The Kano State Polytechnic has formally announced the start of its 2025/2026 academic session registration, beginning Monday, February 2, 2026. This marks the official transition point where admitted candidates and returning students activate their full academic status and gain access to campus services, lectures, and institutional records.

The Polytechnic describes this phase as the backbone of the academic year, combining financial clearance, academic verification, and digital documentation into one structured process. Students are encouraged to begin early to avoid last-minute delays and system congestion.

Getting Ready Before You Register

Before logging into the portal or visiting any office, students are advised to organize their records and confirm that their personal information matches across all official documents.

New Students Should Prepare:

• Admission Letter
  
• O’Level Certificates (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB)
  
• Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
  
• Recent passport photographs
  

Any mismatch in names or dates across these documents should be corrected with a sworn affidavit before approaching the registration desks.

Returning Students Should Check:

• Academic status from the previous session
  
• Carry-over courses or probation conditions
  
• Clearance from Level Coordinators where necessary
  

This step helps prevent errors during course selection and approval.

Step One: Fee Payment and Financial Clearance

Course registration will only unlock after school fees have been fully paid and validated.

How to Generate Your Payment Reference
Students must log in to the official Polytechnic portal to create a personal payment invoice. This invoice includes a unique reference number that connects the transaction to your student profile. Using another student’s invoice can result in lost payments or delayed clearance.

Approved Payment Options:

• Bank Payment: Take the printed invoice to a designated bank branch.
  
• Online Payment: Use a debit card directly on the portal.
  

After payment, return to the portal to confirm the transaction and print your official receipt, which will be required for physical screening.

Step Two: Faculty and Department Verification

Once fees are cleared, students move to their academic units for validation.

School-Level Screening
At this stage, Faculty Officers confirm that each student is correctly placed in their approved program. Fresh students will be required to submit photocopies of their credentials for departmental records.

Course Selection and Adviser Approval
Students will meet with their Course Advisers to select subjects for both semesters. These usually include:

• Core Courses (compulsory)
  
• Electives (chosen from approved lists)
  
• General Studies (GST/GNS)
  

Most programs enforce a minimum and maximum credit load. Exceeding the limit without proper authorization can lead to automatic removal of extra courses later in the semester.

Step Three: Medical Clearance for Freshers

All newly admitted students are required to undergo a health screening at the campus clinic. The assessment typically covers basic physical checks and routine tests. Once completed, students will be issued a Medical Fitness Certificate, which becomes part of their permanent registration file.

Final Step: Online Submission and Signature Trail

After completing departmental screening, students must return to the portal and submit their course list for final approval.

This action generates a Registration Slip, which should be printed in multiple copies and taken for signatures from:

• Head of Department
  
• Faculty Officer
  
• Dean of School
  
• Academic Office (Registrar’s Desk)
  

Registration is only considered complete once all signed copies are submitted to the relevant offices.

What Happens If You Don’t Register?

The Polytechnic has warned that missing the registration deadline may result in:

• Denial of access to lectures
  
• Inability to generate exam clearance
  
• Late registration penalties
  
• Possible loss of studentship status
  
• NYSC mobilization issues for final-year students

Closing Note

The 2025/2026 session is set to be both demanding and rewarding, but it begins with proper registration. Students are encouraged to report promptly from Monday, February 2, 2026, and follow all outlined steps carefully.

The Office of the Registrar and Faculty Officers remain available to guide students throughout the process. Starting right ensures a smooth academic journey from day one.