Kogi State Poly HND Form 2026/2027 is Out [UPDATED]

Application forms for admission into the Kogi State Polytechnic’s regular Programmes for the 2025/2026 Academic Session are now on sale. The Polytechnic offers the following courses

Kogi State Polytechnic HND Programmes & Requirements – FULL-TIME.

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

Higher National Diploma in:

• Accountancy
• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Office Technology and Management
• Library and Information Science

a. Higher National Diploma in Accountancy (Two Years)

Candidates must possess National Diploma in Financial Studies and related programmes and must have a minimum of lower credit (CGPA) of 2.50 and five credits at 0/L (NECO, WASC/SSCE/GCE/NABTEC) at not more than two sittings which must include English Language and Mathematics. In addition candidates must have a minimum of one (1) year compulsory Industrial Training or a pass in ND result with 2 Years compulsory Industrial Training attachment.

Transcript is required for admission into all HND programmes, especially for candidates from other institution.

b. Higher National Diploma in Business Administration (Two Years)

Same as in (1.1a) above, but qualification must be National Diploma in Business Studies and related Programmes.

c. Higher National Diploma in Public Administration ( Two Years)

Same as (1.1a) above but qualification must be National Diploma in Public

Administration and at least a credit pass in Government.

d. Higher National Diploma in Office Technology and Management (Two Years)

Same as in (1.1.a) above but qualification must be National Diploma in Office Technology and Management.

e. Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science (Two Years)

Same as in (1.1.a) above but qualification must be National Diploma in Library and Information Science and at least a credit pass in one science subject.

SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Higher National Diploma in

1. Statistics
2. Science Laboratory Technology
3. Computer Science

a. Higher National Diploma in Statistics (Two Years)

Candidates must possess National Diploma in Statistics and must have a minimum of lower credit(CGPA) of 2.50 and five credits at O/L (NECO/WASC/GCE/NABTEC) at not more than two sittings which must include English Language Mathematics, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agric Science. In Addition, candidates must have a minimum of one (1) year compulsory Industrial Training or a pass in ND result with two years Industrial Training attachment. Transcript is required for admission into all HND programmes, especially for candidates from other institution.

b. Higher National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology (Two Years)

With options in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Biology. Same as (2,1a) but qualification must be National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology.

c. Higher National Diploma in Computer Science(Two Years)Candidate must possess National Diploma in Computer Science and must have a minimum of lower credit (CGPA) OF 2.50 and five credit at O/L (NECO/WASC/GCE/NABTEC TECHNICAL TRADE) at not more than two sitting. English Language, Mathematics and Physics is compulsory at credit level. In addition, a credit in any other science subject and Social Science subject is also required in addition, (1) year compulsory Industrial Training or a pass in ND result with two years compulsory industrial training attachment.

SCHOOL OF ART DESIGN AND PRINTING

(i) Higher National Diploma programme (HND) in Industrial Design with Options in Graphics, Textiles and Ceramics.

(ii) Higher National Diploma Programme (HND) in Fine Arts with Options in Painting and Sculpture.

ENTRY REQUIRMENTS

Candidates for the Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in Industrial

Design with Options in Graphics, Textiles and Ceramics must possess the following:

(a) A minimum of Lower Credit (CGPA) of 2.50 and five credits at O/L (NECO, WASC/SSCE/NABTEC) at not more than two sittings which must include English Language, Mathematics, Fine Arts or Visual Arts,. Chemistry, Geography, History, Biology, Literature in English, Clothing and Textiles, Religious Knowledge and any other Sciences. In addition, candidates must have a minimum of one (1) year compulsory Industrial Training or a pass in ND result with two (2) years compulsory Industrial Training attachment.

(b ) Higher National Diploma Programme (HND) in Fine Arts with Options in Painting and Sculpture.

Same as (3a) above.

