DESPO ND SPAT Admission 2025/2026: Apply Now for Part-Time National Diploma Without 100+ UTME Score
Delta State Polytechnic Otefe-Oghara (DESPO) has officially opened its portal for the 2025/2026 ND Regular II (SPAT) admission. This is great news for UTME candidates who scored below 100 and still wish to earn a National Diploma (ND) through part-time study.
If you have five O’Level credits, including English and Mathematics, this opportunity could be your path to securing admission—even if DESPO wasn’t your first-choice institution.
What is the DESPO ND Regular II (SPAT) Programme?
SPAT stands for School of Part-Time Studies. It allows students to study and earn a National Diploma (ND) through a flexible schedule—ideal for working individuals or candidates who didn’t meet the full-time UTME requirements.
Who Can Apply?
You’re eligible if you:
- Scored below 100 in the 2025 UTME
- Have five O’Level credits (including English & Mathematics) from WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB
- Didn’t choose DESPO originally? No problem! Just make sure your O’Level results are uploaded to your JAMB profile
Courses Available at DESPO SPAT (2025/2026)
School of Applied Sciences and Technology
- Computer Science
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Statistics
- Glass and Ceramics
- Food Science and Technology
- Photography
- Multimedia Technology
- Environmental Science and Management
- Library and Information Science
School of Business Studies
- Accountancy
- Banking and Finance
- Business Administration & Management
- Mass Communication
- Office Technology and Management
School of Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Welding and Fabrication
- Water Resources Engineering
- Industrial Maintenance
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Foundry Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
What You’ll Need for the Screening
Get the following ready once the screening date is announced:
- Four recent passport photos
- Receipt of application fee payment
- O’Level result or certificate
- Birth certificate or age declaration
- Local government certificate of origin
- Pencil and writing materials
How to Apply for DESPO ND SPAT Admission (Step-by-Step)
- Visit the DESPO SPAT Application Portal.
- Click on “SPAT Application Form”
- Pay the ₦15,000 application fee using Verve or MasterCard
- Complete the online form
- Submit and print two copies of your acknowledgement slip
Note: Screening dates will be announced soon. Stay updated via the DESPO portal.
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