Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara is inviting applications from qualified candidates for admission into its Weekend Programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session. This pathway is designed for individuals seeking flexible learning schedules while pursuing higher education.

Available Courses The weekend structure typically runs concurrently with the Higher National Diploma (HND) course availability. The courses include:

School of Business Studies: Accountancy, Banking & Finance, Business Administration & Management, Mass Communication (Options: Film and Multimedia Production; Journalism and Media Studies), Office Technology & Management.

School of Applied Sciences & Technology: Software & Web Development, Networking & Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber security & Data Protection, Statistics, Computer Science, Science Laboratory Technology (Options: Biology/Microbiology; Microbiology; Chemistry/Biochemistry; Biochemistry; Chemistry; Physics/Electronics; Environmental Biology; Microbiology/Biochemistry).

School of Engineering: Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology (Options: Telecommunications; Power & Machine; Control & Instrumentation), Mechanical Engineering Technology (Options: Manufacturing; Power Plant; Automotive), Industrial Maintenance Engineering Technology, Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology.

Eligibility & Entry Requirements For Weekend ND Candidates: Must possess credits pass in five relevant 'O' Level subjects, including Mathematics and English Language in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB in not more than two sittings.

For Weekend HND Candidates: ND Qualification: National Diploma (ND) result from an NBTE-accredited Polytechnic in the relevant department. Industrial Training: Minimum of one year post-ND Industrial Training (IT) experience for candidates with a Lower Credit and above. Pass Grade Requirements: Candidates with a Pass grade in their ND result must have at least two years of post-qualification experience. Must also meet the basic 'O' Level requirements that qualified them for ND admission.

How to Apply Log on to the institution's portal via www.ogharapoly.edu.ng and click on the ND, HND or Weekend Application Form. Click the payment button to pay a non-refundable processing fee of Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000.00) online using a Verve or MasterCard debit card (ATM Card). Complete and submit the online application form with all required details. Print out two (2) copies of the online acknowledgement form to finalize the registration process.

Other Details & Screening Requirements The official screening date will be announced by the institution in due course. When attending the screening exercise, candidates must bring writing materials (including an HB pencil) along with the following documents: Four recent passport-sized photographs (one attached to each of the application/screening forms and two attached to the acknowledgement cards). Institutional bursary receipt for the purchase of the application form. Certificates or official Statements of Result ('O' Level and ND results where applicable). Certificate of Local Government of Origin. Birth Certificate or a formal Age Declaration.