Osun State Polytechnic (OSPOLY) HND Admission Form 2024/2025
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Osun State Polytechnic (OSPOLY), Iree invites applications for its 2024/2025 Higher National Diploma Programmes in Science, Technology, and Management. Eligibility hinges on possessing a National Diploma in a related discipline with required work experience. Candidates will undergo a qualifying exam and interview.
Latest Update:
Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has reopened its portal for HND admission forms for 2024/2025.
This follows requests from applicants who missed the October screening.
The portal will remain open for one week for new applications.
The Registrar, Prince Abiodun Oyedele Oloyede, urged applicants who missed the CBT to prepare for a rescheduled test in two weeks.
The new test date will be announced soon.
Fresh applications can be submitted at https://ospolyportal.com.
In the ever-evolving world of education and technology, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree (OSPOLY), stands at the forefront. The institution, a beacon of academic excellence, now beckons aspirants to join its esteemed Higher National Diploma Programmes for the 2024/2025 Academic Session.
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Diverse HND Programmes on Offer:
Delving into the realms of Science, Technology, and Management, OSPOLY presents a plethora of disciplines to cultivate next-generation leaders:
Science and Technology:
- Science Laboratory Technology with options in:
- Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Environmental Biology
- Food Technology
- Statistics
- Computer Science
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology with specialisations in:
- Power and Machine
- Electronics and Telecommunication
- Computer Engineering Technology
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Welding & Fabrication
Management and Other Courses:
- Mass Communication
- Office Technology and Management
- Accountancy
- Banking and Finance
- Business Administration and Management
- Marketing
- Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- Architectural Technology
- Building Technology
- Estate Management
- Quantity Survey
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Art & Design with exclusive options in:
- Graphic Design
- Textile Design
Eligibility Guidelines:
Candidates hoping to make OSPOLY their academic home must adhere to the following:
- Hold a National Diploma (ND) in the desired discipline with at least a Lower Credit from an NBTE-accredited institution.
- Possess a minimum of ONE year post-ND industrial work experience.
Special Consideration: Candidates with an ordinary Pass Grade in the ND and a minimum of TWO years post-ND industrial work experience may also be considered.
Specific Entry Requirements:
A) HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES IN THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE
- Science Laboratory Technology Programmes:
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Science Laboratory Technology:
- Chemistry option.
- Biochemistry option.
- Microbiology option.
- Environmental Biology option.
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Food Technology.
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Statistics.
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Science Laboratory Technology:
Entry Requirements:
- Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry Option)
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, and Chemistry
- Choose any two: Physics, Biology/Agricultural Science, Geography, ICT/Data Processing/Computer Studies, Economics/Commerce, and Further Mathematics.
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Science Laboratory Technology (Microbiology Option)
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, and Biology.
- Choose any two: Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Economics/Commerce, Further Mathematics, and ICT/Data Processing/Computer Studies.
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Science Laboratory Technology (Biochemistry Option)
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry.
- Choose any one: Physics, Food and Nutrition, ICT/Data Processing/Computer Studies, and Further Mathematics.
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Science Laboratory Technology (Environmental Biology Option)
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, and Biology.
- Choose any two: Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Economics/Commerce, ICT/Data Processing/Computer Studies, and Further Mathematics.
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Food Technology
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology/Agricultural Science.
- Choose any one: Physics, Economics/Commerce, Statistics, Food and Nutrition, ICT/Data Processing/Computer Studies, Geography, and Technical Drawing.
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Statistics
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, and one of the Basic Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics).
- Choose any two: Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Commerce, Geography, Biology/Agricultural Science, ICT/Data Processing/Computer Studies, Government/History/Civic Education, Statistics, Typewriting, and Food and Nutrition.
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
B) HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES IN THE FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
- Programmes:
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Mass Communication.
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Office Technology and Management (formerly Secretarial Studies).
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Computer Science.
Entry Requirements:
- Mass Communication
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ Level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, and NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English.
- Choose any other two from: Economics, Commerce, Government/Civic Education, Geography, History, Principles of Account/Financial Accounting/Book-Keeping, Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Agricultural Science, CRS/IRS, ICT/Data Processing/Computer Studies, and any Nigerian Language.
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ Level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, and NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Office Technology and Management
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ Level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, and NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics.
- Choose any other three from: Business Methods, Typewriting, Shorthand, Literature in English, Government/Civic Education, Principles of Account/Financial Accounting/Book-Keeping, Office Practice, History, CRS/IRS, Commerce, Economics, Geography, ICT/Data Processing/Computer Studies, Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Agricultural Science, and Yoruba or any other Nigerian Language.
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ Level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, and NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Computer Science
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, and NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Compulsory: Mathematics, English Language, Physics.
- Choose any other two from: Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Further Mathematics, Statistics, ICT/Data processing/Computer Studies, Economics/Commerce, and Geography.
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, and NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
C) HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES IN THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
- Programmes:
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology:
- Power and Machine Option
- Electronics and Telecommunication Option
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Computer Engineering Technology.
