NELFUND Loan
Not Eligible
JAMB Cut-Off
120+
The baseline JAMB UTME cut-off mark for National Diploma (ND) programmes is set at 120. However, highly competitive courses may demand higher aggregate scores.
Post-UTME Form
₦2,000
Est. Tuition
₦50k - ₦94k
School fees are heavily tiered based on state of origin and level of study, and can be paid per semester. For ND I: Indigenes pay a total of ₦59,400 (₦34,550 1st Sem / ₦24,850 2nd Sem), 'Other Nigerians' pay ₦72,550, and Non-Nigerians pay ₦79,050. For HND I: Indigenes pay ₦69,650 (₦38,675 1st Sem / ₦30,975 2nd Sem), 'Other Nigerians' pay ₦83,800, and Non-Nigerians pay ₦93,550. Returning students (ND II & HND II) pay reduced rates (e.g., ND II Indigenes pay ₦50,100). Students must generate a Remita invoice from the portal for all payments.
Acceptance Fee
₦15,000
2nd Choice
Accepted
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Main Campus
Ikot Osurua, P.M.B 1200, Ikot Ekpene, Ikot Ekpene
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic (AKWAIBOMPOLY) is a dynamic state-owned tertiary institution located in the serene academic hub of Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene. Established by Edict No. 11 of 1991, the polytechnic was commissioned to provide high-quality, practical-oriented training. Fully accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), the institution is uniquely structured across six schools: Applied Science, Business, Communication Arts, Engineering, Environmental Studies, and the highly innovative School of Enterprise (housing niche programmes like Para-Legal Studies and Business Informatics).
Campus life at AKWAIBOMPOLY is highly geared towards both academic excellence and practical self-development. The institution features a well-stocked central library with digital information resources, robust engineering workshops (supporting advanced fields like Mechatronics and Welding & Fabrication), and a dedicated partnership with SMEDAN to foster deep entrepreneurial skills among students. The polytechnic also maintains secure on-campus hostel facilities managed by a dedicated student committee, ensuring a disciplined and comfortable learning environment.
💡 Pro Tip: Admission into Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic is inclusive but rigorous. Candidates can secure admission either through the direct JAMB route (requiring a minimum score of 120) or via the institution's Pre-ND bridging programme. Crucially, the polytechnic accommodates candidates who chose them as either their First or Second Choice. The Post-UTME process involves an online credential screening followed by a strict physical verification of original documents. Ensure you use the official Remita platform for all financial transactions—including the ₦15,000 acceptance fee and tiered tuition payments to avoid admission racketeers.
For Higher National Diploma (HND) admissions, candidates must possess a National Diploma (ND) with a minimum of Lower Credit from an accredited institution in the relevant field, alongside at least one year of mandatory post-ND industrial training (IT) experience. Candidates must also meet the baseline ND O'Level requirements.
The polytechnic conducts an online admission screening exercise where candidates upload their credentials. Following the online phase, newly admitted students must undergo a strict physical departmental verification of original documents.
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