The Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, has announced the commencement of applications for admission into its 13th Regular Course Degree Programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Qualified Nigerian youths are invited to apply within the approved application window.
Key Admission Highlights
- Application period: 3rd June – 15th July, 2026
- Minimum JAMB score required: 180 (2026 UTME only)
- Must select Nigeria Police Academy as First Choice in JAMB
- Age requirement: 16–21 years (by 31st October 2026)
- Minimum height: 1.67m (male), 1.64m (female)
- Screening fee: ₦6,000 + ₦2,000 (Post-UTME Exam)
- Applicants must be unmarried and not pregnant
- Combined Academic & Police training for 5 years
POLAC Admission Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be Nigerian by birth
- Possess a valid National Identity Number (NIN)
- Score at least 180 in the 2026 UTME
- Have a minimum of 6 O’Level credits in not more than two sittings, including English and Mathematics
- Be medically, physically, and psychologically fit
Additional Physical Requirements
- Minimum chest measurement of 86cm (34 inches) for males
- Valid email address and phone number
- SSCE results before 2023 are not accepted
Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) Courses
Faculty of Humanities (B.A.)
- English
- History & International Studies
- Linguistics & Nigerian Languages
Faculty of Science (B.Sc.)
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Forensic Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
Faculty of Social and Management Sciences (B.Sc.)
- Accounting
- Economics
- Management Science
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Criminology and Security Studies
Faculty of Education
Various B.Ed. and B.Sc. Ed. programmes
Faculty of Law (LL.B.)
No admission into law for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 sessions.
Nature and Duration of Training
Admitted candidates will undergo a five-year combined academic and police training programme, leading to:
- Award of a Bachelor’s Degree
- Commissioning as Assistant Superintendent of Police II (ASP II)
Method of Application
- Visit the official Nigeria Police Academy PORTAL.
- Generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) code.
- Pay a non-refundable fee of ₦6,000 plus ₦2,000 for the Post-UTME examination.
- Upload scanned copies of:
- SSCE Result
- Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age
- Certificate of Origin
- Print the completed online form and submit as directed.
Official Websites:
Screening and Selection Process
The admission process includes:
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test
- Automated Physical Screening
- Automated Medical Screening
- Automated Interview/Selection
Successful candidates will be notified via email and SMS.
