This guide contains a summary of all federal and private polytechnics in Ekiti State for 2026.

Ekiti State is now a key education hub in Southwest Nigeria, with a multitude of institutions providing National Diploma, Higher National Diploma and other professional and technical courses.

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) is the agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria saddled with the regulation of technical and vocational education and training.

It is charged with the responsibility of setting up and accrediting programmes in polytechnics and other TVET institutions. NBTE distinguishes federal, state and private polytechnics.

Using records and information from the NBTE and existing institutional websites, the major polytechnic institutions that Ekiti State are:

Summary Table: Polytechnics in Ekiti State (2026)

Institution	Type	Location	Year Established	NBTE Status
Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti	Federal	Ado-Ekiti	1977	Approved
Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti (EKSPOLY)	State	Isan-Ekiti	2014	Approved
Ekiti State College of Technology (EKSCOTECH)	State	Ijero-Ekiti	—	Approved
Ajayi Polytechnic	Private	Ikere-Ekiti	2017	Approved
Crown Polytechnic	Private	Ado-Ekiti	2008	Approved
The Polytechnic, Omuo-Ekiti	Private	Omuo-Ekiti	—	Approved
Ekiti City Polytechnic	Private	Omuo-Ekiti	—	Approved

Federal Polytechnics in Ekiti State

Ekiti State is home to one federal polytechnic, which is one of the oldest and most respected in Nigeria.

Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti

Detail	Information
Type	Federal Government-owned
Location	Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Established	1977
NBTE Status	Fully Approved

Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti is a government owned polytechnic located in Ado-Ekiti, the capital city of Ekiti State. Established in 1977, the university is known for its outstanding engineering, business and environmental programs in the Southwest region.

The school is located at Ijan Ekiti Road, Ado-Ekiti

Official Website: fedpolyado.edu.ng

State Polytechnics in Ekiti State

Ekiti State has two state-owned polytechnic institutions approved by the NBTE.

1. Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti (EKSPOLY)

Detail	Information
Type	State Government-owned
Location	Isan-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Established	2014
NBTE Status	Approved

Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti (EKSPOLY) is a state owned polytechnic institution situated in Isan-Ekiti. The university was founded in 2014 as the College of Technical and Commercial Agriculture to train qualified middle-level manpower for the agriculture sector.

The institution was later upgraded to a full polytechnic in 2023.

Official Website: ekspoly.edu.ng

2. Ekiti State College of Technology, Ijero-Ekiti (EKSCOTECH)

Detail	Information
Type	State Government-owned
Location	Ijero-Ekiti, Ekiti State
NBTE Status	Approved

Ekiti State College of Technology, Ijero-Ekiti, commonly known as EKSCOTECH, is a state-owned institution dedicated to providing technical and technological education in Ekiti State

Private Polytechnics in Ekiti State

Ekiti State has several NBTE-approved private polytechnics offering quality technical education.

1. Ajayi Polytechnic, Ikere-Ekiti

Detail	Information
Type	Private
Location	Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Established	2017
NBTE Status	Approved

Ajayi Polytechnic is a privately-owned polytechnic located in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The institution was approved and licensed to operate by the Federal Government and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) in May 2017

Official Website: ajayipolytechnic.edu.ng

2. Crown Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti

Detail	Information
Type	Private
Location	Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Established	2008
NBTE Status	Approved

Crown Polytechnic is a private polytechnic located in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The institution is listed in the NBTE records and offers NBTE-accredited programmes

3. The Polytechnic, Omuo-Ekiti

Detail	Information
Type	Private
Location	Omuo-Ekiti, Ekiti State
NBTE Status	Approved

The Polytechnic, Omuo-Ekiti, is a private institution located in Omuo-Ekiti, Ekiti State, dedicated to providing technical and vocational education. The institution is fully NBTE-accredited

4. Ekiti City Polytechnic, Omuo-Ekiti

Detail	Information
Type	Private
Location	Omuo-Ekiti, Ekiti State
NBTE Status	Approved

