This Page is informing the current Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) Admission Entry requirements 2021/2022 academic session. See the DIT Entry requirements – sifa za kujiunga na DIT for all Courses and Programmes
What are DIT entry requirements?
DIT Entry requirements are formal criteria you DIT meet in order to be considered for a degree course you’re applying to at the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT).
These criteria are set by the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology, to determine whether you’re capable of meeting its objectives. This is based on relevant or similar skills, knowledge and ability you’ve demonstrated in previous qualifications, exams and assessments – see below the full list of entry requirements you might need to meet, for a given course at the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT).
The following is the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology Entry requirements, every prospective student at the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology is recommended to read the Entry requirements before applying for Admission to any academic programme available at DIT for the 2021/2022 Academic Year.
Ordinary Diploma
In order to qualify for admission under direct scheme, a candidate must be a holder of a Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with at least four (4) passes (i.e., D grade or higher) in Physics/Engineering Science, Mathematics and Chemistry and any other subject excluding a religious subject.For admission into the Ordinary Diploma (NTA LEVEL 4-6) in Science and Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Equipment Engineering and Food Science and Technology applicants must be a holder of a Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with D grade or higher or Possession of a General Certificate Course in Engineering (GCE).ORHolder of a Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with a minimum of D grade in Mathematics and National Vocational Award (NVA) Level III or Trade Test Certificate of Grade I in the relevant field offered by VETA accredited Institution.
Bachelor Degree – three (3) years programmes
In order to qualify for admission into Bachelor Degree (NTA Level 7- 8) three (3) years programmes, the following minimum entry qualifications are required:(i) Candidates applying for Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology must be holders of Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6) or its equivalent in the respective field with minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 from a recognized institution by the National Regulating Authority and at least four (4) passes (i.e. D grade or higher) in relevant subjects at Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) or General Certificate Course in Engineering (GCE) or NVA Level III or Trade Test Certificate of Grade I in the relevant field with a minimum of D grade in Mathematics at Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE).
Or A holder of good Full Technician Certificate (FTC) or its equivalent in the relevant field from a recognized institution by the National Regulating Authority with an average of minimum pass of C or an average of minimum 3 points based on the following conversion scale: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 or its equivalent and at least four (4) passes (i.e D grade or higher) in the relevant subjects at Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) or General Certificate Course in Engineering (GCE) or Trade Test Certificate of Grade I in the relevant field with a minimum of D grade in Mathematics at Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE).
Bachelor Degree – four (4) years programmes
In order to qualify for admission into Bachelor Degree (NTA Level 7- 8) four (4) years programmes, the following minimum entry qualifications are required: (ii) Holder of the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (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 4.0 points based on the following conversion scale: (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1, S=0.5, F=0 for candidates who completed form Six before 2014 and after 2015, and A=5, B+=4, B=3 C=2, D=1, E=0.5, F=0 for candidates who completed Form Six in 2014 and 2015.
Or (iii) Applicants with NTA Level 6 qualifications applying for a field of study other than a field studied at NTA Level 6 must also meet entry requirements stated in Clause 3.2.1.
Master of Engineering in Maintenance Management Programme
Admission to the programme will be open to candidates who have NTA level 8 qualifications or equivalent who fulfill one of the following requirements: (i) Applicants must be Holders of Bachelor degree in Engineering with a GPA of at least 2.7 from a recognized higher learning institution.
OR (ii) Applicants must be Holders of Bachelor degree in Engineering with PASS from a recognized higher learning institution and with three years working experience.
OR (iii) Holders of Advanced Diploma in Engineering with a PASS from a recognized higher learning institution and with a minimum of three years working experience.
Master of Technology in Computing and Communications
Admission to the programme will be open to candidates who have NTA level 8 qualifications or equivalent who fulfill one of the following requirements: (i) Applicants must be Holders of Bachelor degree in Engineering or Science with a GPA of at least 2.7 from a recognized higher learning institution.
