Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, FPTB HND, Pre-ND and Certificate Courses admission forms for the 2016/2017 academic session are now on sale.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi (FPTB) Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes, Pre-National Diploma (PRE-ND) programmes and Certificate Courses for the 2016/2017 academic session.

FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC BAUCHI HND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS.

A good National Diploma (ND) in the relevant field, awarded by the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi or any other Polytechnic/College of Technology, accredited for the award of National Diploma by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) or any other equivalent qualifications acceptable to the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi. Evidence of JAMB Admission for the completed ND programme must be attached.

Applicants must have at least one year post ND working experience (for those with a minimum of Lower Credit), evidence of which must be attached. Candidates should also request their former Institutions to forward their ND academic transcripts to the Registrar (Academic) Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi.

FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC BAUCHI AVAILABLE HND PROGRAMMES.

A SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDIES: 1. Accountancy 2. Business Administration & Management 3. Banking and Finance 4. Office Technology and Management 5. Marketing

B. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL. TECH: 1. Estate Management  2. Surveying and Geo-informatics 3. Architectural Technology 4. Quantity Surveying 5. Building Technology

C. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: 1. Computer Science  2. Hospitality & Tourism Management
a. Hospitality Management
b. Leisure & Tourism
3. Food Science and Technology 4. Nutrition and Dietetics Technology 5. Science Laboratory Technology
a. Physics/Electronics Option
b. Chemistry/Biochemistry Option
c. Biology/Microbiology Option

D. SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES: 1. Mass Communication 2. Public Administration 3. Statistics

E. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: 1. Agricultural Engineering Technology (Three options)
a. Farm Power and Machines.
b. Soil and Water Engineering
c. Post-Harvest Technology
2. Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology (Two options)
a. Electrical Power and Machines
b. Electronics and Telecommunications
3. Mechanical Engineering Technology (Three options)
a. Production Engineering Technology b. Automotive Engineering Technology
c. Power/Plant Engineering Technology
4. Civil Engineering Technology

FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC BAUCHI HIGHER DIPLOMA, CRIME MANAGEMENT & CONTROL (HDCMC) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS.

Applicants must have a good Diploma in Crime Management and Control, Psychology, Law, Social Work and Community Development with at least Lower Credit from a recognized Institution. Acceptable O/Level results with at least Five (5) credit passes in English and Mathematics plus three (3) relevant subjects are also required.

FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC BAUCHI DIPLOMA ENTRY REQUIREMENTS.

Applicants are required to have Credit in O/L Mathematics, English Language plus any three (3) out of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Agricultural Science, Economics, Commerce, Financial Accounting, Government and any other Social Science subject relevant to his choice. Five (5) years working experience is an added advantage.

FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC BAUCHI DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES .

1. Higher Diploma Crime Management and Control (HDCMC)
2. Diploma in Agricultural Engineering Technology (DAET)

iii.        Diploma in Office Technology and Management (DOTM)

1. Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology (DEET)
2. Diploma in Mass Communication (DMC)
3. Diploma in Management Studies (DMS)
4. Diploma Crime Management & Control
5. Diploma Public Accounts & Audit (DPAA)
6. Diploma in Public Administration (DPA)

FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC BAUCHI PRE-ND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS.

Candidates must possess at least five (5) Passes at SSCE/NECO level, or equivalent qualification obtained at one or two sittings which MUST include English Language and Mathematics in addition to any other three passes relevant to the area of interest.   All candidates are required to sit and pass for the UTME JAMB examination and be duly admitted by JAMB before progressing to ND programmes.

FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC BAUCHI AVAILABLE PRE-ND PROGRAMMES .

This is a one-year preliminary course designed for candidates who do not meet the requirements for direct admission into the ND courses in the sciences.   Pre-ND courses are strictly meant for candidates from catchment areas of the Polytechnic and other educationally disadvantaged states. Candidates must indicate their Departments of choice from the following:

(i) Agricultural Engineering Technology; (ii)    Agricultural Technology; (iii) Civil Engineering Technology; (iv) Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology; (v) Mechanical Engineering Technology; (vi)Food Science & Technology;   (vii) Nutrition & Dietetics; (viii)    Science Laboratory Technology; (ix) Estate Management; (x) Architectural Technology; (xi) Building Technology; (xii) Quantity Surveying; (xiii) Computer Science; (xiv)      Tourism; (xv) Hospitality Management; (xvi) Surveying & Geo-Informatics; (xvii) Mass Communication;   (xviii) Office Technology & MGT.; (xix) Statistics; (xx) Forestry; (xxi) Animal Health & Production; (xxii) Library & Information Science; (xxiii) Wild Life & Eco-Tourism; (xxiv) Mechatronics Engineering Technology.

FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC BAUCHI CERTIFICATE COURSES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS.

For Certificate Course, At least 5 (five) passes including English and Mathematics at SSCE/NECO level, or their equivalent plus a relevant Trade Test Grade I Certificate.      

FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC BAUCHI AVAILABLE CERTIFICATE COURSES.

• Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics;
• Certificate in Public Administration.

FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC BAUCHI – METHOD OF APPLICATION.

Applicants are to log on to the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi website at www.fptb.edu.ng, Click on ‘NEW ADMISSION APPLICANT’, enter your details and generate payment slip (RRR) to take to the bank. After payment, return to the same website to continue your application with the Application Number and phone number you started the application with.

All applicants except those applying for ND Programme are to make payment of non-refundable fee of N6, 500.00. Applicants are to carefully follow the instructions on the website before proceeding to any Bank of their choice or REMITA.NET to pay online.

All applications should be completed on-line and submitted not later than six (6) weeks from the date of publication of this advertisement. Date of publication is June 13, 2016.