ATAPOLY ND Artificial Intelligence Programme 2026/2027; Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi, ATAPOLY, has received approval from the National Board for Technical Education, NBTE, to commence a National Diploma programme in Artificial Intelligence from the 2026/2027 academic session.
The approval places ATAPOLY first among 41 schools approved to offer the programme, while 80 students have been approved under Stream A for the first intake.
ATAPOLY ND Artificial Intelligence Approval
The National Board for Technical Education has approved the new National Diploma, ND, Artificial Intelligence programme for commencement from the 2026/2027 academic session.
ATAPOLY is ranked first among the 41 schools covered by the approval.
For the first intake, NBTE has approved 80 students under Stream A.
Facilities Supporting the AI Programme
The approval was based on ATAPOLY’s availability of qualified lecturers and technologists, as well as the facilities required to support the programme.
The facilities listed include:
- Artificial Intelligence laboratories
- Programming and digital systems
- Microcontrollers
- Practical project facilities
These facilities formed part of the stated basis for the NBTE approval of the programme.
Areas Covered by the ND Artificial Intelligence Programme
Students admitted into the programme will receive practical knowledge across several areas of digital technology.
The stated programme areas include:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Programming
- Machine learning
- Data processing
- Robotics
Other digital technologies are also included within the scope of the programme.
First ATAPOLY AI Intake
NBTE has approved 80 students under Stream A for the first intake of the programme.
The first intake will commence with the launch of the ND Artificial Intelligence programme in the 2026/2027 academic session.
No additional intake figure has been stated beyond the 80 students approved under Stream A.
ATAPOLY Artificial Intelligence Programme Troubleshooter
| Student Situation | Confirmed Position | What to Check |
|---|---|---|
| Programme availability | ND Artificial Intelligence has received NBTE approval | The programme begins from the 2026/2027 academic session |
| First intake size | 80 students are approved under Stream A | Use 80 as the stated first-intake figure |
| Approval ranking | ATAPOLY is ranked first among 41 approved schools | The ranking relates to the stated NBTE approval |
| Programme facilities | AI laboratories and other technical facilities supported the approval | Check the listed learning facilities |
| Study areas | Artificial Intelligence, programming, machine learning, data processing and robotics are listed | These are the stated programme areas |
