Maritime Academy of Nigeria HND Admission Form 2024/2025

The Management of Maritime Academy of Nigeria hereby invites suitable and qualified candidates for admission into various Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes of the Academy for the 2022/2023 Academic Session.

Online registration will commence on Monday, 11th July 2022 and end on Friday, 12th August 2022.

The duration of Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes is two (2) years, divided into four (4) semesters. The following programmes are on offer:

  • Nautical Science
  • Marine Engineering
  • Maritime Transport and Business Management

Admission Requirements

Mode of Correspondence

Candidates seeking admission into the Academy must have a functional and accessible electronic mail (e-mail) address and mobile phone number for correspondence.

Candidates are not required to present themselves physically except on invitation through the Website Publication and E-mail/text messages.

SSCE/ND Requirements

Nautical Science

  1. Applicants must possess Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent with at least FIVE (5) CREDIT passes in subjects which must include.
  2. Applicants Must possess a National Diploma Certificate in Nautical Science with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of not less than 2.50 (Lower Credit) from the Maritime Academy of Nigeria or other institutions accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and listed with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Also, candidates must have a JAMB Registration number.
  3. Applicants Must have completed a minimum of one-year post-ND Industrial Training with evidence or must have acquired a minimum of one year of cognate work experience in a relevant organisation.
  4. Candidates with PASS at the National Diploma level from the Maritime Academy of Nigeria must have completed a minimum of two years of Post-ND Industrial Training with evidence or must have acquired a minimum of two-year cognate work experience in a relevant organisation.

Marine Engineering

  1. Applicants Must possess a Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent with at least FIVE CREDIT passes in subjects which must include:
  2. Applicants must possess a National Diploma Certificate in Marine Engineering with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of not less than 2.50 (Lower Credit) from the Maritime Academy of Nigeria or other institution accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and listed with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Also, candidates must have a JAMB Registration number.
  3. An applicant with an ND in Boat and Ship Building Technology obtained from the Maritime Academy of Nigeria with a CGPA not less than 2.50 (Lower Credit) is eligible to apply.
  4. Applicants Must have completed a minimum of one-year post-ND Industrial Training with evidence or must have acquired a minimum of one year of cognate work experience in a relevant organisation.
  5. Candidates with PASS at the National Diploma level from the Maritime Academy of Nigeria must have completed a minimum of two years of Post-ND Industrial Training with evidence or must have acquired a minimum of two – years cognate work experience in a relevant organisation.

Maritime Transport and Business Management

  1. Applicants must possess a Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent with at least FIVE CREDIT passes in subjects which must include:
    • Mathematics
    • English Language
    • Economics
    • and any two of Geography, Commerce, Government, Financial Accounting and Business Management obtained in NOT MORE THAN TWO SITTINGS.
  2. Applicants Must possess a National Diploma Certificate in Maritime Transport and Business Studies with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of not less than 2.50 (Lower Credit) from the Maritime Academy of Nigeria or other institutions accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and listed with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Also, candidates must have a JAMB Registration number.
  3. Applicants Must have completed a minimum of one-year post-ND Industrial Training with evidence or acquired a minimum of one year of cognate work experience in a relevant organization.
  4. Applicants with PASS at the National Diploma level from the Maritime Academy of Nigeria must have completed a minimum of two years post-ND Industrial Training with evidence or acquired a minimum of two – years of cognate work experience in a relevant organisation.

Academic Transcript

Academic Transcript of Applicants from other accredited institutions must reach the Office of the Coordinator Academic Affairs on or before the Closure of the application portal via the email address [email protected].

Physical and Medical Fitness

Due to the peculiar requirements of the Institution and the maritime industry as well as the International Convention on Standard of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) 95 as amended which mandates all seafarers to be physically and mentally fit to work in the maritime industry, all applicants are expected to be physically and mentally fit to be able to withstand the rigours/challenges of the cadetship training.

Consequently, shortlisted candidates will be required to present themselves for physical and medical screening when invited.

Application Procedures

The application form is available online at: www.maritimeacademy.gov.ng.

Eligible candidates should take the following steps to start their registration:

  1. Click on Admission – HND/ND Registration Portal
    • Create an Account
    • Login using your Account Credentials
    • Generate RRR
    • Select the Mode of Payment of your Choice
    • Proceed to the banks of your choice to make payment Via Remita Payment Platform or pay online
    • Return to the Academy Portal to complete your Registration.
  2. Candidate must download Applicant Medical Examination Form (Form M) from the application portal. This form must be duly completed and signed before uploading to the portal.
  3. Candidates are expected to undergo the following medical test at any Government Hospital and upload medical results on the application portal.
    • Packed Cell Volume (PCV)
    • VDRL
    • Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
    • HIV1/2
    • Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS)
    • PT (Pregnancy Test for Females)
    • Urinalysis
    • Genotype
    • Blood Group

The medical test must be carried out between 11th July 2022 and 12th August 2022.

Note: The uploaded test result will be subject to further confirmation when invited for Screening.

Closing Date

  • Application Portal Opens: 11th July 2022
  • Applications Portal Closes on 12th August 2022.

Application Fees

  • Application Form Fee: ₦20,000.00
  • Payment Platform: Remita

Advisory

  • All intending cadets who are financially indebted to the Academy are required to offset the debt before applying.
  • Candidates with incomplete registration will be automatically disqualified
  • Only Candidate who meets the Minimum requirement as stated above will be invited for screening.
  • The Academy has zero-tolerance for drug abuse, bullying or any social violence. Please be guided.

For enquiries or clarification please contact 09032552144 or send mail to [email protected].

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