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Civil Engineering Technology.
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Mechanical Engineering.
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Welding and Fabrication.
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology:
Entry Requirements:
- Electrical/Electronics Technology and Computer Engineering Technology:
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
- Choose any one from: Biology/Agricultural Science, Further Mathematics, ICT/Data Processing/Computer Studies, Geography, Technical Drawing/Engineering Drawing, Wood/Metal Work, Economics/Commerce, Basic Electronics, Basic Electricity, Electrical Installation and Maintenance, and other trade related subjects.
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Civil Engineering:
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
- Choose any one from: Biology/Agricultural Science, Further Mathematics, ICT/Data Processing/Computer Studies, Geography, Building/Technical Drawing, Economics/Commerce, Wood/Metal Work, Introduction to Building Construction, Block/Bricks laying, Carpentry and Joinery, Concreting, and Machine Wood work.
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Mechanical Engineering:
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
- Choose any one from: Biology/Agricultural Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Technical Drawing, Welding and Fabrication, Metal Work, Wood work, and Economics/Commerce.
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Welding Fabrication:
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
- Choose any one from: Biology/Agricultural Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Technical Drawing, Welding and Fabrication, Metal Work, Wood work, and Economics/Commerce.
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
D) HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES IN THE FACULTY OF FINANCIAL STUDIES
- Programmes:
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Accountancy.
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Banking and Finance.
Entry Requirements:
- For Accountancy and Banking Finance:
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ Level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics.
- Choose any three from: Financial Accounting/ Principles of Accounting/Book-keeping, Economics, Commerce/Marketing, Business Method, Geography, Government/Civic Education/History/Literature in English, ICT/Data Processing/Computer Studies, Statistics, Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Agricultural Science.
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ Level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
E) HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES IN THE FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
- Programmes:
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Business Administration and Management.
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Marketing.
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
Entry Requirements:
- For Business Administration and Management:
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ Level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, and Economics.
- Choose any two from: Government/Civic Education/History, Literature in English, Commerce/Marketing, Geography, Business Methods, Principles of Account/Financial Accounting/Book-Keeping, ICT/Data Processing/Computer Studies, Office Practice, Statistics, Chemistry/Physics/Biology/Agricultural Science.
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ Level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- For Marketing and Procurement and Supply Chain Management:
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ Level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics.
- Choose any three from: Economics, Government, History, Literature in English, Commerce/Marketing, Geography, Business Methods, Principles of Account/Financial Accounting/Book-Keeping, ICT/Data Processing/Computer Studies, Office Practice, Statistics, Chemistry/Physics/Biology/Agricultural Science.
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ Level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
F) HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES IN THE FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
- Programmes:
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Building and Technology.
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Quantity Surveying.
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Architectural Technology.
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Estate Management.
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Urban and Regional Planning.
Entry Requirements:
- For Building Technology:
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ Level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, Physics/Chemistry.
- Choose any two from: Biology/Agricultural Science, Animal Husbandries/Fisheries, ICT/Data Processing/Computer Studies, and more.
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ Level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB obtained at not more than two sittings.
- For Quantity Surveying:
- As above, same requirements as for Building Technology.
- For Architectural Technology:
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ Level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB.
- Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, Physics.
- Choose any two from: Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, and more.
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ Level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB.
- For Estate Management:
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ Level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB.
- Compulsory: Mathematics, English language, Economics, a basic science (Physics/ Chemistry/Biology).
- Choose any one from: Geography, Technical Drawing, and more.
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ Level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB.
- For Urban and Regional Planning:
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ Level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB.
- Compulsory: Mathematics, English Language, Geography/Economics.
- Choose any two from: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, and more.
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ Level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB.
G) HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN THE FACULTY OF ART AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
- Programme:
- Two-Year Higher National Diploma Programme in Art and Design.
Entry Requirements:
- For Art and Design (Graphic Design Option and Textile Design Option):
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ Level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB.
- Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics.
- Choose any three from: Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Agricultural Science, Fine Arts/Visual Art/Technical Drawing, and more.
- Minimum of 5 Credits in O’ Level GCE, SSCE of WAEC, SSCE of NECO, or NTC of NABTEB.
A Special Highlight for Aspirants:
All applicants will undergo a qualifying examination and an interview as part of the selection process.
A Few Points to Remember:
- Personal completion of the application is essential. Proxies won’t do!
- The NBTE accreditation of your National Diploma Programme is a must for consideration.
- Once you’ve paid the acceptance fee, course changes aren’t entertained.
- Provide valid and functional contact details during the application.
- Stay tuned! The date for the qualifying examination will be announced soon.
- OSPOLY won’t be responsible for any errors during form submission, so be diligent!
Application Made Easy:
1. Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Get started on the online application here.
2. Need more insights on the programmes and requirements? Visit OSPOLY’s official site.
3. Time’s ticking! Ensure you submit the form within 30 days of this announcement.