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(i) All applicants who chose The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti and obtained a Minimum Acceptable Mark (MAM) of 140 in the
2023/2024 UTME.

In addition to the above, applicants must possess five (5) O’ level subject requirements at Credit level in not more than two (2) sittings in
SSCE, NECO, GCE and NABTEB.

(ii) Any applicant applying with NABTEB (NTC) for Courses in the School of Engineering (SOE) and School of Agriculture and Agricultural
Technology (SAAT), must in addition to the five (5) O’level subjects in (i) above possess a core subject from the Trade Related Area
(TRA), and not Book Keeping, Commerce, Principles of Accounts, or Secretarial Studies etc. While applicants applying for Business
related Courses can use NABTEB (NBC). For avoidance of doubt, NABTEB Business Certificate (NBC) is not accepted in the School of
Engineering, the Department of Mechanical Engineering accept NABTEB, NBC certificate with a relevant core subjects. However, the
Department of Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering accepts NABTEB (NBC) in relevant core subjects.

(iii) Applicants with NABTEB (General Education) can also apply for courses in the School of Engineering (SOE), and School of
Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT).

(iv) Applicants should carefully consider the O’Level subject requirements of the department they wish to apply for. Information on the
O’Level subject requirements can be found on the 2023/2024 Admission Application page.

(v) Applicants who scored 140 and above in the last UTME but did not choose The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti as 1st choice Institution
and are interested in changing to the Institution can do so.

UTME SUBJECT
S/N PROGRAMME ACADEMIC BOARD APPROVED SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
COMBINATIONS

1 Accountancy The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
in Accountancy are Five (5) Credits passes in
WASC/NECO/GCE O’level/SSCE/NABTEB Examination at not
more than two (2) sittings.

The subjects must include: - English Language;

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UTME SUBJECT
S/N PROGRAMME ACADEMIC BOARD APPROVED SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
COMBINATIONS

- Any two (2) from

Geography, Commerce,
Government, Principles of
Accounts, Economics.

1. English Language; (Literature-in-English and Oral English

are not acceptable in place of English Language);

2. Mathematics;

3. Any one (1) of the following:

Economics, Commerce, Principles of Accounts/Book

keeping;

4. Plus any other two (2) of the following:

Geography, Government/Civic Education, Agric. Science/

Animal Husbandry/Biology/Chemistry/Physics, Data
Processing/ICT/Computer Studies, Insurance, Economics,
Commerce, Principles of Accounts/Book keeping,
Entrepreneurship Education.

2 Business Administration The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
& Management in Business Administration and Management are Five (5)
Credits passes in WASC/NECO/GCE O’level/SSCE/NABTEB
Examination at not more than two (2) sittings.

The subjects must include: - English Language;

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UTME SUBJECT
S/N PROGRAMME ACADEMIC BOARD APPROVED SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
COMBINATIONS

1 English Language; - Any two (2) from

Geography, Commerce,
Government, Principles of
Accounts, Economics.

2. Mathematics;

3 Any one (1) of the following:

Economics, Commerce, Principles of Accounts/Book

keeping;

4 Plus any other two (2) of the following:

Biology/Agric. Sc./Physics/Animal Husbandry/Chemistry,

ICT/Data Processing/Computer Studies,
History/Government/Civic Education, Geography, Marketing,
Economics, Commerce, Principles of Accounts/Book
Keeping, Literature-in-English, Business Method/Business
Studies/Office Practice, Store Keeping/Store Management,
Entrepreneurship Education, Social Studies, Insurance

3 Banking & Finance The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
in Banking & Finance are Five (5) Credits passes in
WASC/NECO/ GCE O’level/SSCE/NABTEB Examination at not
more than two (2) sittings.

The subjects must include: - English Language;

- Mathematics;
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UTME SUBJECT
S/N PROGRAMME ACADEMIC BOARD APPROVED SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
COMBINATIONS

Government, Principles of
Accounts/Book Keeping,
Economics, Insurance.

