Nyeri National Polytechnic Entry Requirements 2025-2026

The Nyeri National Polytechnic Entry Requirements 2025-2026. See Details of Nyeri National Polytechnic Entry Requirements on this page.

Nyeri National Polytechnic is one of the best Polytechnics in Kenya. The school offers many programmes to train students to become great professionals and leaders in the future.

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Before one can get admission to read their preferred course, you need to meet the Entry/Admission Requirements for that particular course. The Admission Office of the Nyeri National Polytechnic has announced the available Courses and their Entry Requirements for 2025-2026 Nyeri National Polytechnic Intake.

The Nyeri National Polytechnic hence welcome applicants to apply to read their Courses, therefore, applicants should read the Entry Requirements provided below well.

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Nyeri National Polytechnic Admission Requirements 2025-2026

Nyeri National Polytechnic Diploma Courses Entry Requirements

Course (Department)	Entry Requirements	Intake	Duration	Exam Body
Course (Department)	Entry Requirements	Intake	Duration	Exam Body
Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering (ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)	Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution	September	7 Terms	KNEC
Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Eng. (Power Option) (ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & September	3 Modules	KNEC
Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Eng. (Telecommunications Option) (ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & September	3 Modules	KNEC
Igher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)	Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution	September	7 Terms	KNEC
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option) (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & September	3 Modules	KNEC
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & September	3 Modules	KNEC
Higher Diploma in Building & Civil Engineering (BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING)	Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution	September	7 Terms	KNEC
Diploma in Building Technology (BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & September	3 Modules	KNEC
Diploma in Civil Engineering (BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & September	3 Modules	KNEC
Diploma in Quantity Surveying (BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January	3 Years	KNEC
Higher Diploma in Applied Biology (APPLIED SCIENCES)	Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution	May	5 Terms	KNEC
Higher Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (APPLIED SCIENCES)	Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution	May	5 Terms	KNEC
Diploma in Applied Biology (APPLIED SCIENCES)	Mean grade C- (minus) preferably with C- (minus) in Biology/Biological sciences.	May	8 Terms	KNEC
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (APPLIED SCIENCES)	Mean Grade C- (minus) preferably with C- (Minus) in Chemistry/Physical Sciences.	May	8 Terms	KNEC
Diploma in Food Technology (APPLIED SCIENCES)	Mean grade C- (minus) preferably with C- (minus) in Chemistry and Biology	May	8 Terms	KNEC
Higher Diploma in Automotive Engineering (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING)	Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution	September	7 Terms	KNEC
Diploma in Automotive Engineering (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & September	3 Modules	KNEC
Diploma in Construction Plant Engineering (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & September	3 Modules	KNEC
Diploma in Tourism Management (HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & September	3 Modules	KNEC
Diploma in Food & Beverage Management (HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & September	3 Modules	KNEC
Diploma in Catering & Accommodation Management (HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & September	3 Modules	KNEC
Diploma in Information Communications Technology (COMPUTER SCIENCE & NETWORKING)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & May	3 Modules	KNEC
Diploma in ICT (COMPUTER SCIENCE & NETWORKING)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & July	6 months/Section	KASNEB
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology (HEALTH SCIENCES)	Mean grade C (Plain) with C (Plain) in Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili, Chemistry and Biological Sciences.	January & May	9 Terms	KNEC
Diploma in Fashion Design & Clothing Tech. (FASHION DESIGN & BEAUTY THERAPY)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & May	3 Modules	KNEC
Higher Diploma in Business Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT)	Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution	January	6 Terms	KNEC
Higher Diploma in Secretarial Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT)	Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution	January	6 Terms	KNEC
Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurship (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT)	Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution	January	6 Terms	KNEC
Diploma in Business Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & May	3 Modules	KNEC
Diploma in Sales and Marketing (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & May	3 Modules	KNEC
Diploma in Supplies Chain Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & May	3 Modules	KNEC
Diploma in Human Resource Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & May	3 Modules	KNEC
Diploma in Co-Operative Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & May	3 Modules	KNEC
Diploma in Accountancy (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	May	8Terms	KNEC
Diploma in Project Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & May	3 Modules	KNEC
Diploma in Secretarial Studies (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & September	3 Modules	KNEC
Diploma in Library & Information Studies (LIBERAL STUDIES)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & September	7 Terms	KNEC
Diploma in Community Dev. & Social Work (LIBERAL STUDIES)	Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate	January & July	3 Modules	KNEC

