This is to inform Prospective students who are interested in the following courses that vacancies exist in the Higher National Diploma (Regular) Programmes in the following new departments.
(1) Mineral and Petroleum Resources Engineering (Mining Engineering) Technology
(2) Agricultural and Bio- Environmental Engineering (post-harvest option)
(3) Agricultural Technology (Soil Science & Land Resources Management)
About Fed Poly Nekede Supplementary HND Admission
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The entry requirements for all Higher National Diploma HND) Programmes are as follows:
1. Candidates are required to possess a National Diploma in their chosen programme from any recognized accredited Polytechnic or Monotechnic.
2. Candidates are also to possess at least five (5) relevant O’level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, at not more than two sittings in WAEC/NECO or NABTEB (O’level Examinations).
3. Candidates are required to have at least one year or two years of post-National Diploma Industrial Training Experience.
For details on the entry requirements peculiar to each of the Higher National Diploma HND) programmes, candidates should visit the Polytechnic website www.fpno.edu.ng.
It is also important to NOTE that candidates with a Pass level in National Diploma from institutions other than Federal Polytechnic Nekede are not qualified to apply, and any false data entry during the online registration will lead to the disqualification of the candidates at any time such is discovered.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
l. Visit Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri website https://www.fpno.edu.ng
2. Click on apply for admissions
3. Select your programme type
4. Generate an invoice for the application form
5. Pay the invoice at the Bank or online with your ATM/Debit Card
6. Proceed to Federal Polytechnic Nekede Microfinance Bank or any bank of your choice and make a payment of NI0,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira)
Only on the Remita platform, Account No. 0140468461017, using your invoice number. You can also choose to make your payment using your VERVE, VISA or MASTER CARD. If you choose the card payment option, you will be asked to fill in the card details for the payment to be processed immediately”
7. Proceed to fill out the Application form
8. On completing the application form, print your acknowledgement slip.
9. Click to pay O’level verification”
l0.Print O’level Verification Certificate (To verify if the C’level verification is successful or not, and to verify if there is any need for correction or re-verification.
All Application procedures MUST be completed on or before 12 midnight of 10th April, 2026
Applicants can start and complete this process from any location in the country. It is therefore advisable to minimize trips to Owerri for the purpose of completing the form.
FAQs
1. What is the supplementary HND admission at Federal Polytechnic Nekede?
The supplementary HND admission is an additional admission process organized to fill remaining slots in Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes after the main admission list has been released. It gives qualified candidates another opportunity to gain admission into available courses.
2. Who is eligible to apply for the Fed Poly Nekede supplementary HND admission?
Candidates who possess a National Diploma (ND) from a recognized institution, have completed their Industrial Training (IT), and meet the minimum academic requirements (usually a Lower Credit or higher) are eligible. Applicants who did not secure admission during the regular HND admission can also apply.
3. How can I apply for the supplementary HND admission for 2026/2027?
Interested candidates should visit the official admission portal of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, fill out the supplementary application form, upload required documents, and pay the prescribed application fee. It is important to carefully follow all instructions and deadlines provided on the portal.
4. When will the supplementary HND admission list be released?
The admission list is usually released a few weeks after the supplementary application deadline. Candidates are advised to regularly check the school portal or official communication channels of Federal Polytechnic Nekede for updates regarding the admission list and further instructions.