Ekiti City Polytechnic, Omuo-Ekiti, is a private institution located in Omuo-Ekiti, Ekiti State, dedicated to providing technical and vocational education with a focus on ICT and business. The institution is NBTE-accredited

Additional NBTE-Accredited Institutions in Ekiti State

Based on NBTE records, the following institution also operates in Ekiti State:

First Mark Innovation School of Technology, Ado-Ekiti

Detail	Information
Type	Private
Location	Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Established	2012
NBTE Status	Approved

First Mark Innovation School of Technology is a private institution listed in NBTE records

How to verify NBTE accreditation

To confirm if a Polytechnic is duly accredited by NBTE, follow the steps below:

1. Visit https://www.digitalnbte.nbte.gov.ng/Public/PUCVEIs

2. (If you are using a phone, go ahead to change the view to a computer view (a computer works better for viewing))

3. Click on “Please Select Category” and then select “All Institutions”

4. Click on Retrieve

5. The full list will be displayed, use the search box and search for “Ekiti” to see the accredited institutions in that state.

Note: The NBTE has made it clear that any list apart from the ones on their official webpage is fake. Candidates are advised not to pay or reach out to anyone on WhatApp or Facebook or any app to get the list.

Important Advice for Prospective Students

If you are planning to apply to a polytechnic in Ekiti State in 2026, do not choose a school based solely on an online list.

Before paying any fee, verify:

The institution’s current approval status
The accreditation status of your specific programme
The current admission requirements
Whether JAMB is required
The current school fees
The institution’s official admission portal
The current academic session

NBTE itself provides an approved institutions section and a directory of accredited programmes. These should be among the first sources students use when checking the status of a technical institution or programme.

FAQs – Polytechnics in Edo State 2026

How many Polytechnics are there in Ekiti State?

There are at least 7 Polytechnics in Ekiti State of which: 1 is Federal, 2 are State and 4 are Private. The Federal Polytechnic is the only one in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State and is duly accredited by NBTE.

Is Ekiti State Polytechnic (EKSPOLY) accredited?

Yes. Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti (EKSPOLY), is fully accredited by the NBTE. In April 2025 the NBTE approved 17 additional programs to the institution.

Is there a private Polytechnic in Ekiti State?

Yes. Ekiti State has several NBTE accredited Private Polytechnics with Ajayi Polytechnic (Ikere-Ekiti), Crown Polytechnic (Ado-Ekiti), The Polytechnic (Omuo-Ekiti), Ekiti City Polytechnic (Omuo-Ekiti) and many more.

What is the difference between EKSPOLY and EKSCOTECH?

EKSPOLY (Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti) is a state polytechnic with four schools and offers ND and HND programs. EKSCOTECH (Ekiti State College of Technology, Ijero-Ekiti) is a monotechnic under the purview of the Ekiti State government. It recently received NBTE approval for various ND and HND programs.

Conclusion

As the “Fountain of Knowledge,” Ekiti State provides a broad range of quality technical and vocational education offered by Federal, State, and private polytechnics all approved by NBTE. The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, was established in 1977.

Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti (EKSPOLY) has gained a reputation for its new program offerings aimed at Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence. Private polytechnics such as Ajayi Polytechnic, Crown Polytechnic, The Polytechnic, Omuo-Ekiti, offer other alternatives aimed at providing technical education.

Students applying for admission in 2026 should check the accreditation status of any target institution on NBTE’s portal. Only authorized and trustworthy sources should be consulted for information.

Official and Useful References

National Board for Technical Education (NBTE): The official regulator for Nigeria’s technical and vocational education sector. Its approved institutions page provides categories for federal, state and private polytechnics.

NBTE Approved Institutions

NBTE Directory of Accredited Programmes: NBTE’s published directory contains historical editions of accredited programme records and is useful for verifying programme accreditation.

NBTE Accredited Programmes Directory

Federal Ministry of Education: Its published list of approved accredited private polytechnics includes Ajayi Polytechnic and Crown Polytechnic among other Nigerian private polytechnics.

Federal Ministry of Education: Private Polytechnics