Pathway 01
UTME
For first-time applicants direct from secondary school. Sit JAMB UTME with DIT as your first choice.
- Min. UTME
- 160
- Outcome
- National Diploma (ND-1)
Admissions · 2026 / 27
Begin your application.
Home Admissions
NBTE Status
Provisional approval to operate as a tertiary institution granted 3 March 2026 (Ref TEB/NTIRD/PA/881/VOL.I/2). Programme-level accreditation reviews to follow.
Applications open
15 June 2026
UTME deadline
31 August 2026
Resumption
14 October 2026
Entry pathways
Two routes into the institute.
All applications route through JAMB. ND admissions take both
UTME and Direct Entry candidates; HND admissions are for ND
holders via the DE pathway.
Pathway 02· Recommended
Direct Entry
For applicants holding A-Levels, IJMB, JUPEB, NABTEB Advanced, C&G Advanced, or an ND from a recognised polytechnic.
- Requirement
- Lower Credit (ND) / Merit (NCE)
- Outcome
- ND-2 entry / HND-1 entry
What you'll need
General entry requirements.
All applicants must meet the institute's general academic
standards. Programme-specific subject requirements are listed
on each department page.
O-Level credits
A minimum of five credits at SSCE, NECO or NABTEB, obtained in no more than two sittings, must include English Language and Mathematics. Subject-specific requirements (e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Biology) are stated on each department's page.
JAMB UTME
UTME applicants must register with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, select DIT as their first-choice institution [School code to be confirmed], and score a minimum of 160.
Direct Entry
Applicants holding A-Levels (2 papers), IJMB, JUPEB, NABTEB Advanced, City & Guilds Advanced, or a recognised diploma may apply for direct entry to ND-2 or HND-1 depending on subject.
Character & medical
All admitted candidates must present a certificate of good conduct from their last institution and complete a routine medical screening on resumption.
Tuition & Fees
Indicative fees, 2026 / 27.
Programme
Acceptance
Tuition (yr 1)
Workshop & Lab
ND Computer Engineering
₦ 25,000
₦ 185,000
₦ 45,000
ND Mechatronics Engineering
₦ 25,000
₦ 185,000
₦ 55,000
ND Welding & Fabrication Tech.
₦ 25,000
₦ 165,000
₦ 65,000
ND Foundry Technology
₦ 25,000
₦ 165,000
₦ 75,000
ND Science & Laboratory Technology
₦ 25,000
₦ 175,000
₦ 55,000
ND Computer Science
₦ 25,000
₦ 175,000
₦ 35,000
ND Procurement & Supply Chain
₦ 25,000
₦ 155,000
₦ 25,000
Indicative figures for the 2026 / 27 session. A modest accommodation surcharge applies for on-campus residents; bursary support is available for eligible candidates from defence-personnel families.
Next step
Your place starts with JAMB.
The JAMB application window opens 15 June. Register with JAMB, select DIT as your first choice, and meet the minimum UTME score and subject combinations for your chosen programme.