The management of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPOLY) has announced the commencement of its Post-UTME screening registration for the 2025/2026 academic session.

This screening exercise is for candidates seeking admission into the institution’s wide range of National Diploma (ND) full-time programmes.

Eligibility

• Only candidates who scored 100 marks and above in the 2025 UTME conducted by JAMB are qualified to apply.
• Both candidates who chose RUGIPOLY as their first choice during JAMB registration and those who wish to change to the Polytechnic are eligible to participate.

Available ND Programmes

RUGIPOLY offers a broad spectrum of courses across agriculture, science, engineering, management, environmental design, and social sciences.

Some of the available ND programmes include:

• Agricultural Technology
• Computer Science
• Science Laboratory Technology
• Mass Communication
• Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Marine & Mechatronics Engineering
• Building Technology, Estate Management, Surveying & Geo-informatics
• Accountancy, Banking & Finance, Insurance, Taxation
• Business Administration & Management, Marketing, Cooperative Economics
• Public Administration, Social Development, Office Technology & Management
• Art & Industrial Design, Horticultural Technology, Food Science & Technology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Leisure & Tourism
• And many more (full list provided in the announcement).

Notably, Marine Engineering is listed as a new programme for the session.

Application Guidelines

1. Visit the official RUGIPOLY portal sf.rugipo.edu.ng
2. Make the required Post-UTME screening fee payment through the Unified Payments Platform using:
   • MasterCard or Verve card, or
   • At any commercial bank nationwide.
     (Administrative and portal charges apply.)
3. Complete the online registration and upload all necessary details, including:
   • JAMB details (UTME score inclusive).
   • O’Level results (WAEC, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB).
   • Recent passport photograph.
4. Ensure your O’Level results are also uploaded on JAMB CAPS, as this is mandatory for final admission consideration.

Important Notes

• Only candidates who register properly and upload the required documents will be considered for admission.
• Candidates should regularly check the Polytechnic’s portal for updates regarding:
  • Screening schedules
  • Admission lists
  • Further registration and clearance instructions.
• Failure to upload O’Level results to JAMB CAPS may result in automatic disqualification, even if you pass the Post-UTME screening.

Final Remark

This announcement signifies that RUGIPOLY has officially opened its admission process for the 2025/2026 academic session. With its wide range of ND programmes—including both traditional and newly introduced courses like Marine Engineering—the Polytechnic continues to expand opportunities for prospective students.

Candidates are encouraged to apply early, carefully follow all application steps, and monitor both the RUGIPOLY portal and JAMB CAPS to secure their admission successfully.