Admission Open for ND Programmes

Federal Polytechnic Bauchi has started its admission process for the 2025/2026 session. If you’re aiming for a National Diploma (ND), now’s the time to act.

You’re eligible if you chose Bauchi Poly as your first choice in JAMB and scored the minimum mark required. Missed that? You can still switch to Bauchi as your first choice through the JAMB change of institution portal or by visiting any JAMB office.

To apply, you’ll need to pay a non-refundable fee of ₦2,000. This gives you access to the school portal to upload your documents and complete your application.

List of Available ND Courses

Here’s what you can apply for:

1. Accounting
2. Agricultural Technology
3. Agricultural & Bio-Environmental Engineering
4. Animal Health and Production
5. Architectural Technology
6. Banking and Finance
7. Building Technology
8. Business Administration
9. Cooperative Economics and Management
10. Civil Engineering
11. Computer Engineering
12. Computer Science
13. Crime Management
14. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
15. Estate Management and Valuation
16. Fisheries Technology
17. Food Science and Technology
18. Forestry and Environmental Technology
19. Hospitality Management
20. Library and Information Science
21. Marketing
22. Mass Communication
23. Statistics
24. Mechanical Engineering
25. Mechatronics Engineering
26. Nutrition and Dietetics
27. Office Technology and Management
28. Organic Agriculture
29. Procurement and Supply Chain Management
30. Public Administration
31. Quantity Surveying
32. Science Laboratory Technology
33. Surveying and Geoinformatics
34. Taxation
35. Tourism Management
36. Urban and Regional Planning

Quite a long list, right? Make sure you know what each course involves before choosing.

Who Can Apply?

You can apply if:

1. You selected Federal Polytechnic Bauchi as your first choice in JAMB.
2. You met or passed the required cut-off mark.
3. You pay the ₦2,000 screening fee to access the application portal.

If Bauchi Poly wasn’t your original first choice, don’t worry. Just head to the JAMB change of course/how to change your JAMB course online or walk into the JAMB Offices in Nigeria: Addresses & Contact Details Naijauser to make the switch.

Step-by-Step Application Guide

Here’s how to apply:

1. Visit the school’s portal.
2. Click Online Admission.
3. Fill in your details and generate your payment slip (RRR).
4. Take that slip to any bank or pay online using Remita.
5. Go back to the same portal.
6. Finish your application using the Application Number and phone number you started with.

Read the instructions on the portal carefully. Rushing through can cause problems later.

What You Should Know

JAMB now requires all students to make a school their first choice to be eligible for admission. So if you haven’t done that for Bauchi Poly, it’s time to make the switch.

Also, once you’re offered admission, make sure to accept it and print out your JAMB admission letter within four weeks. If not, you’ll lose the offer. No second chances here.

Closing Date

The deadline is six weeks from the day this notice was published. That might sound like plenty of time, but it’s better to apply early before the last-minute rush.

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) has begun accepting applications for the 2025/2026 Post UTME and Direct Entry screening.

If you picked FUTO as your first choiceand scored 150 or more, you’re good to go. Don’t panic if you didn’t choose them at first—JAMB change of course/how to change your JAMB course online. Just do it before applying.

The application runs from Wednesday, 23 July to Sunday, 31 August 2025. No extensions have been promised, so don’t wait till the last day.

Who Is Eligible?

• You must be at least 16 years oldby 30 September 2025
• Scored 150 or higher in UTME
• Have at least 5 credits in O’Level, including English and Maths, plus three related subjects. MBBS applicants must have all five in one sitting

Direct Entry?

