Admission Unit

Admission Department

The Admissions Office is a vital unit under the Registry at Benin Polytechnic, responsible for processing admissions for new students. Our office ensures compliance with the guidelines and decisions established by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) policy meeting on admissions. We are dedicated to carrying out proper registration of students and maintaining thorough documentation of their records.

Compliance with JAMB Procedure on Admissions

Benin Polytechnic strictly adheres to JAMB's procedures and guidelines for admissions, which include:

  1. Institutional Quota: Adhering to the approved general quota for the institution and distributing it across various programs.
  2. Minimum UTME Score: Ensuring students meet the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) score for each program.
  3. Cut-off Marks: Determining cut-off marks based on various components and their allotted scores.

The cut-off marks for admission into Benin Polytechnic are determined by the following criteria:

  1. Minimum UTME Cut-off Mark: The baseline UTME score set for polytechnics.
  2. Post-UTME Scores (if applicable): Additional scores obtained from post-UTME examinations.
  3. Grading of Senior School Certificate (SSC) (if applicable): Scores derived from SSC results.
  4. Interview/Practical Scores (if applicable): Scores from interviews or practical assessments.
  5. UTME Score Percentage: The percentage of the UTME scores should range from 50% to 100%.

New students are required to present themselves for physical clearance at the Admissions Office with the following items:

  1. JAMB Online Original Admission Letter: Applicable to those who sat for the JAMB UTME, completed a change of institution, and accepted their admission on the JAMB portal.
  2. Benin Polytechnic Admission Letter and Acceptance Letter: Issued by the institution.
  3. Original and Photocopies of Credentials: Including academic certificates and other relevant documents.
  4. Four Passport Photographs: Recent and identical.
  5. Guarantor’s Letter and Affidavit of Good Conduct: Signed by a credible guarantor.
  6. Affidavit of Non-Membership of Secret Cults: Duly signed by a Commissioner of Oaths.
  7. Birth Certificate or Sworn Declaration of Age: To verify age.
  8. Local Government of Origin Certificate: To confirm the student's local government area.
  9. Matriculation Number: As assigned by the institution.
  10. Evidence of One-Year Industrial Training (IT) (HND Only): Proof of completed industrial training for Higher National Diploma applicants.

At Benin Polytechnic, we strive to provide a seamless admissions process that ensures compliance with regulatory standards while welcoming new students into our academic community. Our goal is to support students in their educational journey and help them achieve their academic and professional aspirations.