Concours National Higher Polytechnic Institute University of Bamenda 2026-2027 first year first cycle ENSPB
A Complete Guide to the ENSPB / NAHPI Competitive Entrance Examination — Academic Year 2026/2027
What Is This ENSPB / NAHPI Bamenda Examination and Why Does It Matter?
If you are a Cameroonian student with ambitions in engineering, technology, or the applied sciences, the ENSPB/NAHPI competitive entrance examination into year one of University of Bamenda is one of the most significant academic milestones you will encounter.
This government-sanctioned examination, officially opened by the Minister of Higher Education, determines admission into the First Year of the Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) programme — and, by extension, positions successful candidates on a pathway toward the Professional Master of Engineering (M.Eng.).
For the 2026/2027 academic year, a total of 500 places are available across ten engineering programmes. Understanding the full requirements and procedures is not merely advisable, it is essential. This guide walks you through everything you need to know, in a clear and structured manner.
Successful candidates who complete the four-year B.Eng. programme at NAHPI will be eligible to enrol in the one-year Professional Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) programme — provided they proceed immediately upon obtaining their B.Eng.
This year, the Architecture programme is a newly introduced for 2026/2027. If this field interests you, this is also a pioneering opportunity.
Who Can Apply for the NAHPI Bamenda Examination? Eligibility Requirements
The examination is open to both Cameroonian and foreign candidates of both sexes. Foreign candidates should be aware that they pay higher registration fees unless otherwise regulated.
Academically, you must hold one of the following qualifications:
1- Francophone Baccalauréat Route (Probatoire)
Holders of Probatoire C, D, E, F1, F2, F3, F4, MISE or TIC with a pass in Mathematics and English Language (or an English Language Proficiency Test), and subsequently a Baccalauréat with passes in at least two relevant science subjects, are eligible. A pass in Mathematics at Baccalauréat is required where it was not obtained at Probatoire level.
2- General GCE Route
You must have GCE Ordinary Level with passes in science subjects, including Mathematics and English Language (or an English Language Proficiency Test), and GCE Advanced Level with passes in at least two science subjects.
Special provision: For Architecture, Computer Engineering, and Meteorology Engineering, candidates with an A or B grade in A/L Mathematics (and other subjects) are eligible to sit the entrance exam. Candidates without a pass in Mathematics at GCE O/L must demonstrate a pass in Mathematics at GCE A/L or Baccalauréat.
3- Equivalent Qualifications
Any diploma or certificate recognised as equivalent by the Ministry of Higher Education (MINESUP) is also accepted. If you are still awaiting your examination results at the time of applying, you must wait for the official release of those results before completing the online registration form. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.
4- Technical GCE Route
You must have Technical GCE Ordinary Level with a pass in Mathematics and English Language (or an English Language Proficiency Test), and Technical GCE Advanced Level with a pass in at least two relevant technical subjects. A pass in Mathematics at Technical GCE A/L is required where you do not have it at O/L.
How Your Application Will Be Assessed
The study of the application file will take into consideration the grades or averages obtained at GCE O/L, GCE A/L, Probatoire, and Baccalauréat.
Any mistake in the grades or averages entered on the online registration form will lead to automatic disqualification. Double-check every entry before submission.
The overall score for each candidate is computed out of 100 marks, broken down as follows:
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 35 / 100 |
| Paper 2 | 35 / 100 |
| Paper 3 (where applicable) | 10 / 100 |
| Study of Application File. | 20 / 100 |
Table of Available Programmes of Study
The available places for the ENSPB entrance are distributed across seven departments and ten programmes as follows:
| Department | Programme kamerpower.com | Number of Places |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical and Biological Engineering | Biotechnology and Food Process Engineering | 50 |
| Chemical and Biological Engineering. | Chemical and Process Engineering. | 30 |
| Civil Engineering and Architecture | Civil Engineering | 70 |
| Civil Engineering and Architecture | Architecture (NEW!) | 30 |
| Computer Engineering | Computer Engineering | 100 |
| Computer Engineering | Meteorology Engineering | 15 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 50 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering. | Biomedical Engineering and Medical Equipment Maintenance | 50 |
| Mechanical and Industrial Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | 50 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering. | Mining and Mineral Engineering | 30 |
| Petroleum Engineering | Petroleum Engineering. | 25 |
| TOTAL | 500 |
Steps to Register for ENSPB / NAHPI Bamenda : The Application Procedure
Registration for the ENSPB/NAHPI 2026/2027 entrance examination follows a clearly defined two-step process. Ensure to follow each step in the order given below.
