Nigeria Police Academy (NPA) Admission Form 2026/2027 for 13th Regular Course

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Applications are invited from qualified and interested candidates for admission into the Degree Programmes of the Nigeria Police Academy (NPA), Wudil, Kano for the 13th Regular Course.


Nigeria Police Academy (NPA), Wudil Kano 13th Regular Course Admission 2026/2027



Application Period

ActivityDate
Opening Date3rd June, 2026
Closing Date15th July, 2026

Eligibility Requirements

Admission is open to both male and female Nigerians of good character.

Applicants must:

  • Be Nigerians by birth
  • Possess a valid National Identity Number (NIN)
  • Have a valid email address and phone number

JAMB Requirements

Candidates must:

  1. Have written the 2026 JAMB examination
  2. Obtain a minimum JAMB score of 180
  3. Choose Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil as their first-choice institution

O’Level Requirements

Applicants must possess:

  • A minimum of six (6) credits in WAEC, NECO, or equivalent examination
  • Results obtained in not more than two sittings
  • Credit passes in:
    • English Language
    • Mathematics

SSCE results obtained before 2023 will not be accepted.


Age Requirement

Applicants must be between:

  • 16 and 21 years old by 31st October, 2026

Physical Requirements

Male Applicants

  • Minimum height: 1.67m
  • Minimum chest measurement: 86cm (34 inches) expanded

Female Applicants

  • Minimum height: 1.64m

General Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be medically fit
  • Be physically fit
  • Be psychologically fit
  • Not be married

Female applicants must not be pregnant at the time of admission.


Application Fee

Fee DescriptionAmount
Application Fee₦6,000
CBT/Post-UTME Fee₦2,000
StatusNon-refundable

How to Apply

Visit the official application portal:

www.admission.polac.edu.ng

Application Steps

  1. Generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) code
  2. Pay the application fee through any commercial bank in Nigeria
  3. Complete and submit the online application form
  4. Upload scanned copies of the required documents
  5. Print:
    • Completed application form
    • Guarantor form

Required Upload Documents

Applicants must upload scanned copies of:

  • SSCE Result
  • Birth Certificate
  • Certificate of Origin

Aptitude Test

ItemDetails
Test TypeComputer Based Test (CBT)
VenueNigeria Police Academy ICT Centre, Wudil Kano State
DateTo be communicated later

Automated Physical Screening

Candidates who meet the CBT cut-off requirements will be invited for physical screening.

ItemDetails
VenueNigeria Police Academy, Wudil Kano State
DateTo be communicated later

Documents Required for Physical Screening

Applicants must present the following:

Educational & Identity Documents

  • Original educational certificates
  • Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
  • Indigene Certificate signed by the Local Government Chairman or Secretary

Medical & Character Requirements

  • Medical fitness evidence from a government-recognized hospital
  • Evidence of good character from village or district head

Guarantor Form

The guarantor form must be signed by any of the following:

  • Public Servant not below Grade Level 13
  • Police Officer not below the rank of CSP
  • Equivalent officer from the Armed Forces or other paramilitary agencies

Automated Medical Screening

Candidates who pass the CBT will undergo medical screening at the Academy.


Automated Interview/Selection

Successful candidates will proceed to the interview and final selection stage.


Notification

Successful applicants will be contacted through:

  • SMS
  • Email

Training Information

ItemDetails
Training CommencementTo be communicated later
Course DurationMinimum of 5 years
Training TypeCombined Academic and Police Training

Certificate and Rank Award

Successful graduates will receive:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree
  • Commission into the Nigeria Police Force as:
Assistant Superintendent of Police II (ASP II)

Available Faculties and Courses

Faculty of Humanities

  • English
  • History & International Studies
  • Linguistics and Nigerian Languages

Department of Education

  • B.A Ed History Education
  • B.A Ed English Language
  • B.Sc Ed Chemistry
  • B.Sc Ed Mathematics
  • B.Sc Ed Computer Science
  • B.Sc Ed Physics
  • B.Ed Guidance and Counselling
  • B.Ed Education Management
  • B.Ed Psychology
  • B.Sc Ed Political Science
  • B.Sc Ed Economics
  • B.Sc Ed Biology

Faculty of Law

Law admission will not be available for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 academic sessions.


Faculty of Science

  • Biochemistry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Forensic Science
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

Faculty of Social and Management Sciences

  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Management Science
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Criminology and Security Studies

Enquiries

admin@polac.edu.ng

Important Notice

Any update or change concerning the admission exercise will be communicated through the Academy website.

Applicants are strongly advised to regularly check:

www.admission.polac.edu.ng
CEO of Samphina Academy

Samuel Obiora

Samuel Obiora is an education consultant and founder of Samphina Academy, an educational consultancy based in Nigeria. With over eight years of experience in academic research, he supports students by providing study resources, research guidance, and timely information on educational opportunities to enhance their academic success.