2026/2027 NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) POST-UTME REGISTRATION EXERCISE
1.0 INVITATION
The Management of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following two-year (four-semester) full-time National Diploma (ND) programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session:
Online registration and application open on Friday, 26th June 2026, and close on Friday, 24th July 2026.
2.0 MODE OF CORRESPONDENCE
Candidates seeking admission must maintain an active email address and mobile phone number for official correspondence throughout the screening process. All post-UTME registration must be completed via the Maritime Academy of Nigeria application portal, and final admissions processed through the Joint Admissions and Jamb Examination Board’s (JAMB) Central Admission Processing System (CAPS). Candidates must not appear physically at the Academy unless shortlisted and explicitly invited for medical and physical screening exercises via a website publication, email, or SMS.
3.0 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
3.1 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who selected the Maritime Academy of Nigeria as their First (1st) Choice Institution in the 2026 UTME are generally eligible to apply/register.
3.2 UTME MINIMUM ADMISSIBLE SCORE
Candidates who scored not less than the following minimum admissible score are eligible for the post-UTME registration:
3.3 O-LEVEL SUBJECTS AND UTME SUBJECT COMBINATIONS
1) ND Nautical Science
2) ND Marine Engineering and Electrical/Electronic Engineering
English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics.
3) ND Maritime Transport and Business Studies
4.0 PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL FITNESS
4.1 PHYSICAL FITNESS CRITERIA
In alignment with maritime industry demands and the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) 1978, as amended, all seafarers must be physically and mentally fit. Applicants must be capable of handling the rigours of regimented cadetship training. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo physical and medical screening upon official invitation.
4.2 MEDICAL EXAMINATION FORM (FORM M)
Candidates must download and print the Medical Examination Form (Form M) from the application portal. This form must be completed and endorsed by a registered medical practitioner at a recognized government hospital before being re-uploaded to the portal.
4.3 Academy Medical Screening Tests
Shortlisted candidates will undergo verification screening at the Academy, which includes the following medical diagnostic tests:
Data Privacy Compliance: All medical information uploaded or gathered during screening is treated with strict confidentiality and processed securely under institutional data protection guidelines solely for admission eligibility evaluation.
5.0 MARITAL STATUS
Applicants must be single and are required to remain single throughout the duration of the National Diploma programme.
6.0 AGE LIMITS
The following age limits applies for the ND admission:
7.0 APPLICATION FEES AND PROCEDURE
7.1 Registration Fee
The registration and application fee is Two Thousand Naira only (N2,000.00). Payments must be processed through the REMITA platform.
7.2 Step-by-Step Application Steps
To register for the post UTME, take the following steps:
8.0 OPERATIONAL ADVISORY
9.0 HELP DESK AND ENQUIRIES
For technical assistance or institutional enquiries, please contact the admissions desk at 09032552144 or via email at admission@maritimeacademy.gov.ng or info@maritimeacademy.gov.ng. Response protocols are executed immediately upon receipt.
Signed:
MANAGEMENT