Apply into HND & Post HND programme for the 2025/2026 Session (Morning).
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Higher National Diploma (HND), Professional Diploma in Building Technology and Urban and Regional Planning programme of the Polytechnic for the 2025/2026 Academic session.
(A) HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND)
Higher National Diploma programmes are available in the following disciplines:
A. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
- Department of Agricultural Extension and Management (HND)
- Department of Crop Production Technology (HND)
B. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (SAST)
- Department of Ceramics Technology (HND)
- Department of Food Technology (HND)
- Department of Hospitality Management (HND)
- Department of Chemistry (HND)
- Department of Biochemistry (HND)
- Department of Physics and Electronics (HND)
- Department of Microbiology (HND)
- Biology/Microbiology Option (HND)
- Department of Environmental Biology (HND)
- Department of Geological Technology (HND)
C. SCHOOL OF ARTS AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN (SART)
- Department of Ceramics
- Department of Fashion Design and Clothing Technology
- Department of Graphics
- Department of Painting
- Department of Sculpture
- Department of Textiles
D. SCHOOL OF ADMINISTRATION, BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT STUDIES (SABS)
- Department of Business Administration
- Department of Marketing
- Department of Public Administration
- Department of Human Resource Management
- Department of Social Development
- Department of Cooperative Economics & Management
- Procurement & Supply Chain Management
E. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (SENG)
- Department of Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology:
- Farm Power and Machinery Option
- Soil and Water Option
- Post – Harvest Option
- Department of Chemical Engineering Technology
- Department of Civil Engineering Technology
- Department of Computer Engineering Technology
- Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology:
- Electronics/Telecommunication Option
- Power/Machines Option
- Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology:
- Manufacturing Option
- Plant Option
- Department of Mechatronics Engineering Technology
- Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources Engineering Technology:
- Geological Engineering Technology Option
- Mining Engineering Technology Option
- Department of Polymer Engineering Technology
- Department of Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology
F. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (SENV)
- Department of Architectural Technology
- Department of Building Technology
- Department of Estate Management and Valuation
- Department of Quantity Surveying
- Department of Surveying and Geo-Informatics
- Department of Urban & Regional Planning
G. SCHOOL OF FINANCIAL STUDIES (SFINS)
- Department of Accountancy
- Department of Banking & Finance
- Department of Microfinance & Enterprise Development
- Department of Taxation
H. SCHOOL OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (SICT)
- Department of Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence Technology
- Cyber Security Technology
- Computer Networks & Cloud Computing Technology
- Software & Web Development
- Department of Mass Communication
- Journalism and Media Production Option (encompassing Print, Broadcast and Digital Journalism)
- Strategic Communication and Media Studies Option (encompassing Public Relations, Advertising and Development Communication)
- Communication in Film and Multimedia Production
- Department of Office Technology & Management
- Department of Statistics
- Department of Library & Information Science
(B) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND)
(i) Candidates seeking admission into any of the Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes must possess the National Diploma (ND) of the Polytechnic or an equivalent qualification from other similar Institutions whose programmes have earned NBTE Accreditation. Candidates must possess a National Diploma Certificate in the course they intend to pursue at the Higher National Diploma Level.
(ii) All candidates seeking admission into the Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes of the Polytechnic must ensure that they were offered admission through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Any candidate that does not have an admission letter and registration number from JAMB for the National Diploma programme is ineligible for admission into the Higher National Diploma programmes, as such persons may not be mobilized for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme.
(iii) In addition to specific departmental requirements, candidates must possess Five (5) Ordinary Level credit passes at one sitting or Six (6) Ordinary Level credit passes at two (2) sittings, which must include Mathematics and English Language in WAEC, NECO or NABTEB examination.
(iv) Also, candidates must have at least one year Post National Diploma (ND) Industrial Experience (IT) or two (2) years Post National Diploma Industrial Experience for candidates with a pass grade at the National Diploma level. Academic transcripts from the candidates’ Institutions (except for graduates of Auchi Polytechnic) must be submitted before the application for the Higher National Diploma admission will be processed. Candidates should note that any student found to be deficient in the relevant requirements, after the offer of admission, will be withdrawn from the institution.
