Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin 2025/2026 ND Part-time, HND FT, PT, ODFEL Admission Form

The Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, is now accepting applications for the 2025/2026 academic session. The institution offers both full-time and part-time programmes for Higher National Diploma (HND), National Diploma (ND), and IJMB students.

Available Programmes

A. Higher National Diploma (HND) – Full-Time Programmes (Two Sessions)

Institute of Applied Sciences (IAS):

1. Agricultural Technology
2. Hospitality Management
3. Science Laboratory Technology (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Biology, Physics with Electronics)
4. Statistics

Institute of Environmental Studies (IES):

1. Architectural Technology
2. Building Technology
3. Estate Management and Valuation
4. Quantity Surveying
5. Urban & Regional Planning
6. Surveying and Geo-Informatics

Institute of Finance & Management Studies (IFMS):

1. Accountancy
2. Banking & Finance
3. Business Administration and Management
4. Marketing
5. Public Administration
6. Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Institute of Information & Communication Technology (IICT):

1. Networking and Cloud Computing
2. Software and Web Development
3. Office Technology & Management
4. Strategic Communication and Media Studies

Institute of Technology (IOT):

1. Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology (Farm Power & Machinery Engineering, Post Harvest Technology, Soil and Water Engineering)
2. Civil Engineering Technology (Structural Engineering)
3. Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology (Power and Machine, Electronics and Telecommunication)
4. Mechanical Engineering Technology (Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Power and Plant Engineering Technology)
5. Mining Engineering Technology
6. Metallurgical Engineering Technology

B. Higher National Diploma (HND) – Part-Time Programmes (Two Years)

The following programmes are available for part-time students over two academic sessions:

• Agricultural Technology
• Hospitality Management
• Science Laboratory Technology
• Statistics
• Estate Management and Valuation
• Architectural Technology
• Urban & Regional Planning
• Building Technology
• Quantity Surveying
• Surveying and Geo-Informatics
• Accountancy
• Banking & Finance
• Business Administration and Management
• Marketing
• Public Administration
• Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Networking and Cloud Computing
• Software and Web Development
• Office Technology & Management
• Strategic Communication and Media Studies
• Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Metallurgical Engineering Technology
• Mining Engineering Technology

C. National Diploma (ND) – Part-Time Programmes (Two Years)

1. Institute of Applied Sciences (IAS):
   • Agricultural Technology
   • Environmental Science and Management
   • Hospitality Management
   • Nutrition and Dietetics
   • Science Laboratory Technology
   • Statistics
   • Tourism Management Technology
   • Food Science and Technology
2. Institute of Environmental Studies (IES):
   • Architectural Technology
   • Building Technology
   • Estate Management and Valuation
   • Quantity Surveying
   • Surveying and Geo-informatics
   • Transportation Planning and Management
   • Urban & Regional Planning
3. Institute of General Studies (IGS):
   • Crime Management
   • Social Development
4. Institute of Finance & Management Studies (IFMS):
   • Accountancy
   • Banking & Finance
   • Business Administration and Management
   • Marketing
   • Microfinance Enterprises Development
   • Procurement and Supply Chain Management
   • Public Administration
   • Taxation
5. Institute of Information & Communication Technology (IICT):
   • Computer Science
   • Library and Information Science
   • Mass Communication
   • Office Technology & Management
6. Institute of Technology (IOT):
   • Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
   • Civil Engineering Technology
   • Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology
   • Mechanical Engineering Technology
   • Mechatronics Engineering Technology
   • Metallurgical Engineering Technology
   • Mineral and Petroleum Resources Engineering Technology
   • Railway Engineering Technology
   • Water Resources Engineering Technology
   • Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology

D. Centre for Open, Distance, Flexible and E-Learning (ODFeL) – ND Online Programmes

1. Accountancy
2. Business Administration and Management
3. Computer Science
4. Library and Information Science
5. Marketing
6. Mass Communication
7. Public Administration
8. Quantity Surveying
9. Science Laboratory Technology

E. Centre for Interim Joint Matriculation Board Programme (IJMB)

1. Science
2. Social Sciences
3. Arts

General Entry Requirements

1. HND Programmes: Applicants must have a National Diploma (ND) with a minimum of Lower Credit in the relevant field, five O/L credit passes, and one year of post-ND industrial training experience.
2. ND Programmes (Part-Time): Applicants need five O/L credit passes including Mathematics and English Language, with the other three subjects relevant to the chosen course.

Method of Application

Applications for all programmes are to be made online via the Kwara State Polytechnic portal: www.kwarastatepolytechnic.edu.ng. The application fee is N25,000 (excluding bank charges), with the exception of IJMB applicants, who will pay N10,000.