OFFAPOLY Admission Requirements 2026/2027

Updated on 6 November 2026 · How we verify

Quick answer: To be admitted into OFFAPOLY 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 120, 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.

Federal Polytechnic Offa (OFFAPOLY) is a polytechnic in Kwara State. This page gives you the admission requirements for UTME and Direct Entry candidates for the 2026/2027 academic session, explains exactly how the JAMB 2026 process feeds into it, and tells you what to verify on the school’s own portal before you pay or travel.

OFFAPOLY at a glance

Institution	Federal Polytechnic Offa (OFFAPOLY)
Type	Polytechnic
Location	Kwara State
Official website	screening.fpo.edu.ng
Student / admission portal	fpo.edu.ng
Academic session	2026/2027
JAMB national minimum (polytechnics)	100 – set at the 2026 JAMB policy meeting; OFFAPOLY may set a higher mark
Minimum UTME	120 (last published OFFAPOLY figure)

OFFAPOLY UTME admission requirements 2026/2027

UTME 2026: register with JAMB (registration guide), choose OFFAPOLY as first choice, sit the right subject combination for your course, and score at or above the OFFAPOLY 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 OFFAPOLY 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

OFFAPOLY 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).

Subject combinations for popular courses at OFFAPOLY

Course	UTME subjects
Science Lab Tech, Computer Science	English, Mathematics, Physics + Chemistry/Biology
Engineering technologies	English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Accountancy, Business Admin., Banking & Finance, Marketing	English, Mathematics, Economics + one Social Science/Arts subject
Mass Communication	English + three Arts/Social Science subjects
Agricultural technology	English, Chemistry, Biology/Agric + Mathematics/Physics

Confirm your exact course requirement on the JAMB brochure (IBASS) before registering — a wrong subject combination disqualifies you even with a high score.

Popular courses at OFFAPOLY

Accountancy, Architectural Technology, Banking And Finance, Building Technology, Business Administration and Management, Estate Management And Valuation, Food Technology, Insurance, Library and Information Science, Mass Communication, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Office Technology And Management and more. See the full list of courses offered in OFFAPOLY.

Verify before you pay or act: Course-specific requirements change when programmes are accredited or restructured. The only authoritative source for OFFAPOLY is screening.fpo.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

What are the O'Level requirements for OFFAPOLY?

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 OFFAPOLY?

At least 120 (the last published OFFAPOLY cut-off); competitive courses need considerably more.

Does OFFAPOLY 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 OFFAPOLY 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 OFFAPOLY 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.

More OFFAPOLY admission resources

JAMB 2026 guides every polytechnic aspirant should read

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OFFAPOLY Admission Requirements 2026/2027 (UTME, O’Level & Direct Entry)