EASTERNPOLY Admission Requirements 2026/2027

Updated on 6 November 2026 · How we verify

Quick answer: To be admitted into EASTERNPOLY for 2026/2027 you need five O’Level credits including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings (the NBTE standard; a few health-technology programmes accept four), with Physics and Chemistry for engineering, a UTME 2026 score at or above 180, the correct subject combination, and the polytechnic’s screening. Direct Entry candidates need ND/HND/NCE/IJMB/JUPEB/A-level passes plus the O’Level requirement.

Last updated: November 2026 · Academic session: 2026/2027 · UTME year: 2026

Where the admission cycle stands (November 2026):

2026 UTME: held 16 – 25 April 2026; results released from 17 April 2026 (within 24 hours of the first papers).
Cut-offs for 2026/2027: fixed at the JAMB policy meeting of 11 May 2026 (universities 150, colleges of nursing 150, polytechnics 100; NCE admission no longer requires UTME).
Admissions now: institutions are uploading 2026/2027 offers to CAPS; JAMB deadline for polytechnics and monotechnics 31 December 2026. Accept any offer within four weeks.
Next cycle: 2027 UTME registration is expected to open in late January 2027 — see the JAMB registration guide and JAMB exam date.

If you are applying to Eastern Polytechnic (EASTERNPOLY), a polytechnic, this guide covers the admission requirements for UTME and Direct Entry candidates for 2026/2027 in plain language: the facts, the official steps, and the common mistakes that cost candidates their admission.

EASTERNPOLY at a glance

Institution	Eastern Polytechnic (EASTERNPOLY)
Type	Polytechnic
Official website	easternpolytechnic.org
Student / admission portal	easternpolytechnic.org
Academic session	2026/2027
JAMB national minimum (polytechnics)	100 – set at the 2026 JAMB policy meeting; EASTERNPOLY may set a higher mark
Minimum UTME	180 (last published EASTERNPOLY figure)

EASTERNPOLY UTME admission requirements 2026/2027

UTME 2026: register with JAMB (registration guide), choose EASTERNPOLY as first choice, sit the right subject combination for your course, and score at or above the EASTERNPOLY cut-off mark.
O’Level: five O’Level credits including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings (the NBTE standard; a few health-technology programmes accept four), with Physics and Chemistry for engineering. Relevant science subjects are required for science/engineering ND programmes.
Upload O’Level results to JAMB before admission processing (how to upload). Awaiting results must be uploaded as soon as released.
Screening: complete the EASTERNPOLY post-UTME/screening when the form is released.
Age: You must be at least 16 years old by 30 September of the admission year (for 2026: by 30 September 2026). Under-16 'gifted' candidates may be admitted only with UTME 320+, 80%+ in post-UTME and 80%+ in O'Level from one sitting, after a national committee assessment

EASTERNPOLY Direct Entry requirements 2026/2027

National Diploma (ND) at Lower Credit or above (Upper Credit for competitive courses), or HND, in a related field;
NCE with at least Merit in two relevant teaching subjects (for education and related degrees);
IJMB, JUPEB or Cambridge A-Level with at least two relevant passes (typically a minimum of 5–8 points);
A first degree or its equivalent for a second-degree or conversion programme;
PLUS the O’Level requirement above, and JAMB Direct Entry registration (DE guide).

EASTERNPOLY course-by-course UTME subjects and O’Level requirements

Requirements compiled for individual programmes are listed below. Always confirm against the current JAMB brochure (IBASS) for the exact entry.

Christian Religious Studies

Use of English
Two Arts subjects including Christian Religious Knowledge and any other subject.

English and Literary Studies

Use of English
Literature in English
Government or History
Any other Arts subjects.

Fine and Applied Arts

Use of English Language
Fine Art
Two other Arts subjects or Social Science subject.

Islamic Studies

Use of English
Islamic Religious Studies
Two subjects from Arts or Social Sciences.

Languages and Linguistics

Use of English Language
One Arts subject
Two other subjects.