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Higher National Diploma In Mineral Resources Engineering (Two Years)

With options in the following:

• Mining Engineering Technology
• Geological Engineering Technology
• Mineral processing Engineering Technology.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must possess National Diploma in Mineral Resources Engineering with a minimum of Lower credit and five credits at O/L (NECO /WASC/ SSCE/GCE/ NABTEC not more than two sittings which must include Mathematics Chemistry, and any three subjects from Metal-work Technical-Drawing, Basic Electronics, Geography , Statistics, Additional Mathematics and a credit pass in English Language. In addition with one year compulsory Industrial Training or a pass in ND result with two years Industrial Training attachment

Higher National Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering (Two Years).

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Same as (4.1a) but qualification must be National Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering.

SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

Higher National Diploma in:

Urban and Regional Planning

ENTRY REQUIRMENTS

1. Candidate must possess National Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning and must have a minimum of lower credit pass (CGPA 2.50) and five credits pass in NECO/WASC/NABTEC/ANTCwith credit pass in relevant subject to the programme, i.e., Mathematics, English Language, Geography and two subjects from the followings; Economics, Technical Drawing, Statistics and one Science subject from Chemistry, Physics. Biology/Agric Science, Fine Art.
2. Five credits pass in relevant subjects obtained at the final examination of an NBTE recognized Preliminary ND programme offered in a Polytechnic or similar post-secondary Technical Institution.
3. A minimum of One year compulsory Industrial Training or a pass in ND result with two years compulsory Industrial Training attachment.

Kogi State Polytechnic HND Programmes & Requirements – Part-TIME.

PART-TIME PROGRAMMES

a. Higher National Diploma in Business Administration (5 semesters)
Candidates must posses National Diploma in Business Studies and related programmes and must have a minimum of Lower credit (CGPA) of 2.50 and five credits at O/L (NECO/WASC/SSCE/GCE/NABTEC) which must include English Language and mathematics. In addition, candidates must have minimum of one (1) year compulsory Industrial Training or a pass in ND result with two years Industrial attachment.

b. Higher National Diploma in Accountancy(5 semesters)
Same as in (a) above but qualification must be National Diploma in Financial studies and related Programmes.

c. Higher National Diploma in Public Administration (5 semesters)
Same as in (a) above but qualification must be National Diploma in Public Administration.

d. Higher National Diploma in Office Technology Management (5 semesters)
Same as in (a) above but qualification must be National Diploma in Office Technology Management.

e. Higher National Diploma in Mathematics/Statistics (5 semesters)
Same as in (2.1a) above but qualification must be National Diploma in Mathematics/Statistics.

f. Higher National Diploma in Computer Science (5 semesters)
Same as in (2.1a) above but qualification must be National Diploma in Computer Science.

g. Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science (5 semesters) 
same as in (1.1.a) above but qualification must be National Diploma in Library and Information Science.

In exceptional cases, ND holders with a pass (CGPA of 2.00-2.49) and two or more years of cognate experience in the specific field may be considered for admission into HND programmes.

How to Apply for Kogi State Polytechnic HND Admission Form.

Admission Form Fee: N10,000.00 Screening fee: N5,000.00 Total = N15,000.00

Application procedure:

• Visit www.kogistatepolytechnic.edu.ng
• Click on the apply now link
• click on apply Online
• Click on FULL-TIME Application
• Follow the displayed instruction you may wish to download the instruction as guide

CLOSING DATE

The portal is now open for the sale of the 2026 admission form into regular HND and Part-time programmes, beginning from 15th April, to 16th June, 2026.

All Applicants are to submit hardcopies of their Credentials at the Polytechnic Admission office on or before the Screening date.

You must come along with your registration form for screening. For further info and Online assistance during application, Kindly visit portal.kogistatepolytechnic.edu.ng click on the live chat icon to start a live chart with any of our agents. Agents are online from 9am-5pm Monday-Friday and 10am to 3pm on Saturday

You can also leave an offline message between 5pm -8am daily.

Note:

i. All applicants must process and submit their Academic transcript.

ii. Submission of hard copy of credentials at the Polytechnic Admission office must be done on or before the closing date of the form.

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