Applications are now open for admission into the 13th Regular Course degree programmes of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State. The online application runs for six weeks from 3 June 2026 to 15 July 2026.

Successful candidates will undergo academic study combined with police training, leading to a degree award and commissioning into the Nigeria Police Force.

Eligibility for POLAC Admission

Candidates who wish to apply must meet the following conditions:

  • Must be a Nigerian by birth

  • Must be of good character

  • Must have National Identity Number

  • Must have JAMB 2026 result with at least 180

  • Must select Nigeria Police Academy as first choice in JAMB

Academic Requirements

Applicants must have the following:

  • At least six credit passes in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or equivalent

  • Credits must include English Language and Mathematics

  • Results must be obtained in not more than two sittings

  • SSCE results obtained before 2023 are not accepted

Age Requirement

  • Applicants must be between 16 and 21 years old as at 31 October 2026

Physical and Medical Requirements

Candidates must meet the following:

  • Must be medically, physically and psychologically fit

  • Male applicants must be at least 1.67 metres tall

  • Female applicants must be at least 1.64 metres tall

  • Male applicants must have 86 centimetres expanded chest measurement

Marital and Pregnancy Condition

  • Applicants must be single at the time of admission

  • Female applicants must not be pregnant during the admission process

Application Requirements

Applicants must provide:

  • Valid email address

  • Active phone number

  • National Identity Number

  • JAMB registration number

These will be used for all admission communication.

Application Fee

  • Application fee is ₦6,000

  • This includes ₦2,000 for Post UTME

  • Payment is non refundable

How to Apply for POLAC Admission

Follow these steps carefully:

  1. Visit the Nigeria Police Academy application portal

  2. Generate Remita Retrieval Reference code

  3. Pay ₦6,000 at any commercial bank

  4. Fill the online application form

  5. Upload required documents

  6. Print completed application and guarantor forms

  7. Submit printed documents during the aptitude test at Wudil, Kano State

Documents to Upload

Applicants must upload:

  • SSCE result

  • Birth certificate

  • Certificate of origin

What Happens After the Aptitude Test

  • Candidates will take a computer based aptitude test

  • Successful candidates will proceed to physical screening

  • Medical screening and interview will follow

Physical Screening Requirements

Applicants must present:

  • Academic certificates

  • Birth certificate or age declaration

  • Medical fitness certificate from a government hospital

  • Certificate of good character

  • Indigene certificate signed by local government

  • Guarantor form

The guarantor must be a senior public officer or security officer of approved rank.

Courses Offered at Nigeria Police Academy

Humanities

  • English

  • History and International Studies

  • Linguistics and Nigerian Languages

Education

  • History Education

  • English Language Education

  • Chemistry Education

  • Mathematics Education

  • Computer Science Education

  • Physics Education

  • Guidance and Counselling

  • Education Management

  • Psychology

  • Political Science Education

  • Economics Education

  • Biology Education

Science

  • Biochemistry

  • Biological Sciences

  • Chemistry

  • Computer Science

  • Forensic Science

  • Mathematics

  • Physics

Social and Management Sciences

  • Accounting

  • Economics

  • Management Science

  • Political Science

  • Psychology

  • Sociology

  • Criminology and Security Studies

Duration of Programme

  • Minimum duration is five years

  • Combines academic study with police training

  • Leads to degree award and commissioning as Assistant Superintendent of Police II

Application Deadline

  • Closing date is 15 July 2026

  • Late application will not be accepted

Where to Get Updates

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How is POLAC screening performed?
A: The screening process will include a computer based test (CBT), physical feature screening, medical screening, and a selection board interview.

Q: How long is the POLAC degree programme?
A: The programme runs for a minimum of five years, at the end of which cadets earn a bachelor's degree and are commissioned into the Nigeria Police Force as assistant superintendents of police.

Q: How much is the ASP salary?
A: The monthly salary for an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in the Nigeria Police Force ranges from around ₦150,000 to ₦296,000, depending on their grade (ASP II or I) and seniority level.

Q: How many scores does POLAC need in JAMB?
A: The Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) Wudil requires a minimum cut off mark of 180 for all applicants for the 2025/2026 session.

Q: How much is the application fee?
A: ₦6,000 including ₦2,000 for Post UTME.

Q: Is the programme residential?
A: Yes, training is carried out at the Academy.

Q: Does POLAC allow phones?
A: Mobile phones are strictly prohibited for cadets during training at the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC), and only authorised staff are permitted to use them.

Q: How long is police recruitment training?
A: General duty constables in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) typically receive six months of recruitment training.