Federal Poly Ilaro Opens ODFEL ND & HND Admission 2025/2026

 

Federal Poly Ilaro Opens ODFEL ND & HND Admission 2025/2026

Federal Polytechnic Ilaro has opened admission for its 2025/2026 Open Distance and Flexible E-Learning (ODFEL) ND and HND programmes. This guide breaks down the available courses, entry steps and how to apply without missing a thing. Keep reading to avoid simple mistakes.




Admission Form Now Available

Federal Polytechnic Ilaro is now accepting applications for its Open Distance and Flexible E-Learning (ODFEL) programmes for the 2025/2026 session. These part-time diploma options offer some flexibility for students who can’t attend full-time classes.

You can apply for either a National Diploma (ND) or a Higher National Diploma (HND), depending on your current qualifications. Both run for six semesters over 24 months.


Available ND Programmes

Courses for ND under ODFEL are grouped into four schools:
School of Communication and Information TechnologyMass Communication
Library and Information Science
School of Management StudiesAccountancy
Business Administration
Marketing
Public Administration
School of Pure and Applied SciencesComputer Science
Science Laboratory Technology
School of Environmental StudiesQuantity Surveying
HND Programmes Under ODFEL

The HND courses match the fields listed above under ND. They also run for six semesters.


You’ll need to have already completed an ND to qualify for HND.
Entry Requirements
For ND ApplicantsAt least five O’Level credits, including English and Maths, in no more than two sittings
Awaiting results? You can still apply, but upload them once they’re out
Visit the JAMB office and fill out the JAMB Part-Time/Distance Learning form
For HND ApplicantsA National Diploma with at least a Lower Credit (2.50 CGPA)
The required O’Level subjects from WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or GCE
One year of relevant work experience after completing your ND
Your ND transcript (if you didn’t study at Ilaro)
A screening test, which will be conducted online
How to Apply

Here’s what to do if you’re ready:Go to the School Website

Visit federalpolyilaro.edu.ng and open the portal
Generate an Invoice

Click Applicant then Generate Invoice or head straight to

ODFEL Invoice Page
Pay at a Bank

Use the invoice to pay at any of these:UBA
WEMA
Polaris Bank
Union Bank
Ilaro Poly Micro-Finance Bank
Access Bank
Zenith Bank

All payments must go through Remita
Fill the Form

After payment, return to the portal. Click Applicant, then Fill Application Form, and follow the steps
Keep These in MindOnly use your own name when generating invoices and RRR
Upload only clear, readable documents in PDF
Go to the JAMB office to complete your JAMB Part-Time/Distance Learning form
Use the same name across WAEC, NECO, and JAMB records
Screening is computer-based. More info will come by email or text
Check the school’s website often for updates