NAHPI / ENSPB Bamenda Opens Competitive Entrance for Year 1, 3 & 4 — 2026/2027
Competitive entrance examination by study of file into the Third and Fourth Years of the National Higher Polytechnic Institute (NAHPI) of the University of Bamenda, and admission into the First Year of the Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) programme for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Dates of examinations ENSPD / NAHPI
- For Year 1 ENSPB/NAHPI : Sunday, 20 September 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- Registration Deadline : Friday, 11 September 2026.
- For Year 3 & 4 ENSPB/NAHPI : Through study of files.
- Application Deadline: Wednesday, 17 September 2026.
Examinations will be conducted at the following centres only: Bafoussam, Bambili, Buea, Douala, Yaoundé.
| Key Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | Year 1 ENSPB / NAHPI, University of Bamenda |
| Academic Year | 2026/2027 |
| Total Places | 500 |
| Registration Fee | 20,000 FCFA (non-refundable, UBA Bank only) |
| Registration Deadline | Friday, 11 September 2026. |
| Exam Date | Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 8:00 AM |
| Exam Centres | Bafoussam, Bambili, Buea, Douala, Yaoundé |
| Official Website | www.nahpi.cm |
| No Oral Examination | Written papers only – Year 1 Admission. |
| Degree Pathway | B.Eng. (4 years) → M.Eng. (1 year) |
Who Can Apply?
This competition is open to both Cameroonian and foreign candidates of both sexes.
For Year 3 entry,
- you must hold at least one of the following qualifications in a relevant discipline:
HND, UDT, BTS, B.Tech, B.Sc, or DIPET I or II (civil servants need study permission). Your qualification must be recognised as equivalent by the Cameroon Ministry of Higher Education. Strong grades in O/L and/or A/L Mathematics are also required.
For Year 4 entry,
- you need a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) from a recognised university or institution, along with strong Mathematics results at O/L and/or A/L level.
For Year 1 entry,
Academically, you must hold one of the following qualifications:
For General GCE qualifications
- 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.
For Technical GCE qualifications
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.
For Francophone Baccalauréat qualifications (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.
For 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.
more info
- Concours d’Entrée à l’ENSPB Bamenda première année
- University of Bamenda online registration by Faculties
- ENSPB Bamenda 3ème & 4ème année Polytechnique.
Les Evenements des Concours lances 2026-2027:
Officially, the 2026 schedule for Cameroon General Certificate of Education (GCE) Board examinations will run from early May through late-May for practicals, with written, General, and Technical papers following in June and finishes in July.
The April – June 2026 session of the Higher National Diploma (HND 2026 Cameroon) exam have been launched and shall take place in the following four (04) centres: Bamenda, Buea, Douala and Yaounde. Other exam centres could be created if conditions allow.
Entrance examination by study of file into the Third and Fourth Years of the National Higher Polytechnic Institute (NAHPI) of the University of Bamenda, and admission into the First Year of the Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
Launching of the competitive entrance examination into the first year of the Master of Arts in Translation (Division I and Division II) of the Advanced School of Translators and Interpreters University of Buea.
A competitive entrance examination for the recruitment of student-teachers of the Technical Secondary Education into Year One of the First and Second Cycle of the Higher Technical Teachers’ Training College (HTTTC ENSET Kumba) of the University of Buea.
Written ENS Competitive Entrance Examination into year one of the First Cycle and second cycle of the Higher Teachers Training College of the University of Buea and all applications must be submitted online.
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