The Management of The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, proudly announces its last and final admission exercise into the Higher National Diploma (HND) Weekend Programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Designed specifically for working professionals, ambitious corporate leaders, and entrepreneurs, our weekend tracks offer the perfect blend of rigorous technical education and flexible scheduling. Secure your spot in this historic final cohort and transform your career without pausing your life.
Programme Overview & Available Courses
⏱️ Duration: 4 Semesters (Conveniently scheduled for Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays).
1. School of Communication and Information Technology
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Library and Information Science
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Office Technology and Management (Secretarial Studies)
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Mass Communication (Specializations: Journalism & Media Studies | Film & Multimedia Production | Strategic Communication & Media Studies)
2. School of Engineering
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Civil Engineering | Computer Engineering
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Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology (Electrical Power & Machines | Electronic & Telecommunications | Instrumentation & Control)
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Mechanical Engineering (Fluid & Thermal Power | Manufacturing | Automotive Engineering Technology)
3. School of Management Studies
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Accountancy | Banking and Finance | Business Administration and Management | Insurance | Marketing | Public Administration | Tourism
4. School of Pure and Applied Sciences
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Food Technology | Nutrition and Dietetics
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Computer Science (Specializations: Networking & Cloud Computing | Web Technology & Software Development | Artificial Intelligence | Web Security & Web Development)
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Statistics (Options: Chemistry | Electronics | Environmental Biology | Microbiology | Biochemistry & Consumer Management Technology)
Eligibility & Entry Requirements
To secure your admission into the HND Weekend Programme, you must fulfill the following benchmarks:
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National Diploma (ND) Standing: A minimum of Lower Credit (CGPA of 2.50 or above) in a discipline directly related to your chosen program.
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Note: Applicants with an ND Pass must possess a minimum of two (2) years of post-qualification Industrial Training experience.
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O’Level Credits: Five relevant SSCE credits (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or GCE) aligned with your department’s specific prerequisites.
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Industrial Training (IT): A mandatory minimum of one calendar year of continuous, relevant post-ND work experience.
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Screening Performance: Success in the upcoming Computer-Based entrance examination.
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NIIT Registration: It is mandatory for all HND applicants to formally register on the NIIT (HND Admission) Portal.
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Academic Transcripts: If you graduated from an institution other than The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, you must arrange for your ND-awarding school to send your official academic transcript directly to our Registrar under Confidential Cover.
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Crucial Policy: Candidates whose transcripts have not been successfully received will not be cleared for final registration.
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Important Institutional Notice (NYSC Status)
⚠️ NYSC Exclusion: Please note that graduates of the HND Weekend Programme are not eligible to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilization. Upon graduation, you will be issued an official Certificate of Exclusion by the NYSC.
Application Window & Step-by-Step Procedure
Key Dates
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Commencement Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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Closing Date: Monday, July 27, 2026
How to Secure Your Form
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Explore the Portal: Visit www.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng, select “Portal” from the navigation bar, scroll down to “New Application”, and click on “Online Admission”.
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Generate Invoice: Enter your personal bio-data exactly as it appears on your official JAMB records to automatically generate your program invoice.
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Process Payment: Visit any branch of our designated banking partners with your printed invoice to pay and obtain your unique Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) number.
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Complete Registration: Return to the portal, click “Fill Application Form”, log in with your RRR number, carefully fill out all fields, and submit.
Approved Banking Partners
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United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc
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First Bank Plc
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Polaris Bank
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Wema Bank Plc
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Access Bank Plc
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First City Monument Bank (FCMB)
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Zenith Bank Plc
Essential Guidelines for All Applicants
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Data Integrity: All personal details must align flawlessly with your WAEC, NECO, and JAMB documents. Any profile discrepancies will lead to immediate disqualification.
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CBT Entrance Screening: The screening test is entirely Computer-Based. Specific dates will be communicated via the official website and directly to your registered email address. Please monitor your inbox regularly.
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Contact Information: Ensure the phone numbers and email addresses provided on your application form are active and valid.
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Payment Safety: The Polytechnic accepts no liability for payments made outside our official channels or through unauthorized agents.
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Admissions Audit: If an applicant is discovered to have registered for a course they are not genuinely qualified for, their admission will be immediately withdrawn.
Signed:
MRS A. F. BABATOLA, FCIB, MSM, FNIoAM
Registrar, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro
