Federal Polytechnic Bauchi offers courses in six different faculties at a fee that ranges from N27,000 to N50,000. The federal government-owned institution located in Gwallameji village in Bauchi State offers courses that are fully accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). Its admission process is well defined, likewise its school fees and payment structure.
List of Federal Polytechnic Bauchi Courses and Faculties
There are 6 faculties that cover the courses offered by 23 departments of the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi. Below is a list of the faculties and the courses they offer in their various departments:
School of Agricultural Technology
The faculty was established in August 2012 to develop skills, productivity, efficiency, and self-reliant graduates in different aspects of agricultural production. It is made up of three major departments, which are listed below:
- Department of Agricultural Technology
- Department of Animal Health and Production
- Department of Forestry
School of Science Technology
This is one of the faculties in the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, which was founded in 1979. The faculty is accredited by NBTE for both National Diploma and Higher National Diploma programs. Also, certificate programs are offered by hospitality and management technology. Below are the departments accredited for this faculty:
- Department of Food Science and Technology
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Hospitality and Management Technology
- Department of Leisure and Tourism
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Department of Mathematics and Statistics
- Department of Science Laboratory Technology
School of General Studies
The faculty was created in 1987 after the school’s department was generally reorganized. The School of General Studies comprises 4 departments, which are listed below:
- Department of Library and Information Science
- Department of General Studies
- Department of Crime Management and Control
- Department of Mass Communication
School of Environmental Technology
The school of environmental technology was created in 1982, and it comprises 5 departments. All 5 departments, except the department of building technology, are accredited for National Diploma and Higher National Diploma programs. Below are the 5 departments in the School of Environmental Technology:
- Department of Estate Management
- Department of Architecture
- Department of Surveying and Geo-informatics
- Department of Building Technology
- Department of Quantity Survey
School of Engineering Technology
This is one of the first schools that was created in the institution in 1979. It is made up of four departments, which include the following:
- Department of Agriculture and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
- Diploma – Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
- National Diploma – Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
- Higher National Diploma – Soil and Water Option and
- Higher National Diploma – Farm Power and Machinery Option
- Higher National Diploma – Post-Harvest Technology
- Department of Civil Engineering Technology
- Department of Electrical and Electronics Technology
- Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology
School of Business Studies
The school of business studies at the polytechnic was established in 1979. It is made up of 6 departments, which are listed below:
- Department of Accountancy
- Department of Business Administration and Management
- Department of Banking and Finance
- Department of Marketing
- Department of Office Technology and Management (OTM)
- Department of Public Administration
Federal Polytechnic Bauchi Admission Portal
To gain access to the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi Admission portal, make use of the link https://portal.fptb.edu.ng/admissions/checkStatus or click here. The portal is available for prospective ND students to check their admission status. Likewise, the returning HND students of the polytechnic should confirm their admission status.
When is Federal Polytechnic Bauchi Admission Form Out?
The Federal Polytechnic Bauchi admission form is currently on sale. Students can follow the steps outlined below to apply for admission into this current academic session.
How To Apply For Admission on the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi Portal
Online application for Federal Polytechnic Bauchi Admission can be done through the following steps:
- Log in to the polytechnic’s admission portal at https://portal.fptb.edu.ng/application or click here.
- Scroll to the green rectangle tagged ‘Start New Registration’
- Your full name, phone number, and preferred program (course) of study should be entered
- Make sure all of the information is entered correctly because your mobile number will stand as your password. You can make as many changes as you’d like at this point before making a payment
- A secure payment page will be provided for you to make your payment once you click ‘Proceed.’ To make a payment, print it out and head to the bank. When making the payment, you must enter the application number that was generated for you.
- Once your payment has been received successfully, you can continue with the rest of the application by logging in with your application number and phone number, which serves as your password.
- You can also pay using your VISA/Verve/Mastercard ATM card by going to Remita and selecting PAY AN ELECTRONIC INVOICE.
- Please get in touch with the ICT Center or email [email protected] if you experience any problems.
Requirements To Apply For Admission On The Federal Polytechnic Bauchi Portal
Prospective students should ensure they have the following before proceeding to the polytechnic’s portal for online admission.
- Candidates must have a minimum of four (4) SSCE/NECO passes or an equivalent qualification earned in one or two sittings. These four passes must include English language and mathematics, in addition to any additional two passes pertinent to the course of interest.
- Before enrolling in ND programs, all candidates must take and pass the PCE JAMB examination and be properly admitted by JAMB.
Federal Polytechnic Bauchi School Fees Schedule
The Polytechnic has provided the school fees schedule for students in different academic programs. The school fees are within the range of N26,000 and N45,000.
Federal Polytechnic Bauchi School Fees For Interim Joint Matriculation Board Programme
- Registration – N20,000
- Examination – N12,200
- Games – N1,000
- Library – N2,000
- ID Card – N1,000
- Credentials Verification – N1,500
- Prospectus – N1,500
- Medical Fee – N2,500
- Practicals – N1,300
- Endowment – N1,000
- Accommodation (Optional) – N6,000
Total = N44,000
School Fees Schedule For Diploma Program in Federal Polytechnic Bauchi
- Registration – N5,000
- Examination – N4,200
- Games – N1,000
- Library – N2,000
- ID Card – N1,000
- Credentials Verification – N1,500
- Prospectus – N1,000
- Medical Fee – N2,500
- Technology Fee – N3,000
- Tuition – N20,000
- Endowment – N1,000
- Entrepreneurship Dev. – N2,000
- SIWES – N1,000
- Accommodation (Optional) – N6,000
Total = N45,200
School Fees Schedule For ND and HND Regular Program At Federal Polytechnic Bauchi
- Registration – N4,500
- Examination – N4,200
- Games – N1,000
- Library – N2,000
- ID Card – N1,000
- Credentials Verification – N1,500
- Prospectus – N1,000
- Medical Fee – N2,500
- Technology Fee – N3,000
- Practical – N1,300
- Endowment – N1,000
- Entrepreneurship Dev. – N2,000
- SIWES – N1,000
- Accommodation (Optional) – N6,000
Total = N26,000
How To Pay Federal Polytechnic Bauchi School Fees
Students are advised to go to their department and get proper information on the bank and the account number to make payment of their school fees. The institution has not provided an online payment platform for school fees, so students should get the proper information from the school administration.
There is no information available relating to whether students can pay their school fees on an installment basis. However, most federal polytechnics give room for school fee installment payment patterns.
Consequences of Not Paying the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi School Fee
Newly admitted students stand the chance of losing their admission to the institution. Therefore, newly admitted students are advised to pay their acceptance fee and ensure to complete their fees on time to secure their admission with the institution.
ND2 and HND2 students also face the consequences of missing their examination if they have not completed their school fees before the examination date.