NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY (NITT), ZARIA ZARIA BEGINS 2026/2027 ADMISSION INTO ND AND HND PROGRAMMES, RELEASES REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINE

The NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY (NITT), ZARIA, has announced the commencement of admission into its National Board for Technical Education (NBTE)-approved programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.

According to the Institute, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its full-time National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes at the Zaria Campus.

1.0 AVAILABLE HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) PROGRAMMES

The following HND programmes are available:

1. HND Transport Technology — 2 Years.
2. HND Project Management — 2 Years.

2.0 AVAILABLE NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) PROGRAMMES

Interested candidates can apply for admission into the following ND programmes:

1. ND Shipping and Port Engineering Technology — 2 Years.
2. ND Transport and Logistics Management — 2 Years.
3. ND Autobody Technology — 2 Years.
4. ND Transport Safety — 2 Years.
5. ND Procurement and Supply Chain Management — 2 Years.
6. ND Mechatronics Engineering Technology — 2 Years.
7. ND Freight Forwarding — 2 Years.
8. ND Marine Engineering Technology — 2 Years.
9. ND Welding and Fabrication Engineering — 2 Years.

3.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND)

Admission into the ND programmes is strictly through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• A minimum JAMB UTME score of 100 and above.
• Five (5) O'Level credit passes in WAEC, NECO or NABTEB in not more than two sittings.

The required O'Level subjects are as follows:

For Engineering Courses:

Candidates must possess credits in:

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• One other relevant subject.

For Management and Arts Courses:

Candidates must possess credits in:

• Mathematics
• English Language
• Any other three relevant subjects.

4.0 APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR ND CANDIDATES

Interested candidates seeking admission into the National Diploma programmes are required to follow these steps:

1. Visit any JAMB-approved registration centre.
2. Select the option under Innovative Enterprises.
3. Select NITT Programmes.
4. Choose the programme of your choice.

Candidates are advised to ensure that they select the correct programme during the application process.

5.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND)

Candidates seeking admission into the HND programmes must satisfy the following requirements:

• Possess a National Diploma (ND) certificate in a related field.
• Obtain a minimum of Lower Credit or Pass from a government-approved institution.
• Have at least one year of industrial training experience.
• Possess a valid JAMB Registration Number.

Eligible candidates are encouraged to ensure that they meet the stated requirements before applying.

6.0 APPLICATION DEADLINE

The Institute has announced that the deadline for submission of applications is:

Thursday, December 31, 2026.

Interested candidates are advised to complete their applications before the closing date.

7.0 FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES

For additional information and enquiries, applicants can contact the Institute through the following channels:

• Office: Registry, Head Office, NITT, Zaria.
• Website: http://www.nitt.gov.ng
• Phone Numbers:
  • 08102489766
  • 09130441458
  • 08035267230

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

Prospective students are advised to carefully review the admission requirements for their preferred programmes and ensure that they possess the necessary qualifications before applying.

Interested candidates seeking admission into the NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY (NITT), ZARIA, are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity before the application deadline.