FPTB HND Admission Form 2026/2027. Federal Polytechnic Bauchi (FPTB) has opened its 2026/2027 Higher National Diploma (HND) admission exercise. The application is open to qualified National Diploma (ND) holders who meet the academic and work-experience requirements.
The HND programmes run for two years, while the application fee is ₦6,500 and is non-refundable.
How to Apply for FPTB HND Admission 2026/2027
Eligible candidates can apply online through the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi admission portal.
Follow these steps to complete the application:
- Visit the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi admission portal.
- Select Online Admission.
- Enter the required applicant details.
- Generate the payment slip containing your Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR).
- Pay the ₦6,500 non-refundable application fee through Remita or at a designated bank.
- Return to the admission portal after making payment.
- Continue the application using the Application ID and phone number used when you started the registration.
- Complete and submit the application.
- Review all information carefully before final submission.
Applicants should keep their payment details and application information safe after completing the process.
FPTB HND Admission 2026/2027 at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | Federal Polytechnic Bauchi |
| Programme | Higher National Diploma (HND) |
| Session | 2026/2027 |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Minimum ND grade | Lower Credit |
| Post-ND experience | At least 1 year |
| Application fee | ₦6,500 |
| Fee status | Non-refundable |
| Application method | Online |
| Application deadline | Six weeks from publication of the admission notice |
FPTB HND Admission Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements before applying:
- Possess a National Diploma (ND) from Federal Polytechnic Bauchi or another NBTE-approved polytechnic or college.
- Have a minimum of Lower Credit in the ND programme.
- Possess a valid JAMB admission letter for the ND programme.
- Have at least one year of post-ND work experience.
- Provide evidence of the required work experience.
- Ensure that an academic transcript is sent by the applicant’s previous institution to The Registrar (Academic), Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi.
The transcript is an important part of the admission process. Applicants should therefore contact their previous institution early and make arrangements for the transcript to be forwarded to the polytechnic.
FPTB HND Courses for 2026/2027
Federal Polytechnic Bauchi has listed HND programmes across several schools for the 2026/2027 academic session.
School of Agricultural Technology
- Agricultural Extension and Management
- Animal Health Technology
- Animal Production Technology
- Crop Production Technology
- Forestry and Environmental Technology
- Fisheries Technology
School of Management Sciences
- Accountancy
- Banking and Finance
- Business Administration and Management
- Cooperative Economics and Management
- Marketing
- Office Technology and Management
- Public Administration
- Taxation
School of Engineering Technology
Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
- Farm Power and Machinery
- Soil and Water Engineering
- Post-Harvest Technology
Civil Engineering Technology
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
- Electrical Power and Machines
- Electronics and Telecommunications
Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Plant Engineering Technology
- Automotive Engineering Technology
School of Science and Technology
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security and Data Protection
- Networking and Cloud Computing
- Software and Web Development
- Food Science and Technology
- Hospitality Management Technology
- Tourism Management Technology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Physics/Electronics
- Chemistry/Biochemistry
- Biology/Microbiology
- Microbiology
- Environmental Biology
- Biochemistry/Microbiology
- Statistics
School of General Studies
- Crime Management
- Library and Information Science
- Mass Communication
- Strategic Communication and Media Studies
- Film and Multimedia Production
- Journalism and Media Studies
School of Environmental Technology
- Architectural Technology
- Building Technology
- Estate Management and Valuation
- Quantity Surveying
- Surveying and Geoinformatics
FPTB HND Application Fee
The application fee for the 2026/2027 FPTB HND admission exercise is ₦6,500.
The fee is non-refundable. Applicants can make payment through Remita or at a designated bank after generating the required RRR from the admission portal.
Candidates should avoid paying anyone outside the official application process for admission or screening.
FPTB HND Application Deadline
The FPTB HND application will remain open for six weeks from the date the admission notice was published.
Candidates who intend to apply should complete their registration and payment within the stated period. Waiting until the final days could create unnecessary problems if there are payment or portal issues.
Final Advice for FPTB HND Applicants
Before submitting your application, confirm that you have:
- An ND from an approved institution.
- At least a Lower Credit.
- A valid JAMB admission letter for your ND programme.
- At least one year of relevant post-ND work experience and evidence of it.
- Arranged for your academic transcript to be sent to FPTB.
- Paid the correct ₦6,500 application fee.
- Completed the online application correctly.
Keep your RRR, Application ID, payment receipt and other registration details until the admission process is completed.
