This article is dedicated to those seeking for Niger State Polytechnic Courses and admission requirements to assist them make the right choice of course as they consider enrolling at the institution for National Diploma or Higher National diploma as the case may be.
Many prospective students out of ignorance make the expensive of selecting a course that is not accredited by the Polytechnic regulating body, this is what is article will address, equally here you will find a brief history of the Niger State Polytechnic, as well as the admission requirements both for ND & HND programmes.
Brief history of Niger State Polytechnic
Niger State Polytechnic formally Zungeru College of Advanced Studies (ZUCAS), Zungeru is a state owned polytechnic located in Zungeru, Niger State, Nigeria.
The institution was established in 1979 and now accredited by the National Board for Technical Education to run and issue Certificates for various ND & HND programmes as also published by JAMB on their websites. More details about the institution can be accessed on their website www.polyzungeruonline.com
National Diploma Courses Accredited and offered at Niger State Polytechnic
Below are Niger State Polytechnic Courses available for ND program;
- Accountancy
- Building Technology
- Banking and Finance
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Statistics
- Science laboratory Technology
- Quantity Surveying
- Public Administration
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Local Government Studies
- Estate Management and Valuation
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Computer Science
- Chemical Engineering Technology
Higher National Diploma Courses Accredited and offered at Niger State Polytechnic
Below are Niger State Polytechnic Courses available for HND program;
- Chemistry
- Science Lab Technology Biochem/Microbiology
- Science Lab Technology/Microbiology
- Science Lab Technology/Biology
- Science Lab Technology/Biochemistry
- Science Lab Technology/Physics/ Electronics
- Computer Science
- Statistics
- Electrical/ power and machine option
- Electrical/ Telecommunications option
- Estate Management
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Accountancy
- Public administration
- Business Administration
Basic Admission Requirements for Higher National Diploma Courses
To be considered for any of Niger State Polytechnic courses at Higher National Diploma level, The following basic requirements must be met;
i. National Diploma (ND) with a minimum of Lower Credit in the field of interest.
ii. a minimum of? five (5) relevant credits at WAEC/SSCE, NECO, GCE, NABTEB or Teachers Grade Two Certificates.
iii. Candidate must have completed a minimum of one (1) year compulsory Post National Diploma (ND) Industrial Training.
iv. All applicant(s) (except those who obtained their ND from Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru) are to send transcripts of their National Diploma (ND) to the Registrar, Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru.
Pre-National Diploma Courses Accredited and offered at Niger State Polytechnic
For those whose JAMB score may not meet the basic requirements to run a direct National Diploma program, dont lose hope, see below a list of pre-ND program you can apply for;
- Science and Lab Technology
- Computer Science
- Statistics
- Building Technology
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Local Government and Development Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Public Administration
- Accountancy
- Banking and Finance
- Business Administration
- Estate Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Basic Admission Requirements for Pre-National Diploma Courses
Any prospective candidate applying for a pre-ND program at the institution is expected to posses;
- WAEC/SSCE, NECO, GCE, NABTED and Teachers? Grade Two Certificates with at least five (5) passes in relevant subjects
- English Language and Mathematics are compulsory in ant case.
Now that you are well equipped with Niger State Polytechnic Courses and basic admission requirements for admission into any of ND & HND courses, you can go ahead and select any of the accredited and apply for your admission. We at CAMPUS TIMES NIGERIA wish you all the best!
