Application forms for admission into the Kogi State Polytechnic’s regular Programmes(HND) for the 2024/2025 Academic Session is now on sale. The Polytechnic offers the following courses:-
1. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Higher National diploma in:
a. Computer Science
b. Statistics
c. Science Laboratory Technology(Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Environmental Biology)
1. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
a. Higher National Diploma in Computer Science (Two Years)
Candidates must possess National Diploma in Computer Science and must have a minimum of lower credit (CGPA) of 2.50 and five credits O/Level (NECO/WAEC/GCE/NABTEB) at not more than two sittings. English Language, Mathematics and Physics are compulsory at credit level. A credit in any other Science subject and Social Science subject is also required, with one (1) year compulsory Industrial training or a pass in ND result with two (2) year compulsory Industrial Training. ND Transcript is required for admission into all HND programmes, especially for candidates from other institutions.
b. Higher National Diploma in Statistics (Two Years)
Candidates must possess National Diploma in Statistics and must have a minimum of lower credit (CGPA) of 2.50 and five credits O/Level (NECO/WAEC/GCE/NABTEB) at not more than two sittings which must include English Language and Mathematics with any other three Science or Social Science subjects is required. In addition, candidate must have a minimum of one (1) year compulsory industrial training or a pass in ND result with two (2) years compulsory Industrial Training.
c. Higher National Diploma in Science and Laboratory Technology (Two Years)
With options in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Environmental Biology. Candidates must possess National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology and must have a minimum of lower credit (CGPA) of 2.50 and five credits O/Level (NECO/WAEC/GCE/NABTEB) at not more than two sittings. English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics are compulsory at credit level. A credit in any other science subject and Social Science subject is also required, with one (1) year compulsory Industrial Training or a pass in ND result with two (2) years compulsory Industrial Training. ND Transcript is required for admission into all HND programmes, especially for candidates from other institutions.
2. SCHOOL OF ART’S DESIGN AND PRINTING
Higher National Diploma in:
a. Industrial Design with Options in Graphics, Textiles and Ceramics
b. Fine Arts, with Options in Painting and Sculpture
1. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Industrial Design with options and Fine Arts with options, (2.0(a) and 2.0(b)) must possess National Diploma in Fine Arts and must have a minimum of lower credit (CGPA) of 2.50 and five credits O/Level (NECO/WAEC/GCE/NABTEB) at not more than two sittings English Language, Mathematics, Fine Arts or Visual Arts, Chemistry, History, Biology, Literature in English, Clothing and Textiles, Religious Knowledge and any other Sciences. In addition candidates must have one (1) year compulsory Industrial Training or a pass in ND result with two (2) years compulsory Industrial Training. ND Transcript is required for admission into all HND programmes, especially for candidates from other institutions.
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Higher National Diploma in:
a. Mineral Resources Engineering (Two Years)
1. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
a. Higher National Diploma Mineral/Petroleum Resources Engineering (Two Years)
With options in the following:
i. Mining Engineering Technology
ii. Geological Engineering Technology
iii. Mineral Processing Engineering Technology
Candidates must possess National Diploma in a. Mineral Resources Engineering and must have a minimum of lower credit (CGPA) of 2.50 and five credits O/Level (NECO/WAEC/GCE/NABTEB) at not more than two sittings. English Language, Mathematics and Chemistry and any three subjects from Metalwork, Technical-Drawing, Basic Electronics, and Geography. Such candidate must have one (1) year compulsory Industrial Training or a pass in ND result with two (2) years compulsory Industrial Training. ND Transcript is required for admission into all HND programmes, especially for candidates from other institutions.
b. Higher National Diploma Metallurgical and Material Engineering (Two Years)
Candidates must possess National Diploma in Metallurgical and Material Engineering and must have a minimum of lower credit (CGPA) of 2.50 and five credits O/Level (NECO/WAEC/GCE/NABTEB) at not more than two sittings. English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any three subjects Science. Such candidate must have one (1) year compulsory Industrial Training or a pass in ND result with two (2) years compulsory Industrial Training. ND Transcript is required for admission into all HND programmes, especially for candidates from other institutions.
4. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
Higher National Diploma in:
a. Urban and Regional Planning
1. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Urban and Regional Planning must possess National Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning and must have a minimum of lower credit (CGPA) of 2.50 and five credits O/Level (NECO/WAEC/GCE/NABTEB) at not more than two sittings English Language, Mathematics, and Geography and any two subjects from the followings; Economics, Physics, Biology/Agriculture Science, Fine Art. In addition, candies must have one (1) year compulsory Industrial Training or a pass in ND result with two (2) years compulsory Industrial Training. ND Transcript is required for admission into all HND programmes, especially for candidate from other institutions.
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Higher National Diploma in:
a. Accountancy
b. Business Administration and Management
c. Library and Information Science
d. Office Technology and Management
e. Public Administration
1. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
a. Higher National Diploma in Accountancy (Two Years)
Candidates must possess National Diploma in Accountancy and must have a minimum of lower credit (CGPA) of 2.50 and five credits O/Level (NECO/WAEC/GCE/NABTEB) at not more than two sittings. English Language, Mathematics are compulsory at credit level. A credit in any other science subject and social science subject is also required, with one (1) year compulsory Industrial Training or a pass in ND result with two (2) years compulsory Industrial Training. ND Transcript is required for admission into all HND programmes, especially for candidates from other institutions.
b. Higher National Diploma in Business Administration and Management (Two Years)
Same as (5.1a) above but qualification must be National Diploma in business Administration.
c. Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science (Two Years)
Same as (5.1a) above but qualification must be National Diploma in Library and Information Science and at least a credit pass in one science subject at the O’level.
d. Higher National Diploma in Office Technology and Management (Two Years)
Same as (5.1a) above but qualification must be National Diploma in Office Technology and Management.
e. Higher National Diploma in Public Administration (Two Years)
Same as (5.1a) above but qualification must be National Diploma in Public Administrations and at least a credit pass in Government or Civic Education at the O’level.
Pre-ND programmes
Pre-ND Urban and Regional Planning
Pre-ND Building Technology
Pre-ND Architectural Technology
Pre-ND Survey and Geoinformatics
Pre-ND Mechanical Engineering
Pre-ND Civil Engineering
Pre-ND Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Pre-ND Computer Science
Pre-ND Science and Laboratory Technology
Pre-ND Statistics
Pre-ND Office Technology and Management
Pre-ND Fine Art.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Qualified candidates are advised to generate two different RRR number for the Admission form and the screening fee from the Polytechnic portal https://portal.kogistatepolytechnic.edu.ng/pd_dip/ApplicationFT and proceed to make payment as follows:
All Applicants are to submit hardcopies of their Credentials at the Polytechnic Admission office on or before the Screening date.
