Minimum Entry Qualifications for Ordinary Diploma (NTA LEVEL 4-6) Programmes

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. In order to qualify for this examination, a candidate must have either one of the following requirements:

(i) 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.

(ii) 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.

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

This is a 12 week course with the following objectives.

(i) 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.

(ii) To improve candidate's competence in the field of engineering by bridging their

respective gaps.

(iii) To enable more number of Tanzanians to gain access to Ordinary Diploma and

Degree training programmes at the Institute.

(iv) To redress Gender imbalance for DIT enrolment.

(v) To diversify enrolments by widening catchments areas.

(vi) To increase competitiveness in accessing engineering education at DIT

There are two categories of candidates that are admitted through this route.

(i) 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:

(i) A Certificate of Secondary Education with a minimum of “D” Grade in

Mathematics, Physics and English or Chemistry.

(ii) 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.

(ii) 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.

3.2 Minimum Entry Qualifications for B. Eng (NTA Level 7- 8) Programmes

Candidates can join the B. Eng (NTA Level 7- 8) programmes offered by DIT through

either the Direct Entry Scheme or Access Course.

3.2.1 Direct Entry Scheme

In order to qualify for admission to B. Eng (NTA Level 7- 8) programmes, a candidate

must be in possession of a good FTC certificate with an average of minimum pass of C

grade or an average of 3 points based on the following conversion scale: A = 5, B = 4,

C = 3, D = 2 in the respective field or its equivalent from a recognised institution.

Holders of Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) in the

combination of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Geography and

Mathematics (PGM) with Principal Pass in Mathematics and Physics from the same

sitting with a total of not less than 4.5 points based on the following conversion scale:

Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology - PROSPECTUS 2007/2008 9 A=5, B=4, C=3,

D=2, E=1, S = 0.5, F= 0 may apply for admission into the B. Eng in Computer

Engineering and Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering and must undergo a 14

techinical skills weeks bridging course before being fully admitted to the Bachelor degree

programme.

3.2.2 Access Courses Scheme

There are two categories of candidates that may be admitted to join B. Eng (NTA Level

7-8) programmes through this scheme.

In order to qualify for the B.Eng access programme (Pre Entry 1), a candidate must be

an FTC holder with minimum pass of an average of not less than 2.5 points based on the

following conversion scale: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2

(i) Pre- Bachelor in Engineering (NTA Level 7- 8) Entry Course for Female

Candidates

The objective of this scheme 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 an upgrading course. Upon successful completion of the

course, i.e. passing in all the prescribed subjects, the candidate qualifies for the

Government Loan (HESLB), subject to availability. In order to qualify for this Pre

- B.Eng Entry Course, a female candidate must possess a Full Technician

Certificate with a minimum pass of “D” grade or an average of 2 .0 points based

on the following conversion scale: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2

(ii) Pre- Bachelor in Engineering (NTA Level 7-8) Entry Programme for

General Candidates

This scheme is similar to 3.2.2 (i) above but it is mainly aimed at the private or

third party sponsored students. Under this category, candidates who do not

qualify under the Direct Entry may be admitted after attending an upgrading

course and obtaining pass marks in all the prescribed subjects at the end of

course examination.

3.3 Admission requirements for BEng

Admission into this programme is open to candidates, who have National Technical Award

(NTA) level 6 or its equivalent as set by the DIT Council. Also candidates with Form six

qualifications will be admitted after a successful completion of pre- requisite modules.

3.4 Procedures for Application and Admission

3.4.1 Direct Entry Scheme

(i) Candidates are required to submit their application form/letters, attaching

certified copies of the relevant certificates i.e. CSEE/GCE, FTC/NTA6/ACSEE,

transcripts/National Examination results slips, as well as 2 personal passport size

photographs taken within the last six months.

(ii) Application forms are obtained at the Institute, Registrar's office or may be

downloaded from our Website: http://www.dit.ac.tz All application forms with all

necessary requirement/certificates are processed by different boards and finally

selected applicants are notified.

(iii) All applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of

Tsh.10,000/= in the form of Open Postal Order or Telegraphic Money Order

payable to the Principal of the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology or paid directly to the Principal, at the Institute's Accounts Office as application fee.

(iv) The closing date for receiving dully filled application forms is on the 1st of March

of each calendar year or as advertised.

(v) Non disclosure of details or provision of false information to any of the sections

in the application form if discovered shall render the candidate’s registration with

the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology cancelled.

(vi) The applications are scrutinised and ranked according to the performance in terms

of qualifications. The B.Eng applicants who appear in the ranking list above a

cutoff point shall be eligible for admission and consideration for Student Loan

Scheme, subject to meeting loan conditions and availability of such an offer. The

remaining applicants who are below the cut-off point but have attained good

results may be recommended for admission as private candidates.