1. English Language;

2. Mathematics;

3. Any one of the following:

Economics, Commerce, Principles of Accounts/Book

Keeping;

4. Plus any other two (2) of the following:

Geography, Government/Civic Education,

Biology/Agricultural Science/Animal Husbandry
/Physics/Chemistry, Computer Studies/Data
Processing/ICT, Insurance, Economics, Commerce,
Principles of Accounts/Book Keeping,

Entrepreneurship Education.

4 Library and Information The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND)
Science in Library and Information Science are Five (5) Credits
passes in WASC/NECO/GCE O’level/SSCE/NABTEB
Examination at not more than two (2) sittings.

The subjects must include:

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UTME SUBJECT
S/N PROGRAMME ACADEMIC BOARD APPROVED SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
COMBINATIONS

2. Mathematics

3. And any other three [3] subjects either from the Sciences,
Art or Commercial.

5 Mass Communication The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
in Mass Communication are Five (5) Credits passes in WASC/
NECO/GCE O’level/SSCE/NABTEB Examination at not more
than two (2) sittings.

The subjects must include: - English Language;

- Literature-in -English;

- Any two (2) from

Geography, Commerce,
Government/History, Maths,
Principles of Accounts,
Economics, CRS/IRS.

1. English;

2. Mathematics;

3. Literature in English;

4. Plus any other two (2) of the following:

Government/Civic Education/History,
Economics/Commerce, Biology/Agric. Science/Animal
Husbandry/Physics /Chemistry, CRS/IRS, Entrepreneurship
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UTME SUBJECT
S/N PROGRAMME ACADEMIC BOARD APPROVED SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
COMBINATIONS

6 Marketing The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
in Marketing are Five (5) Credits passes in WASC/NECO/GCE
O’level/SSCE/NABTEB Examination at not more than two (2)
sittings.

The subjects must include:

- English Language;
- Mathematics;

1 English Language; - Any two (2) from

Geography, Commerce,
Government, Principles of
Accounts, Economics.

2 Mathematics;

3 Any one (1) of the following:

Economics/Commerce or Principles of Accounts/Book

keeping;

4 Plus any other two (2) of the following: Biology/Agric.

Sc./Physics /Animal Husbandry /Chemistry, ICT/Data
Processing/Computer Studies, History/Government/Civic
Education, Geography, Marketing, Economics/Commerce,
Principles of Accounts/Book Keeping, Literature-in-English,
Store Keeping/Store Management, Business
Method/Business Studies/Office Practice, Entrepreneurship
Education, Social Studies, Insurance
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UTME SUBJECT
S/N PROGRAMME ACADEMIC BOARD APPROVED SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
COMBINATIONS

passes in WASC/NECO /GCE O’level/SSCE/NABTEB

Examination at not more than two (2) sittings.

The subjects must include: - English Language;

- Any three (3) from
Mathematics,

Commerce, Government,
Principles of Accounts,
Economics, CRS/IRS.

1. English Language (Compulsory);

2. Mathematics (Compulsory);

3. And any other three (3) of the following:

Agricultural Science/Biology /Animal Husbandry/Physics/

Chemistry, Economics, Principle of Account/ Book Keeping,
Government/Civic Education, CRS/IRS, Information and
Communication Technology (ICT)/Computer Studies/Data
Processing, Office Practice, Shorthand, Typewriting,
Literature-in-English, Commerce, Geography.

8 Procurement and Supply The Minimum Entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
Chain Management in Purchasing and Supply are five (5) Credits passes in
WASC/ NECO/GCE O’level/SSCE/NABTEB Examination at not
more than two (2) sittings.
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UTME SUBJECT
S/N PROGRAMME ACADEMIC BOARD APPROVED SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
COMBINATIONS

and Supply) - Mathematics;

- Any two (2) from

Geography, Commerce,
Government, Principles of
Accounts, Economics, Store
Management, Marketing.

