent in the relevant subjects including Mathematics and English Language plus other three (3) relevant credits in the subjects to the programme. Candidates will be required to sit and obtained the approved JAMB (UTME) minimum cut off points to be determined by the institution after the policy meeting.
(c) METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application forms are obtainable at a non-refundable fee of Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000.00) only for HND programmes; and Two Thousand Naira (N2,000.00) only (excluding bank charges) for Post-UTME online screening in respect of ND programmes. Kindly visit the Polytechnic website(http://www.fpn.edu.ng) for detailed procedure.
(d) CLOSING DATE
Completed Application Forms are to be submitted online not later than Wednesday, 31th July, 2024
IJMB PROGARAMME
The Interim Joint Matriculation Board programme is a One-year Advanced Level programme in the Arts, Social Sciences and Science, which leads successful candidates to secure admission at the 200 level in a University through JAMB Direct Entry procedure.
DURATION FOR PROGRAMMES:
Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes shall run for six (6) semesters and lectures conducted during the weekends, (Fridays-Sundays). The candidates are however, not eligible for NYSC mobilization but will qualify for Letter of Exclusion. The National Diploma (NDII) shall run for two (2) semesters.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
(i)IJMB: Five (5) CREDITS at not more than TWO SITTINGS in relevant subjects to include both English and Mathematics.
(ii)HND (Part-Time): National Diploma (ND) in the relevant field from recognized polytechnics with at least Lower Credit plus at least five (5) Credits in GCE O’Level, WAEC, NECO and NABTEB) or its equivalent in relevant subjects including mathematics and English Language. The post ND working experiences not required for admission in this respect.
(iii)National Diploma (NDII): Ordinary Diploma or its equivalent in relevant discipline and five (5) Credits at not more than two sittings at the GCE O’Level, (WAEC, NECO and NABTEB) or its equivalent in relevant subjects including Mathematics and English language and any three relevant subjects.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested candidates for IJMB and Part-Time Programmes can obtain application forms at a non-refundable fee of Fifteen Thousand, Naira (N15,000.00) only. Visit the Polytechnic website (http://www.fpn.edu.ng) for detailed procedure.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD) PROGRAMMES
ELIGIBILITY FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
General Requirements:
i.Postgraduate Diploma degrees are available to candidates with a Third class(honours) degree, Higher National Diploma (HND) and Advance Diploma holders with minimum of lower credit or its equivalent.
ii.All relevant certificates/results are to be offloaded at the point of filling the application form, including the National Youth Service Corp (DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE OR EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE).
iii.Candidates are expected to submit their duly completed application forms online through the Nasarawa State University Keffi:http://www.spgs.nsuk.edu.org
iv.Transcripts of Academic Records should be forwarded to the Secretary,School of Post Graduate Studies. The School of Post Graduate School will not be held liable for any misdirected transcript, please.
v.All candidates must have 5 O/L Credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.
vi.Applicants for the School of Post Graduate Programmes will be subjected to written assessment (qualifying examination) irrespective of the class of degree obtained.
C. Application Fees
- Application fees for all programmes cost Twenty Thousand Naira (N20,000.00k) only
D. Method of Application:
Interested candidates should visit:http://www.portal.nsuk.edu.ng and create an account and build up a profile by clicking on the sign up icon. Thereafter, the candidate should log in with the e-mail or GSM number on his/her profile to continue with the form completion procedure
E. Closing Date
- Completed Application Forms are to be submitted online not later than Wednesday,31st July, 2024