(v) All candidates seeking admission into HND programmes must possess the NBTE certified Industrial Training (IT) completion Certificate, which must be uploaded alongside other documents.
Note:
- A credit pass in Literature in English at O’ level is compulsory for candidates seeking admission into the Department of Mass Communication.
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A credit pass in Economics at O’level is compulsory for candidates seeking admission into the Department of Accountancy.
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A credit pass in Economics or Commerce at O’level is compulsory for candidates seeking admission into the Department of Business Administration.
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A credit pass in Economics/Geograhpy at O’level is compulsory for candidates seeking admission into the Department of Estate Management while Urban and Regional Planning requires a credit pass in Economics or Geography.
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A credit pass in English Language, Mathematics, Commerce, Economics, History are compulsory for candidates seeking admission into the Department of Public Administration.
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A Credit pass in Physics at ‘O’ level is compulsory for candidates seeking admission into the Departments of computer Science, Quantity surveying and surveying and Geoinformatics.
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A credit pass in a pure Science subject at ‘O’ level is compulsory for candidates seeking admission into the Department of Ceramics.
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5 credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology is compulsory for candidates seeking admission into the Department of Food Technology.
Departmental requirements are on the Polytechnic website: www.auchipoly.edu.ng
(C) PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
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Candidates must possess a Minimum of a lower credit pass in the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Building Technology obtained from an institution whose programme has earned NBTE accreditation or any equivalent qualification.
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Satisfactory completion of NYSC or Evidence of Exemption from the programme.
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The duration of the full-time course is eighteen (18) calendar months, i.e., at least three (3) Semesters.
(D) PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
A minimum of upper credit in Urban and Regional Planning in Higher National Diploma (HND) from Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi or any recognized institution whose programmes are accredited by NBTE, and satisfactory completion of NYSC, or a lower credit plus two years post qualification cognate experience and satisfactory completion of NYSC, in addition to the O’LEVEL requirements or pass with three years’ Post qualification cognate experience and satisfactory completion of NYSC, in addition to the O’LEVEL requirements.
(E) METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application forms will be completed online via the Polytechnic website @ www.auchipoly.edu.ng (All applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application and screening fee of Thirty-two thousand, five hundred Naira (N32,500.00) only in favour of Auchi Polytechnic Treasury Single Account (TSA).
(F) PROCEDURE FOR USING AUCHI POLYTECHNIC ONLINE APPLICATION PLATFORM
Read and follow the steps below carefully.
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Open your web browser and type in Auchi Polytechnic URL: www.auchipoly.edu.ng to display the Auchi Polytechnic web page. Select the desired portal (morning, evening or degree);
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Click on the link. Apply for 2023/2024 Auchi Polytechnic HND OR PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA as it applies to you;
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The application form request will display;
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Carefully complete the application form. Ensure that you provide all the required information correctly;
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NOTE: provide a username, (Preferably your phone number) and a password. Write your username and password in a safe place because you will need them for subsequent logins. Then click Generate Remita Retrieval Reference.
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Take the generated REMITA RETRIEVAL REFERENCE (RRR) to the designated bank and request that your payment be processed on the REMITA platform. You can also make payments on any REMITA approved payment channels. Allow a couple of hours for your payment to be processed before returning to the portal to continue with your application. Login with your username and password;
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Click on Continue With My Application Form;
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Complete the application form carefully. Ensure that you provide required information correctly as false information may disqualify your application. Upload your passport photograph as well as the required scanned copies of your credentials;
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Print a copy of the Acknowledgement slip and two copies of the application form;
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Print a copy of application summary sheet;
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Enclose two (2) sets of photocopies of your credentials; e-receipt of remita payment, birth certificate and two (2) recent passport-sized photographs to the forms in an envelope.
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Any payment procedure generated and processed on any other platform for the purpose of admission is invalid. Payment procedure must originate from the auchipoly.edu.ng portal. The Portal is already integrated with the Remita payment platform.
If you have any difficulty in completing the application form, please call or send SMS to the GSM number 08182284195 or e-mail missupport2@auchipoly.edu.ng (between 9.00a.m and 4.00p.m., week days only).
Signed
Eshiotse F.I. (Mrs),
Registrar.