1. English Language (Compulsory);

2. Mathematics Compulsory);

3. Any one (1) of the following:

Economics, Commerce, Principles of Accounts/Book

keeping/Financial Accounting, Store Keeping/Store
Management;

4. Plus any other two (2) of the following:

Geography, History/Government/Civic Education,

Biology/Agricultural Science/Animal
Husbandry/Physics/Chemistry, Computer Studies/Data
Processing/ ICT, Economics, Commerce, Principles of
Accounts /Book -keeping/Financial Accounting, Store
Keeping/ Store Management, Marketing/ Business Methods
, Office Practice, Insurance, Entrepreneurship Education,
Salesmanship.

9 Public Administration The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND)
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UTME SUBJECT
S/N PROGRAMME ACADEMIC BOARD APPROVED SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
COMBINATIONS

WASC/NECO/GCE O’level/SSCE/NABTEB Examination at not

more than two (2) sittings.

The subjects must include:

1. English;

2. Mathematics;

3. Economic/Commerce;

4. Government/History/Civic Education;

5. And any one [1] other subject from the following:

Agricultural Science/Biology/Health Science, CRK/IRK,
Literature in English, Home Economics/Home Management,
Photography, Fisheries, Business Studies, Statistics.

10 Taxation The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
in Taxation are Five (5) Credits passes in WASC/NECO/GCE
O’level/SSCE/NABTEB Examination at not more than two (2)
sittings.

The subjects must include: - English Language;

- Mathematics;

- Any two (2) from

Geography, Commerce,
Government, Principles of 

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UTME SUBJECT
S/N PROGRAMME ACADEMIC BOARD APPROVED SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
COMBINATIONS

1. English Language; (Literature-in-English and Oral English

are not acceptable In place of English Language);

2. Mathematics;

3. Any three (3) of the following:

Economics, Commerce/Marketing, Geography,

History/Government/Civic Education, Agric. Science/Animal
Husbandry/Biology/Chemistry/ Physics, Data
Processing/ICT/Computer Studies, Insurance, Principles of
Accounts/Book keeping/Financial Accounting, Business
Method/Business Studies, Social Studies/CRS/IRS,
Entrepreneurship Education.

11 Architectural The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
Technology in Architectural Technology are Five (5) Credits passes in
WASC/ NECO/GCE O’level/SSCE/NABTEB- National Technical
Certificate (NTC) Examination at not more than two (2)
sittings.

The subjects must include:

- English Language; -
Mathematics;

1. English Language; - Any two (2) from Physics,

Chemistry, Technical Drawing

2. Physics;
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UTME SUBJECT
S/N PROGRAMME ACADEMIC BOARD APPROVED SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
COMBINATIONS

4. Plus any other two (2) of the following:

Fine Art, Technical Drawing, Economics, Electrical

Installation/Woodwork/ Metal Work/Painting, Decoration,
Carpentry & Joinery, Building Construction/Plumbing & Pipe
Fitting/Block Laying, Geography, Data Processing /ICT/
Computer Studies, Biology/Agricultural Science/Animal
Husbandry, Chemistry, CRS/IRS, Music, History,
Government/Civic Education, Literature-in-English.

12 Building Technology The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
in Building Technology are Five (5) Credits passes in WASC/
NECO/GCE O’level/ SSCE/NABTEB- National Technical
Certificate (NTC) Examination at not more than two (2)
sittings.

The subjects must include:

- English Language; -
Mathematics;

1. Mathematics; - Any two (2) from

2. English Language; Physics, Chemistry, Technical

Drawing, Fine Arts,
Economics, Woodwork

3. Plus any other two (2) of the following:

Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science/Animal

Husbandry; 

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UTME SUBJECT
S/N PROGRAMME ACADEMIC BOARD APPROVED SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
COMBINATIONS

Economics, Principles of Accounts, Technical Drawing,

Building Construction, Building Drawing, Woodwork
/Metalwork/Carpentry & Joinery/Painting /Decoration
/Plumbing & Pipe Fitting/ Block Laying, Basic Surveying,
Geography, Government/Civic Education, Commerce,
Biology/Agric Science/Health Science/Animal Husbandry,
Fine Art, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Studies/ICT/Data
Processing, Further Mathematics, Draughtsmanship/Graphic
Design.

