Federal Poly Ilaro Opens ODFEL ND & HND Admission 2025/2026

Admission Form Now Available

Federal Polytechnic Ilaro is now accepting applications for its Open Distance and Flexible E-Learning (ODFEL) programmes for the 2025/2026 session. These part-time diploma options offer some flexibility for students who can’t attend full-time classes.

You can apply for either a National Diploma (ND) or a Higher National Diploma (HND), depending on your current qualifications. Both run for six semesters over 24 months.

Available ND Programmes

Courses for ND under ODFEL are grouped into four schools:

School of Communication and Information Technology

• Mass Communication
• Library and Information Science

School of Management Studies

• Accountancy
• Business Administration
• Marketing
• Public Administration

School of Pure and Applied Sciences

• Computer Science
• Science Laboratory Technology

School of Environmental Studies

• Quantity Surveying

HND Programmes Under ODFEL

The HND courses match the fields listed above under ND. They also run for six semesters.

You’ll need to have already completed an ND to qualify for HND.

Entry Requirements

For ND Applicants

• At least five O’Level credits, including English and Maths, in no more than two sittings
• Awaiting results? You can still apply, but upload them once they’re out
• Visit the JAMB office and fill out the JAMB Part-Time/Distance Learning form

For HND Applicants

• A National Diploma with at least a Lower Credit (2.50 CGPA)
• The required O’Level subjects from WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or GCE
• One year of relevant work experience after completing your ND
• Your ND transcript (if you didn’t study at Ilaro)
• A screening test, which will be conducted online

How to Apply

Here’s what to do if you’re ready:

1. Go to the School Website
   
   Visit federalpolyilaro.edu.ng and open the portal
2. Generate an Invoice
   
   Click Applicant then Generate Invoice or head straight to
   
   ODFEL Invoice Page
3. Pay at a Bank
   
   Use the invoice to pay at any of these:
   • UBA
   • WEMA
   • Polaris Bank
   • Union Bank
   • Ilaro Poly Micro-Finance Bank
   • Access Bank
   • Zenith Bank
     
     All payments must go through Remita
4. Fill the Form
   
   After payment, return to the portal. Click Applicant, then Fill Application Form, and follow the steps

Keep These in Mind

• Only use your own name when generating invoices and RRR
• Upload only clear, readable documents in PDF
• Go to the JAMB office to complete your JAMB Part-Time/Distance Learning form
• Use the same name across WAEC, NECO, and JAMB records
• Screening is computer-based. More info will come by email or text
• Check the school’s website often for updates