Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) Admission Form 2026/2027 for 13th Regular Course; The Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC), Wudil, Kano State, has announced the commencement of applications for admission into its 13th Regular Course Degree Programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Qualified and interested Nigerians are invited to apply through the online application portal, which will remain open for six weeks from 3 June 2026 to 15 July 2026. Prospective candidates are required to complete and submit their applications within the stipulated period.
Nigeria Police Academy Admission Requirements 2026/2027
Admission into the Nigeria Police Academy is open to male and female Nigerian citizens of good character who meet the academic, age, physical, and medical requirements outlined by the institution.
Nationality and JAMB Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be Nigerian by birth.
- Possess a valid National Identity Number (NIN).
- Have participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
- Score a minimum of 180 in the 2026 UTME.
- Select the Nigeria Police Academy as their first-choice institution during JAMB registration.
Only candidates who satisfy these conditions will be considered for admission.
Academic Requirements for POLAC Admission
Applicants must possess a minimum of six credit passes in relevant subjects obtained in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or an equivalent examination.
O’Level Requirements
Candidates must have:
- At least six credits in relevant subjects.
- Credits obtained in not more than two sittings.
- Credit passes in English Language and Mathematics.
The Academy has also stated that SSCE results or certificates obtained before 2023 will not be accepted for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
Age Requirement for Nigeria Police Academy Admission
Candidates must be between 16 and 21 years old as of 31 October 2026.
Applicants are advised to verify their date of birth before applying, as age eligibility forms an important part of the admission screening process.
Physical and Medical Requirements
All applicants must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit.
Height Requirements
- Male applicants must be at least 1.67 metres tall.
- Female applicants must be at least 1.64 metres tall.
Chest Measurement Requirement
Male applicants must have a minimum expanded chest measurement of 86 centimetres (34 inches).
Candidates who do not meet these physical standards may not be considered for admission.
Marital Status and Pregnancy Requirements
Applicants must be unmarried at the time of admission.
Female candidates must also not be pregnant during the admission process.
Required Contact Information
All applicants must provide:
- A valid email address.
- An active phone number.
These contact details will be used for official communication, including notifications regarding admission status, aptitude tests, and screening exercises.
POLAC Admission Form Fee
The application fee for the 13th Regular Course admission exercise is Six Thousand Naira (₦6,000).
The amount includes:
- ₦2,000 Post UTME examination fee.
Applicants should note that the fee is non-refundable.
How to Apply for Nigeria Police Academy Admission 2026/2027
Candidates are required to complete their application through the official Nigeria Police Academy application portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the Nigeria Police Academy application portal.
- Generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) code.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₦6,000 through any commercial bank branch in Nigeria.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload all required documents.
- Print the completed online application form.
- Print the guarantor form.
- Submit the printed forms during the aptitude test at the Academy.
Documents Required for Online Application
Applicants must upload clear scanned copies of the following documents:
- SSCE result
- Birth certificate
- Certificate of origin
The uploaded documents should be legible and suitable for verification during the admission process.
POLAC Aptitude Test 2026/2027
All applicants will participate in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) aptitude examination at the Nigeria Police Academy ICT Centre, Wudil, Kano State.
The exact date of the examination will be announced by the Academy at a later time.
Candidates are advised to regularly check official communication channels for updates.
What Happens After the Aptitude Test?
Applicants who achieve the required score in the Computer-Based Test will be invited for the automated physical screening exercise.
The screening will take place at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, on a date to be announced by the Academy.
Documents Required for Physical Screening
Candidates invited for physical screening must present original copies of the following documents:
- Educational qualifications and certificates
- Birth certificate or declaration of age
- Evidence of physical and mental fitness from a government-recognised hospital
- Certificate of good character from the applicant’s village or district head
- Indigene certificate signed by a Local Government Chairman or Secretary
- Completed guarantor form
Approved Guarantors
The guarantor must be one of the following:
- A public servant not below Grade Level 13
- A police officer not below the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP)
- An equivalent officer from the Armed Forces or other paramilitary agencies
Medical Screening and Interview Process
Candidates who successfully pass the aptitude test and physical screening stages will be invited for automated medical screening at the Academy.
Successful candidates will also participate in an automated interview and selection exercise before final admission decisions are made.
How Successful Applicants Will Be Notified
Successful applicants will receive notifications through:
- Email messages
- SMS alerts
Candidates offered admission will commence training at the Academy on a date to be communicated later.
Courses Offered at Nigeria Police Academy
The Academy offers undergraduate degree programmes across several faculties and departments.
Faculty of Humanities
Bachelor of Arts (BA) programmes include:
- English
- History and International Studies
- Linguistics and Nigerian Languages
Department of Education
Available education programmes include:
- BA Ed History Education
- BA Ed English Language
- BSc Ed Chemistry
- BSc Ed Mathematics
- BSc Ed Computer Science
- BSc Ed Physics
- BEd Guidance and Counselling
- BEd Education Management
- BEd Psychology
- BSc Ed Political Science
- BSc Ed Economics
- BSc Ed Biology
Faculty of Law
The Nigeria Police Academy has announced that admission into the Law programme will not be available for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 academic sessions.
Faculty of Science
Bachelor of Science (BSc) programmes include:
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Forensic Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
Faculty of Social and Management Sciences
Available programmes include:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Management Science
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Criminology and Security Studies
Duration and Nature of POLAC Degree Programmes
Candidates admitted into the Nigeria Police Academy will undergo a combination of academic studies and professional police training for a minimum period of five years.
Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will:
- Earn a Bachelor’s Degree.
- Be commissioned into the Nigeria Police Force as Assistant Superintendent of Police II (ASP II).
Important Updates and Enquiries
Any updates, amendments, or additional information regarding the 13th Regular Course admission exercise will be published through the Academy’s official website.
For enquiries and further clarification, applicants may contact the Academy through:
Email: admin@polac.edu.ng
Candidates are encouraged to monitor official communication channels regularly throughout the admission process.
