Dorben Polytechnic ND and HND Admission Form for 2026/2027 Academic Session; Dorben Polytechnic, Abuja, has commenced the sale of admission forms for its National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) full-time and part-time programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates seeking admission into programmes in business, communication, science, technology, engineering, hospitality, planning and other related disciplines.
Available National Diploma (ND) Programmes
Candidates can apply for admission into the following National Diploma programmes:
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Mass Communication
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Computer Engineering Technology
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Computer Science
- Statistics
- Hospitality Management and Technology
- Estate Management and Valuation
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Office Technology and Management
Available Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes
The following Higher National Diploma programmes are available:
- Accountancy
- Business Administration and Management
- Public Administration
- Computer Engineering Technology
- Journalism and Media Studies
- Networking and Cloud Computing
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering with the following options:
- Electronics and Telecommunications
- Power and Machine
- Control and Instrumentation
- Computer Science
- Maths/Statistics
- Hospitality Management and Technology
- Estate Management and Valuation
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Science Laboratory Technology with the following options:
- Chemistry
- Microbiology
ND Admission Requirements
Applicants seeking admission into the National Diploma programmes must meet the following requirements:
- Possess at least five O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics.
- Candidates applying for ND full-time programmes must also apply through JAMB CAPS.
- Applicants must have scored a minimum of 100 in the 2026/2027 UTME.
HND Admission Requirements
Candidates applying for Higher National Diploma admission must:
- Hold a National Diploma (ND) in a relevant discipline from a recognised polytechnic with at least a Lower Credit.
- Possess five O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics.
- Have completed one year of industrial training.
JAMB CAPS Requirement for ND Full-Time Applicants
All ND full-time applicants must process their admission through JAMB CAPS before admission can be finalised.
Candidates who initially selected another polytechnic but wish to study at Dorben Polytechnic should process a change of institution through JAMB before applying.
JAMB CAPS Registration Process
Applicants should complete the following steps:
- Create a JAMB CAPS account.
- Link their email address and phone number to their JAMB profile.
- Check their admission status regularly on JAMB CAPS.
- Accept the admission offer on JAMB CAPS once admission is offered.
- Print the JAMB admission letter.
- Present the admission letter at the Dorben Polytechnic Admission Office along Garam-Bwari Road for verification.
Required Registration Documents
Successful applicants will be required to present the following documents during registration:
- JAMB UTME result slip
- O’Level result or results
- Birth certificate
- Certificate of state of origin
Candidates are advised to keep both the original documents and photocopies ready for verification.
NYSC Eligibility for HND Full-Time Graduates
HND students admitted on a full-time basis who are below 30 years of age will be eligible for mobilisation for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) after graduation.
This eligibility applies only to candidates who meet the age requirement and are enrolled in the full-time HND programme.
20% Tuition Scholarship
Dorben Polytechnic has approved a 20% tuition scholarship for the following categories of applicants:
- Military and paramilitary personnel recommended by their respective organisations.
- Female students admitted into Science and Engineering programmes.
Eligible candidates should ensure that their status or programme of study is clearly indicated during the admission process.
How to Apply
Application forms are available at the Admission Office located on the Dorben Polytechnic main campus in Garam.
Interested applicants should obtain the application form, complete it and submit it together with all required documents.
The institution may review its admission procedures in line with the guidelines of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
Contact Information
Applicants who require additional information may visit the official Dorben Polytechnic website or contact the institution through the details below:
Email: abupoly@yahoo.ca
Phone Numbers:
- +234 8135557865
- +234 8055125077
- +234 8035978179
- +234 8032102276
Important Information for Applicants
Before applying, candidates should ensure that they meet all admission requirements.
ND full-time applicants must have scored at least 100 in the 2026/2027 UTME and complete their admission process through JAMB CAPS.
HND applicants must possess a relevant National Diploma with a minimum of Lower Credit, five O’Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics, and one year of industrial training.
Applicants are advised to have all required documents ready and follow the approved admission procedures to avoid delays during registration.
