The Management of Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi, hereby invites suitably qualified candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to apply for the online Post-UTME screening exercise for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.
Eligibility Requirements
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First Choice Candidates: Applicants who chose Plateau State Polytechnic as their first-choice institution and scored 100 and above in the 2026 UTME are eligible to apply.
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Change of Institution: Candidates who did not initially choose the Polytechnic but scored 100 or above are advised to visit any JAMB-approved CBT Centre or JAMB office to change their first-choice institution to Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi.
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Academic Qualifications: Candidates must possess at least five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects obtained at not more than two (2) sittings in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB ordinary level examinations.
Crucial Notice: All applicants must ensure their O’Level results are fully uploaded to the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) portal before they can be considered for admission.
Newly Approved Programmes (ND)
The general public and prospective candidates should note that, alongside existing courses, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has granted approval for the institution to introduce the following National Diploma (ND) programmes starting this 2026/2027 Session:
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ND Crime Management
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ND Procurement and Supply Chain Management
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ND Surveying and Geoinformatics
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ND Architectural Technology
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ND Renewable Energy Technology
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ND Insurance
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ND Law
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ND Agricultural Technology
Step-by-Step Post-UTME Registration Procedure
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Create Profile: Visit the official registration portal at www.apply.plapolyportal.com. Click on “I want to make a fresh application, I have a JAMB Result” and fill out the bio-data form to create your user profile.
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Generate Payment Invoice: The portal will automatically generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) slip featuring the Polytechnic Logo.
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Make Payment: Proceed to pay the non-refundable screening fee of Two Thousand Naira (₦2,000.00) only. Payments can be processed via any commercial bank, USSD channels, Credit/Debit cards, or online mobile wallets.
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Upload Required Documents: Log back into your created profile to scan and upload clear copies of the following documents:
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Passport Photograph
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Specimen Signature
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2026 JAMB Result Slip
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O’Level Result(s)
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Birth Certificate / Declaration of Age
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Certificate of Indigenous Origin
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Important Dates & Next Steps
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Screening Timeline: The online registration and screening portal will be active from Monday, 13th July to Friday, 7th August, 2026.
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Admission Monitoring: Successful candidates will be shortlisted for admission upon verification of eligibility. Candidates are strictly advised to regularly monitor their JAMB CAPS profile to track and accept admission offers.
Signed:
Mrs. Evelyn Y. Ayuba
Registrar
