Updated on 6 November 2026 · How we verify
Quick answer: The FEDPONAM HND admission form for 2026/2027 is sold on the school portal. On 9 September 2026 the NBTE directed that JAMB should process HND admissions in polytechnics, colleges of nursing sciences and health-technology institutions from the 2026/2027 session. Implementation details were still being published in November 2026 — check your polytechnic’s advert. You need an ND (minimum Lower Credit) in a related programme, evidence of one year’s industrial training (SIWES/IT), and five O’Level credits including English and Mathematics.
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.
Here is the 2026/2027 hnd admission form, requirements and application steps for Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda (FEDPONAM), a polytechnic in Zamfara State, written for UTME 2026 candidates, Direct Entry applicants and parents who want the correct procedure rather than rumours.
FEDPONAM at a glance
| Institution | Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda (FEDPONAM) |
| Type | Polytechnic |
| Location | Zamfara State |
| Official website | fedponam.edu.ng |
| Student / admission portal | fedponam.edu.ng |
| Academic session | 2026/2027 |
| JAMB national minimum (polytechnics) | 100 – set at the 2026 JAMB policy meeting; FEDPONAM may set a higher mark |
Who can apply for the FEDPONAM hnd admission form 2026/2027
- ND in the same or a related discipline with at least Lower Credit (CGPA 2.50) — some departments require Upper Credit;
- Completion of one year of post-ND industrial attachment (SIWES/IT) with a logbook and employer letter;
- Five O’Level credits including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings;
- ND holders from FEDPONAM and other NBTE-accredited polytechnics are eligible; check each department’s catalogue.
How to apply for the FEDPONAM hnd admission form
- Visit the FEDPONAM portal at fedponam.edu.ng and open the HND Admission Form / Admissions menu.
- Create an account with a working email and phone number, then generate and pay the application-fee invoice (Remita/bank/card).
- Fill the form: bio-data, O’Level and ND/professional results, programme choice, and upload scanned certificates, passport photograph and (for HND) IT letter/logbook.
- Submit and print the acknowledgement slip. Watch the portal for the screening/interview date.
- If offered admission, pay the acceptance fee, do clearance and register for the session.
Documents checklist
- O’Level certificate(s) or online result printouts with scratch-card details
- JAMB UTME result slip (UTME route) or ND/HND/NCE/IJMB certificates and transcripts (DE/HND route)
- Birth certificate or sworn declaration of age
- Local government identification / certificate of origin
- Passport photographs on white background
- For HND: SIWES/IT completion letter and logbook; for post-basic nursing: NMCN licence and experience letter
Notes from FEDPONAM’s previous admission advert
- Click on Start Application.
- Fill the form and accept terms
- Click on Submit and Make Payment
- Proceed and make payment either AT A BANK BRANCH, WITH DEBIT CARDS OR VIA INTERNET BANKING.
- Once you are done with the payment and authentication has been made by the bank, continue by using your RRR number to login and continue with the application.
- Carefully fill the Application Form
- Scan and upload the following documents:
- Primary School Leaving Certificate
- Secondary School Certificate/Statement of Result or Equivalent
- School Testimonial/Leaving Certificate
- Local Government Area Indigene Certificate
- Birth Certificate/Statutory Declaration of Age
- Medical Certificate of Fitness
- Evidence of completion of one year Industrial Training
- ND Result/Statement
- Others
Programmes offered at FEDPONAM
Recommended Links: FPKN Cut Off Marks & FPKN School Fees, Accountancy, Architectural Technology, Banking and Finance, Building Technology, Business Administration and Management, Chemical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Office Technology And Management, Public Administration and more. See the full list of courses offered in FEDPONAM.
Verify before you pay or act: Form prices, sale windows and closing dates are published by the school each session. The only authoritative source for FEDPONAM is fedponam.edu.ng and the school’s official notice boards. If a figure here differs from what the school publishes, the school is right.
Frequently asked questions
Is the FEDPONAM hnd admission form for 2026/2027 out?
FEDPONAM announces form sales on its portal (fedponam.edu.ng); the HND form is usually sold between May and October. This page is updated when sales open.
How much is the FEDPONAM hnd admission form?
JAMB caps the screening charge at ₦2,000 with no hidden add-ons; in practice several universities (UI, LAUTECH, UNIOSUN, AAUA, FUNAAB) charge a separate ₦3,000 ‘portal access’ fee, so budget ₦2,000–₦5,000 for post-UTME screening; HND/part-time/postgraduate forms are priced by the school. Check the portal invoice.
Can I apply to FEDPONAM without JAMB?
Full-time ND/NCE/degree and basic nursing entry requires JAMB UTME or Direct Entry. HND, part-time, postgraduate, pre-ND/remedial and post-basic nursing programmes are applied for directly with the school.
What is the closing date for the FEDPONAM form?
Closing dates are set per session and shown on the portal advert; apply early because late applications are rarely accepted.
Can I combine two sittings for FEDPONAM?
Yes for most programmes; a few professional courses require one sitting. Check the programme requirement.
More FEDPONAM admission resources
- FEDPONAM Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027
- FEDPONAM Admission Requirements 2026/2027
- Courses Offered in FEDPONAM
- FEDPONAM Post-UTME Result 2026/2027
- FEDPONAM Admission List 2026/2027
- FEDPONAM Admission Letter 2026/2027
- FEDPONAM School Fees 2026/2027
- FEDPONAM Admission Portal 2026/2027
- FEDPONAM Student Portal Login
JAMB 2026 guides every polytechnic aspirant should read
- JAMB Registration 2027: Expected Dates, Fee, Requirements & Step-by-Step Guide
- JAMB Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027: Universities, Polytechnics, Nursing Colleges & Colleges of Education
- Polytechnic Admission in Nigeria 2026/2027: ND via JAMB, HND, Cut-Off Marks & Requirements
- JAMB CAPS 2026/2027: How to Check Admission Status, Accept or Reject Admission
- JAMB Admission Letter 2026/2027: How to Print It Online (Fee & Steps)
- JAMB Change of Course & Institution 2026/2027: Fee, Deadline & How to Do It
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