Step 1 — Pay Your Registration Fee
Pay a non-refundable registration fee of 20,000 FCFA (twenty thousand francs CFA) into the NAHPI account at UBA Bank, using the following banking details:
- Bank Code: 10033
- Branch Code: 05204
- Account Number: 0400400009038
No other form of payment is accepted. Payment at UBA Bank is a prerequisite for online registration. Keep your original payment receipt — you will need it on the day of the examination.
Step 2 — Complete Your Online Registration
After payment of the application fee, visit the NAHPI website at www.nahpi.cm to fill in and submit your registration form online. Upon submission, print a copy of your Acceptance Slip (submission confirmation page) and keep it safely — you will present it to the Chief Invigilator on examination day.
- Registration Deadline : The online registration deadline is Friday, 11 September 2026. No late applications will be entertained.
NAHPI Bamenda Examination Date, Time, and Centres
The written examination will take place on:
- Sunday, 20 September 2026, starting at 8:00 AM
Examinations will be conducted at the following centres only: Bambili, Buea, Bafoussam, Douala, Yaoundé.
What Are The Documents to Bring on NAHPI Examination Day?
On the day of the written examination, every candidate must present a complete application file to the Chief Invigilator from NAHPI before entering the examination hall. This file must contain all of the following:
- A certified true copy of your GCE A/L, Baccalauréat, or equivalent diploma (or results slip for current-year graduates), dated not more than three (03) months prior.
- A certified true copy of your birth certificate, dated not more than three (03) months prior.
- Certified true copies of your transcripts (GCE O/L or Probatoire, and GCE A/L or Baccalauréat).
- Four (4) passport-sized photographs (4×4 cm).
- One self-addressed large envelope bearing a 400 FCFA CFA postal stamp.
- The original UBA Bank payment receipt for the registration fee.
- The online Acceptance Slip (printed submission confirmation).
- A medical certificate of fitness issued by a State Medical Practitioner, dated not more than three (03) months prior.
- A certified true copy of your GCE O/L, Probatoire, or equivalent diploma, dated not more than three (03) months prior.
- Candidates must also carry a valid National Identity Card, School Identity Card, or other official photo-identification document to present to examination officials upon entry into the hall.
What Is the Examination Structure and Syllabus for ENSPB / NAHPI Bamenda?
The competitive entrance examination is structured around written papers only — there is no oral examination. Papers are organised by exam code and programme as follows:
| Exam Code | Programme kamerpower.com | Education Track | Paper 1 (1.5 hrs) | Paper 2 (1.5 hrs) | Paper 3 (1 hr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Biotechnology & Food Process Engineering | General | General A/L Mathematics | A/L Biology and Chemistry | — |
| E02 | Chemical and Process Engineering | General | General A/L Mathematics | A/L Chemistry and Physics | — |
| E03 | Chemical and Process Engineering. | Technical | Technical A/L Mathematics | Applied Mechanics | — |
| E04 | Computer Engineering; Biomedical Engineering | General | General A/L Mathematics | A/L Physics | General Knowledge |
| E05 | Biomedical Eng.; Meteorology Eng.; Electrical & Electronic Eng. | Technical | Technical A/L Mathematics | Basics of Electrical Machines, Electronics and Electricity | General Knowledge |
| E04 | Civil Engineering; Mechanical Engineering | General | General A/L Mathematics | A/L Physics | — |
| E03 | Petroleum Engineering; Architecture | Technical | Technical A/L Mathematics | Applied Mechanics | — |
| E06 | Mining and Mineral Engineering. | General | O/L Mathematics OR General A/L Mathematics | A/L Geology and Chemistry | — |
Recommendation
- Concours ENSPB Bamenda 3ème & 4ème année Polytechnique Universite de Bamenda
- Concours NHPSD National Higher Polytechnic School of Douala : 1st year
Source : Decision N° 1826049/MINESUP/SG/DAUQ/SDEAC dated 28 May 2026
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Greating to very one, please I wish to know the latest day of submitting the docier in Polytechnic bamenda, For the first year. Because I saw that the writing part is in October 22. But no latest day
Please sir I want to do Computer Engineering but I don't have A/Level maths.
