The management of Kaduna Polytechnic has commenced the sale of application forms for admission into its Higher National Diploma (HND) and National Diploma (ND) Regular Programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The online application portal is now open for suitably qualified candidates seeking admission into various programmes across the Polytechnic's colleges.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES
College of Administrative Studies and Social Sciences
Public Administration
Local Government and Development Studies
Law
Library and Information Science
Mass Communication and Media Studies
Social Development
International Relations
Crime Management and Control
Economics
Geography
English
Arabic
French
Hausa
College of Business and Management Studies
Accountancy
Banking and Finance
Business Administration and Management
Marketing
Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Human Resource Management
Production and Operations Management
Cooperative Economics and Management
Office Technology and Management
College of Engineering
Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering
Civil Engineering
Geological Engineering
Minerals Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering Technology
Railway Engineering Technology
Chemical Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Engineering
College of Environmental Studies
Architecture
Building Technology
Quantity Surveying
Urban and Regional Planning
Cartography and GIS
Environmental Technology
Estate Management
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Surveying and Geo-Informatics
College of Science and Technology
Science Laboratory Technology
Computer Science Technology
Statistics
Agribusiness Management
Fashion Design and Clothing Technology
Food Science and Technology
Hospitality Management Technology
Tourism Management Technology
Nutrition and Dietetics
Printing Technology
Textile Technology
Polymer Technology
College of Technical and Vocational Education
Psycho-social Rehabilitation
HND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants seeking admission into the HND programmes are expected to possess:
A National Diploma (ND) or National Innovation Diploma (NID) in a relevant discipline.
At least five (5) O'Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, or satisfy the institution's Pre-ND requirements.
In addition:
Candidates with ND Lower Credit and above must have at least nine (9) months of relevant post-qualification industrial work experience.
Candidates with an ND Pass are required to have 18 months of relevant industrial work experience.
Some programmes, including Mineral and Petroleum Resources Engineering, Business Administration and Management, Human Resource Management, and Production and Operations Management, may have additional admission requirements.
Qualified ND/NI Direct Entry candidates may also be considered for Pre-HND programmes where applicable.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should visit the Kaduna Polytechnic admission portal and follow the instructions provided to begin their application.
Applicants are required to make payment through the Remita platform before accessing and completing the online application form.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The Polytechnic stated that the sale of application forms will close four (4) weeks from the date of publication.
Prospective applicants are advised to complete their applications early to avoid last-minute challenges.
Signed:
Dr. Muhammed Tanimu
Registrar, Kaduna Polytechnic
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