To get into a Marist Poly HND programme you need a relevant National Diploma with at least a Lower Credit, at least one year of industrial training or work experience after the ND, and the O’level credits required for the ND. That is NBTE’s entry rule for HND in the polytechnics it regulates. Marist Polytechnic, Emene lists five HND programmes on its website but has not published its own HND requirements, form price or screening dates.
2027/2028 update: Marist Poly HND admission requirements and entry rules usually stay the same from one year to the next, so the rules on this page are what 2027/2028 applicants should plan with. They come from the latest information available for 2026/2027. If the 2027/2028 notice changes anything, we will update this page.
HND admission does not use the UTME or a JAMB cut-off mark. You apply to the polytechnic with your ND result. Below are the requirements in detail, the five HND courses Marist lists, how to apply on its portal, a worked example and the questions to ask before you pay.
Marist Poly HND admission at a glance
| Item | Position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum ND grade | Lower Credit in the same discipline | NBTE reviewed entry requirements for HND |
| Experience after ND | At least one year of industrial training or relevant work | NBTE |
| ND with a Pass | May be considered with two years’ post-ND experience (engineering and science) | NBTE |
| O’level | The ND entry requirements, including English Language and Mathematics | NBTE |
| JAMB/UTME | Not used for HND entry | General polytechnic practice |
| HND courses Marist lists | Five | Marist Courses page, checked 30 October 2026 |
| Marist HND notice, form price, screening | Not published | Official website, checked 30 October 2026 |
| Where to apply | portal.maristpolytechnic.edu.ng | Apply Now link on Marist’s admissions page |
Marist Poly HND admission requirements in detail
NBTE publishes a document called Reviewed Entry Requirements for HND Programmes in NBTE Regulated Institutions. Its main rules, as they apply to the courses Marist offers:
| Requirement | What NBTE says |
|---|---|
| ND grade | A minimum of Lower Credit in the discipline, from an NBTE-accredited ND programme |
| Industrial training | At least one year of post-ND cognate work experience or industrial training |
| Pass ND | Engineering and science: an ND at Pass level plus at least two years of post-ND work experience may be considered |
| Management courses | Some management sections use a minimum CGPA of 2.50 in place of the class name |
| O’level | All the requirements for admission into the ND (five credits at not more than two sittings, including English Language and Mathematics) |
| ND in a different field | Admitted first as Post-ND (ND II) before going on to the HND |
ND classes and CGPA
NBTE grades the ND on a 4.00 scale. A Lower Credit usually means a CGPA of 2.50 to 2.99, Upper Credit 3.00 to 3.49 and Distinction 3.50 and above; a Pass is 2.00 to 2.49. Your ND certificate or statement of result shows your class.
Documents to have ready
- ND certificate or statement of result, and your ND transcript if the school asks.
- Industrial training (IT) letter or proof of post-ND work experience.
- O’level result(s), no more than two sittings.
- Birth certificate or age declaration, local government identification and passport photographs.
- NIN, which most portals now ask for.
The list above is general polytechnic practice; Marist has not published its own. Check the portal before you go.
HND courses at Marist Polytechnic
Marist’s Courses page lists five HND programmes. The ND that normally leads to each is in the second column.
| HND programme (as Marist lists it) | Usual ND entry | Marist ND page |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | ND Business Administration and Management | BAM cut-off mark |
| Computer Science (AI option) | ND Computer Science | Computer Science cut-off mark |
| Computer Science (Cybersecurity option) | ND Computer Science | Computer Science cut-off mark |
| Electrical/Electronics (Power option) | ND Electrical/Electronics Engineering | EEE cut-off mark |
| Science Laboratory Technology (Microbiology option) | ND Science Laboratory Technology | SLT cut-off mark |
Marist lists no HND in Computer Engineering, Statistics, Estate Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Administration or Biomedical Engineering Technology. If your ND is in one of those, you would need another polytechnic for the HND, or a Post-ND route into a related HND if the school allows it.
NBTE approval of each HND option at Marist is not confirmed. Marist does not publish programme accreditation, and NBTE’s 2020 directory lists the school (private, approved 2016) without readable programme tables. Before you pay, ask the school to show you the current NBTE status of your HND, because it affects NYSC mobilisation and how employers treat the certificate.
Marist Poly HND form, price and screening
Marist has not published an HND admission notice for 2026/2027. Its most recent notice on the website, for 2025/2026 (26 June 2025), covered ND programmes only. The admissions page (last modified 31 August 2026) has an Apply Now button that opens the portal, and a menu link marked 2026/2027 fees that actually opens the 2024-2025 fees page.
