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Federal Polytechnic OffaCourses, Portals & Admission Guide

Kwara State, Nigeria
Offa Poly, FEDPOFFA

Quick Facts: Offa Poly Admission 2026

Does Offa Poly write Post-UTME? Yes. The general JAMB cut-off mark is 120. Estimated school fees range from ₦92k to ₦92k, and the acceptance fee is ₦25,000. Verify all details on the official Offa Poly portal.

NELFUND Loan

Approved

JAMB Cut-Off

120+

The baseline JAMB UTME cut-off mark for National Diploma (ND) programmes is 120 (with highly competitive departments like Mass Comm requiring up to 160). However, candidates applying for the B.Sc/B.Tech Degree programmes (FUT Minna Affiliation) MUST score a minimum of 160 in the UTME.

Post-UTME Form

₦2,000

Est. Tuition

₦92k - ₦92k

As a Federal institution, tuition is technically free for regular full-time ND/HND students. Students pay consolidated statutory charges. Arts/Management students pay approximately ₦91,862 per session; Science/Engineering students pay approximately ₦92,357 per session. B.Sc/B.Tech Degree students pay a different, slightly higher scheduled fee structure.

Acceptance Fee

₦25,000

2nd Choice

Not Accepted

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Campuses & Locations

Main Campus

Offa, Offa

Mini Campus

Offa, Offa

About Offa Poly & Campus Life

Federal Polytechnic Offa (FEDPOFFA), established in 1992 by the Federal Government of Nigeria, is a premier technical institution located in Offa, Kwara State. Fully accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), the polytechnic operates a massive academic infrastructure across eleven specialized Schools. In a major academic upgrade, FEDPOFFA now offers modern ND/HND specializations in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Mechatronics. It also offers full B.Sc and B.Tech degree programmes in affiliation with the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA), elevating it beyond a traditional polytechnic.

FEDPOFFA boasts a vibrant, highly structured, and technically driven campus life split between its Main and Mini campuses. Students benefit from heavily subsidized federal tuition, a modern digital library, an active SERVICOM unit ensuring fairness, and an Entrepreneurship Development Skill Vocational Centre (EDSVC). The institution provides on-campus hostel accommodation, fostering a secure and collaborative environment for full-time, part-time, and degree students.

💡 Pro Tip: Securing admission into FEDPOFFA requires candidates to be highly proactive. Ensure FEDPOFFA is your first-choice institution on JAMB. If you are targeting the ND programme, aim for a 120+ score (160+ for competitive courses like Mass Comm). If targeting the FUT Minna Degree affiliation, you MUST score 160+ and possess your 5 O'Level credits in a SINGLE sitting. Uniquely, FEDPOFFA allows HND holders with a Lower Credit to apply for Direct Entry directly into the 300-Level of the degree programme. Ensure your O'Level results are uploaded to JAMB CAPS via a certified CBT center to avoid disqualification.

Offa Poly Admission Requirements (O'Level & Direct Entry)

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Candidates for ND programmes must possess 5 O'Level credit passes (including English and Math) in not more than two (2) sittings. CRITICAL: Candidates applying for the Degree programmes (FUT Minna Affiliation) MUST obtain their 5 O'Level credits in a SINGLE (1) sitting. FEDPOFFA must be the candidate's FIRST CHOICE on the JAMB CAPS portal.

Direct Entry Rules

For HND: Candidates require an ND with a Lower Credit and one year of IT experience. For Degree 200-Level (FUT Minna Affiliation): Candidates need an ND/NID (Lower Credit), NCE (Merit), or IJMB (5 points). For Degree 300-Level: Candidates require an HND with a minimum of Lower Credit (2.6+ CGPA).

Post UTME Screening Format

The screening involves a ₦2,000 online application fee. Candidates must upload all credentials directly onto the JAMB CAPS portal via a certified CBT center, as well as on the polytechnic's e-portal.

Frequently Asked Questions About Offa Poly Admission

Can I get a BSc or BTech degree at Federal Polytechnic Offa?
Yes. FEDPOFFA runs fully approved degree programmes in Computer Science, Food Technology, and Electrical/Mechanical Engineering in affiliation with the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA).
What is the cut-off mark for Federal Poly Offa?
The general JAMB cut-off mark for ND programmes is 120. However, candidates applying for the Degree programmes (FUT Minna Affiliation) must score a minimum of 160.
Do I have to choose Federal Poly Offa as my first choice?
Yes. To be eligible for the Post-UTME screening, you MUST make Federal Polytechnic Offa your absolute first choice institution on the JAMB portal.
Does HND Part-Time at Offa Poly go for NYSC?
No. Graduates of the HND Part-Time programmes (which run for 3 years / 6 semesters) are formally exempted from participating in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.

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