French

English
French
Any other two subjects from Arts and Social Sciences.

Hausa

English
Hausa
Lit in English
Any of Economics, Government, History and Arabic.

History

Use of English
History
Two subjects from Arts and Social Sciences.

History and International Studies

Use of English
History/Government
Any other two subjects from Arts & Social Science.

Igbo

English
Igbo
Two subjects from Arts and social Sciences.

Linguistics

English
Two relevant Arts subjects and
Any other subject.

Mass Communication

Use of English
Literature in English,
Economics
Government or CRK/IRK.

Theatre Arts

Use of English
Literature in English
Two other relevant subjects.

Yoruba

Use of English
Yoruba
Two other subjects in Arts or Social Sciences.

Correct 2024 JAMB Subject Combinations for all Science Courses:
Agriculture

English
Chemistry
Biology/Agriculture
Any one of Physics and Mathematics.

Animal Production and Science

Use of English
Chemistry
Biology/Agric Science
Physics/Mathematics.

Architecture

English
Physics
Mathematics
Any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.

Agricultural Economics

English Language
Chemistry
Biology/ Agricultural Science and Mathematics.

Agricultural Engineering

Use of English
Mathematics
Physics and Chemistry.

Agricultural Extension

English
Chemistry
Biology/Agricultural Science plus Mathematics or Physics.

Anatomy

English
Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry or Physics.

Biochemistry

Use of English
Biology
Physics
Chemistry

Botany

Use of English
Biology
Chemistry
Any other Science subject.

Building

Use of English
Physics
Mathematics,
Any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.

Biological Sciences

Use of English
Biology
Chemistry
Physics or Mathematics.

Chemistry

Use of English
Chemistry
Two of Physics, Biology and Mathematics.

Civil Engineering

Use of English
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry.

Chemical Engineering

Use of English
Mathematic
Physics
Chemistry.

Computer Engineering

Use of English
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry.

Computer Science

Use of English
Mathematics
Physics
One of Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Economics and Geography.

Crop Production and Science

English
Chemistry
Biology/Agriculture
Mathematics or Physics.

Dentistry

Use of English
Chemistry
Biology
One Science subject.

Electrical Engineering

Use of English
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry.

Fisheries

Use of English
Chemistry
Biology/Agricultural Science
Any other Science subject.

Food Science and Technology

Use of English
Chemistry
Mathematics / Physics
Agricultural Science.

Geology

Use of English
Any three Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology and Geography.

Industrial Chemistry

Use of English
Chemistry
Mathematics
Any of Physics/Biology/Agricultural Science.

Mathematics

Use of English
Mathematics
Any two of Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Biology and Agricultural Science

Marine Engineering

Use of English
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry.

Mechanical Engineering

Use of English
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry.

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Verify before you pay or act: Course-specific requirements change when programmes are accredited or restructured. The only authoritative source for EASTERNPOLY is easternpolytechnic.org and the school’s official notice boards. If a figure here differs from what the school publishes, the school is right.

Frequently asked questions

What are the O'Level requirements for EASTERNPOLY?

Five o’level credits including english language and mathematics in not more than two sittings (the nbte standard; a few health-technology programmes accept four), with physics and chemistry for engineering.

What UTME score do I need for EASTERNPOLY?

At least 180 (the last published EASTERNPOLY cut-off); competitive courses need considerably more.

Does EASTERNPOLY accept two sittings?

Yes, for most programmes — combining two sittings of WAEC/NECO/NABTEB is allowed, though some professional courses (e.g. Medicine at many universities) insist on one sitting.

Does EASTERNPOLY accept Direct Entry?

Yes, where the programme is listed for DE in the JAMB brochure. You need ND/HND/NCE/IJMB/JUPEB/A-level with the required grades plus the O’Level requirement, and must register for JAMB Direct Entry.

Does EASTERNPOLY accept NABTEB or awaiting results?

Awaiting results are usually accepted for application but must be uploaded to JAMB before admission is processed. NABTEB is accepted for most courses except some health/professional programmes — confirm with the school.

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