Auchi Polytechnic HND & Post-HND Admission Form for 2025/2026 Session

Auchi Polytechnic invites applications from qualified candidates for admission into its Higher National Diploma (HND) and Professional Diploma programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session (Morning).

Below are full details on available courses, requirements, and application procedures.

Available Programmes

A. Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes

HND admission is open across the following schools and departments:

1. School of Agricultural Technology

• Agricultural Extension and Management
• Crop Production Technology

2. School of Applied Sciences and Technology (SAST)

• Ceramics Technology
• Food Technology
• Hospitality Management
• Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Physics and Electronics
• Microbiology
• Biology/Microbiology Option
• Environmental Biology
• Geological Technology

3. School of Arts and Industrial Design (SART)

• Ceramics
• Fashion Design and Clothing Technology
• Graphics
• Painting
• Sculpture
• Textiles

4. School of Administration, Business & Management Studies (SABS)

• Business Administration
• Marketing
• Public Administration
• Human Resource Management
• Social Development
• Cooperative Economics & Management
• Procurement & Supply Chain Management

5. School of Engineering Technology (SENG)

• Agricultural & Bio-Environmental Engineering Tech (Farm Power & Machinery, Soil & Water, Post-Harvest Options)
• Chemical Engineering Technology
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Computer Engineering Technology
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering Tech (Electronics/Telecommunication, Power/Machines)
• Mechanical Engineering Technology (Manufacturing, Plant)
• Mechatronics Engineering Technology
• Minerals & Petroleum Resources Engineering Tech (Geological & Mining Options)
• Polymer Engineering Technology
• Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology

6. School of Environmental Studies (SENV)

• Architectural Technology
• Building Technology
• Estate Management and Valuation
• Quantity Surveying
• Surveying and Geo-Informatics
• Urban and Regional Planning

7. School of Financial Studies (SFINS)

• Accountancy
• Banking & Finance
• Microfinance & Enterprise Development
• Taxation

8. School of Information and Communication Technology (SICT)

• Computer Science (AI Tech, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Software/Web Dev)
• Mass Communication (Journalism & Media Production, Strategic Communication, Film/Multimedia)
• Office Technology & Management
• Statistics
• Library & Information Science

B. HND Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission into any HND programme, applicants must:

1. Hold a National Diploma (ND) from Auchi Polytechnic or another accredited institution.
2. Have been previously admitted through JAMB and possess a valid JAMB admission letter and registration number.
3. Present at least 5 O’Level credits (including English and Mathematics) at one sitting or 6 credits at two sittings in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB.
4. Provide evidence of at least one year of Industrial Training (IT), or two years if the ND result is a Pass grade.
5. Submit academic transcripts (except Auchi Poly graduates).
6. Upload an NBTE-certified IT completion certificate.

Special Subject Requirements:

• Mass Communication: Credit pass in Literature in English
• Accountancy & Business Admin: Credit pass in Economics/Commerce
• Estate Management/Urban Planning: Credit in Geography or Economics
• Public Administration: Credits in English, Math, Commerce, Economics, and History
• Computer Science, Quantity Surveying, Surveying & Geoinformatics: Credit in Physics
• Ceramics: Credit in a pure Science subject
• Food Technology: Credits in English, Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

Full departmental requirements are on the school website: www.auchipoly.edu.ng

C. Professional Diploma Programmes

1. Building Technology

• Minimum of Lower Credit in HND Building Tech (NBTE-accredited)
• Completion of NYSC or exemption
• Duration: 18 months (3 semesters)

2. Urban and Regional Planning

• Upper Credit in HND URP or
• Lower Credit with two years relevant experience or
• Pass grade with three years experience
• NYSC completion or exemption is mandatory

D. How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply via Auchi Polytechnic portal:

1. Visit: www.auchipoly.edu.ng
2. Choose the correct application portal (Morning Programme).
3. Click: Apply for 2025/2026 Auchi Polytechnic HND or Professional Diploma.
4. Fill in your correct details and create a login with a username (preferably your phone number) and password.
5. Generate Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) and pay the N32,500 application fee via Remita at any bank.
6. Return to the portal and log in to complete your application.
7. Upload your passport photo and scanned credentials.
8. Print the acknowledgment slip, application form (2 copies), and summary sheet.
9. Submit two (2) sets of photocopies of all credentials, payment receipt, birth certificate, and two passport-sized photos in an envelope.

Note: Do not process payments outside the official portal. The application process is fully integrated with Remita via the school’s website.