Polytechnic · Ekiti State
Admission requirements for Mechanical Engineering Technology at Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Ekiti State.
The Minimum entry requirements into National Diploma (ND) in Mechanical Engineering are Five (5) Credits passes in WASC/ NECO/GCE O’level/ SSCE/ NABTEB- National Technical Certificate (NTC) Examination at not more than two (2) sittings. The subject must include: 1. English Language; 2. Mathematics; 3. Physics; 4. Chemistry; 5. Plus any one (1) of the following: Biology/Agricultural Science/Animal Husbandry, Further Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Technical Drawing, Auto-Mechanics, Metal Work, Tractor Mechanics, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning . ( In addition to the above), Applicants having NABTEB-National Technical Certificate (NTC) with five (5) Credits Passes in the above must have a Credit Pass in the Mechanical Trade Areas. NOTE: Only NABTEB National Technical Certificate (NTC) would be accepted for admission and not NABTEB National Business Certificate (NBC)
Mechanical Engineering is a rigorous four-to-five year undergraduate programme that equips students with the principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, materials science, and manufacturing processes. Students also gain hands-on experience in design, production systems, and maintenance of mechanical equipment through laboratory work and industrial attachments. Graduates are well-positioned to pursue careers in oil and gas, power generation, automobile maintenance, and manufacturing industries, all of which remain critical sectors of the Nigerian economy. Some graduates also find rewarding opportunities in the construction and aerospace industries. Upon graduation, engineers are expected to register with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, commonly known as COREN, which certifies their professional competence and ensures ethical practice across the engineering sector.