The Federal University of Technology, Ilaro, in accordance with the law establishing it as the successor in title to The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, hereby announces its last and final admission exercise into the National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) Full-Time programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
SECTION A: NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES
Eligibility Criteria for Post-UTME Screening
To be eligible for the Post-UTME screening, candidates must meet the following conditions:
Choice of Institution: Candidates must have chosen The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro as their 1st choice and scored not below 150 in the 2026 UTME.
Change of Institution: Candidates who did not initially choose the institution can change their 1st choice to The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro on the JAMB portal to become eligible.
Age Limit: Candidates must be at least 16 years old by August 31, 2026.
Exemptions: Physically challenged candidates and international candidates are automatically exempted from the Post-UTME screening test.
Available ND Full-Time Programmes by School
School of Agriculture: Agricultural Extension & Management, Animal Production Technology, Crop Production Technology.
School of Communication and Information Technology: Mass Communication, Library & Information Science, Office Technology and Management (Secretarial Studies).
School of Engineering: Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Agricultural & Bio-Environmental Engineering.
School of Environmental Studies: Architecture, Building Technology, Estate Management & Valuation, Quantity Surveying, Surveying and Geo-Informatics, Urban & Regional Planning, Arts & Design.
School of Management Studies: Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Business Administration and Management, Insurance, Marketing, Public Administration, Taxation.
School of Pure and Applied Sciences: Computer Science, Food Technology, Hospitality Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, Science Laboratory Technology.
SECTION B: HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Full-Time Programmes leading to the award of Higher National Diploma (HND) qualifications in the following faculties and departments:
Duration of HND Programmes: 4 Semesters Full-Time
Available HND Full-Time Programmes by School
1. School of Agriculture
Departments:
Agricultural Extension & Management
Animal Production Technology
Crop Production Technology
2. School of Communication and Information Technology
Departments:
Library & Information Science
Office Technology and Management (Secretarial Studies) with options in:
(i) Office Technology and Management
Mass Communication with specializations in:
(i) Journalism and Media Studies
(ii) Film and Multimedia Production
(iii) Strategic Communication and Media Studies
3. School of Engineering
Departments:
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Welding Technology and Non-Destructive Testing
Environmental Engineering Technology with options in:
(i) Farm Power and Machinery
(ii) Food/Agricultural Processing Engineering
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology with options in:
(i) Electrical Power and Machines
(ii) Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering
(iii) Instrumentation and Control
Mechanical Engineering with options in:
(i) Fluid and Thermal Power Engineering Technology
(ii) Manufacturing Engineering Technology
(iii) Automotive Engineering Technology
Mechatronics Engineering Technology with options in:
(i) Electronics / Mechatronics Engineering
(ii) Industrials / Mechatronics Engineering
4. School of Environmental Studies
Departments:
Architectural Technology
Building Technology
Estate Management & Valuation
Quantity Surveying
Surveying and Geo-Informatics
Urban & Regional Planning
Science Laboratory Technology
Arts & Design with options in:
(i) Graphics (ii) Painting (iii) Sculpture (iv) Textile (v) Ceramics
5. School of Management Studies
Departments:
Accountancy
Banking and Finance
Business Administration and Management
Insurance
Marketing
Public Administration
Tourism
6. School of Pure and Applied Sciences
Departments:
Food Technology
Hospitality Technology (Catering)
Hospitality Technology (Hotel)
Nutrition and Dietetics
Statistics
Computer Science with specialization in:
(i) Networking and Cloud Computing
(ii) Web Technology and Software Development
(iii) Artificial Intelligence
(iv) Web Security Web Development
Science Laboratory Technology with options in:
(i) Chemistry (ii) Physics with Electronics (iii) Environmental Biology (iv) Microbiology (v) Biochemistry and Consumer Management Technology
SECTION C: METHOD OF APPLICATION & REGISTRATION DETAILS
Application Fees & Timeline
Commencement Date: Registration begins online on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Closing Date: The deadline for completing the online registration form is Monday, July 27, 2026.
Application Fee: Two Thousand Naira (N2,000.00) only (excluding bank charges).
Step-by-Step Application Procedure
Go to the official institution portal: www.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng.
Click on the “Portal” tab on the main menu.
Select “Applicant” and click on “Generate Invoice”.
Fill in your full name and other details exactly as they appear on your credentials, then select your desired program of study.
Proceed to any of the authorized banks with the generated invoice to pay the application fee. You will receive an RRR Number upon payment.
Return to the portal, click on “Applicant”, and then select “Fill Application Form”.
Enter your RRR number and complete the online application form.
Authorized Banks for Payment
Payment can be made at any of the following approved banks:
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc
WEMA Bank Plc
Polaris Bank
UNION Bank Plc
Access Bank Plc
Ilaro Poly Micro-Finance Bank
Zenith Bank Plc
SECTION D: IMPORTANT GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS
Data Consistency Warning: All names supplied by applicants must correspond exactly with what is on their WAEC/NECO and JAMB documents. Any variation or mismatch in credentials will lead to immediate disqualification.
Screening Modality: The Post-UTME examinations are computer-based. Specific examination dates will be announced at a later period on the institution’s official website and will also be sent via the email addresses provided by candidates during registration.
Signed:
Management.