13 Estate Management and The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
Valuation in Estate Management and Valuation are Five (5) Credits
passes in WASC/ NECO/ GCE O’level/SSCE/NABTEB
Examination at not more than two (2) sittings.

The subjects must include: - English Language; -

Mathematics;

- Any two (2) from

Geography, Government,
Principles of Accounts,
Economics/Commerce

1. English Language;

2. Mathematics;

3. Economics;

4. Plus any one (1) of the basic science: 

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UTME SUBJECT
S/N PROGRAMME ACADEMIC BOARD APPROVED SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
COMBINATIONS

Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agric. Science, Animal

Husbandry, Health Science.

5. And any other one (1) of the following:

Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agric. Science, Principles of

Accounts/Book Keeping, Literature in English,
Government/Civic Education, Commerce, Fine Arts, Basic
Surveying, Further Mathematics, Geography, Technical
Drawing or Woodwork.

14 Quantity Surveying The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
in Quantity Surveying are Five (5) Credits passes in WASC/
NECO/ GCE O’level/SSCE/NABTEB Examination at not more
than two (2) sittings.

The subjects must include: - English Language;

- Mathematics;

1. Mathematics; - Any two (2) from Physics,

Geography, Economics,
Biology/ Agric. Science

2. Physics;

3. English Language;

4. Plus any other two (2) of the following:

Chemistry, Economics, Government/Civic Education,

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UTME SUBJECT
S/N PROGRAMME ACADEMIC BOARD APPROVED SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
COMBINATIONS

Husbandry, Woodwork, ICT/Data Processing/Computer

Studies, Principles of Accounts/Book Keeping.

15 Surveying & The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
GeoInformatics in Surveying & GeoInformatics are Five (5) Credits passes in
WASC/NECO/GCE O’level/ SSCE/NABTEB Examination at not
more than two (2) sittings.

The subjects must include: - English Language;

- Mathematics;

1. English Language; - Physics;

2. Mathematics; Any one (1) from ,

Geography, Chemistry
Biology/Agric. Science

3. Physics;

4. Plus any two (2) of the following:

Further (Additional) Mathematics/Statistics, Elementary

Land Surveying, Technical Drawing/Fine Art, Chemistry,
Geography, Biology/Agricultural Science, Economics,
Government/ Civic Education, Data
Processing/ICT/Computer Studies.

16 Urban & Regional The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
Planning in Urban &Regional Planning are Five (5) Credits passes in
WASC/NECO/GCE O’level/SSCE/NABTEB Examination at not 

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UTME SUBJECT
S/N PROGRAMME ACADEMIC BOARD APPROVED SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
COMBINATIONS

The subjects must include: - English Language;

- Mathematics;

1. English Language; - Geography;

2. Mathematics; - Any one (1) from Physics/

Chemistry, Biology/Agric.
Science/ Animal Husbandry

3. Geography/Economics

4. Any one (1) of the basic science:

Biology/Agriculture Science/Animal Husbandry, Chemistry,

Physics;

5. Plus any one (1) of the following:

Geography, Economics, Government/Civic Education,

Technical Drawing/Building Drawing, Marketing, Fine Arts,
Commerce, Data Processing/ICT/Computer Studies, Graphic
Design, Basic Electronics/ Building
Construction/Woodwork/Painting and Decorating.

17 Agricultural and Bio- The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
Environmental in Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering are Five
Engineering (5) Credits passes in WASC/ NECO/GCE
O’level/SSCE/NABTEB- National Technical Certificate (NTC)
Examination at not more than two (2) sittings.
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UTME SUBJECT
S/N PROGRAMME ACADEMIC BOARD APPROVED SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS Physics;
COMBINATIONS

1. English Language; Chemistry.

2. Mathematics;

3. Physics;

4. Chemistry;

5. Any one (1) of the followings:

Biology, Agricultural Science, Animal Husbandry, Technical

Drawing, Further Mathematics, Crop Production, Tractor
Mechanics, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Engine
Maintenance/Machine, Transmission System, Statistics,
Geography, Economics, Data Processing/ICT/ Computer
Studies.