Greetings sir am a student with technical background precisely Civil engineering, haven't really done so well in math through out high school, I got the ATV 2 years ago and since before then i have been working in the field of computers hardware repairs and as well as the doing programming i just so have come to love and learn so much about computers even just on my own I really wish to know if I can have a chance in your institution to do computer Engineering. I do understand that i may not be that eligible right of the bath when taking your analysis but I can say I am ready to learn whatever it is to be learnt to be what I really like to be, I've been taking class in physics and maths for the pass 2years so really dont know if you advice me to press on sir? thanks for you feedback.
Pls sir I have a problem with my student account because when I login my information it always show invalid
Hello sir I do not have ordinary level english in the first year, can i still write it back and came and register
Please I don't have maths O/L or A/L but I want to register the concur for petroleum engineering then rewrite it when I pass. is it possible??
Is it possible for me to register the concur without O/L or A/L maths then rewrite it when I pass the concur
How can they be saying online registrations are already halted? When there was a communicate to show that it was still the 21st of October because I felt that we still have a lot of time to register online even when I payed my entrance frais on the tenth of September. Not normal sir
I didn't hv maths or physics bt am an electrical student had my trade subjects with O/L n A/L English
Please am fabrice when will the 2020/2021 concour be launch
please sir I had maths , computer science and English and French , o/l
is it possible for an A4 student to study networking?
You need a strong foundation in advanced mathematics, physics and chemistry in order to do engineering
Pleasee where is it going to be written in Yaounde
Pls I wish to know when the NAHPI entrance examination will be written
please sir i wish to know the fee for the masters program in petroleum engineering it's the normal 50,000frs?
hello please were is the writing center here in yaounde, i already registered, please am pleading, answer me??
Can someone gets admission and rewrite English language after?
Greetings, please I'm an undergraduate from GTHS Bamenda. I completed from there last academic year 2018-2019 doing civil engineering. my worry is, I needed the form for NAHPI UBa competitive entrance this academic year 2019-2020. Thanks
Hello Please I Wish To Know If Admissions Will Be Done For Entrance Into Level 2
Please I Wish To Ask If There Will Be Admissions Into Level 2 Petroleum Sector Weather Direct Or By Entrance Examition
Please i wish to do mining and I have ordinary level certificate in science and advance level geology and biology. I don't know if it is possible?
please can i know the structure of the exam?
Hello good day
I wish to find out if an entrance examination will be launched this year into the higher levels of national polytechnic institute of uba(like level 2 or level 3)
While waiting for a reply
Regards
Gonzalo
Hello guys, I've registered for the exam but I don't know the writing centre here in yaounde. Can some one help me?
Good day I wish to know when the results will be out
Pls am Blandine I wish to know if other courses will be added this year
Dear Sir,Madam
I wish to know if journalism is offered here.
greetings..
am Robert Bright writing from kumba, please I which to enquire when the final result list of the National Higher Polytechnic Bamenda will be released?
hello please baccalaureat F4 is not mentioned in the article and i want to know if is and error or if is not admited
it's an error it's accepted