The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, in accordance with the law establishing it, hereby announces its Last and Final Admission Exercise into the Higher National Diploma (HND) Full-Time Programme for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into programmes leading to the award of the Higher National Diploma (HND) qualification.

Registration is available online at www.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng with effect from Wednesday, 27th May, 2026. The closing date for registration is Monday, 27th July, 2026.

 

AVAILABLE COURSES FOR Federal Polytechnic Ilaro HND

Agricultural Extension & Management

Animal Production Technology

Crop Production Technology

2. School of Communication and Information Technology

Library & Information Science

Mass Communication (specializations in Journalism & Media Studies, Film & Multimedia Production, Strategic Communication & Media Studies)

Office Technology and Management (Secretarial Studies)

3. School of Engineering

Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering Technology (Farm Power & Machinery / Food & Agricultural Processing Engineering)

Computer Engineering

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology (Electrical Power & Machines / Electronic & Telecommunications / Instrumentation & Control)

Mechanical Engineering (Fluid & Thermal Power / Manufacturing Engineering / Automotive Engineering Technology)

Welding Technology and Non-Destructive Testing

Mechatronics Engineering Technology (Electronics / Industrials)

4. School of Environmental Studies

Architectural Technology

Arts & Design (Graphics / Painting / Sculpture / Textile / Ceramics)

Building Technology

Estate Management & Valuation

Quantity Surveying

Surveying and Geo-Informatics

Urban & Regional Planning

Science Laboratory Technology

5. School of Management Studies

Accountancy

Banking and Finance

Business Administration and Management

Insurance

Marketing

Public Administration

Tourism

6. School of Pure and Applied Sciences

Computer Science (Networking & Cloud Computing / Web Technology & Software Development / Artificial Intelligence / Web Security)

Food Technology

Hospitality Technology (Catering)

Hospitality Technology (Hotel)

Nutrition and Dietetics

Statistics

Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry / Physics with Electronics / Environmental Biology / Microbiology / Biochemistry & Consumer Management Technology)

Programme Duration: 4 Semesters (Full-Time)

ELIGIBILITY / ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for HND Full-Time admission, candidates must possess the following:

National Diploma (ND) with a minimum of Lower Credit (CGPA not less than 2.50) in a discipline related to the programme being applied for.

SSCE Credits – Possession of the specific O’Level requirements (WAEC / NECO / NABTEB / GCE) relevant to the programme of choice.

Industrial Training (IT) – A minimum of one calendar year of Post-ND relevant Industrial Training Experience is compulsory.

NIIT Registration – It is mandatory for all HND applicants to register on the NIIT (HND Admission) Portal.

Academic Transcript – Candidates who did not graduate from The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro must have their ND academic transcript sent by their ND-awarding institution, under Confidential Cover, directly to the Registrar.

IMPORTANT: Candidates whose transcripts have not been received will NOT be registered. Registration will only be completed upon receipt of the ND academic transcript.

HOW TO APPLY

Step 1 – Visit the Portal

Go to www.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng, click on “Portal” in the navigation bar, scroll down to “New Application”, then click on “Online Admission.”

Step 2 – Generate Invoice

Fill in your name and other details as they appear on your JAMB form, then submit to generate your programme of study and payment invoice.

Step 3 – Make Payment

Take the generated invoice to any of the designated banks below and make payment to obtain your RRR (Remita Retrieval Reference) number.

Designated Banks:

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc.

First Bank Plc.

Polaris Bank

Wema Bank Plc.

Access Bank Plc.

First City Monument Bank

Zenith Bank Plc.

Step 4 – Complete Application Form

Return to the portal, click on “Fill Application Form,” enter your RRR number obtained from the bank, and complete the application form.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR Federal Polytechnic Ilaro HND

All transactions must be done through the Institution’s Portal. The Polytechnic will not be liable for complications arising from payments made outside the Portal.

All personal details on the form must correspond exactly with what is on WAEC/NECO and JAMB forms. Any discrepancy will disqualify the application.

Entrance examinations are Computer-Based. Candidates are advised to visit the Institution’s website regularly for updates and notifications.

Candidates are advised to use valid personal phone numbers and email addresses on their forms.

Signed:

MRS A. F. BABATOLA, FCIB, MSM, FNIoAM

Registrar, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.