Nigerian Police Academy (POLAC) Admission Form 2025/2026 is now on sale. Nigerian Police Academy (POLAC) Admission Form Screening is now open to invite all eligible Applicants. If you want to apply for the Nigerian Police Academy (POLAC) Admission Form screening, note how to apply below. This is a guideline for all admission.
POLAC application commences from 24th July to 3rd September 2025. Do well to register before the closing date.
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Nigerian Police Academy (POLAC) Admission Form 2025/2026.
The Nigeria Police Force wishes to invite interested and qualified candidates of Nigerian extract to register online for admission into the 10th Regular Course Cadet Degree Programme.
The online registration process will run for six (6) weeks (from 24th July to 3rd September 2025), giving both male and female Nigerians of good character the opportunity to serve the fatherland.
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General Requirements for Nigerian Police Academy Admission.
The requirements for admission into the Academy include that the applicants must:
- i. be of Nigerian origin by birth and possess National Identity Number (NIN), JAMB result (2025 only) with not less than 180 marks, and must have selected Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, as a first choice in the JAMB form.
- ii. possess a minimum of 6 credits in not more than two sittings in WAEC/NECO or its equivalent with credit passes in English and Mathematics.
- iii. be aged between 17 and 21 by 31st October 2025.
- iv. be medically, physically, and psychologically fit and must not be less than 1.67m tall for males and 1.64m for females.
- v. have not less than 86cm (34 inches) expanded chest measurement (for males only)
- vi. not be married or pregnant at the time of admission.
- vii. have a valid email address and phone number.
- viii. SSCE (WAEC/NECO) Statements of Results or certificates before 2025 will not be accepted.
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How to Apply for POLAC Admission Form 2025/2026.
The method of application is virtual. All interested applicants who meet the criteria above are advised to visit the Academy’s website: https://www.polac.edu.ng, generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) code which would be used to make payment of a non-refundable fee of Three Thousand, Five Hundred Naira (N3,500) only through any commercial bank branch in Nigeria.
Successful payment will open a form that applicants must fill out and upload scanned copies of their SSCE results, birth, and state of origin certificate.
After that, applicants must print out completed online and guarantor forms to be filled and submitted at the Nigeria Police Academy during the physical screening. The automated physical screening exercise will be held at the Academy at a date communicated in due course.
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Additional Information
Successful candidates will participate in a Computer Based Test (CBT), a subsequent Automated Medical Screening Exercise, and an Automated Interview/Selection Exercise for the Final Selection of candidates who will undergo a 5-year academic and police training leading to a Bachelors Degree and commissioning into the Nigeria Police Force as Assistant Superintendent of Police II.
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, assures that the process will follow the best tradition of transparency and accountability.
He advises the applicants to be wary of online imposters, scammers, and other criminal elements who might want to use the application process to dupe innocent applicants.
The IGP, however, warns that anyone found wanting in this regard will be arrested and prosecuted.
Frequently Asked Questions.
What are the courses offered at Police Academy Kano?
Official List of Courses Offered in Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State (NPA) includes; Biochemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Forensic Science, Geography / Mathematics, Hausa / Islamic Studies, Hausa / Social Studies, Yoruba.
How many years is Nigeria Police Academy, and how long is police academy training in Nigeria?
Cadet inspector and ASP programs run for 18 months (72 weeks), a period that is subdivided into three six-month learning stages: basic, intermediate, and advanced.
Is Police Academy a university?
Nigerian Police Academy is a federal university established in 2013 by the federal government of Nigeria; the university is located in Kano state, northern Nigeria, and has been found to train students in academics and security.
Does Police Academy require a jamb?
Yes, applicants applying to the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) must, in addition, spread through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board [JAMB] as well as sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
How can I get admission to Polac?
Follow these steps below accordingly: Go to the POLAC website: https://polac.edu.ng/purchasepin. Follow the instruction on the official portal. After payment has been made, visit https://polac.edu.ng/user/register/application, where you will create your account with your proper details.