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| HND form price | Not published |
| Application dates | Not published |
| Screening or interview | Not published |
| Acceptance and tuition fees | Fees page is labelled 2024-2025; confirm current figures with the school |
Call or email the school on the contacts shown on maristpolytechnic.edu.ng (info@maristpolytechnic.edu.ng) to confirm the price, dates and documents before you pay.
How to apply for HND at Marist Polytechnic
- Check your eligibility: confirm your ND class (Lower Credit or better) and that you have finished at least one year of IT or relevant work.
- Gather your documents: ND result, IT letter, O’level result(s) and identification, scanned clearly.
- Open the portal: go to portal.maristpolytechnic.edu.ng through the Apply Now button on the official admissions page.
- Create an account and pick your HND: choose the HND that matches your ND discipline and option.
- Pay only through the portal: use the payment method the portal generates and keep the receipt.
- Upload and submit: upload your results and documents, print your application slip.
- Attend screening if called: bring the originals of everything you uploaded.
- Accept and register: pay the acceptance fee and complete registration through the channel the school confirms.
Warning
Apply only through portal.maristpolytechnic.edu.ng or the admissions office at Emene. Marist has not published any agent or private account for HND forms. Do not pay anyone who offers to “process” your HND admission.
A worked example (illustrative)
Ngozi finished ND Science Laboratory Technology with a CGPA of 2.71 (Lower Credit). She did her one-year IT in a hospital laboratory in Enugu, and her WAEC has credits in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
- ND grade: 2.71 is a Lower Credit, which meets NBTE’s minimum.
- Experience: one year of IT in a laboratory fits the industrial training rule.
- O’level: she meets the ND SLT entry credits, including English and Mathematics.
- Course: Marist lists HND SLT with a Microbiology option, which suits her hospital laboratory background.
Had Ngozi finished with a Pass (say 2.30), NBTE’s rule for science courses would want two years of post-ND experience before she could be considered.
How HND admission differs from ND admission
| ND (full time) | HND | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry exam | UTME, at least 100 for polytechnics (2026/2027) | No UTME; ND result and screening |
| Handled through | JAMB CAPS | The polytechnic |
| Main requirement | Five O’level credits including English and Mathematics | ND at Lower Credit or better, plus one year IT |
| Duration | Two years | Two years |
| Marist courses | Nine on its website, six on JAMB’s list | Five on its website |
If you are still at ND level, start with our JAMB CAPS guide and the Marist ND cut-off pages linked above.
Duration and what comes after
The full-time HND normally lasts two years. HND graduates are mobilised for NYSC, can apply for graduate-level jobs that accept HND, and can go on to a postgraduate diploma or a top-up degree where a university allows it. Marist also lists some B.Sc. and B.Eng. programmes on its website, but names no partner university, and a polytechnic cannot award degrees alone. Ask which university awards them before you treat them as a next step.
Mistakes HND applicants make
- Applying with a Pass and no extra experience: NBTE asks for two years of post-ND work in that case.
- Skipping the IT year: one year of industrial training is a standard HND condition.
- Choosing an HND outside your ND field: NBTE says such candidates go through Post-ND (ND II) first.
- Paying an agent: pay only on the Marist portal.
Marist Poly HND admission requirements: frequently asked questions
Does Marist Polytechnic offer HND? Yes. Its Courses page lists HND Business Administration and Management, Computer Science (AI and Cybersecurity options), Electrical/Electronics (Power option) and Science Laboratory Technology (Microbiology option).
Can I apply for HND with a Pass in ND? Under NBTE’s rules for engineering and science, a Pass ND may be considered with at least two years of post-ND work experience. Confirm with Marist before you apply.
Do I need JAMB for HND admission at Marist? No. HND entry uses your ND result, industrial training and O’level; the UTME plays no part.
How much is the Marist Poly HND form? Marist has not published an HND form price for 2026/2027. Check the portal or contact the school directly.
Sources and updates
The HND programme list, the five schools, the Apply Now link and the fees menu are from the official Marist Polytechnic website (home, admissions and courses pages, checked 30 October 2026; the admissions page was last modified on 31 August 2026). The 2025/2026 programme list is from Marist’s notice “Admission for 2025/2026 Academic Session” (26 June 2025). The entry rules are from NBTE’s Reviewed Entry Requirements for HND Programmes (undated, checked 30 October 2026). NBTE’s 2020 Directory of Accredited Programmes lists Marist as a private polytechnic (serial 85, P.M.B. 104 Emene, approved 2016). The ND minimum of 100 and the CAPS rules are from NAN, 11 May 2026.
Checked on 30 October 2026. Marist had not published an HND admission notice for 2026/2027. When it does, this page will be updated.
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