OR

In addition to the above, NABTEB National Technical

Certificate (NTC) with a core subject from Trade Related Area
such as Metal Work/Tractor, Tractor Mechanics, Auto
Mechanics, Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Works/Welding Fabrication/Technical Drawing/Building
Construction.

NOTE: NABTEB National Technical Certificate (NTC)and

NABTEB (General Education)would be accepted for
admission and not NABTEB National Business Certificate
(NBC) 

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UTME SUBJECT
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COMBINATIONS

18 Civil Engineering The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
in Civil Engineering are Five (5) Credits passes in
WASC/NECO/ GCE O’level/ SSCE/NABTEB - National
Technical Certificate (NTC) Examination at not more than two
(2) sittings.

The subjects must include: - English Language; -

Mathematics; -
Physics;

- Chemistry.

1 English Language;

2 Mathematics;

3 Physics;

4 Chemistry;

5. Plus any one (1) of the following:

Geography, Biology, Economics, Further Mathematics, Civic

Education/Government, Technical Drawing/Building
Construction/Woodwork/Metal Work, Statistics, Computer
Studies/ICT/Data Processing;

OR

6. Five O’level Credit passes in NABTEB National Technical

Certificate (NTC) which must include English Language,
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UTME SUBJECT
S/N PROGRAMME ACADEMIC BOARD APPROVED SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
COMBINATIONS

Drawing, Building Construction, Woodwork, Metalwork,

Carpentry and Joinery, Plumbing and Pipe Fitting, Building
Technology, Concrete Technology, etc

NOTE:NABTEB National Technical Certificate (NTC) and

NABTEB (General Education) would be accepted for
admission and not NABTEB National Business
Certificate(NBC)

19 Electrical and Electronic The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering are Five (5) Credits
passes in WASC/NECO/GCE O’level /SSCE/NABTEB- National
Technical Certificate (NTC) Examination at not more than two
(2) sittings.

- English Language; -
Mathematics;

The subjects must include: - Physics;

- Chemistry.

1 English;

2 Mathematics;

3 Physics;

4 Chemistry;
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UTME SUBJECT
S/N PROGRAMME ACADEMIC BOARD APPROVED SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
COMBINATIONS

Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Economics,

Geography, Electrical Installation & Maintenance Works,
Computer Studies/ICT/Data Processing, Radio/Television &
Electrical Works, Instrument Mechanics, Appliances
Maintenance and Repairs, Basic Electronics/Electricity,
Biology.

NOTE:NABTEB National Technical Certificate (NTC) and

NABTEB (General Education) would be accepted for
admission and not NABTEB National Business Certificate
(NBC)

21 Mechanical Engineering The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
in Mechanical Engineering are Five (5) Credits passes in
WASC/ NECO/GCE O’level/ SSCE/ NABTEB- National
Technical Certificate (NTC) Examination at not more than two
(2) sittings.

The subject must include: - English Language; -

Mathematics;

- Physics;

1. English Language; - Chemistry.

2. Mathematics;

3. Physics;
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UTME SUBJECT
S/N PROGRAMME ACADEMIC BOARD APPROVED
Biology/Agricultural SUBJECT
Science/Animal REQUIREMENTS
Husbandry, Further
COMBINATIONS
Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Technical
Drawing, Auto-Mechanics, Metal Work, Tractor Mechanics,
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning .

(In addition to the above), Applicants having NABTEB-

National Technical Certificate (NTC) with five (5)
Credits Passes in the above must have a Credit Pass in the
Mechanical Trade Areas.

NOTE:NABTEB National Technical Certificate (NTC), NABTEB

General Education and also NABTEB National Business
Certificate (NBC) are accepted for admission in Mechanical
Engineering.

