Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri (FPNO) invites applications for its HND full-time programmes for the 2023/2024 academic session. Various courses are offered across different disciplines. Candidates are required to possess a National Diploma, 5 relevant O'level credit passes, and have Industrial Training Experience. Applications are made online with a fee of N15,000. The deadline for applications is 31st August, 2023.
The Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri (FPNO), situated in the heart of Imo State, has announced that forms for admission into its Higher National Diploma (HND) full-time programmes for the 2023/2024 academic session are now available. This guide provides a detailed overview of the available courses, entry requirements, and instructions on how to obtain the HND form.
| 🏫 Institutions | Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri (FPNO) offers HND full-time programmes for 2023/2024 academic year |
| 📚 Courses | Various courses in Business, Engineering, Design & Technology, Industrial & Applied Sciences, General Studies, & Agriculture |
| 📝 Requirements | Candidates need a National Diploma in the chosen program, 5 relevant O’level credit passes, and 12-24 months Industrial Training Experience |
| ⚠️ Note | False data entry during registration leads to disqualification |
| 💻 Application | Application done through the school’s website (www.fpno.edu.ng) |
| 💰 Fee | N15,000 payment for application form, payable through Remita platform or using VISA, Verve, or Master Card |
| 📅 Deadline | All applications must be completed by 31st August 2023 |
| 📍 Location | The application process can be completed from any location to minimize trips to Owerri |
SEE ALSO: Federal Polytechnic Nekede HND Full-Time Admission Form
Available HND Courses at Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri
The institution offers a range of HND courses across different faculties. These include:
- School of Business & Management Technology (SBMT): This school offers HND courses in areas such as Accountancy, Banking & Finance, Business Administration & Management, Marketing, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Office Technology & Management, Public Administration, Co-operative Economics & Management, and Taxation.
- School of Engineering Technology (SET): Options in this school include Agricultural/Bio Environmental Engineering with various specialisations, Civil Engineering, Electrical Electronics Engineering with different options, Mechanical Engineering with distinct options, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, and Mineral and Petroleum Resources Engineering with a mining option.
- School of Environmental Design & Technology (SEDT): This school houses HND courses in Architecture, Building Technology, Estate Management, Urban & Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying, Surveying & Geo-informatics, and Arts and Design Technology with various options.
- School of Industrial and Applied Sciences (SIAS): Prospective students can apply for HND programmes in Food Technology, Science Laboratory Technology with multiple options, Maths & Statistics, and Hospitality Management.
- School of General Studies (SCS): The Mass Communication programme with distinct options is available in this school.
- School of Agriculture & Agricultural Technology (SAAT): HND programmes offered include Agricultural Technology with different specialisations and Fisheries Technology.
Eligibility for HND Admission
The entry requirements for all Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes are as follows:
- Candidates must possess a National Diploma in their chosen programme from a recognized/accredited Polytechnic or Monotechnic.
- Candidates are also to possess at least five (5) relevant O’ level credits, including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sitting in WACE/NECO or NABTEB (O’ level Examinations).
- Candidates are required to have at least one year or two years post-National Diploma Industrial Training Experience.
For details on the entry requirements peculiar to each of the Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes, candidates should visit the Polytechnic website www.fedpolynekede.edu.ng.
It is also important to NOTE that any false data entry during the online registration will lead to disqualification of the candidates at any time such is discovered.
How to Apply for FPNO HND Full-Time Admission
Candidates who meet the requirements and are interested in applying can follow these steps:
- All candidates MUST first go to the school portal www.fpno.edu.ng.and click on the “Application form link” on the home page under the student’s menu and choose HND to proceed.
- Fill your Bio-data in the form and generate an invoice; print or copy out the invoice number (you can do this on your mobile phone).
- Proceed to Federal Polytechnic Nekede Microfinance Bank or any bank of your choice and make a payment of (N12,000.00) Twelve Thousand Naira only on the Remita platform, using the RRR number on the invoice you generated. You can also choose to make payment using your VERVE, VISA or MASTER CARD. If you choose the card payment option, you will be asked to fill in the card details for the payment to be processed immediately.
- Return to the school’s website, www.fpno.edu.ng. Click on “application form” and complete your application process. Submit your data as requested and print out your acknowledgement slip. If you process your payment using your card, you will return to the portal immediately to print your receipt and acknowledgement slip.
- All Application procedures MUST be completed on or before 12 midnight on 31st August 2023.
You can commence and complete the application process from any location nationwide, reducing the need to make unnecessary trips to Owerri.
The 2023/2024 academic year promises to be engaging and enlightening at the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri. Aspiring HND students are encouraged to apply and become part of this enriching educational journey.