The sale of post-UTME forms for admission into its National Diploma (ND) programs for the 2023/2024 academic session has been formally announced by Lens Polytechnic in Offa, Kwara State. Here, we give information to potential applicants about the courses that are offered, the conditions for admission, and the application process.
The university provides a wide selection of programs with inexpensive tuition fees of N35,000 apiece, all of which are completely accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
Lens Polytechnic ND Courses
Lens Polytechnic offers a wide array of National Diploma courses across various disciplines. The available courses for the 2023/2024 academic session include:
- Business Administration
- Accountancy
- Hospitality Management
- Electrical Electronics Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Software Engineering
- Computer Hardware Engineering
- Telecommunication Technology
- Library and Information Science
- Computer Science
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Pharmaceutical Technology
- Food Technology
- Statistics
- Mass Communication
- Graphic Design & Advertising
- Multimedia Technology
Lens Polytechnic Admission Requirements
The general admission requirement for a National Diploma at Lens Polytechnic is a minimum of 5 O’level credits (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or equivalents) obtained in not more than two sittings, and a pass in JAMB UTME for the corresponding year of entry.
Another mode of entry is a pass of the National Vocational Certificate (NVC) from an approved institution. Students who have passed the pre-ND programme of the course they’re applying for are also eligible.
Specific Requirements:
- Computer Science: 5 O/Level credits including Mathematics, English, one from Physics, Chemistry, Computer Studies, Info. Tech, and any 2 from Biology/Agricultural Science, Geography, Technical Drawing, Economics, Further Mathematics and other technical/Science subjects in not more than two sittings.
- Statistics: 5 O/Level credits including Mathematics, and four from Physics, Chemistry, Computer Studies, Info. Tech, and any 2 from Biology/Agricultural Science, Geography, Technical Drawing, Economics, Further Mathematics and other technical/Science /social science subjects in not more than two sittings. At least a pass in English is allowed.
- Business Administration: Any 5 O/Levels including English Language and Mathematics and 3 other subjects from economics, Business Methods, Principles of Accounts, Literature in English, Commerce, History, Statistics, Geography, Government, Agric Science/Biology and any other Science/Social Science subjects.
- Accountancy: Any 5 O/Levels including English Language and Mathematics and 3 other subjects from economics, Business Methods, Principles of Accounts, Literature in English, Commerce, History, Statistics, Geography, Government, Agric Science/Biology and any other Science/Social Science subjects.
- Mass Communication: Any 5 O/Levels including English Language one of Literature in English, Languages (Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, French, Arabic etc.) and any other 3 other subjects. A pass in Mathematics is allowed.
- Graphics Design and Advertising: Any 5 O/Level credits of Technical/Science/Social Science subjects. At least a pass in English or Mathematics but not a pass in both is allowed.
- Multimedia Technology: 5 O/Level credits including Mathematics, Physics and any 3 from Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Geography, Technical Drawing, Economics/ Commerce, Accounting and other technical/Science /Social Science subjects in not more than two sittings. A pass in English is allowed for ND.
- Electrical Electronic Engineering: 5 O/Level credits including Mathematics, English, Physics and any 2 from Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Geography, Technical Drawing, Economics, Further Mathematics and other technical/Science subjects in not more than two sittings.
- Computer Engineering Technology: 5 O/Level credits including Mathematics, Physics and any 3 from Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Geography, Technical Drawing, Economics, Further Mathematics and other technical/Science subjects in not more than two sittings. A pass in English is allowed for ND.
- Networking and System Security Engineering: 5 O/Level credits including Mathematics, Physics and any 3 from Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Geography, Technical Drawing, Economics, Further Mathematics and other technical/science subjects in not more than two sittings.
- Computer Hardware Engineering: 5 O/Level credits including Mathematics, Physics and any 3 from Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Geography, Technical Drawing, Economics, Further Mathematics and other technical/science subjects in not more than two sittings. A pass in English is allowed for ND.
- Computer Software Engineering: 5 O/Level credits including Mathematics, English and any 3 from Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Geography, Technical Drawing, Economics, Further Mathematics and other technical/science subjects in not more than two sittings.
- Telecommunication Technology: 5 O/Level credits including Mathematics, Physics and any 2 from Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Geography, Technical Drawing, Economics and Further Mathematics in not more than two sittings. A pass in English is allowed for ND.
How to Apply for Lens Polytechnic Post UTME Form
Prospective candidates interested in applying can do so by visiting either of the Lens Polytechnic campuses:
- Campus 1: LENS Building Beside Homdatat Avenue, Atan Area, Offa, Kwara State.
- Campus 2: LENS Building By Mineral Stone. KM 2 Imra Road, Offa, Kwara State.
The institution’s website address for additional information is www.lenspolytechnic.edu.ng.
For more enquiries, prospective candidates can contact Lens Polytechnic through the following numbers: 07030004455, 07054060112.
In conclusion, Lens Polytechnic is known for its quality education and provision of practical skills necessary for national development. Prospective students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity and apply for their desired courses.