22 Mineral and Petroleum The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
Resources Engineering in Mineral and Petroleum Resources Engineering Technology
Technology are Five (5) Credits passes in WASC/NECO/GCE O’level/
SSCE/ NABTEB- National Technical Certificate (NTC)
Examination at not more than two (2) sittings.

The subjects must include: - English Language; -

Mathematics;

- Physics;

1. English Language; - Chemistry.

2. Mathematics;

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5. Plus any one (1) of the following:

Technical Drawing, Geography, Economics, ICT/Data

Processing/Computer Studies, Further Mathematics,
Agricultural Science/Biology/Animal Husbandry, Mining,
Plumbing and Pipe Fitting/Welding and Fabrication,
Engineering Craft Practice.

NOTE:NABTEB National Technical Certificate (NTC)and

NABTEB (General Education) would be accepted for
admission and not NABTEB National Business Certificate
(NBC).

23 Mechatronics The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
Engineering Technology in Mechatronics Engineering Technology are Five (5) Credits
passes in not more that two (2) sittings in WASC/NECO/GCE
O’level/ SSCE/ NABTEB Examination at not more than two
(2) sittings.

- English Language;

The subjects must include: - Mathematics;

1. English - Physics;

2. Mathematics; - Any other science subject

(i.e. Chemistry, Biology or
Agricultural Science)

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5. Plus any one (1) of

the following: Biology, Data Processing/ICT/Computer

Studies, Agricultural Science, Woodwork, Metal Work, Auto
Mechanics, Basic Electronics, Basic Electricity, Technical
Drawing, Fine Art, Radio/Television, Electrical Works and
Instrument Mechanics.

24 Water Resources The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND)
Engineering Technology in Water Resources Engineering Technology are Five (5)
Credits passes in not more that two (2) sittings in
WASC/NECO/GCE O’level/ SSCE/ NABTEB Examination at
not more than two (2) sittings.

The subjects must include:

1. English;

2. Mathematics;

3. Physics;

4. Chemistry;

5. Plus any one (1) of the following:

Geography, Biology, Economics, Further Mathematics, Civic

Education/Government, Technical Drawing/Building
Construction/ Woodwork, Statistics, Computer Studies/
ICT/Data Processing.
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25 Welding and Fabrication The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND)
EngineeringTechnology in Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology are Five
(5) Credits passes in not more that two (2) sittings in
WASC/NECO/GCE O’level/ SSCE/ NABTEB Examination at
not more than two (2) sittings.

The subjects must include:

1. English;

2. Mathematics;

3. Physics;

4. Chemistry;

5. Plus one (1) other subject from: Biology, Agricultural

Science, Animal husbandry, Further Mathematics,
Economics, Statistics, Technical Drawing, Auto-Mechanics,
Refrigeration & AC and Metal Work.

26 Art and Industrial Design The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
in Art and Industrial Design are Five (5) Credits passes in not
more that two (2) sittings in WASC/NECO/GCE O’level/ SSCE/
NABTEB Examination at not more than two (2) sittings.

- English Language;

The subjects must include: - Mathematics;

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Biology/Agric. Science, Fine

Arts, Economics, a Nigerian
Language.

1. English Language;

2. Mathematics;

3. Plus any other three (3) of the following:

Fine art, Technical Drawing, Chemistry, Physics,

Economics/Commerce, Literature in English, CRS/IRS,
Government/ History/Civic Education, Biology/Agric.
Science/Animal Husbandry, ICT/Data Processing/Computer
Studies, Entrepreneurship Education, Financial Accounting,
Dyeing and Bleaching/Clothing and Textile/Garment Making,
Painting and Decoration/Printing Craft/Photography, Food
and Nutrition/Home Management/Home Economics, a
Nigerian Language.

27 Computer Science The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
in Computer Science are Five (5) Credits passes in
WASC/NECO/ GCE O’level/SSCE/ NABTEB Examination at
not more than two (2) sittings.

