14/02/2026
PRESS RELEASE
KSITM Secured Full Accreditation Status and Approval to Commence New Academic Programmes for the 2025/2026 Academic Session
The Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management (KSITM) is pleased to formally announce that the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has granted the Institute Full Accreditation Status for its existing programmes and approval to commence additional academic programmes with effect from the 2025/2026 Academic Session.
The Full Accreditation Status followed a comprehensive Accreditation Exercise conducted by NBTE from 28th to 31st December, 2025, during which the Institute’s academic standards, staffing profile, infrastructure, laboratories, workshops, and administrative capacity were thoroughly evaluated and found to have met the prescribed requirements.
In addition, NBTE conducted a Resource Inspection Exercise for the newly introduced Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes and the National Diploma (ND) Marketing programme, which consequently received approval to commence in the 2025/2026 Academic Session.
Programmes Granted Full Accreditation Status (Five Years)
National Diploma (ND) Programmes:
ND Accountancy
ND Business Administration and Management
ND Computer Science
ND Computer Engineering Technology
ND Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
ND Library and Information Science
ND Multimedia Technology
ND Banking and Finance
ND Crime Management
Newly Approved Programmes to Commence (2025/2026 Session)
Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes:
HND Accountancy
HND Networking and Cloud Computing
HND Software and Web Development
HND Artificial Intelligence
HND Cybersecurity and Data Protection
National Diploma (ND) Programme:
ND Marketing
The successful accreditation and approvals underscore KSITM’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, institutional growth, and alignment with emerging technological trends and industry demands. The Institute remains focused on producing competent, innovative, and industry-ready graduates equipped with relevant technical expertise and entrepreneurial skills.
The Rector, Management, Staff, and Students of KSITM express profound appreciation to the Government of Katsina State for its continued support and commitment to advancing technical and vocational education.
Further information regarding admissions, entry requirements, and programme details for the 2025/2026 Academic Session will be communicated in due course.
This statement is issued for public information.
Signed:
Yusuf Gafai Madaha
Information and public relation officer
For Head information and public relation unit.