OR ii) An applicant must be a holder of bachelor degree in engineering or science with PASS from a recognized higher learning institution provided that their average undergraduate performance in the subjects related to the programmes of study is a ‘B’ grade or higher.
OR (iii) A holder of Advanced Diploma in Engineering, or Science with a PASS from a recognized higher learning institution with a minimum of five years working experience.
Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) General Minimum Entry Requirements for Equivalent Applicants
| Category of Applicants | Minimum Undergraduate Admission Entry Qualifications |
| Ordinary
Diploma, FTC and Equivalent Qualification Applicants |
At least four passes in non-religious subjects (“D‟s and above) at O‟ Level or NVA Level III with less than four O‟ Level passes or equivalent foreign qualifications as established by either NECTA or VETA; AND |
| i) At least a GPA of 3.0 for Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6); OR | |
| ii) Average of “C” for Full Technician Certificate (FTC) (where A=5, B=4, C=3, and D=2 points); OR | |
| iii) Average of “B‟ Grade for Diploma in Teacher Education; OR | |
| iv) Average of” B+‟ Grade for Health-related awards such as Clinical Medicine and others; OR | |
| v) A Distinction for unclassified Diplomas and certificates; OR | |
| vi) Upper Second Class for classified non-NTA Diplomas. | |
| Foundation
Programme of the OUT |
A GPA of 3.0 accumulated from six core subjects and at least a C grade from three subjects in a respective cluster (Arts, Science and Business Studies) PLUS
An Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with at least 1.5 from two subjects OR An Ordinary Diploma from the recognized institution with a GPA of at least 2.0 OR NTA level 5 /Professional Technician Level II Certificate. |
Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) General Minimum Entry Requirements for Direct Applicants
| Category of Applicants | Minimum Admission Entry Qualifications |
| Completed A’ Level
Studies before 2014 |
Two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points in Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B = 4; C= 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5) |
| Completed A’ Level
Studies in 2014 and 2015 |
Two principal passes (‘C’ and above) with a total of 4.0 points from Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B+ = 4; B = 3; C= 2; D = 1; E = 0.5) |
| Completed A’ Level
Studies from 2016 onwards |
Two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points in Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B = 4; C= 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5) |
| Foundation Programme of the OUT | A GPA of 3.0 accumulated from six core subjects and at least a C grade from three subjects in a respective cluster (Arts, Science and Business Studies)
PLUS An Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with at least 1.5 from two subjects OR An Ordinary Diploma from the recognized institution with a GPA of at least 2.0 OR NTA level 5 /Professional Technician Level II Certificate. |
Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) Minimum Entry Requirements for all post graduate programmes
| Admission into | Minimum Admission Entry Qualifications |
| Postgraduate Certificate programme | At least a Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8). |
| Postgraduate Diploma programme | A Postgraduate Certificate OR Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8) with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or C grade. |
| Master Degree
programme (all types) |
a) A relevant academic Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8) or equivalent with GPA of 2.7 or B grade;
b) A Postgraduate Diploma in relevant discipline/area or equivalent with minimum GPA of 3.0 or B grade; and c) A Professional training qualification with additional relevant training, evidence of research capability and relevant working experience. |
| Phd programme (all
types) |
A Master Degree (UQF level 9) in relevant discipline/area or equivalent with a minimum of GPA of 3.0 or B grade. |
Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) general Entry Requirements for certificate and diploma Programmes
For an applicant to be eligible for admission into certificate and diploma Programmes, he/she DIT satisfy the minimum entry requirements of four passes in non-religious subjects in Certificate of secondary education examination (CSEE). However, there are some programme requirements that are specific to certain programmes.
Further specific admission requirements are detailed in the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) Prospectus 2021/2022
For more details about DIT Undergraduate entry requirements Download the TCU admission guidebook 2021/2022 here
For more details about DIT Diploma and certificate entry requirements Download the NACTE NTA Admission Guidebook 2021/2022 here
