Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi has received approval from the National Board for Technical Education to begin a National Diploma programme in Artificial Intelligence from the 2026/2027 academic session.
The NBTE approval places ATAPOLY first among 41 schools approved to offer the programme, while 80 students have been approved under Stream A for the first intake.
ATAPOLY ND Artificial Intelligence Approval
The National Board for Technical Education has approved the new ND Artificial Intelligence programme for commencement from the 2026/2027 academic session.
ATAPOLY is ranked first among the 41 schools covered by the approval.
The first approved intake is 80 students under Stream A.
Facilities Supporting the AI Programme
The approval was based on the availability of qualified lecturers and technologists, together with facilities required for the programme.
The listed facilities include:
- Artificial Intelligence laboratories
- Programming and digital systems
- Microcontrollers
- Practical project facilities
These facilities were part of the basis stated for the NBTE approval.
Areas Covered by the ND Artificial Intelligence Programme
Students admitted into the programme will receive practical knowledge across several digital technology areas.
The stated areas include Artificial Intelligence, programming, machine learning, data processing and robotics.
Other digital technologies are also included within the programme scope.
First ATAPOLY AI Intake
NBTE has approved 80 students under Stream A for the first intake.
The intake will begin with the commencement of the ND Artificial Intelligence programme during the 2026/2027 academic session.
No further intake figure is stated beyond the approved 80 students under Stream A.
ATAPOLY Artificial Intelligence Programme Troubleshooter
| Student Situation | Confirmed Position | What To Check |
|---|---|---|
| 🤖 Programme availability | ND Artificial Intelligence has received NBTE approval | The programme begins from the 2026/2027 session |
| 👥 First intake size | 80 students are approved under Stream A | Use 80 as the stated first-intake figure |
| 🏫 Approval ranking | ATAPOLY is ranked first among 41 approved schools | The ranking relates to the stated NBTE approval |
| 🧪 Programme facilities | AI labs and other technical facilities supported the approval | Check the listed learning facilities |
| 📚 Study areas | AI, programming, machine learning, data processing and robotics are listed | These are stated programme areas |
