Updated on 6 November 2026 · How we verify
Quick answer: The TOPS 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.
If you are applying to Oke-Ogun Polytechnic (TOPS), a polytechnic in Ogun State, this guide covers the hnd admission form, requirements and application steps for 2026/2027 in plain language: the facts, the official steps, and the common mistakes that cost candidates their admission.
TOPS at a glance
| Institution | Oke-Ogun Polytechnic (TOPS) |
| Type | Polytechnic |
| Location | Ogun State |
| Official website | tops.edu.ng |
| Student / admission portal | tops.edu.ng |
| Academic session | 2026/2027 |
| JAMB national minimum (polytechnics) | 100 – set at the 2026 JAMB policy meeting; TOPS may set a higher mark |
| Fees mentioned in previous form sale | ₦2,800 (verify) |
Who can apply for the TOPS 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 TOPS and other NBTE-accredited polytechnics are eligible; check each department’s catalogue.
How to apply for the TOPS hnd admission form
- Visit the TOPS portal at tops.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 TOPS’s previous admission advert
- Accountancy
- Agricultural Technology
- Agricultural Engineering
- Architectural Technology
- Banking and Finance
- Business Administration
- Building Technology
- Estate Management
- Food Technology
- Insurance
- Local Government Studies
- Public Administration
- Quantity Surveying
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Statistics
- Urban and Regional Planning
Programmes offered at TOPS
Recommended Links: OKEPOLY Cut Off Marks & OKEPOLY School Fees, Accountancy, Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering / Technology, Agricultural Technology, Architectural Technology, Banking And Finance, Building Technology, Estate Mangement And Valuation, Insurance, Public Administration, Quantity Surveying, Science Laboratory Technology and more. See the full list of courses offered in TOPS.
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 TOPS is tops.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 TOPS hnd admission form for 2026/2027 out?
TOPS announces form sales on its portal (tops.edu.ng); the HND form is usually sold between May and October. This page is updated when sales open.
How much is the TOPS hnd admission form?
Previous sales quoted ₦2,800; confirm the current invoice on the portal.
Can I apply to TOPS 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 TOPS 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 TOPS?
Yes for most programmes; a few professional courses require one sitting. Check the programme requirement.
More TOPS admission resources
- TOPS Cut-Off Marks 2026/2027
- TOPS Admission Requirements 2026/2027
- Courses Offered in TOPS
- TOPS Post-UTME Result 2026/2027
- TOPS Admission List 2026/2027
- TOPS Admission Letter 2026/2027
- TOPS School Fees 2026/2027
- TOPS Admission Portal 2026/2027
- TOPS 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
Other polytechnics in Ogun State on JAMB Admission
- Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH)
- Ogun State Polytechnic Ipokia (OGUNPOLY)
- Federal Polytechnic Ilaro (FEDPOLYILARO)
Browse all polytechnics in Nigeria by state.
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