NELFUND Loan
Not Eligible
JAMB Cut-Off
100+
The baseline JAMB UTME cut-off mark for all National Diploma (ND) programmes is officially set at 100.
Post-UTME Form
₦5,000
Est. Tuition
₦75k - ₦85k
Total academic session fees for National Diploma (ND) students average around ₦75,100 (split into ₦44,100 for the 1st semester and ₦31,000 for the 2nd semester). Higher National Diploma (HND) students pay slightly more, averaging roughly ₦80,000 to ₦85,000 per session. Payments are processed through the college's designated Zenith Bank or First Bank channels.
Acceptance Fee
₦5,000
2nd Choice
Accepted
Download the official UTME syllabus, core topics, and recommended textbooks to beat the cut-off mark.
Main Campus
Nung Ukim, Ikono
Akwa Ibom State College of Science and Technology (AKWATECH), formerly widely known as the Akwa Ibom State College of Art and Science (AISCAS), is a state-owned tertiary institution located in the serene town of Nung Ukim, Ikono Local Government Area. Established originally in 1997, the institution underwent a massive legislative upgrade in 2020, pivoting its core mandate to focus on applied sciences, engineering, and technology. Fully accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), AKWATECH produces highly skilled middle-level manpower through its rigorous National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes.
The college operates out of a quiet and structured campus in Nung Ukim, offering a highly focused learning environment free from major city distractions. With ongoing infrastructure upgrades funded by the state government and TETFUND intervention funds (including the reconstruction of 120-capacity hostel buildings), students have access to well-equipped laboratories and highly affordable on-campus living at just ₦10,000 per session. The college maintains strong disciplinary standards and fosters an engaging academic community.
💡 Pro Tip: Admission into AKWATECH is highly straightforward and accessible, requiring a minimum JAMB score of just 100. Prospective students must possess at least five relevant O'Level credits. If you did not originally choose the institution, make sure to update your JAMB CAPS to reflect AKWATECH as your first choice. Application forms for ND programs cost ₦5,000, while HND forms are ₦7,000. For students who do not immediately meet the strict ND requirements, the college offers an excellent Remedial bridging program, alongside a dedicated IJMB track for students seeking Direct Entry (200 Level) admission into Nigerian universities.
For Higher National Diploma (HND) admissions, candidates must possess a National Diploma (ND) with a minimum of Lower Credit in the relevant field, alongside at least one year of mandatory post-ND industrial training (IT) experience. The HND application form costs ₦7,000.
The college conducts an online admission screening exercise combined with physical O'Level credential verification.
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