Federal Polytechnic Bauchi (FPTB) Post UTME Form at a Glance
Federal Polytechnic Bauchi has opened its 2026/2027 Post UTME application for National Diploma admission.
- Applicants must make FPTB their first-choice institution.
- The Post UTME screening fee is ₦2,000.
- ND Agriculture applicants have a JAMB waiver stated in the notice.
- The application deadline is six weeks from the notice publication date.
Read on for eligibility, available ND courses and the application procedure.
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Federal Polytechnic Bauchi has started the admission process for National Diploma programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Candidates who selected Federal Polytechnic Bauchi as their first choice in JAMB and met the required cut-off mark can apply for the Post UTME screening. Candidates who initially selected another school can change their first-choice institution to Federal Polytechnic Bauchi through JAMB before applying.
The Post UTME application fee is ₦2,000 and the payment is non-refundable. Applicants will use the school admission portal to complete the application and provide the required information.
FPTB ND Courses for 2026/2027
Federal Polytechnic Bauchi has listed National Diploma programmes across its schools for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
School of Agricultural Technology
- Agricultural Technology
- Animal Health and Production Technology
- Animal Production Technology
- Fisheries Technology
- Forestry and Environmental Technology
- Organic Agriculture
Applicants for ND Agriculture programmes have been granted a waiver by JAMB. Such candidates are required to present evidence of JAMB registration.
School of Management Sciences
- Accountancy
- Banking and Finance
- Business Administration & Management
- Cooperative Economic & Management
- Marketing
- Office Technology and Management
- Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- Public Administration
- Taxation
School of Engineering Technology
- Agricultural & Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Mechatronics Engineering Technology
School of Science and Technology
- Computer Science
- Food Science and Technology
- Hospitality Management Technology
- Tourism Management Technology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Statistics
School of General Studies
- Crime Management
- Library and Information Science
- Mass Communication
School of Environmental Tech.
- Architectural Technology
- Building Technology
- Estate Management & Valuation
- Quantity Surveying
- Surveying and Geoinformatics
- Urban and Regional Planning
FPTB Post UTME Eligibility
Candidates can apply for the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi ND admission exercise when the stated admission conditions have been met.
The applicant must:
- Select Federal Polytechnic Bauchi as the first-choice institution in JAMB.
- Meet or exceed the required JAMB cut-off mark.
- Pay the ₦2,000 Post UTME screening fee.
A candidate who did not originally select Federal Polytechnic Bauchi as first choice can use the JAMB change of course or institution process or visit the nearest JAMB office to make the required change.
FPTB Post UTME Application Procedure
The application will be completed through the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi admission portal.
Applicants can follow these steps:
- Visit the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi admission portal.
- Select ONLINE ADMISSION.
- Enter the required applicant details.
- Generate the payment slip containing the Remita Retrieval Reference, RRR.
- Pay the non-refundable ₦2,000 application fee through a bank or Remita online.
- Return to the admission portal after payment.
- Continue the application using the Application Number and phone number used when the application was started.
- Follow the instructions displayed on the portal and complete the application.
Applicants are expected to read the portal instructions before proceeding with payment.
First-Choice Requirement for FPTB Admission
JAMB requires candidates to make a school their first choice to qualify for admission.
A candidate seeking admission into Federal Polytechnic Bauchi must therefore have FPTB as the first-choice institution. Candidates who currently have another school as first choice will need to complete the JAMB change of institution process before their FPTB admission can proceed.
Admission Acceptance After an Offer
Candidates who receive an admission offer are required to accept the offer and print their JAMB admission letter within four weeks.
Failure to complete this step within the stated period will result in loss of the admission offer.
FPTB Post UTME Application Deadline
The deadline for the application is six weeks from the date the admission notice was published.
Candidates can complete the application before the closing period rather than leaving the process until the final days.
FPTB Post UTME Troubleshooter
| Situation | What to Check | Next Step |
|---|---|---|
| 🎓 FPTB is not first choice | The applicant currently has another institution as first choice | Complete the JAMB change of institution process and select Federal Polytechnic Bauchi |
| 💳 Payment has been made | Confirm that the applicant has the Application Number and original phone number | Return to the FPTB portal and continue the application |
| 🌾 Applying for ND Agriculture | The notice states a JAMB waiver for ND Agriculture programmes | Present evidence of JAMB registration as required |
| ⏰ Admission offer received | Check when the offer was made | Accept the admission and print the JAMB admission letter within four weeks |