Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara (DESPO) is inviting qualified candidates to apply for its National Diploma (ND Regular I & II), Higher National Diploma (HND), and Weekend programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Entry Requirements and Cut-Off Mark
- National Diploma (ND): Candidates must have scored at least 100 in the 2026 UTME and possess five (5) relevant O'Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB) in not more than two sittings.
- Change of Institution & CAPS Upload: If you did not select Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara as your first choice, visit the JAMB portal to effect a Change of Institution and ensure your O'Level results are uploaded on JAMB CAPS.
- Higher National Diploma (HND): Applicants need an ND from an NBTE-accredited polytechnic in a relevant department plus one year of Industrial Training (IT), alongside five O'Level credits. Candidates with a Pass grade at ND level must have at least two (2) years of post-qualification experience.
Available ND Programmes (Regular I & II)
- School of Applied Sciences & Technology: Computer Science, Science Laboratory Technology, Statistics, Glass & Ceramics Technology, Food Science & Technology, Photography, Multimedia Technology, Environmental Science & Management Technology, Library & Information Science
- School of Business Studies: Accountancy, Banking & Finance, Business Administration & Management, Mass Communication, Office Technology & Management
- School of Engineering: Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical Electronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Foundry Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Metallurgical Engineering Technology, Water Resources Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering Technology
Available HND Regular Programmes
- Business & Communication: Accountancy, Banking & Finance, Business Administration & Management, Mass Communication (Options: Film and Multimedia Production; Journalism and Media Studies)
- Computing & Applied Sciences: Software & Web Development, Networking & Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security & Data Protection, Statistics, Science Laboratory Technology (Options: Biology/Microbiology, Microbiology, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics/Electronics, Environmental Biology, Microbiology/Biochemistry)
- Engineering: Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology (Options: Telecommunications, Power & Machine, Control & Instrumentation), Mechanical Engineering Technology (Options: Manufacturing, Power Plant, Automotive), Industrial Maintenance Engineering Technology, Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
Application Fees and Procedure
| Programme Category | Processing Fee |
|---|---|
| ND Regular I (UTME) | ₦2,000.00 |
| ND Regular II, HND & Weekend Programmes | ₦15,000.00 |
- Visit www.ogharapoly.edu.ng and click on the appropriate Application Form.
- Click the payment button to pay the non-refundable processing fee online using a Verve or MasterCard debit card.
- Complete and submit the online application form, then print two (2) copies of your online acknowledgement form.
Documents Needed for Screening
The screening date will be announced shortly. When coming for screening, bring an HB pencil, writing materials, and:
- Four (4) recent passport photographs (one attached to each of the application/screening forms and the two acknowledgement cards)
- Bursary receipt for form purchase
- O'Level / ND Certificates or Statements of Result
- Certificate of Local Government of Origin
- Birth Certificate or Age Declaration
Practice for your screening exam using the Mentra POST-UTME app, available on both Android and iOS.
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