Official List of Courses Offered in Plateau State Polytechnic (PLAPOLY) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in Plateau State Polytechnic (PLAPOLY): If you have chosen Plateau State Polytechnic (PLAPOLY), you are targeting one of the most prominent state-owned technical institutions in North-Central Nigeria.

Below is the official and accredited list of courses offered at Plateau State Polytechnic for the 2026/2027 session, categorized by their Schools.

1. School of Engineering (Main Campus – Barkin Ladi)

This is the polytechnic’s technical powerhouse.

• Civil Engineering — Focuses on construction, structural design, and highways.

• Electrical/Electronic Engineering — A broad field covering power and electronics.

  • HND Option: Power and Machines

  • HND Option: Electronics and Telecommunication

• Mechanical Engineering

  • HND Option: Manufacturing

  • HND Option: Power and Plant

• Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering — Combines engineering with farming technology.

• Mineral and Petroleum Resources Engineering — Focuses on mining and earth resources.

• Metallurgical Engineering — Focuses on metals and materials processing.

• Foundry Engineering Technology — A specialized course on metal casting.

• Computer Engineering — Focuses on hardware maintenance and digital systems.

2. School of Science and Technology (Main Campus)

PLAPOLY focuses on practical science relevant to industries.

• Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) — The gateway course. At HND level, you must specialize in:

  • Microbiology

  • Physics with Electronics

  • Chemistry

  • Biochemistry

  • Biology

• Computer Science — The most popular course. Available at ND and HND levels.

• Statistics — Focuses on data analysis and probability.

• Hospitality Management — Focuses on hotel management and catering.

• Leisure and Tourism Management — Given Plateau’s tourism status, this is a flagship course.

• Food Science and Technology

3. School of Environmental Studies (Main Campus)

• Urban and Regional Planning — Focuses on town planning and development.

• Building Technology — Focuses on the construction process.

• Quantity Surveying — Focuses on cost management in construction.

• Estate Management and Valuation — Deals with property valuation and agency.

4. School of Administration and Business Studies (Jos Campus)

Located in Bukuru, this is the most populous school.

• Accountancy — Produces graduates ready for financial roles and professional exams.

• Business Administration and Management — Focuses on entrepreneurship and corporate leadership.

• Public Administration — Great for careers in government and civil service.

• Banking and Finance

• Marketing

• Office Technology and Management (OTM) — Modern secretarial studies focusing on digital tools.

• Social Development — Focuses on social work and community welfare.

5. School of Technical Education (Barkin Ladi)

This school produces technical teachers and awards NCE (Technical).

• NCE in Technical Education (with options in Automobile, Electrical, Building, etc.)

6. School of General Studies

• Mass Communication — Available at Diploma/ND levels. Focuses on journalism and media.

• Library and Information Science — Focuses on data management.

• Law (Diploma) — Available as a specialized Diploma course.

• Psychology (Diploma)

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into PLAPOLY, you need to understand the strategy:

1. The Cut-Off Mark Strategy

• Official Mark: The polytechnic generally accepts a JAMB score of 120.

• Flexibility: Admission is relatively flexible. If you have your 5 O’Level credits (Maths & English are compulsory), you have a very high chance of getting in, especially for courses in the School of Science.

2. The HRDC Route (No JAMB?)

• Diploma Programs: If you didn’t write JAMB, you can apply for the HRDC Diploma in courses like Law, Psychology, or Local Government Administration. These are often treated as direct entries into the professional world or used for Direct Entry (DE) into universities later.

3. Indigene Factor

• Catchment: As a state-owned institution, priority is often given to Plateau State indigenes, but the school is very welcoming to students from all over Nigeria, especially given Jos’s cosmopolitan nature.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is PLAPOLY accredited? Yes. The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has accredited the courses listed above.

Does PLAPOLY offer Nursing? No. Plateau State Polytechnic does not offer Nursing Science. However, the Plateau State College of Nursing and Midwifery is a separate institution in Vom (near Jos) that handles that.

How do I apply for HND? To apply for HND, you generally need a Lower Credit in your ND result and 1 Year of Industrial Training (IT). If you have a Pass, you need 2 years of IT.