Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin (Kwara Poly) National Diploma (ND) Part-time admission form for the academic session of 2023/2024 is officially on sale. See the price of the form, eligibility and application procedure.
Kwara State Polytechnic (also known as Kwara Poly) is a tertiary institution located in Ilorin, the capital city of Kwara State, Nigeria. It was established in 1973 as a successor to the former Kwara College of Technology. The polytechnic offers a wide range of academic programs at the National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) levels.
Kwara Poly is known for its emphasis on technical and vocational education, providing students with practical skills and knowledge to meet the demands of the job market. The institution has several academic departments, including Engineering, Applied Sciences, Business and Management Studies, Environmental Studies, and Art and Design.
The polytechnic has a vibrant campus life with various student clubs, organizations, and societies that cater to the diverse interests of the students. It also offers facilities such as a library, laboratories, workshops, and sports facilities to enhance the learning experience and overall development of students.
Kwara State Polytechnic is committed to providing quality education and contributing to the technological and economic development of Kwara State and Nigeria as a whole. It strives to produce competent graduates who can effectively contribute to the growth of various sectors of the economy.
Kwara Poly Available HND Part-time Programmes
The following programmes are available on a National Diploma Part-Time basis for two academic sessions only.
INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCES (IAS)
(i) Agricultural Technology
(ii) Hospitality Management
(iii) Science Laboratory Technology
(iv) Nutrition and Dietetics
(v) Statistics
(vi) Leisure and Tourism
2. INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (IES)
(i) Architectural Technology
(ii) Building Technology
(iii) Estate Management and Valuation
(iv) Quantity Surveying
(v) Surveying and Geo-informatics
(vi) Transportation Planning and Management
(vii) Urban & Regional Planning
3. INSTITUTE OF FINANCE & MANAGEMENT STUDIES (IFMS)
(i) Accountancy
(ii) Banking & Finance
(iii) Business Administration and Management.
(iv) Marketing
(v) Public Administration
(vi) Procurement and Supply Chain Management
4. INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (IICT)
(i) Computer Science
(ii) Library and Information Science
(iii) Office Technology & Management
(iv) Mass Communication
5. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (IOT)
(i) Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
(ii) Civil Engineering Technology
(iii) Electrical / Electronics Engineering Technology
(iv) Mechanical Engineering Technology
(v) Metallurgical Engineering Technology
(vi) Mineral and Petroleum Resources Engineering Technology
(vii) Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology.
General Entry Requirements
National Diploma (ND) Programmes (Part-Time)
Applicants for admission into Part-Time National Diploma (ND) programmes will be required to have a minimum of five O/L Credits in relevant subjects at SSCE, GCE, NECO and NABTEB at not more than two sittings.
CREDIT PASSES IN MATHEMATICS AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARE COMPULSORY FOR ALL APPLICANTS SEEKING ADMISSION INTO ANY PROGRAMME IN THE POLYTECHNIC. IN ADDITION, THE OTHER THREE SUBJECTS MUST BE RELEVANT TO THE COURSE OF CHOICE.
Application Procedure
Applications for admission will be made fully online. To apply online for HND (FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME) ND (PART-TIME), log on to www.kwarastatepolytechnic.edu.ng and follow the instructions there.
Note:
All applications attract a processing fee of Ten Thousand Naira (N15,000:00) exclusive of bank and other transaction charges. Except Applicants for IJMB who will pay N5,500.00 only.
All payments for application should be made through ‘College Pay’ using your Debit Card, Master Card, or Prepaid Card.
It is MANDATORY for all HND Applicants to upload their ND and O’Level Results.
It is also MANDATORY for all HND Applicants to forward their Academic Transcripts to the Registrar, Kwara State Polytechnic before admission can be processed.
All ND (PT) Applicants are equally expected to upload their O’Level Results.
IJMB Applicants with deficiency in English Language and Mathematics can remedy same through our Ordinary Level Programmes.
Applicants sitting for the 2023 November/December Ordinary Level Examinations are not eligible for admission
Applicants awaiting Ordinary Level Results should NOT apply.
Application Deadline
All applications close on Sunday, 31st July, 2023