Federal Polytechnic Damaturu: Courses, Cut-Off Mark & Admission Requirements 2026/2027

Federal Polytechnic Damaturu is a federally owned polytechnic that is located in Damaturu, which serves as the capital city to Yobe State. The polytechnic is amongst the federal polytechnics that are established and controlled by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Federal Polytechnic Damaturu is located along Maiduguri Road opposite Government Girls College, Damaturu. Federal Polytechnic Damaturu is considered a third-generation polytechnic, having been established in the 1990s compared to the other older polytechnics that were established in the 1950s-1980s.

Federal Polytechnic Damaturu was established in May 1993 based on the decree of 1993, which was later reamended. Though established in 1993, the polytechnic initially commenced admission in 1995, which was two years after it was established.

Since its establishment, Federal Polytechnic Damaturu has grown significantly on all sides, including physical development, and in terms of academic strength, the institution is regarded as one of the notable polytechnics that are situated in the northern region of Nigeria.

In 2010 the Polytechnic experienced a massive transformation through its embracement of technology, having relied on man-made skill since its establishment.

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Schools in Federal Polytechnic Damaturu

• School of Agriculture and Agricultural

• School of Engineering Technology

• School of Environmental Studies

• School of Management Studies

• School of Remedial and General Studies

• School of Science and Technology

Courses Offered in Federal Polytechnic Damaturu

National Diploma (ND) Courses

• Accountancy

• Agricultural Technology

• Animal Health & Production Technology

• Architectural Technology

• Building and Quantity Surveying

• Banking and Finance

• Building Technology

• Business Administration & Management

• Cartography & GIS

• Civil Engineering Technology

• Common Law

• Computer Engineering Technology

• Computer Science

• Crime Management

• Electrical & Electronics Engineering

• Environmental Health Technology

• Environmental Science & Management Technology

• Estate Management & Valuation

• Forensic Science Technology

• Health Information Management

• Marketing

• Mass Communication

• Mechanical Engineering Technology

• Office Technology & Management

• Organic Agricultural Technology

• Pharmaceutical Technology

• Public Administration

• Public Health Technology

• Quantity Surveying

• Renewable Energy

• Science Laboratory Technology

• Statistics

• Surveying & Geo-Informatics

• Urban & Regional Planning

• Water Resources Engineering Technology

Higher National Diploma (HND) Courses

• Accountancy

• Agricultural Technology

• Banking & Finance

• Business Administration & Management

• Civil Engineering Technology

• Computer Engineering Technology

• Cyber Security & Data Protection

• Electrical/Electronic Technology

• Estate Management & Valuation

• Food Science Technology & Nutrition

• Health Information Management

• Human Resource Management

• Marketing

• Mechanical Engineering Technology

• Mechanical Engineering Technology (Manufacturing)

• Mechanical Engineering Technology (Plant & Power)

• Networking & Cloud Computing

• Office Technology & Management

• Public Administration

• S.I.T. Technology (Option)

• S.I.T. Technology (Biotechnology)

• S.I.T. Technology (Environmental Biology)

• S.I.T. Technology (Microbiology)

• S.I.T. Technology (Physics with Electronics)

• Software and Web Development

• Statistics

• Surveying & Geo-Informatics

Admission Requirement and Procedure

ND Program admission requirements

• Candidate must sit for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination and obtain an acceptable score in subjects relevant to their chosen program.

• Candidate must possess at least four (4) credit passes in GCE O’Level, SSCE, or equivalent qualifications, obtained in not more than two sittings. Core subjects must include mathematics and English language, with additional credits relevant to the chosen field.

• Candidates with City & Guilds/WAEC Technical/NABTEB certificates in relevant trades may also qualify, provided they meet academic and technical requirements.

• Applicants who successfully complete the polytechnic’s Pre-ND program with the required grades are also eligible for admission.

HND Programme Admission Requirement

• Applicants must hold a National Diploma (ND) with a minimum of lower credit in a relevant field and at least one (1) year of post-ND industrial experience.

• Candidates with a Pass grade may be considered after two (2) years of relevant work experience and upon meeting other academic requirements.

Federal Polytechnic Damaturu Cut-off Mark for All Courses

Federal Polytechnic Damaturu School Fees for All Courses

School fees in Federal Polytechnic Damaturu are highly subsidized because it is a federal institution, so the fees are cheaper compared to state or private polytechnics.

School fees in Federal Polytechnic Damaturu are in range depending on the level and the program you are in that is for the ND and HND level student category.

For proper estimation, whether as ND or HND students, it is expected that students budget from ₦40,000 to ₦80,000, but the fee does not cover additional fees that will be incurred in your period of study, so it is expected that you know you will still have to pay some fees aside from your school fees.

Federal Polytechnic Damaturu Hostel Fee

Hostel accommodation is available at Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, and it is for all students but still subjected to a first-come, first-serve basis allocation due to limited spaces in the hostel.

For proper budgeting for hostel accommodation, students are expected to budget between ₦15,000 and ₦40,000 per session, still subject to administration change and control, but within this range you can still secure hostel accommodation comfortably, but you have to apply early.

How To Pay Federal Polytechnic Damaturu School Fees

° Go to the university student portal https://portal.fedpodam.edu.ng/

° Log in using your created username and password or create a new account

° Locate the school fees section and click on it to pay using the option of bank deposit or through the use of a debit card.

° Proceed with the payment using any of the methods of bank deposit or debit card.

° Generate a receipt after payment and keep it for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

° What is the cut-off mark for Federal Polytechnic Damaturu?

The cut-off mark for Federal Polytechnic Damaturu is 150 and above for competitive courses.

° Does Federal Polytechnic Damaturu accept NABTEB?

Yes, Federal Polytechnic Damaturu accepts NABTEB as a certificate for registration of ND courses.

° Is Federal Polytechnic Damaturu a federal polytechnic?

Yes, Federal Polytechnic Damaturu is a federal polytechnic that is established by the Federal Government and is managed and controlled by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

° Can I gain admission through the Pre-ND program?

Yes, Federal Polytechnic Damaturu does allow the use of the Pre-ND program to gain admission into the ND program.

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