Abubakar tatari Ali polytechnic bauchi

22/06/2026

10/06/2026

Second semester calendar

24/05/2026

Meet Prof. Fatimah Ja’afar Tahir — a trailblazer in Nigerian academia and science 🌟

She made history as the first female Professor of Microbiology and the first female Vice Chancellor of Bauchi State University, now Sa’adu Zungur University, Gadau.

Prof. Fatimah obtained her BSc, MSc, and PhD in Microbiology from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), where she also began her academic journey as a Graduate Assistant in 1991. Through dedication and excellence, she rose to the rank of Professor in 2009.

Over the years, she has served in several leadership positions including Director of Academic Planning, Dean of Postgraduate School, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics), and Vice Chancellor. She has also contributed to research, academic development, and institutional growth through various boards, councils, and scholarly publications.

Her journey continues to inspire young scholars, especially women, to pursue excellence in academics and leadership 💙

09/04/2026

ATAPOLY MATRICULATES 1,814 STUDENTS For 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION.

Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic (ATAPOLY) Bauchi, has today Thursday 9th April 2026, matriculated a total of 1,814 newly admitted students for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The matriculation ceremony which took place at the 500-Seats Lecture Hall of the Polytechnic, formally admitted the students into various programmes of the institution, marking the beginning of their academic journey.

The event was attended by members of management, principal officers, staff, parents, and well-wishers who gathered to witness the significant occasion.

In his address, the Rector of the Polytechnic Dr Hashim Sabo Bello (1st Sarkin Dinawan Dass) congratulated the newly admitted students and urged them to remain focused, disciplined, and committed to their studies. He emphasized the importance of adhering strictly to the rules and regulations of the institution, while also encouraging them to uphold good moral conduct throughout their stay in the Polytechnic.

The Rector further assured the students of the management’s continued commitment to providing a conducive learning environment and quality education that will equip them with the necessary skills for national development.

The highlight of the ceremony was the administration of the matriculation oath, which officially signified the students’ acceptance into the academic community of Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic.

The Polytechnic wishes the matriculating students a successful and rewarding academic pursuit.

21/03/2026

🌙 EID-UL-FITR GREETINGS FROM THE RECTOR

On behalf of the Management, Academic Board, Staff, and Students of Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi, I warmly extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the entire ATAPoly community and the general public on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.

Eid-ul-Fitr reminds us of the values of sacrifice, discipline, compassion, unity, and devotion to humanity. As we celebrate this joyous occasion, may Almighty Allah (SWT) accept our fasting, prayers, and acts of charity, and grant us continued peace, prosperity, and good health.

I encourage all members of our institution to uphold the virtues learned during Ramadan by promoting mutual respect, tolerance, academic excellence, and community service for the progress of our Polytechnic and society at large.

May this blessed Eid bring a new dawn, happiness, and abundant blessings to our families, our institution, Bauchi State, and Nigeria as a whole.

Eid Mubarak!

Announcer:
ATAPoly Media Committee

14/02/2026

Notification to remember the rescheduled resit examination. 📝📚📝📚📝📚

14/02/2026

ATAPOLY Bauchi: New Upgrading Programme from Ordinary Diploma to National Diploma and Result Improvement Scheme
Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic (ATAPOLY Bauchi), under the Directorate of Preliminary Studies and Knowledge Alternatives, has introduced an important new programme — the upgrading of Ordinary Diploma (OND) to National Diploma (ND), as well as a result improvement scheme for candidates who graduated with a Pass grade.
Applicants who possess an Ordinary Diploma in any of our accredited courses now have the opportunity to upgrade their certificate to a National Diploma (ND) by undergoing just two semesters of study. However, only candidates from government-approved institutions are eligible to apply.
Sales of application forms will commence from 16th February to 30th March 2026. The cost of the form is ₦3,000 only, and lectures will begin immediately after the commencement of form sales, Insha Allah.
Furthermore, candidates who completed their National Diploma with a Pass grade now have the opportunity to improve their results. This new arrangement allows such candidates to undergo two semesters (one academic year) to upgrade their results to Lower Credit, Upper Credit, or Distinction, depending on their performance and effort.
Both programmes will officially begin in the 2025/2026 Academic Session. Interested applicants are advised to visit the Directorate of Preliminary Studies and Knowledge Alternatives within the Polytechnic campus to obtain their application forms.
This is a great opportunity for anyone who wishes to enhance their academic qualification and increase the value of their certificate. Do not miss this chance.
For further enquiries, please contact the Director of Preliminary Studies, Malam Auwal Lamido on 08035972742.
May Allah grant us success. Ameen.
Comr. Musa Alfa
For Director, Information
ATAPOLY Bauchi

20/01/2026

UPDATE ON THE ATAPOLY RESIT PROGRAM

This is to inform the general public that the payment of registration for Resit program will commence Today Tuesday 20th January, 2026.

Furthermore, each and every eligible student should pay the sum of twenty thousand naira ( #20,000:) as the central registration fee.

In addition to that each spillover course attracts two-thousand naira ( #2,000:). Therefore, the amount to be paid depends on number of courses a student carries plus twenty thousand naira ( #20,000:) central Registration fee.

The Registration and documentation for the program will end on Friday 13th February, 2026

Moreover, all eligible students should first go to their respective departments and collect the Resit clearance form before proceeding to consultancy services unit for the payment.

More so, eligible students for the program are the ND, HND and NCE spillover students who were not able to graduate due to some problems, beginning from 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023 academic sessions.

Baba Umar Abubakar Ph'D
(Chairman, Resit Program Committee)
19/01/2026