DAR ES SALAAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(DIT)

APPLICATIONS
FOR ADMISSION INTO ORDINARY DIPLOMA
(Accredited by the National Council for Technical Education-NACTE)
PROGRAMMES FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/2017
The Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology invites applications from qualified candidates for
the admission into the Institutes Ordinary Diploma Programmes for the academic year
2016/2017 scheduled to commence in November 2016.
A:
ORDINARY DIPLOMA (NTAs 6) PROGRAMMES
Programmes Offered including new introduced programme
The Institute offers the following three years courses (NTA Level 4-6) leading to:
(i)
Ordinary Diploma in Civil Engineering
(ii)
Ordinary Diploma in Computer Engineering
(iii) Ordinary Diploma in Electrical Engineering
(iv) Ordinary Diploma in Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering
(v)
Ordinary Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
(vi) Ordinary Diploma in Mining Engineering
(vii) Ordinary Diploma in Science & Laboratory Technology
(viii) Ordinary Diploma in Biomedical Equipment Engineering
(ix) Ordinary Diploma in Information Technology
(x)
Ordinary Diploma in Multimedia and Film Technology
(xi) Ordinary Diploma in Communication Systems Technology
(xii) Ordinary Diploma in Renewable Energy Technology
(xiii) Ordinary Diploma in Food Science and Technology
(xiv) Ordinary Diploma in Biotechnology (New Programme)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All applications are under private sponsorship (Institute hostels availability is subject to
availability of space)
A.1 Direct Entry Applicants
The direct entry segment comprises candidates who will join directly without
undergoing the Pre-entry course
Minimum Entry Requirement
Holder of good Certificate of Secondary Education with a minimum average of C
grade (a maximum of 9 total points) or (a minimum of 6 total points) based on the
conversion respectively: A=1, B=2, C=3, D=4 (for applicants who completed Form IV
before 2013 and 2015) and A=5, B+=4, B=3 C=2, D=1 (for applicants who completed
Form IV in 2013 and 2014) respectively in the following three subjects;
Physics/Engineering Science, Mathematics and Chemistry or English, or must have a
good General Certificate Course in Engineering (GCE).
Applicants of Science and Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Equipment
Engineering, Biotechnology and Food Science and Technology must have a
minimum pass of D in Chemistry and Biology in addition to the above requirements
A.2

Indirect Entry Applicants

Qualified Applicants under this category will be considered after undergoing a 12

weeks Pre-Entry Course which is tentatively scheduled at the beginning of July 2015
A.2.1 Minimum Entry Qualification
(i)
Holder of Certificate of Secondary Education with minimum passes of D grade (a
maximum of 12 total points) or (a minimum of 3 total points) based on the
following conversions; A=1, B=2, C=3, D=4 (for applicants who completed Form IV
before 2013 and 2015) and A=5, B+=4, B=3 C=2, D=1 (for applicants who completed
Form IV in 2013 and 2014) respectively in the following three subjects;

(ii)

Physics/Engineering Science, Mathematics and Chemistry or English

OR
Holder of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with a minimum passes of D
in Mathematics and at least Trade Test II/NVA level II or above in the related field of
study from VETA accredited Institution.

Applicants of Science and Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Equipment

Engineering, Biotechnology and Food Science and Technology must have must
have a minimum pass of D in Chemistry and Biology in addition to the above
requirements.
A.2.2 Condition for Pre-Entry Course Admission
Candidates must undergo and pass a twelve weeks Pre-Entry training before
consideration for admission. The tuition fees is Tshs. 190,000/= for males and
145,000/= for females excluding costs for meals. Cost for hostel accommodation is
Tsh1500/- per day.
Candidates who will successfully pass the Pre-Entry scheme will be considered for
admission to Ordinary Diploma Programmes as private candidates on competitive
basis
There are limited vacancies under government sponsorship for females who will
pass the pre-entry course
B:

MODE OF APPLICATION

B.1

All eligible applicants for Ordinary Diploma programmes are required to apply
through DIT online link of http://admission.dit.ac.tz in which the information about
the modality and procedures for application will be accessible. For more information
visit DIT website: http://www.dit.ac.tz

B.2

All eligible applicants for Ordinary Diploma programmes studied at DIT applying for
re-admission at different levels are required to collect application forms from the office
of the Registrar
Note that:
Applications letters through our mailbox or application materials mailed through emails will not be processed.

B.3

The Online Application for Ordinary Diploma will be processed only if the

(i)

following scanned documents are attached:

An original pay in slip of non-refundable application fee of Tsh20,000/= for Tanzanian
applicants or Tshs equivalent to USD20 for Non-Tanzanian applicants payable to the
Principal, Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology through any branch of CRDB

(ii)

Bank, Account No 0150408417800

Original relevant certificates such as, A level certificate O, level certificate or valid

(iii)

results slip for those completed in the year 2015, GCE, and birth certificate
A coloured passport size personal photograph taken within the last six months.

C:

FEES
Information on DIT fees is provided in the DIT website: http://www.dit.ac.tz through
Admission link.

D:

CLOSING DATE
The closing date for receiving the application forms is 20th June, 2016.
Closing date for applications should be observed. No consideration will be made for
late applicants.
NOTE: YOU ARE ADVISED TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PROGRAMMES THAT
YOU PREFER

SINCE

NO CHANGE

OF PROGRAMME WILL BE

ENTERTAINED ONCE THE ADMISSION HAS BEEN OFFERED.

F:

WARNING
Submission of forged certificates or any false information is criminal offence and will
be handled according to the law.

G:

ALL APPLICATIONS AND ENQUIRIES ABOUT ADMISSION SHOULD BE

ADDRESSED TO:
Address: Principal
Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology,
P.O. Box 2958, Dar es Salaam

Tel: +255-(0)22-2153511 (Registrar)

Fax: +255-(0)22-2152504
e-mail: admission@dit.ac.tz
Mobile: 0715907764 (Admission)