Federal Poly Offa HND Admission Form 2023/2024

The management of Federal Polytechnic Offa, located in Kwara State, has officially commenced the sale of application forms. These forms are specifically for those aiming to enrol in the institution’s Higher National Diploma (HND) full-time programmes for the academic year 2023/2024.

Diverse HND Full-Time Courses on Offer at Federal Polytechnic Offa

School of Applied Sciences and Technology

1. Computer Science
2. Food Technology
3. Science Laboratory Technology
   • Biochemistry Option
   • Chemistry Option
   • Environmental Biology Option
   • Microbiology Option
   • Biology/Microbiology Option
   • Chemistry/Biochemistry Option
   • Physics with Electronics Option
4. Statistics

School of Business and Management Studies

1. Accountancy
2. Banking & Finance
3. Business Administration
4. Insurance
5. Marketing

School of Communication and Information Technology

1. Library and Information Science
2. Mass Communication
3. Office Technology and Management (OTM)

School of Engineering Technology

1. Computer Engineering Technology
2. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
   • Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering Option
   • Power and Machine Engineering Option
3. Mechanical Engineering
   • Manufacturing Engineering Option
   • Power and Plant Engineering Option
4. Civil Engineering

School of Environmental Studies

1. Architectural Technology
2. Building Technology
3. Quantity Surveying
4. Estate Management & Valuation

Pre-requisites for HND Full-Time Admission in Federal Polytechnic Offa

Basic Qualification Standards

1. Applicants must hold a National Diploma (ND) or a National Innovative Diploma (NID) in their chosen field of study. The diploma must be classified no lower than a LOWER CREDIT from a recognised or accredited polytechnic, monotechnic, or innovative enterprise institution.
2. In addition to the diploma, applicants must have secured at least five (5) credit passes in SSC, GCE O’level, including English Language and Mathematics, in no more than two examination sittings.
3. An alternative qualification includes holding a National Technical Certificate (NTC) or National Business Certificate (NBC) with a credit-level pass in a vocational trade and four other relevant academic subjects. These must include both English Language and Mathematics.

Additional Requirements

1. All candidates must have undergone at least one year of post-National Diploma industrial work experience.
2. Candidates who have received a PASS grade at the ND/NID level are still eligible for admission, provided they have amassed a minimum of two years of post-industrial training experience.

Documentation Process

Candidates who obtained their National Diploma from institutions other than Federal Polytechnic Offa must submit a copy of their transcript to the Registrar’s Office within eight weeks from the date of this public notice. Moreover, all applicants should bear their full names (with the surname appearing first) as it is on their certificates and National Identification Number (NIN). A personal active email account is also required for each candidate.

Procedure for Applying for HND Full-Time Admission at Federal Polytechnic Offa

Interested parties must first visit the institution’s official portal, where they can find a comprehensive guide for the application process.

Key Note: Candidates should acquaint themselves with the specific entry requirements that are unique to the Higher National Diploma (HND) programme they wish to pursue. This information can be found on the Federal Polytechnic Offa’s Portal at https://www.fedpoffaonline.edu.ng/.

Essential Caveats

Any false or inaccurate data entered during the application process will result in immediate disqualification upon discovery.