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Introduction
The Meru National Polytechnic was upgraded from Meru Technical Training Institute in 2016 and has been in operation since 1956 when it was started by the Meru County Council to train the youth in various practical skills. It was then known as Gitoro Technical. In 1964, the school was handed over to the regional education office and it became Meru Technical School, offering two-year duration courses.
In 1969 the school was upgraded to a technical vocational Training school and the course duration extended to three years. In the same year, the first form one students were admitted to be prepared for KJSE(Kenya Junior Secondary School Examination) Technical at the end of two years. Those who passed and wished to continue to form three and four were transferred to MIOME (Mombasa Institute of Muslim Education) the present day Mombasa Polytechnic. Those who remained were for further one year before joining the labor market.
In 1973, the school was once more upgraded to a Technical secondary school and the terminal examination became East African Certificate of Education. In 1985 the secondary cycle started being phased out so that it became a Technical Training Institute in May 1986. It admitted the first artisan students and ACNC (Accounts clerk National Certificate), students
The first craft students were admitted in 1997 and the first CPA students were admitted in 1988. In 1997, the first diploma students were admitted. At present, the Polytechnic offers 3 Higher Diploma Courses, more than 25 Diploma courses, 31 Craft courses, 6 Artisan courses. Currently, the Polytechnic has 225 Teaching Staff Member and 125 Non-Teaching Staff Members, and a student Population of about 8,000 students.
TVET institutions
The acredited TVET institutions are well equipped with qualified tutors and the institution with a conducive infrastructure which include laboratories computer labs and lecture halls among others. These institutions were availed so as to equip learners with skills and knowledge which will help them secure professional jobs or self-employed them after successfully completing their courses. Due to the high population of the youthful age group in Kenya there was need to develop these institutions to offer crafts certificate and diploma courses for the youth to enroll to.
These TVET institutions offers various courses and are examined by major examination bodies which include KNEC, CDACC, ICM and KASNEB
How to apply Meru national polytechnic
TVET institution have been made very easy to apply. The government of Kenya through the ministry of education has made a portal of the Kenya University and colleges central placement service kuccps.
The student portal KUCCPS allows students interested to find suitable courses and access list of the approved TVET institutions countrywide. At this portal interested applicants are able to see the courses they are able to qualify. The KUCCPS portal is always available for students to apply at specific intakes of the year
In summary diploma courses is at C minus and above while D+ for certificate courses while with less than D+ you can apply for craft sources. To access the portal use the link provided below;
You can also apply to join Meru national polytechnic using the school portal listed here
Funding
interested applicants can now learn at this institution at stress-free this is because of availability of funding through higher education loans board, use the portal helb.co.ke. The students can also have access to a subsidy /capitation from the government learn more about the capitation here
All the application requirements are available in the site, for enquiries visit the helb Kenya social media pages.
Meru National polytechnic courses and their requirements
| COURSE TITLE | MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS | ADMISSION TIME | EXAM BODY |
| APPLIED BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT COURSES; | |||
| Certificate courses; | |||
| Science laboratory technology | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Beauty therapy and hairdressing | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | |||
| Analytical chemistry | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Beauty therapy and hairdressing | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Environmental science and technology | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| TOURISM AND INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT COURSES; | |||
| Artisan courses; | |||
| Beauty therapy and hairdressing | KCPE Certificate | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Food and beverage | KCPE Certificate | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Certificate courses; | |||
| Food and beverage | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Catering and accommodation | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Tour guide operations | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | |||
| Catering and accommodation | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Food and beverage management | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Food processing technology | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COURSES; | |||
| Artisan courses; | |||
| Motor vehicle mechanics | KCPE Certificate | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Certificate courses; | |||
| Automotive technology | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Mechanical engineering plant option | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Mechanical engineering production option | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Mechanical technology | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | |||
| Mechanical engineering plant option | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Mechanical engineering production option | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Automotive engineering | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Driving instructor | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COURSES; | |||
| Artisan courses; | |||
| Welding | KCPE Certificate | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Plumbing | KCPE Certificate | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Certificate courses; | |||
| Plumbing | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Building technology | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | |||
| Civil engineering | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Quantity survey | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Building construction technology | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT COURSES; | |||
| Certificate courses; | |||
| Certificate in Agriculture | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Modern methods of Agribusiness | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Entrepreneurial agriculture | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | |||
| Agricultural engineering | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in Agriculture | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| ICT AND INFORMATICS DEPARTMENT COURSES; | |||
| Certificate courses; | |||
| Archives and library information studies | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| ICT | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Information studies (library science) | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | |||
| Archives and library information studies | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| ICT | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Information studies (library science) | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COURSES; | |||
| Artisan courses; | |||
| Artisan in Electrical installation, installation and control | KCPE Certificate | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Certificate courses; | |||
| Electrical and electronics engineering power option | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Telecommunication engineering | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | |||
| Electrical and electronics engineering power option | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTANCY DEPARTMENT COURSES; | |||
| Certificate courses; | |||
| Human resource management | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Supply chain management | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Business management | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Social work and community development | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Cooperative management | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Clerical operations | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Sales and marketing | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | |||
| Supply chain management | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Business management | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Sales and marketing | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Human resource management | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Cooperative management | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Accountancy | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Social work and community development | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Computerized secretarial studies | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Project management | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Road transport management | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
Meru national polytechnic contacts
Postal address P.O.Box 111- 60200, Meru.
Phone number 020 2386139
Email address comm@merunationalpolytechnic.ac.ke
Website www.merunationalpolytechnic.ac.ke
The Meru National Polytechnic (MNP) is located in Meru County along Meru-Nanyuki highway, about 10 km from Meru Town and less than 5 km from Makutano Centre. For more information about application visit the institution or use the contact information provided for communication.
