Applications are now open for suitably qualified candidates to apply for admission into the National Diploma (ND) programme at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible, candidates must have a minimum of five credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or their equivalent. The ND cut-off mark is 100 and above in the 2026 UTME.

• ND cut-off mark: 100 and above in the 2026 UTME
• At least five credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or their equivalent
• ND screening fee: N2,000 only

NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) PROGRAMMES

The polytechnic offers various ND programmes across different schools, including:

SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES

• Computer Science
• Environmental Science and Management Technology
• Statistics
• Science Laboratory Technology

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Computer Engineering Technology
• Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Mechatronics Engineering Technology
• Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT STUDIES

• Accountancy
• Banking & Finance
• Business Administration & Management
• Crime Management
• Law
• Marketing
• Office Technology & Management
• Petroleum Marketing and Business Studies
• Public Administration

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION ARTS

• Library & Information Science
• Mass Communication

HOW TO APPLY (ND)

To apply, candidates should:

• Visit www.akwaibompolyverify.com
• Create an account with a valid email address and phone number
• Complete the ND application form accurately
• Upload the required documents
• Make payment of ND screening fee (N2,000) online
• Submit your application and print the acknowledgment slip

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) PROGRAMMES

The polytechnic also offers HND programmes across different schools, including:

SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES

• Artificial Intelligence
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Environmental Biology
• Microbiology
• Networking & Cloud Computing
• Physics with Electronics
• Software and Web Development
• Statistics

SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

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

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT STUDIES

• Accountancy
• Business Administration & Management
• Office Technology & Management

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION ARTS

• Journalism & Media Studies
• Strategic Communication & Media Studies

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Option: Electronics and Telecommunication
• Option: Instrumentation and Control
• Option: Power and Machines

HND REGISTRATION FEE & ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Fee: N10,000 only
• 5 Credit Passes in SSCE (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB)
• At least a Lower Credit pass in relevant National Diploma (ND) from an NBTE-accredited institution
• Completed the one (1) year post-ND industrial work experience. Candidates with a pass in ND must have at least two (2) years post-ND industrial work experience

HOW TO APPLY (HND)

To apply, candidates should:

• Complete the HND application form accurately here www.akwaibompolyverify.com
• Upload the required documents
• Make payment of HND registration fee (N10,000) online
• Submit your application and print the acknowledgement slip

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• One (1) year industrial attachment letter (for HND applicants)
• Official ND Transcript / Statement of Result (Photocopy of the registration receipt for HND applicants)
• Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
• Recent Passport Photograph

CLOSING DATE: TO BE ANNOUNCED

CONTACT & PORTAL INFORMATION

For Enquiries: 08069873141 OR 08147349347

ADMISSION PORTAL: akwaibompolyverify.com VERIFY YOUR ADMISSION: www.akwaibompolyverify.com

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