Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for Admission into National Diploma (ND), Regular Programmes of the Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.
We have created DESPO WhatsApp group for aspirants and prospective students of Delta Poly Otefe-oghara (DESPO). The idea is to help candidates stay updated regarding Post-UTME and Admission activities for the 2026/2027 academic session in DESPO.
COURSES AVAILABLE FOR NATIONAL DIPLOMA REGULAR I & REGULAR II PROGRAMME
A. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY
Department of Computer Science
Department of Science Laboratory Technology
Department of Statistics
Department of Glass & Ceramics Technology
Department of Food Science & Technology
Department of Photography
Department of Multimedia Technology
Environmental Science & Management Technology
Library & Information Science
B. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDIES
Department of Accountancy
Department of Banking & Finance
Department of Business Administration & Management
Department of Mass Communication
Department of Office Technology & Management
C. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Department of Computer Engineering Technology
Department of Electrical Electronics Engineering Technology
Department of Industrial Maintenance Engineering Technology
Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology
Department of Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology
Department of Civil Engineering Technology
Department of Foundry Engineering Technology
Department of Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Department of Metallurgical Engineering Technology
Department of Water Resources Engineering Technology
Department of Chemical Engineering Technology
2. HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) REGULAR PROGRAMMES
Accountancy
Banking & Finance
Business Administration & Management
Mass Communication (with the following options)
A. Film and Multimedia Production
B. Journalism and Media Studies
Software & Web Development
Networking & Cloud Computing
Artificial Intelligence
Cyber security & Data Protection
Statistics
Computer Engineering
Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology (with the following options)
A. Telecommunications
B. Power & Machine
C. Control & Instrumentation
Mechanical Engineering Technology (with the following options)
A. Manufacturing
B. Power Plant
C. Automotive
Industrial Maintenance Engineering Technology
Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
Science Laboratory Technology (with the following options)
A. Biology/Microbiology
B. Microbiology
C. Chemistry/Biochemistry
D. Biochemistry
E. Chemistry
F. Physics/Electronics
G. Environmental Biology
H. Microbiology/Biochemistry
3. METHOD OF APPLICATION
(i) Log on to www.ogharapoly.edu.ng, then click on ND Application Form.
(ii) Click the payment button to pay a non-refundable processing fee of Two Thousand Naira (N2,000.00) for ND Regular 1, and Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000.00) for ND Regular II, HND & Weekend Programmes online with Verve or Master Debit Card (ATM Card).
(iii) Please complete and submit the online application form with the required information.
Print two (2) copies of the online acknowledgement form to conclude the registration.
4. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
(i) National Diploma Programme:
Credits pass in five relevant ‘O’Level subjects, including Mathematics and English Language in WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB (in not more than two sittings). Prospective ND applicants must have sat for and obtained a score of not less than 100 marks in the 2026 UTME.
(ii) Higher National Diploma Programme:
ND result obtained from NBTE accredited Polytechnic in the relevant department with one year Industrial Training. Candidate with pass in ND result should have at least two years post qualification experience. In addition, candidates must have obtained the basic requirements that qualified them for ND admission as in 4 (i) above.
NOTE:
All Candidates who did not choose Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara as their first choice are advised to access the JAMB website, www.jamb.org and apply for a change of institution to Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara. All Candidates must ensure that their O’Level result is uploaded to the JAMB website www.jamb.org.
5. SCREENING
The date for the screening exercise will be announced as soon as possible. Candidates are advised to bring writing materials, including HB Pencil and the following documents:
Four recent passport sized Photographs, one attached to each of the application/screening forms and the two acknowledgement cards.
Bursary receipt for the purchase of the forms
Certificate/Statements of result
Certificate of local government of origin
Birth certificate or age declaration
Signed:
MR. EFEDI CHUKWUEMEKE
Registrar and Secretary to Governing Council.
For more information and assistance With processing your Post-UTME Form, kindly visit Osilight Educational Services Limited, 2 Emenike Street, Mile 1, By Ikwerre Road Junction, PHALGA, Port Harcourt 500262, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Our team is availiable to guide you through the registration and application process smoothly.
