Imo State Polytechnic, Omuma

National Diploma (ND)

Admission into ND programmes is through JAMB (UTME). Candidates need five credit passes at O-Level (WASSCE, SSCE, GCE or NECO) in not more than two sittings, as specified in the JAMB brochure, and a minimum of four relevant UTME subjects including English Language. Candidates without a JAMB registration apply through JAMB (fee quoted as N3,500) before approaching the polytechnic for processing.

Subject requirements by school

• Agriculture: five credits at not more than two sittings in English Language, Biology, Agricultural Science/General Agriculture/Animal Husbandry/Fisheries, Mathematics and two further subjects (e.g. Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Economics/Commerce, Technical Drawing, Civic Education, Food and Nutrition/Home Economics, French, a Nigerian language); at least a pass in Chemistry.
• Business: five credits at one sitting including English Language (not Literature) and Mathematics plus three relevant subjects such as Economics/Commerce, Business Studies, Accounts, Government, Geography or Computer Studies. NABTEB candidates need five credits at one sitting including Mathematics and English plus general-education and trade components.
• Engineering: five credits at two sittings including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, plus one of Biology/Agricultural Science, Technical Drawing, electrical or mechanical trade subjects, Computer Studies, Further Mathematics, Economics, Geography or Food and Nutrition.
• Environmental Design and Management Technology: five credits at two sittings including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and two of Economics/Commerce, Further Mathematics, Woodwork, Religious Knowledge, Metal Work, Technical Drawing/Fine Art, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Geography and Building Construction. A pass in Fine Art/Visual Arts/Technical Drawing is an advantage.
• Sciences: Computer Science and Statistics: five credits at one sitting including Mathematics, English Language, a basic science and two other relevant subjects (a pass in Physics or electronics is compulsory for Computer Science). Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics: five credits at two sittings including English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science and one of Physics, Economics, Further Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Home Economics or Geography. Science Laboratory Technology: five credits at two sittings including Mathematics, English Language and two of Physics, Biology, Chemistry, with a pass in each of the three basic sciences.

Higher National Diploma (HND)

Applicants need a National Diploma in a relevant course from Imo State Polytechnic or another accredited institution (CGPA of 2.50 or a minimum of Lower Credit), five O-Level credits including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings, and at least one year of post-ND cognate work experience (the School of Agriculture states one or two years). Business and Engineering state that ND holders with a Pass (CGPA 2.00 to 2.49) and at least two years of industrial experience in the field may be considered in exceptional cases. The JAMB online result printout from ND admission is also required.

Evening and weekend programmes

Applicants need five O-Level credits in not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics. Evening classes run 3:00pm to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday; ND/HND programmes are offered in Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Cooperative Economics, Marketing, Office Technology and Management, Public Administration and Computer Science. The same list is available at weekends, which suits working applicants.

How to apply

1. Visit the polytechnic website and click Apply Now beside the login button.
2. Fill in the application form accurately and submit.
3. On the payment invoice page, pay online by card, or print the invoice and pay at a commercial bank through Interswitch PayDirect.
4. An email confirms payment and application details.
5. Print the application summary page and bring it to screening and verification.

Candidates should provide a working email address and a personal phone number together with those of their parents or guardians.

• Umuagwo (main campus), Ohaji/Egbema/Oguta LGA: 360 hectares, about 26 km from Owerri on the Owerri-Port Harcourt road; home of the School of Agriculture and the original agricultural programmes.
• Orlu Campus, Orlu: the second largest campus, formerly the Technical and Skill Centre, Orlu. Houses the polytechnic's Electrical Engineering and Building Technology workshops; first- and second-year students of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Technology and Computer Science study here.
• Mbano Campus, Umunakanu, Ehime Mbano LGA: formerly the Imo State Cooperative College, and the base of the School of Business.

Facilities include science and engineering laboratories, workshops, lecture halls, entrepreneurship centres, a library with an e-library, recreational facilities, and student health, counselling and cafeteria services.