Auchi Polytechnic Announces 2026/2027 HND and Professional Diploma Admission Exercise

Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, has announced the commencement of its admission process for the 2026/2027 academic session, inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates into Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes as well as Professional Diploma programmes in Building Technology and Urban and Regional Planning.

The institution stated that applications are open to candidates across multiple schools and departments, provided they meet the stipulated academic and professional requirements.

The available programmes are grouped under the following schools and departments:

School of Agricultural Technology:

• Agricultural Extension and Management (HND)
• Crop Production Technology (HND)

School of Applied Sciences and Technology:

• Biochemistry (HND)
• Ceramic Technology (HND)
• Chemistry (HND)
• Environmental Biology (HND)
• Food Technology (HND)
• Geological Technology (HND)
• Hospitality Management (HND)
• Microbiology (HND)
• Physics and Electronics (HND)

School of Art and Industrial Design:

• Ceramics (HND)
• Fashion Design and Clothing Technology (HND)
• Graphics (HND)
• Painting (HND)
• Sculpture (HND)
• Textiles (HND)

School of Administration, Business and Management:

• Business Administration (HND)
• Cooperative Economics and Management (HND)
• Human Resource Management (HND)
• Marketing (HND)
• Public Administration (HND)
• Procurement and Supply Chain Management (HND)
• Social Development (HND)

School of Engineering Technology:

• Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology (Farm Power, Soil and Water, Post-Harvest options)
• Chemical Engineering Technology (HND)
• Civil Engineering Technology (HND)
• Computer Engineering Technology
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology (Electronics/Telecommunication and Power/Machines options)
• Mechanical Engineering Technology (Manufacturing and Plant Engineering options)
• Mechatronics Engineering Technology (HND)
• Minerals and Petroleum Resources Engineering Technology (Geological and Mining options)
• Polymer Technology (HND)
• Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology (HND)

School of Environmental Studies:

• Architectural Technology (HND)
• Building Technology (HND)
• Estate Management and Valuation (HND)
• Quantity Surveying (HND)
• Surveying and Geo-Informatics (HND)
• Urban and Regional Planning (HND)

School of Financial Studies:

• Accountancy (HND)
• Banking and Finance (HND)
• Microfinance and Enterprise Development (HND)
• Taxation (HND)

School of Information and Communication Technology:

• Artificial Intelligence Technology (HND)
• Communication in Film and Multimedia Production (HND)
• Cyber Security Technology and Data Protection (HND)
• Journalism and Media Production
• Library and Information Science (HND)
• Computer Networking and Cloud Computing Technology (HND)
• Office Technology and Management (HND)
• Software and Web Development (HND)
• Statistics (HND)

Admission requirements for HND programmes include:

• National Diploma (ND) or equivalent qualification from NBTE-accredited institutions
• Minimum of five O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings
• One year Industrial Training (IT) for merit/pass holders or two years for pass grade holders
• NBTE-certified IT completion certificate
• JAMB admission letter and registration number (mandatory for NYSC eligibility)
• Submission of academic transcripts (except Auchi Polytechnic graduates)
• Compliance with specific departmental subject requirements

Additional requirements include:

• Mass Communication: Credit in Literature in English
• Accountancy: Credit in Economics
• Business Administration: Credit in Economics or Commerce
• Estate Management: Credit in Economics or Geography
• Urban and Regional Planning: Credit in Economics or Geography
• Public Administration: Credit in Government/History/Civic Education plus English and Mathematics
• Engineering and Science-based programmes require relevant science subject credits

Professional Diploma programmes include:

• Building Technology (minimum lower credit HND in Building Technology plus NYSC)
• Urban and Regional Planning (upper credit HND or equivalent, plus NYSC and cognate experience as applicable)

Application details:

• Application fee: ₦32,500 (non-refundable)
• Application mode: Online via www.auchipoly.edu.ng
• Payment through Remita platform only

Application procedure includes:

• Visit the official portal and select programme type
• Create login credentials
• Generate Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR)
• Make payment via bank or approved channels
• Complete online application form
• Upload passport photograph and credentials
• Print acknowledgment slip and application summary
• Submit required hard copies of documents where necessary

The institution warned that incorrect information or payments made outside the official portal would invalidate applications.

Further assistance is available via the official support email provided by the institution during working hours.