Nyeri National Polytechnic Certificate Courses Entry Requirements

Course (Department)	Entry Requirements	Intake	Duration	Exam Body
Course (Department)	Entry Requirements	Intake	Duration	Exam Body
Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Option) (ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)	KCSE D Plain	January & September	2 Modules	KNEC
Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)	KCSE D Plain	January & September	2 Modules	KNEC
Certificate in Welding and Fabrication (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)	KCSE D Plain	January & September	2 Modules	KNEC
Certificate in Building Technology (BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING)	KCSE D Plain	January & September	2 Modules	KNEC
Certificate in Civil Engineering (BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING)	KCSE D Plain	January & September	2 Modules	KNEC
Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING)	KCSE D Plain	January & September	2 Modules	KNEC
Certificate in Construction Plant Mechanics (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING)	KCSE D Plain	January & September	2 Modules	KNEC
Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING)	KCSE D Plain	January	2 Years	KNEC
Certificate in Science Lab. Technician (APPLIED SCIENCES)	KCSE D Plain	May	8 Terms	KNEC
Certificate in Food & Beverage Production & Service (HOSPITALITY & TOURISM)	KCSE D Plain	January & September	2 Modules	KNEC
Certificate in Catering and Accomodation (HOSPITALITY & TOURISM)	KCSE D Plain	January & September	2 Modules	KNEC
Artisan in Food & Beverage (HOSPITALITY & TOURISM)	KCSE D Plain	January	2 Years	KNEC
Certificate in Information Communication Technology (COMPUTER SCIENCE & NETWORKING)	KCSE D Plain	January & May	2 Modules	KNEC
Certified Information Communication Technologist (COMPUTER SCIENCE & NETWORKING)	KCSE D Plain	January & July	6 Months/ Section	KASNEB
Certificate in Fashion Design & Clothing Tech. (FASHION DESIGN & BEAUTY THERAPY)	KCSE D Plain	January & September	2 Modules	KNEC
Certificate in Secretarial Studies (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT)	KCSE D Plain	January & September	2 Modules	KNEC
Certificate in Sales and Marketing (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT)	KCSE D Plain	January & May	2 Modules	KNEC
Certificate in Business Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT)	KCSE D Plain	January & May	2 Modules	KNEC
Certificate Supply Chain Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT)	KCSE D Plain	January & May	2 Modules	KNEC
Certificate Co-Operative Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT)	KCSE D Plain	January & May	2 Modules	KNEC
Certificate Human Resource Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT)	KCSE D Plain	January & May	2 Modules	KNEC
Certificate in Library & Information Studies (LIBERAL STUDIES)	KCSE D Plain	January & May	2 Modules	KNEC
Certificate in Community Development & Social Work (LIBERAL STUDIES)	KCSE D Plain	January & September	6 Terms	KNEC

Nyeri National Polytechnic Short Courses Entry Requirements

Course	Department	Requirements	Duration
Course	Department	Requirements	Duration
Motor Vehicle Mech/Electrician (Grade III, II, I) (NITA)	Automotive Engineering	None	6 Months
Panel Beating (Grade III, II, I) (NITA)	Automotive Engineering	None	6 Months
Spray Painting (Grade III,II,I) (NITA)	Automotive Engineering	None	6 Months
Secretarial Single & Group (TVET) (KNEC)	Business Department	Pass in Relevant Certificates	6 Months
Accounting Technician Diploma(Be Registered With KASNEB) (KASNEB)	Business Department	KCSE C-	5 Months
CPA Part I – III(Be Registered With KASNEB) (KASNEB)	Business Department	ATC Final OR C+ With C+ Eng & Maths	5 Months
Cooperative Societies Extension Education	Business Department	None
Solar Power Installation Technician T1 & T2 (KEREA)	Electrical & Electronics Engineering	None
Electrical Wireman. Grade 3, 2, 1 (NITA)	Electrical & Electronics Engineering	None	8 Months
Electrical Fitter Grade 3, 2, 1 (NITA)	Electrical & Electronics Engineering	None	8 Months
Industrial Motor Rewinding (The Nyeri National Polytechnic)	Electrical & Electronics Engineering	None	3 Weeks
Motor Starters Design & Fabrication (The Nyeri National Polytechnic)	Electrical & Electronics Engineering	None	3 Weeks
Amplifier Design and Fabrication (The Nyeri National Polytechnic)	Electrical & Electronics Engineering	None	3 Weeks
Electronics Repair (The Nyeri National Polytechnic)	Electrical & Electronics Engineering	None
ICDL(International Computer Driving Licence) (ICDL Certificate)	Computer Science & Networking	None	12 Weeks
Cisco IT Essentials (Cisco)	Computer Science & Networking	None
Cisco CCNA 1, 2, 3, 4 (Cisco)	Computer Science & Networking	None
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy (NITA)	Fashion Design & Beauty Therapy	None	2 Terms
Holiday Tuition: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology	Applied Sciences	Form 1, 2, 3 & 4 Secondary school	4 Weeks. (April, August or Dec)
Bridging Course in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English (The Nyeri National Polytechnic)	Applied Sciences	KCSE C & D in the subjects	4 weeks