Kogi State Polytechnic IJMB Admission Form For 2025
Kogi State Polytechnic has announced that applications are now being accepted for its Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) programme for the 2025/2026 academic session.
If you’re looking to gain direct entry into a university without writing JAMB, this could be the alternative pathway you need.
What’s the IJMB Programme All About?
The IJMB (Interim Joint Matriculation Board) is a one-year advanced level programme approved by the Federal Government. It allows students to gain admission into 200 level in any Nigerian university that accepts IJMB, without writing the UTME.
At Kogi Poly, this programme is run under the School of Preliminary Studies, and it includes a wide range of subject combinations from the Arts, Social Sciences, and Science departments.
Available Course Combinations
Arts & Social Sciences
Students can choose from combinations such as:
- Accounting / Business Management / A’Level Maths
- Business Management / Government / Literature
- Economics / Government / Sociology
- CRS / History / Literature
- Geography / Government / A’Level Maths
- Government / IRS / Literature
- And many other relevant mixes of Government, Geography, Sociology, Economics, Accounting, CRS, and History
These combinations are designed to prepare you for degrees in areas like Law, Political Science, Accounting, Business Admin, Mass Comm, Sociology, and other Social Science and Arts fields.
Sciences
If you’re science-inclined, available combinations include:
- Biology / Chemistry / Physics
- Chemistry / Physics / A’Level Maths
- Chemistry / Geology / Geography
- Biology / Chemistry / Geology
- Physics / Geography / A’Level Maths
- Chemistry / Geography / Physics
Perfect for those planning to study Medicine, Engineering, Environmental Science, Agriculture, or Physical Sciences at the university level.
Admission Requirements
For A-Level IJMB (One Year Programme):
You must have at least five O’Level credits in either WAEC, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB—these must include English Language and Mathematics. The remaining three subjects should match your preferred IJMB course combination. You can combine results from two sittings maximum.
For Basic English and Maths (O-Level Re-take Programme):
If you’ve attempted WAEC, NECO, or GCE but failed to secure credit passes in English and/or Mathematics, you can apply as an external candidate to retake just these subjects while still joining the IJMB programme.
How to Apply for Kogi Poly IJMB 2025
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Visit the official Kogi Poly portal at:
https://portal.kogistatepolytechnic.edu.ng/pd_dip/ApplyIJMB - You’ll need to generate two separate RRR numbers — one for the application form and the other for the screening fee.
- Proceed to make payments:
- Application Form: ₦5,500
Ensure you keep a copy of your payment receipt and follow the instructions on the portal for document uploads and submission deadlines.
Why Consider IJMB at Kogi Poly?
- No need to sit for JAMB
- Guaranteed admission into 200 level (upon successful completion)
- Affordable and flexible options
- Broad course offerings tailored to university pathways
- Government-recognized and widely accepted by universities across Nigeria
If you’re tired of rewriting JAMB or simply want a faster route into university, the Kogi Poly IJMB programme is your chance to break the cycle. Admission slots are limited, so act fast and secure your future today.
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