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FederalSpecialized UniversityPolice AcademyKano StateFree TuitionMilitary/Paramilitary Approved

Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC)Courses, Portals & Admission Guide

Kano State, Nigeria
POLAC, NPA Wudil

NELFUND Loan

Not Eligible

JAMB Cut-Off

180+

The baseline UTME score is 180. However, meeting the JAMB cut-off merely qualifies a candidate for the highly competitive subsequent phases, which include a CBT aptitude test and rigorous physical/medical screenings.

Post-UTME Form

₦6,000

Est. Tuition

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As a specialized federal paramilitary institution, education at the Nigeria Police Academy is entirely tuition-free. Enrolled cadets receive a government stipend and are provided with free accommodation, feeding, and uniforms throughout their 5-year training period. The initial application processing fee is a non-refundable ₦6,000 (which includes the ₦2,000 CBT fee).

Acceptance Fee

N/A

2nd Choice

Not Accepted

Overview

The Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC), Wudil, is Nigeria's premier law enforcement university. Established to produce the ideal superior police officer, the academy equips cadets with advanced knowledge and skills to tackle complex security challenges. It operates a unique dual-curriculum that merges rigorous academic degree programs with intense professional policing and tactical training.

Life at POLAC is highly regimented and disciplined, mirroring standard military and paramilitary training environments. Cadets reside in mandatory on-campus housing and participate in daily drills, physical conditioning, and academic lectures. The Federal Government fully sponsors the cadets' welfare, including feeding, healthcare, and a monthly stipend.

💡 Pro Tip: Admission into the Nigeria Police Academy is exceptionally competitive. You must make POLAC your first choice, score at least 180 in JAMB, and be between 16 and 21 years old. Do not apply if your O'Level result is older than 2021. Prepare extensively for the CBT aptitude test, and the subsequent physical and medical screenings, as these phases eliminate a large percentage of applicants. Ensure your guarantor meets the strict rank requirements (GL13 or CSP).

Admission Requirements

Applicants must be Nigerian by birth, possess a valid NIN, and choose the Academy as their first choice in JAMB. Candidates must be between 16 and 21 years of age by October 31st of the admission year. Academically, applicants require a minimum of six (6) credits in WAEC/NECO at not more than two sittings, including Mathematics and English. SSCE results taken before 2021 are NOT accepted. Candidates must not be married or pregnant.

Direct Entry Rules

POLAC does not process standard Direct Entry admissions for its Regular Course degree programs, as all cadets must undergo foundational police and academic training from the 100 Level.

Post UTME Screening Format

The screening is multi-phased. Phase 1 is a Computer Based Test (CBT) at the Academy in Wudil. Phase 2 involves Automated Physical Features Screening (males must be at least 1.67m tall with an 86cm expanded chest; females 1.64m tall) and document verification (requiring a guarantor not below GL13 or CSP). Phase 3 is an Automated Medical Screening. Phase 4 is the final Selection Board Interview.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use my 2020 WAEC result to apply for POLAC?
No. The Academy strictly states that SSCE statement of results or certificates relating to examinations taken before 2021 will not be accepted.
What is the physical height requirement for POLAC?
Male candidates must be at least 1.67m (5 feet 6 inches) tall, and female candidates must be at least 1.64m (5 feet 4 inches) tall. Males must also have an expanded chest measurement of not less than 86cm (34 inches).
What rank do POLAC graduates get upon graduation?
Upon successful completion of the 5-year combined academic and police training program, graduates are commissioned into the Nigeria Police Force as Assistant Superintendents of Police II (ASP II).
Who can be my guarantor for the POLAC screening?
Your guarantor must be a Public Servant not below Grade Level 13, or a Police Officer not below the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) or its equivalent from the Armed Forces and other Paramilitary services.

Campuses

Wudil Campus (Main)

Wudil, Wudil

Academic Faculties

Faculty of Humanities (including Education)
  • •B.A. English
  • •B.A. History & International Studies
  • •B.A. Linguistics and Nigerian Languages
  • •B.A. Ed. English Language
  • •B.A. Ed. History Education
  • •B.Sc. Ed. Biology
  • •B.Sc. Ed. Chemistry
  • •B.Sc. Ed. Computer Science
  • •B.Sc. Ed. Economics
  • •B.Sc. Ed. Mathematics
  • •B.Sc. Ed. Physics
  • •B.Sc. Ed. Political Science
  • •B.Ed. Education Management
  • •B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
  • •B.Ed. Psychology
Faculty of Science
  • •B.Sc. Biochemistry
  • •B.Sc. Biological Sciences
  • •B.Sc. Chemistry
  • •B.Sc. Computer Science
  • •B.Sc. Forensic Science
  • •B.Sc. Mathematics
  • •B.Sc. Physics
Faculty of Social and Management Sciences
  • •B.Sc. Accounting
  • •B.Sc. Criminology and Security Studies
  • •B.Sc. Economics
  • •B.Sc. Management Science
  • •B.Sc. Political Science
  • •B.Sc. Psychology
  • •B.Sc. Sociology

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