Does KSP write Post-UTME? Yes. The general JAMB cut-off mark is 100. Estimated school fees range from ₦45k to ₦75k, and the acceptance fee is ₦15,000. Verify all details on the official KSP portal.
NELFUND Loan
Not Eligible
JAMB Cut-Off
100+
A baseline JAMB score of 100 is generally required for admission into National Diploma (ND) programmes.
Post-UTME Form
₦2,000
Est. Tuition
₦45k - ₦75k
Fees vary based on residency (Kogi State Indigene vs. Non-Indigene), programme type (ND vs. HND), and course of study (Science/Engineering typically incurs additional practical fees).
Acceptance Fee
₦15,000
2nd Choice
Accepted
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Main Campus
Lokoja, Lokoja
Itakpe Campus
Itakpe, Okehi
Kogi State Polytechnic (KSP), located in the confluence city of Lokoja, was established in 1992. The institution is dedicated to producing skilled technical manpower for the socio-economic development of Kogi State and Nigeria at large, offering modern courses in Software Development, Cloud Computing, Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Management.
KSP operates primarily from its Main Campus in Lokoja, with specialized engineering programs offered at the Itakpe Campus. The polytechnic is heavily backed by TETFund for infrastructure and features specialized units like the Directorate of Information Technology Resource Centre (DITRC) and Entrepreneurial Development Unit.
💡 Pro Tip: Ensure you select Kogi State Polytechnic as your first choice on the JAMB portal. If you did not initially choose KSP, you must effect a Change of Institution. For HND applicants, prompt submission of your ND transcripts to the Registrar's office is crucial for a smooth admission process.
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Kogi State Polytechnic's admission process is heavily reliant on their online portal. Ensure all details matching your O'Level and JAMB results are accurately inputted. The institution is highly accessible for candidates who meet the 100 JAMB cut-off and possess the required 5 O'Level credits.
Hostel accommodation is available but limited. Freshers are advised to apply and pay early to secure a space on campus. Off-campus accommodation in Lokoja is available and ranges from affordable to moderately expensive, depending on proximity to the campus.
Acceptance rates are generally high for candidates meeting the baseline requirements. Science Laboratory Technology, Mass Communication, and Management courses tend to attract the highest volume of applicants.
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Engineering/Science: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry. Management/Arts: English, Mathematics, Economics, and one relevant Social Science/Arts subject.
HND candidates must possess a National Diploma (ND) with a minimum of Lower Credit in a relevant discipline and at least one year of post-ND cognate industrial training experience. Candidates with a Pass grade require a minimum of two years post-ND work experience.
The institution uses an online application portal where candidates register, pay screening fees, and upload credentials for screening.
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