The management of Osun State Polytechnic (OSPOLY), Iree, has officially announced the commencement of the Post-UTME screening exercise for National Diploma (ND) full-time candidates for the 2025/2026 academic session. The exercise, which is strictly physical, has generated a lot of curiosity among prospective students. To help candidates prepare adequately, The Nigeria Education News has compiled a comprehensive guide addressing the most frequently asked questions about the process.
The Post-UTME screening is a compulsory step for candidates who selected OSPOLY as their first-choice institution during the 2025 JAMB registration. According to the Registrar, Mr. Abiodun Oyedele Oloyede, the exercise will help the institution verify the academic and personal credentials of applicants before admission can be confirmed. Without attending this stage, no candidate will be considered for admission into the National Diploma program.
The institution disclosed that the screening will hold between Monday, 29th September 2025, and Monday, 6th October 2025. All eligible candidates are expected to report to the Admissions Office of OSPOLY, Iree, by 9:00 am on the day allocated to their faculty. The schedule is designed to ensure a smooth and orderly process while avoiding overcrowding.
Eligibility remains a major concern for many applicants. OSPOLY clarified that only those who chose the polytechnic as their first choice during JAMB registration are permitted to participate in the screening. Candidates who made the institution their second choice, or failed to indicate it at all, are advised to change their choice on the JAMB portal before the screening commences if they still wish to be considered.
Candidates are also expected to arrive fully prepared with the required documents. These include the original and photocopies of their JAMB result slip, JAMB registration slip, OSPOLY application slip (bio-data form), O’Level results, and four recent passport photographs. Applicants should also bring along a biro or pen for form filling and signature purposes. The polytechnic stressed that the JAMB result and registration slip must clearly indicate Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, as the first-choice institution, as discrepancies may lead to disqualification.
A common question from candidates is how they can determine the exact date for their screening. The polytechnic explained that the screening exercise will be conducted faculty by faculty. Each faculty has been allocated a specific date within the one-week timeframe. Candidates are therefore advised to check the official OSPOLY website and noticeboards regularly for updates to confirm their own faculty’s date.
The process of the screening exercise itself will involve both verification and authentication of credentials. Admissions officers will carefully check O’Level results, JAMB details, and OSPOLY application slips for consistency. Where there are mismatches or suspicious details, candidates may be subjected to further investigation. The school emphasized that honesty and transparency are crucial, and applicants found guilty of falsification risk outright disqualification.
Another frequently asked question concerns the possibility of missing the screening date. OSPOLY’s management has made it clear that there will be no rescheduling for candidates who miss their allocated dates. Candidates are urged to plan ahead, arrive early, and ensure they comply with the dates assigned to their faculty. Any absence or lateness will automatically affect their eligibility.
The polytechnic has also urged candidates to dress decently for the exercise. While there is no specific dress code, applicants are reminded that they are attending an official screening and should therefore present themselves in a neat and respectable manner. Indecent dressing, according to the management, will not be tolerated.
In response to concerns about crowd management, the Registrar assured that the institution has put adequate measures in place to maintain order. Security personnel will be on ground, while officials from each faculty will coordinate the process to prevent confusion. Candidates are advised not to come with parents or guardians, as the exercise is strictly for applicants only.
For additional inquiries, candidates can visit the official Osun State Polytechnic website or the Admissions Office at Iree. The school also promised to provide timely updates on its verified social media handles. Prospective students are therefore advised to rely only on official channels to avoid misinformation from unverified sources.
In conclusion, the OSPOLY Post-UTME screening is an essential step for every applicant seeking admission into the National Diploma full-time program for the 2025/2026 academic session. Candidates who prepare adequately, come with the right documents, and follow the schedule strictly have nothing to worry about. The Nigeria Education News will continue to monitor developments and provide further updates as the screening progresses.
