The management of Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara (DESPO) has announced the commencement of applications for admission into its National Diploma (ND) Regular I & II and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Prospective candidates are advised to carefully review the available programmes, eligibility requirements, and application procedures before applying.
Available Programmes
School of Applied Sciences & Technology
- Computer Science
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Statistics
- Glass & Ceramics Technology
- Food Science & Technology
- Photography
- Multimedia Technology
- Environmental Science & Management Technology
- Library & Information Science
School of Business Studies
- Accountancy
- Banking and Finance
- Business Administration and Management
- Mass Communication
- Office Technology and Management
School of Engineering
- Computer Engineering Technology
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology
- Industrial Maintenance Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Foundry Engineering Technology
- Mechatronics Engineering Technology
- Metallurgical Engineering Technology
- Water Resources Engineering Technology
- Chemical Engineering Technology
Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes
- Accountancy
- Banking and Finance
- Business Administration and Management
- Mass Communication (Film and Multimedia Production; Journalism and Media Studies options)
- Software and Web Development
- Networking and Cloud Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cyber Security and Data Protection
- Statistics
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology (Telecommunications, Power & Machine, Control & Instrumentation options)
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (Manufacturing, Power Plant, Automotive options)
- Industrial Maintenance Engineering Technology
- Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
- Science Laboratory Technology (Biology/Microbiology, Microbiology, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics/Electronics, Environmental Biology, Microbiology/Biochemistry options)
Eligibility Requirements
National Diploma (ND) Applicants
Candidates must:
- Possess at least five (5) credit passes in relevant O’Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics
- Obtain results in not more than two sittings (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB)
- Score a minimum of 100 in the 2026 UTME
- Candidates who did not select DESPO as first choice must apply for Change of Institution via JAMB
Higher National Diploma (HND) Applicants
Candidates must:
- Hold an ND from an NBTE-accredited institution in a relevant field
- Have at least one year Industrial Training (IT) experience (or two years for candidates with Pass grade)
- Meet the O’Level requirements used for ND admission
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are to:
- Visit www.ogharapoly.edu.ng
- Click on ND Application Form
- Pay the application fee (₦2,000 for ND Regular I or ₦15,000 for ND Regular II/HND programmes) using ATM card
- Complete and submit the online application form
- Print two copies of the acknowledgement slip
Screening Requirements
Candidates will be required to present:
- Four recent passport photographs
- Application/bursary payment receipt
- O’Level and ND statements/certificates (where applicable)
- Certificate of origin
- Birth certificate or age declaration
Important Note
All applicants must ensure their O’Level results are uploaded on the JAMB portal. Candidates are also advised to complete their Change of Institution (if applicable) before the deadline.
Signed
MR. EFEDI CHUKWUEMEKE
Registrar and Secretary to Governing Council