Official Admission & Academic Showcase

Courses Offered & Admission The Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda

Explore fully accredited National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes across 5 academic faculties, designed for technical excellence, entrepreneurship, and global innovation.

5 Schools
NBTE Accredited Faculties
100 Cut-Off
2026 JAMB UTME Score
Strictly CAPS
Approved Central Admissions
Online Apply
Official Portal & Campus Form
Official Standards

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Carefully review the official entry requirements for National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes at Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda.

Section A

NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) PROGRAMMES

ND Level
O-Level Requirements: Candidates must have five (5) O-Level credits in relevant subjects (including English Language and Mathematics) where applicable in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB.
2026 JAMB UTME Cut-off Score: A score of not less than 100 marks in the 2026 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) UTME.
Institution Choice: Must choose Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda as First Choice on the JAMB portal.
MANDATORY NOTICE (NB): Note that all National Diploma admissions are strictly through Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) as approved by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board.
Section B

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) PROGRAMMES

HND Level
Accredited National Diploma (ND): Candidates must possess an accredited National Diploma (ND) in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
Industrial Attachment (IT) Training: Candidates must have completed a minimum of one (1) year of Industrial Attachment (IT) training after the completion of the National Diploma.
Specialized Options: Multiple specialized career tracks are available at the HND level including Cyber Security Technology, Web Development & Cloud Technology, Agric-Business, Power, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Physics with Electronics.
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Step-by-Step Instructions

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Follow this official 4-step procedure to generate your Remita invoice, complete payment, and submit your application form.

1

Visit Polytechnic Portal

Access the official Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda admissions web portal directly.

portal.fedponam.edu.ng
2

Generate Remita Invoice

Navigate to the admissions section and generate your unique Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) payment invoice.

RRR Instant Generation
3

Pay Application Fee

Pay the application fee per form (exclusive of bank charges) online via Remita or at any designated commercial bank nationwide.

Remita / Bank Payment
4

Complete Online Form

Return to the portal, login with your payment reference, fill in your biodata and academic records, and submit.

Submission & Slip Print

Alternatively: Obtain Hard Copy Application Forms On Campus

Hard copies of the application form can also be obtained directly in person from the: Academic Affairs Unit, Shehu Shagari Administrative Block, Main Campus, Kaura Namoda Town, Zamfara State.

All 5 Faculties

PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE POLYTECHNIC

Full directory of all National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes across the 5 specialized schools of Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda.

School 1 • Faculty Code: SAT

School of Agricultural Technology

Fostering modern agrarian innovation, mechanized farming, agro-allied enterprises, and sustainable agribusiness management.

2 Academic Disciplines

Agricultural Technology

Comprehensive practical training in modern crop production, livestock management, soil science, and agro-mechanization.

ND
National Diploma in Agricultural Technology
NBTE Accredited

Agric-Business Management

Advanced agricultural economics, farm enterprise development, agricultural value chains, and marketing logistics.

HND
Higher National Diploma in Agric-Business Management Agric-Business Management
NBTE Accredited
School 2 • Faculty Code: SBMS

School of Business and Management Studies

Cultivating premier corporate accountants, finance specialists, administrative leaders, marketers, and entrepreneurs driving commercial growth.

8 Academic Disciplines

Accountancy

Financial reporting, cost accounting, auditing, taxation, and public sector accounting for corporate and public service.

ND
National Diploma in Accountancy
HND
Higher National Diploma in Accountancy Professional Accountancy
NBTE Accredited

Banking & Finance

Monetary economics, commercial banking operations, credit administration, financial markets, and investments.

ND
National Diploma in Banking & Finance
HND
Higher National Diploma in Banking & Finance Banking Operations & Finance
NBTE Accredited

Business Admin. & Management

Strategic planning, human resource management, corporate governance, organizational behavior, and small business growth.

ND
National Diploma in Business Admin. & Management
HND
Higher National Diploma in Business Admin. & Management Management Operations
NBTE Accredited

Marketing

Product positioning, consumer behavior, brand management, digital marketing, distribution channels, and sales leadership.

ND
National Diploma in Marketing
HND
Higher National Diploma in Marketing Strategic Marketing
NBTE Accredited

Public Administration

Public policy analysis, civil service administration, local government management, and institutional leadership.