You need one of these:

• OND, HND, A-Level, or First Degree in a related field

  Also, make sure your transcriptreaches:

  The Registrar, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, no later than 24 August 2025

Minimum UTME Scores by CourseCourses that accept 150 and above

• Agriculture: Agribusiness, Animal Science, Crop Science
• Biological Sciences: Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology
• Environmental Sciences: Surveying, Urban Planning
• Engineering: Polymer & Textile, Agricultural, Food Tech
• Physical Sciences: Chemistry, Maths, Physics
• Logistics & Innovation: Maritime, Project Management
• Health: Dental Tech, Environmental Health
• Social Development: Procurement, Sustainability

Courses that need 170 and above

• ICT: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering
• Health: Public Health, Optometry, Prosthetics
• Engineering: Civil, Chemical, Mechanical
• Architecture, Telecommunication, Electronics

200 and above

• College of Medicine (MBBS only)

What to Know Before You Apply

• Your JAMB subject combinationmust match what’s in the JAMB brochure
• Upload your O’Level results on JAMB CAPS by 24 August 2025
• Use a working phone number and email
• If anything you submit doesn’t match your JAMB record, you’ll be screened out
• You must finish the form online. No paper applications

Application Fee

Everyone pays ₦2,000.

How to Apply

1. Visit FUTO’s website
2. Click on Prospective Students, then go to Undergraduate

   or go directly to the FUTO application portal

3. Click Generate Invoice
4. Enter your JAMB registration number
5. You’ll get a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR)
6. Pay at any bank or use your ATM card
7. Return to the portal, click on Application Form
8. Log in with your JAMB number
9. Fill out your form and double-checkyour details
10. Click Submit
11. Print out your acknowledgement slip
12. Wait for more instructions from FUTO

Final Tip

If you forget to upload your O’Level or your transcript, your application ends there. Also, if you miss the deadline, you’re out. So take your time, but don’t waste it.

Need help?

Email: ict@futo.edu.ng

Application Now Open

The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has started accepting applications for its 2024–2025 postgraduate programmes. These include Postgraduate Diplomas, Master’s, and PhD degrees. If you meet the entry criteria, you can now apply online.

Available Programmes

UNICAL’s graduate school offers a wide mix of programmes across several disciplines. You can find the full list of courses by visiting the UNICAL postgraduate course guide.

Entry Requirements

Before applying, check that you meet the right conditions:

For PGD Programmes

• Minimum CGPA of 1.25 on a 5-point scale

For Master’s Programmes

• Minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4-point scale or 3.0 on a 5-point scale

For PhD Programmes

• Minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale or 3.5 on a 5-point scale
• Applicants must submit a brief (max 500 words) summary of their research interest

Extra Notes

• All programmes include course work
• Names must be filled in the format: Surname, First name, Middle name
• Once you submit the form, changes won’t be allowed

Special Focus: Sustainable Development Studies

Two specific programmes fall under this area:

Master’s in Sustainable Development Studies

To qualify, you’ll need:

• A Bachelor’s degree (BSc, B.Ed, etc.) with CGPA of 2.75 or 3.0, depending on your grading scale
• At least five O-level credits, including English, Maths, and three relevant subjects, passed in no more than two sittings

PhD in Sustainable Development Studies

You need:

• A Master’s in a related field like Environmental Science, Economics, Sociology, or Public Admin, with CGPA of 2.75 or 3.0
• Same O-level requirement as above

Areas of Specialisation

• Climate Change and Renewable Energy
• Urban Sustainability
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Environmental Education
• Disaster Risk Management and Humanitarian Aid

How to Apply

1. Visit UNICAL postgraduate portal
2. Download the prospectus to see all courses and details
3. Pay a non-refundable ₦40,000 feeat any bank via the e-Transact platform
4. Collect your payment receipt with a unique PIN
5. Go back to the portal and log in using your PIN and phone number
6. Fill and submit the application form online

Important Dates

• Application deadline: 30 September 2025 by midnight
• Screening dates: 17 and 18 October 2025

Contact DetailsQuestions about courses or admission:

• 0803 344 4681
• 0806 384 0768

Issues with online forms:

• 0803 519 1335
• 0706 421 5158

Emails:

• graduateschool@unical.edu.ng
• secretarypostgraduateschool@unical.edu.ng