The Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC), Wudil, Kano State, is inviting applications from qualified male and female Nigerians for admission into its 13th Regular Course 5-year academic and police training degree programmes (leading to a Bachelor's degree and commissioning as an Assistant Superintendent of Police II, ASP). The online application portal is open for six (6) weeks from 3rd June, 2026 to 15th July, 2026.
Admission & Physical Requirements
- JAMB Cut-Off & First Choice: Must be a Nigerian citizen by birth with a National Identity Number (NIN), must have scored not less than 180 in the 2026 JAMB UTME, and must have selected Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil as First Choice.
- O'Level Credits & 2023+ Exam Year Rule: A minimum of six (6) O'Level credit passes in not more than two (2) sittings in WAEC/NECO or equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics. Important: SSCE statements of result or certificates from examinations taken before 2023 will NOT be accepted.
- Age & Marital Status: Must be aged between 16 and 21 years by 31st October, 2026, and must be unmarried and not pregnant at the time of admission.
- Height & Chest Measurement: Must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit, with a minimum height of 1.67m for males and 1.64m for females, and an expanded chest measurement of not less than 86cm (34 inches) for males.
Available Courses (No Law Admission for 2026/2027)
- Faculty of Humanities: B.A. in English, History & International Studies, Linguistics and Nigerian Languages; and Department of Education: B.A. Ed. (History Education, English Language), B.Sc. Ed. (Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Political Science, Economics, Biology), and B.Ed. (Guidance and Counselling, Education Management, Psychology).
- Faculty of Science: B.Sc. in Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Forensic Science, Mathematics, Physics.
- Faculty of Social and Management Sciences: B.Sc. in Accounting, Economics, Management Science, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology and Security Studies.
- Faculty of Law Notice: The Nigeria Police Academy will NOT admit candidates for Law (LL.B) in the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 academic sessions.
Step-by-Step Application & Screening Stages
- Visit the official POLAC portal at www.admission.polac.edu.ng to generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) code.
- Pay the non-refundable fee of ₦6,000.00 (which includes ₦2,000 for the Post-UTME examination) at any commercial bank branch in Nigeria.
- Complete the online application form on the portal and upload scanned copies of your SSCE result, Birth Certificate, and Certificate of Origin before 15th July, 2026.
- Print your completed Online Application Form and Guarantor Form (to be signed by a Public Servant not below GL13, or a Police Officer not below the rank of CSP or equivalent in the Armed Forces/Paramilitary) and bring them to the Academy during the CBT Aptitude Test.
- Selection Stages at Wudil: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBT) at the POLAC ICT Centre, followed by Automated Physical Screening, Automated Medical Screening, and an Automated Interview/Selection Exercise.
Prepare for the POLAC CBT Aptitude Test using the Mentra POST-UTME app, available on both Android and iOS. For enquiries, email admin@polac.edu.ng.
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