The subjects must include: - English Language; -

Mathematics;

- Physics;
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Economics, Geography,
Computer Studies/ICT/Data
Processing.

2. Mathematics;

3. Physics;

4. Plus any two (2) of the following:

Chemistry, Agricultural Science/Biology/Animal

Husbandry/Food & Nutrition, Statistics, Economics
/Commerce, Technical Drawing. Additional/Further
Mathematics, Geography, ICT/Computer Studies/Data
Processing, Fine Arts.

28 Food Technology The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
in Food Technology are Five (5) Credits passes in
WASC/NECO/ GCE O’level/SSCE/NABTEB Examination at not
more than two (2) sittings.

The subjects must include: - English Language; -

Physics;

- Chemistry;

1. English Language; - Biology.

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5. Plus any one (1) of the following:

Biology, Food & Nutrition, Agricultural Science, Animal

Husbandry.

29 Glass and Ceramic The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
Technology in Glass and Ceramic Technology are Five (5) Credits passes
in WASC/NECO/GCE O’level/ SSCE/NABTEB Examination at
not more than two (2) sittings.

The subjects must include: - English Language; -

Mathematics;

- Physics;

1. English Language; - and any one (1) from

Chemistry, Fine Arts, Technical
Drawing, Geography,
Biology/Agric. Science

2. Mathematics;

3. Chemistry;

4. Plus any two(2) of the following:

Physics, Geography, Technical Drawing, Fine Art, Wood-work,

Further/Additional Mathematics, Metal-work, Biology,
Agricultural Science, Animal Husbandry, Economics,
Statistics, Data Processing/ ICT/Computer Studies,
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30 Hospitality Management The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND)
Technology in Hospitality Management Technology are Five (5) Credits
passes in WASC/NECO/GCE O’level/ SSCE/NABTEB
Examination at not more than two (2) sittings.

The subjects must include:

1. English;

2. Mathematics;

3. Biology/Agricultural Science/Health Science;

4. Plus any other two (2) of the following:

Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Food & Nutrition, Home

Economics ,Geography.

However, applicants who have successfully completed the

NBTE recognized pre-National Diploma (Science &
Technology) course may be admitted into the programme.
Such students must have credit pass in Biology, Economics,
English and Mathematics at WASC, SSCE, GCE, NECO and /or
NABTEB O’level before undertaking the course.

31 Statistics The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) UTME Subject Requirements:
in Statistics are Five (5) Credits passes in WASC/NECO/GCE
O’level/ SSCE/ NABTEB Examination at not more than two
(2) sittings.
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The subjects must include: - English Language; -

Mathematics;

- And any one (1) from the

basic science: Physics,
Chemistry, Biology, Agric.
Science;

1. Mathematics; - Plus any one (1) of the

following: Geography,
Principles of Accounts,
Economics, Government,
Computer Studies, Physics,
Chemistry, Biology, Agric.
Science.

2. English;

3. Any one (1) of the following:

Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agric. Science, Animal

Husbandry;

4. Plus any other two (2) of the following:

Statistics, Geography, Further Mathematics, Chemistry,

Principle of Accounts/Book-keeping, Physics, Biology/ Agric.
Science/Animal Husbandry, Economics/Commerce,
Government/Civic Education, Data
Processing/ICT/Computer Studies.
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in WASC/NECO/ GCE O’level/ SSCE/NABTEB Examination at

not more than two (2) sittings.

The subjects must include: - English Language;

- Mathematics/Physics;

- Chemistry;

1. Mathematics; - Biology.

2. English ;

3. Chemistry;

4. Physics;

5. Plus any one (1) of the following:

Biology/Agricultural Science/Animal Husbandry.

(B) ADMISSION FORM GUIDELINES

Screening Application Form

(i) Applicants should visit the Polytechnic Website www.students.fedpolyado.edu.ng and click on applicants to generate and print
screening application payment invoice.

(ii) Upon printing of invoice, applicants can proceed to any bank of their choice alongside the invoice generated and make payment of
₦2, 000.00 on the Remita Platform.
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