Candidates may join the Ordinary Diploma (NTA LEVEL 4-6) programmes offered by DIT through the Direct Entry Scheme, the Indirect Entry Scheme or the Access Course channel.

Direct Entry Scheme

In order to qualify for admission under the Direct scheme, a candidate must be a holder of a good Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSE) with a minimum pass of “C” grade in three of the following subjects; Physics/Engineering Science, Mathematics and Chemistry/English. A good General Certificate in Engineering (GCE) may also be considered.

For admission into the NTA LEVEL 4-6 in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering programme, applicants with CSEE in science subjects along with passes in Mathematics and Physics, a certificate on Radio Servicing is an added advantage. In order to be admitted to the NTA LEVEL 4-6 in Science and Laboratory Technology programme, applicants must have good passes in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. Practical experience in related field is an added advantage.

Indirect Entry Scheme (Mature Age Entry)

Under the indirect scheme, mature candidates who do not qualify under the Direct Entry Scheme may be admitted after sitting and passing for a special entrance examination conducted by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology. In order to qualify for this examination, a candidate must have either one of the following requirements:

1. Be a holder of a good Certificate of Secondary Education Examination or a good General Certificate in Engineering (GCE) with passes in Mathematics and Physics/Engineering Science. A Possession of a Trade Test Grade II Certificate issued by colleges accredited by the Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA) and an industrial experience of at least two years is an added advantage.
2. A Technical Teacher's Grade III Certificate and Trade Test Grade II Certificate issued by VETA coupled by a teaching experience of at least 2 years.

For admission to the Ordinary Diploma (NTA LEVEL 4-6) in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering, a Radio Servicing Certificate is an added advantage. In order to be considered for admission into the Ordinary Diploma (NTA LEVEL 4- 6) in Science and Laboratory Technology, applicants must be holders of CSE with good passes in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.

Pre- Ordinary Diploma Entry Courses (for NTA LEVEL 4-6 Programmes)

This is a 12 week course with the following objectives.

• To provide access to technical and higher education for candidates who traditionally were not considered for direct enrolment although they meet the minimum entry qualification
• To improve candidate's competence in the field of engineering by bridging their respective gaps. o To enable more number of Tanzanians to gain access to Ordinary Diploma and Degree training programmes at the Institute. o To redress Gender imbalance for DIT enrolment. o To diversify enrolments by widening catchments areas
• To increase competitiveness in accessing engineering education at DIT There are two categories of candidates that are admitted through this route.

Pre- Ordinary Diploma Entry Courses for Female Candidates

The objective of this programme is to improve gender balance amongst the DIT students by assisting potential female candidates who do not qualify under the Direct Entry Scheme (scored below the prevailing cut-off point) to qualify for admission. Under this programme, a female candidate is required to follow and successfully complete a 12 weeks - upgrading course. The subjects covered in the course include Mathematics, Physics, Mechanics, Communication Skills and Computer Applications. Upon successful completion, (passing in all the prescribed subjects), a female candidate will qualify for the Government sponsorship, subject to availability of vacancies.

In order to qualify for this Pre-Ordinary Diploma (NTA LEVEL 4-6) Entry Course, a female candidate must possess one of the following minimum qualifications:

1. A Certificate of Secondary Education with a minimum of “D” Grade in Mathematics, Physics and English or Chemistry.
2. A Certificate of Secondary Education with a minimum of D grade in mathematics and Trade Test Certificate of at least Grade II offered by VETA.

Pre- Ordinary Diploma (NTA LEVEL 4-6) Entry Programme for General Candidates

This scheme is similar to Pre - Ordinary Diploma (NTA LEVEL 4-6) Entry Course for Female candidates described above but it is mainly aimed to private or third party sponsored students. Under this category, candidates who do not qualify under the Direct Entry and Mature Age Entry Schemes may be admitted after attending some upgrading courses and obtaining pass marks in all the prescribed subjects at the end of course examination.

In order to qualify for the Pre - Ordinary Diploma (NTA LEVEL 4-6) access programme, a candidate must be a holder of a Certificate of Secondary Education with minimum “D” passes in 3 of the following subjects: Physics/Engineering Science, Mathematics and Chemistry/ English.