National Diploma (ND) in Computer Engineering Technology is a 2-year program under the supervision of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
The National Diploma Programme in Computer Engineering Technology is designed to produce computer technicians to install,
maintain and repair computer system software, hardware and its peripherals.
Objectives: A product of National Diploma programme in Computer Hardware Engineering Technology
should be able to:
a) Map out the layout for computers installation and networking;
b) Set up the installation, configuration and the operation of a computer system(s);
c) Set up the installation, configuration and the operation of computer networks;
d) Use appropriate instruments and software to carry out simple tests and measurements on all subsystems in a
computer and its peripherals;
e) Carry out routine maintenance and repair of:
i. Computer Hardware;
ii. Computer Software; and
iii. Computer Peripherals.
f) Construct simple computer circuit;
g) Develop simple programming codes;
h) Present technical reports; and
i) Manage a small enterprise.
Requirement
Admission Requirement:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates from those who sat for the last UTME examination of JAMB, especially those who are vocationally inclined. Our budding entrepreneurs should please avail themselves of this opportunity.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT:
Entry requirements for the National Diploma in Computer Engineering Technology programme include at least a minimum
score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), five credit passes at not more than two sittings in West
African Senior School Certificate of Education (WASSCE), Senior School Certificate of Education (SSCE), National Technical
Certificate (NTC), General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary level, West African Examination Certificate (WAEC) or
National Examination Council (NECO) in relevant subjects. The relevant subjects are: English Language, Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry and one other subject from: Metal Work, Wood Work, Technical Drawing, Basic Electronics, Basic Electricity,
Assessments
GIPI offers accredited programmes will award the National Diploma to candidates who successfully completed the
programme after passing prescribed course-work, examinations, diploma project and the supervised industrial work experience.
Such candidates should have completed a minimum of 90 and 100 semester credit units. National Diploma Certificate shall be
awarded based on the following:-
i. Grading of Courses: Courses shall be graded as follows:
MARKED RANGE
LETTER GRADE
WEIGHTING
75% and Above
A
4.00
70% – 74%
AB
3.50
65% – 69%
B
3.25
60% – 64%
BC
3.00
55% – 59%
C
2.75
50% – 54%
CD
2.50
45% – 49%
D
2.50
50% – 54%
CD
2.25
40% – 44%
E
2.00
Below 40%
F
0.00
ii. Classification of Diplomas: Diploma Certificates shall be awarded based on the following classifications:
Distinction - CGPA 3.50-4.00
Upper Credit - CGPA 3.00-3.49
Lower Credit - CGPA 2.50-3.00
Pass - CGPA 2.00-2.49
Curriculum
The curriculum of ND, Computer Engineering Technology consists of the following four main components:
i. General Studies/Education
ii. Foundation courses
iii. Professional courses
iv. Supervised Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)
ND1 - First Semester
S/N
CODE
COURSE TITLE
L
P
CU
CH
1
GNS101
Use of English I
2
0
2
2
2
GNS127
Citizenship Education 1
2
0
2
2
3
MTH112
Algebra and Elementary Trigonometry
1
0
2
3
4
MEC101
Technical Drawing
1
2
3
3
5
MEC113
Basic Workshop Technology Practice
1
2
3
3
6
EEC115
Electrical Engineering Science I
1
2
3
3
7
CTE111
Introduction to Computers & Information Technology
1
2
3
3
8
CTE112
Electrical Workshop Practice and Technology
1
1
3
2
9
CTE113
Computer Application Packages
1
1
3
2
10
CTE114
Internet and Web technologies
1
2
2
3
11
CTE115
Data Structures
1
1
2
2
12
TOTAL
13
13
28
27
ND1 - Second Semester
S/N
CODE
COURSE TITLE
L
P
CU
CH
1
GNS102
Communication in English I
2
0
2
2
2
GNS128
Citizenship Education II
2
0
2
2
3
MTH211
Calculus
1
0
1
1
4
MEC102
Machines Tools Technology and Practice
1
2
3
3
5
EED126
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
1
2
3
3
6
EEC124
Electronic I
1
2
3
3
7
EEC125
Electrical Engineering Science II
1
2
3
3
8
CTE121
Digital Computer Fundamentals I
1
1
3
3
9
CTE122
Electrical Measurement and Instrumentation I
1
2
3
3
10
CTE123
Computer/Electronic Maintenance and Repairs
1
2
3
3
11
CTE124
Technical Report Writing
2
0
2
2
12
TOTAL
14
14
28
28
ND2 - First Semester
S/N
CODE
COURSE TITLE
L
P
CU
CH
1
GNS201
Use of English II
2
0
2
2
2
MTH202
Logic and Linear Algebra
1
0
2
2
3
EED216
Practice of Entrepreneurship
1
1
2
2
4
EEC234
Electronic II
1
2
3
3
5
EEC239
Electrical Circuit Theory I
1
0
2
2
6
CTE231
Microcomputer Fundamental
1
2
3
3
7
CTE232
Computer Workshop Practice I
1
2
3
3
8
CTE233
Digital Computer Fundamentals II
1
2
3
3
9
CTE234
Computer Architecture I
1
2
3
3
10
CTE235
Electrical Measurement and Instrumentation II
1
2
3
3
11
CTE236
Introduction to Visual Basic Programming
1
1
2
2
12
TOTAL
12
14
28
28
ND2 - Second Semester
S/N
CODE
COURSE TITLE
L
P
CU
CH
1
GNS202
Communication in English II
2
0
2
2
2
MTH122
Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry
1
0
2
2
3
EED249
Electrical Circuit Theory II
1
0
2
2
4
CTE241
Introduction to Microprocessors and Assembly Language
1
2
3
3
5
CTE242
Computer Workshop Practice II
1
2
3
3
6
CTE243
Operating System I
2
0
2
2
7
CTE244
Computer Networking
1
2
3
3
8
CTE245
Telecommunication Engineering I
1
2
3
3
9
CTE246
Project
0
6
6
6
12
TOTAL
10
14
24
24
Fees (2025/2026 Academic Session)
Approved Fees for 2025/2026 Academic Seesion: To be released soon
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Candidates who did not choose Gateway Industrial & Petro-Gas Institute (GIPI), Oni, Ogun State has their first choice should follow these steps:
- Visit any JAMB accredited CBT centre nearest to you and apply for Change of Institution
- Choose Gateway Industrial & Petro-Gas Institute, Oni as your first choice of institution.