(vii) B. Eng (NTA Level 7- 8) Evening Class Programme: This program is meant for

qualified candidates who have no time to pursue studies during working hours.

The program is run in the evenings starting at 4.00 pm to 8.30 pm, Mondays to

Fridays and on Saturdays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm or as scheduled.

3.4.2.Indirect Entry Scheme (Mature Age Entrants)

Ordinary Diploma (NTA LEVEL 4 - 6) mature age entrants are allocated to DIT by the

Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (MHEST), from a list of candidates

who pass the mature age entry examination organised by MHEST. Normally during the first

two months of each year, this scheme is advertised by the Ministry of Higher Education,

Science and Technology (MHEST) in local newspapers giving details of the scheme,

qualifications required, examinations date, and the last date for receiving application forms.

3.4.3 Pre entry Course Scheme

(i) Dates for pre- entry Courses are advertised in local newspapers. Tentatively,

Access Course starts within the month of May of each calendar year.

(ii) Candidates are required to submit their application letters, attaching copies of

relevant certificates i.e. Certificate of Secondary School Education CSSE) and

Advanced Certificate of Secondary School ACSSE).

(iii) All candidates selected for the pre- entry courses are required to pay prescribed

tuition fee before they can be allowed to attend classes. For the Pre-Entry Female

candidates, the Institute contributes a certain portion of the prescribed tuition fee

as described in the Advertisement of the respective courses.

(iv) At the end of the course, the candidates shall sit for a qualifying examination. All

candidates who pass all subjects are recommended for admission.

􀁏 Qualifying female candidates may obtain Government sponsorship or loan,

subject to availability.

􀁏 Other candidates are offered admission as private or third party sponsored

students.

3.5 Other Important Information Related to Admission

3.5.1 Registration

All selected candidates are required to register after they have paid registration fee

within the first two weeks after arrival at the Institute. Specifically, the deadline for

registration of first year students is two weeks from the first day of the orientation

week, while for continuing students it is the Friday of the second week after the

beginning of the First Semester session.

3.5.2 Institute Regulations

Upon admission, all freshers must obtain and read thoroughly the following regulations:

(i) Conditions for Government sponsorship (in case of government sponsored

students)

(ii) Students General Welfare, Conduct and Disciplinary Regulations

(iii) Examination Regulations

(iv) The Constitution of the Dare es Salaam Institute of Technology Students

Organization (DITSO).

(v) Industrial Practical Training (IPT) Regulations

(vi) Library regulations

(vii) All admitted students are expected to comply entirely with institute regulations.

(viii) Any other regulations issued by the Institute from time to time.

3.5.3 During registration every student must produce the following documents:

(i) Joining Instruction sent to him/her

(ii) A duly filled acceptance form to abide by the Institute Rules and Regulations

(iii) A duly filled medical examination form

(iv) All the original receipts / pay in slips of the money paid to the Institute through

the Bank

(v) Original certificates, academic transcripts, statements of results etc. (for B.Eng,

mature age and access course entrants)

(vi) A birth certificate/affidavit.

(vii) 2 passport size and 2 stamp size photographs recently taken.

vi) A birth certificate/affidavit.

(vii) 2 passport size and 2 stamp size photographs recently taken.

(viii) All foreign students are required to apply for residence permit from their nearest

Tanzanian Embassy before they depart for Tanzania.

3.5.4 Every student shall report at the Institute at the beginning of the semester and on a

prescribed date by the Institute. Any student who fails to report at the Institute on the

prescribed date but reports later than seven days from the date of reporting and

without showing any reasonable cause for the failure to do so, shall be liable to receive

a written warning from the Registrar.

3.5.5 Students who have been selected but cannot register at the Institute for any reason

cannot defer the admission to the next academic year. Such students need to apply

afresh.

3.5.6 Students who have postponed studies will be required to report at the Institute at the

corresponding time/date and semester similar to that one she/he left.

3.5.7 No change of names by students is entertained during the course of study at the

Institute. Names appearing on the original academic certificates shall be used.

3.5.8 No student is allowed to change course, except in very exceptional circumstances. In

the latter case, no student is allowed to change course later than the Friday of the

second week after the beginning of the first semester session.

3.5.9 No student is allowed to postpone studies after commencement of an academic year

except under special circumstances. Permission to postpone studies is considered after

producing satisfactory evidence for the reasons of postponement and written approval

from the sponsor.

3.5.10 Students shall be allowed to be away from studies for a maximum of two academic

years if they are to be allowed for re-admission to the same year of studies where they ft.

3.5.11 Students discontinued from studies on academic grounds may be readmitted to a ifferent programme in the immediate next academic year or in the same programme ter lapse of two years.

3.5.12 Students discontinued from studies on disciplinary grounds are barred from e-admission to any programme at the Institute.