ND
National Diploma in Public Administration
HND
Higher National Diploma in Public Administration Public Governance
NBTE Accredited

Office Technology & Management (OTM)

Digital office administration, business communication, modern information management, and executive secretarial expertise.

ND
National Diploma in Office Technology & Management
HND
Higher National Diploma in Office Technology & Management Information Systems
NBTE Accredited

Taxation

Fiscal policies, direct and indirect taxation, revenue collection frameworks, corporate tax management, and tax law.

ND
National Diploma in Taxation
NBTE Accredited

Micro-Finance & Entrepreneurship Development

Venture creation, micro-lending operations, SME finance, entrepreneurial incubation, and grassroots financial inclusion.

ND
National Diploma in Micro-Finance and Entrepreneurship Development
NBTE Accredited
School 3 • Faculty Code: SES

School of Environmental Studies

Shaping sustainable modern architecture, modern building technologies, project cost estimation, and infrastructural planning.

3 Academic Disciplines

Architectural Technology

Architectural graphics, CAD/BIM modeling, building design, construction detailing, and environmental simulation.

ND
National Diploma in Architectural Technology
HND
Higher National Diploma in Architectural Technology Advanced Architectural Design
NBTE Accredited

Building Technology

Construction site supervision, structural mechanics, building materials science, project coordination, and facility maintenance.

ND
National Diploma in Building Technology
HND
Higher National Diploma in Building Technology Construction Management
NBTE Accredited

Quantity Surveying

Construction cost estimation, bills of quantities (BOQ), tender procurement, contract adjudication, and construction economics.

ND
National Diploma in Quantity Surveying
HND
Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying Cost & Project Economics
NBTE Accredited
School 4 • Faculty Code: SET

School of Engineering Technology

Producing ingenious engineers, innovative technologists, and technicians powering industrial manufacturing, power networks, and civil infrastructure.

3 Academic Disciplines

Civil Engineering Technology

Structural engineering, highway/transportation design, hydraulics, soil mechanics, and civil construction supervision.

ND
National Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology
HND
Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology Structures & Civil Infrastructure
NBTE Accredited

Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology

Electrical power systems, electronic instrumentation, control circuitry, telecommunications, and digital electronics.

ND
National Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology
HND
Higher National Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology Electrical & Electronic Option
NBTE Accredited

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Thermodynamics, power generation plants, automotive engineering, fluid mechanics, and plant maintenance operations.

ND
National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology
HND
Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology Power Option
NBTE Accredited
School 5 • Faculty Code: SST

School of Science and Technology

Pioneering cutting-edge computational sciences, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, food science, laboratory analytics, and statistical modeling.

6 Academic Disciplines

Computer Science

Software engineering, algorithms, database systems, web architectures, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity operations.

ND
National Diploma in Computer Science
HND
Higher National Diploma in Computer Science Web Development & Cloud Technology Option
HND
Higher National Diploma in Computer Science Cyber Security Technology Option
NBTE Accredited

Science Laboratory Technology (SLT)

Chemical instrumentation, clinical biochemistry, microbiology, industrial quality control, and electronic physics.

ND
National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology
HND
Higher National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology Biochemistry Option
HND
Higher National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology Chemistry Option
HND
Higher National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology Micro-Biology Option
HND
Higher National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology Physics with Electronics Option
NBTE Accredited

Food Technology

Food processing engineering, quality assurance, microbiology of food, post-harvest preservation, and packaging science.

ND
National Diploma in Food Technology
HND
Higher National Diploma in Food Technology Food Processing & Quality Control
NBTE Accredited

Statistics

Probability theory, statistical inference, econometric modeling, data science, survey methodologies, and operations research.

ND
National Diploma in Statistics
HND
Higher National Diploma in Statistics Applied Statistics & Data Analysis
NBTE Accredited

Hospitality Management

Hotel and resort administration, food & beverage services, culinary arts, tourism operations, and hospitality marketing.

ND
National Diploma in Hospitality Management
NBTE Accredited

Nutrition & Dietetics

Clinical nutrition, diet therapy, community nutritional assessment, public health nutrition, and food toxicology.

ND
National Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
NBTE Accredited
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