The Polytechnic Ibadan Mechanical Engineering and Entry Requirements

The polytehnic Ibadan HND, OND Mechanical Engineering Entry Requirements
The Polytechnic of Ibadan is one of the few polytechnics where Mechanical Engineering is taught as a programme in Nigeria.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering where the programme is taught form part of the pioneer engineering departments of the institution.

The programme is taught at National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) degree options.

Below are listed the entry requirements to study Mechanical Engineering as a course at The Polytechnic Ibadan including the subject combination for both ordinary level (O'level) and for JAMB Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)


National Diploma (ND) Mechanical Engineering Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements to study for National Diploma Mechanical Engineering at The Polytechnic Ibadan are:

Credit passes in five subjects at not more than two sittings from one or two of the
  • West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
  • General Certificate of Education (GCE) 
  • Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE)

O Level Subjects Combination

The five credit passes must include:
  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Physics
  • Chemistry and one other science related subjects or
  • Technical Drawing
  • Geography
  • Further Mathematics
  • Metal Work
  • Auto Mechanic
  • Agricultural Science
  • Biology
  • Agricultural Science
  • Basic Electronics/Electricity
NABTEB result is also accepted but must be in a relevant trade subjects

JAMB's Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination

Applicants must write JAMB's Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and make the cut off mark.

JAMB Subjects Combination

  • Physics 
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry and 
  • English Language

The Polytechnic of Ibadan Post UTME Screening

Applicant must also participate in the Polytechnic of Ibadan Post UTME screening and make the cut off mark for the Department of Mechanical Engineering.


Higher National Diploma (HND) Mechanical Engineering Entry Requirements

Minimum entry for Higher National Diploma (HND) Mechanical Engineering at the Polytechnic  Ibadan are:

  • Ordinary level results as required for National Diploma (ND)
  • National Diploma (ND) result, minimum of lower credit. Pass is accepted but must be with minimum of 2 years post ND industrial training
  • Evidence of Industrial training
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