Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro HND Admission Form 2023/2024

The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, one of Nigeria’s prestigious tertiary institutions, has announced the start of its admission process for the Higher National Diploma (HND) Full-Time Programmes for the 2023/2024 academic year. The institution invites applications from candidates with suitable qualifications to enrol in this beneficial programme, which provides specialised education in various fields.

A Wealth of Courses on Offer

Courses on offer for the HND programme span across six main schools within the institution:

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY:

• Departments:
  • Agricultural Extension & Management
  • Animal Production Technology
  • Crop Production Technology

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:

• Departments:
  • Library & Information Science
  • Mass Communication
  • Office Technology and Management (Secretarial Studies)

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING:

• Departments:
  • Agricultural & Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering with options in:
    • Electrical Power and Machines
    • Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering
    • Instrumentation and Control
  • Mechanical Engineering with options in:
    • Plant and Power Engineering Technology
    • Manufacturing Engineering Technology
    • Automotive Engineering Technology

SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES:

• Departments:
  • Architectural Technology
  • Arts & Design with options in:
    • Painting
    • Sculpture
    • Textile
    • Ceramics
  • Building Technology
  • Estate Management and Valuation
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Surveying and Geoinformatics
  • Urban and Regional Planning

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES:

• Departments:
  • Accountancy
  • Banking and Finance
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Insurance
  • Marketing
  • Public Administration
  • Taxation

SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES:

• Departments:
  • Computer Science
  • Food Technology
  • Hospitality Management (Hotel and Catering Management)
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Statistics
  • Science Laboratory Technology with options in:
    • Chemistry
    • Physics with Electronics
    • Environmental Biology
    • Microbiology
    • Biochemistry
  • Tourism Management Technology

All programs have a duration of 4 semesters (Full-Time) spread over 2 academic sessions.

Each programme will span over 4 semesters, covering a duration of 2 full academic sessions.

Admission Requirements

To apply for the HND Full-Time Programmes, candidates must meet specific entry requirements:

1. A National Diploma not below Lower Credit (with CGPA not less than 2.50) and basic requirements for the National Diploma Programme in the applicant’s discipline.
2. Possession of the specific SSSCE requirements i.e. WAEC/NECO/NABTEB/GCE O’Level for the programme for which the candidate is applying.
3. Good performance in the Screening exercise to be conducted by the Polytechnic.
4. Minimum of One Calendar Year Post National Diploma relevant Industrial Experience.
5. Candidate’s National Diploma academic transcript must be sent by the ND awarding Institution for Candidates who did not finish from The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro.

The institution emphasises that admitted candidates will not be registered until the receipt of the ND Academic Transcript.

Application Process

Candidates are required to complete the Institution’s Application Form available online at the official website from Monday, 10th July, 2023. The closing date for the completion of the application form is Friday, 18th August, 2023.

Federal Poly Ilaro HND application form fee is N20,000 (twenty thousand naira only).

Step 1: Visit the Institution’s Website

• Begin by visiting the institution’s website at http://federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/.

Step 2: Access the Portal

• Once on the website, click on the Portal.

Step 3: Generate Invoice

• On the Portal, click on ‘Applicant’, then ‘Generate Invoice‘.

Step 4: Make Payment

• Take the generated invoice to any of the designated banks for payment. The authorised banks include:
  • United Bank For Africa (UBA) Plc
  • WEMA Bank Plc
  • Polaris Bank
  • UNION Bank Plc
  • Ilaro Poly Micro-Finance Bank
  • Access Bank Plc
  • Zenith Bank Plc

Step 5: Fill the Application Form

• After payment, return to the portal, click on ‘Applicant’ and then click ‘Fill Application Form’. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your application.

Important Points to Note

• Ensure the invoice and RRR (Remita Retrieval Reference) are obtained in the applicant’s name. The invoice should be generated from the portal and contains the RRR to be processed.
• All candidates are required to upload clear and readable copies of their credentials and testimonials or letters of recommendation in PDF format. Applicants with unreadable documents risk losing their admission.
• The screening examination will be conducted online. Therefore, candidates are expected to supply valid personal phone numbers and email addresses on their forms.
• The names used by applicants must correspond with those in their WAEC/NECO and JAMB documents. Any differences are not acceptable for admission.
• All entrance examinations are computer-based. Applicants will be notified about further details in due course.
• Applicants are advised to visit the institution’s website regularly for instructions, updates, and notifications.

Further Instructions

Candidates must consult the Institution’s Prospectus on the Website or in hard copy to ascertain their qualifications for the Programmes for which they are applying. The institution warns that candidates should not register for Programmes for which they do not have the requirements. Admission to The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro is provisional and subject to withdrawal if it is discovered that a candidate registered for a programme for which he/she is not qualified or violates any procedures and rules.

This exciting opportunity to study at Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro is an excellent chance for candidates to further their education and develop their careers. It is advised that applicants visit the institution’s website from time to time for instructions, updates, and notifications.