Applications are invited from interested persons for admission to National Technician Diploma Courses offered by Uganda Technical College Lira, under the Government and Private Sponsorship Scheme.

 

New National Technician Diploma Courses offered under both Government and Private Sponsorship Schemes:

• NTDA - National Technician Diploma in Architecture (2 Years)
• NTDBCT - National Technician Diploma in Building Construction Technology (2 Years)
• NTDRBT - National Technician Diploma in Roads and Bridges Technology (2 Years)
• NTDEET - National Technician Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Technology (2 Years)
• NTDCN - National Technician Diploma in Computer Networking (2 Years)
• NTDSD - National Technician Diploma in Software Development (2 Years)
• NTDRAT - National Technician Diploma in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (2 Years)
• NTDLAT - National Technician Diploma in Light Automobile Technology (2 Years)
• NTDMMT - National Technician Diploma in Mechanical and Manufacturing Technology (2 Years)
• NDWIT - National Technician Diploma in Water and Irrigation Technology (2 Years)

Entry Requirements:

• A minimum of a National or Advanced Craft Certificate in a related field or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Interested applicants with relevant subjects at UACE obtained at the same sitting (a principal pass in either Physics or Mathematics is a MUST, and 02 subsidiary passes from subjects at the principal level—one MUST be in either Physics or Mathematics)
• Degree holders of related courses in need of practical skills
• Evidence of prior relevant skills, knowledge, and attitude is an added advantage. MUST have a valid identification card – ID of previous school

 

TVET application forms can be obtained physically from the Academic Registrar’s office—UTC Lira, Ministry of Education and Sports Headquarters—TVET Department, or downloaded from the link below.

 

Photocopies of pass slips, transcripts, certificates, previous school ID, and a recent passport-size Photograph should be attached to the duly filled application form and returned to the UTC-Lira by 21st September 2026.

Please note that those who applied using OLD application forms MUST reapply and report with a duly filled application form on the day of the interview.

Physical Interview Schedules

Tuesday, 22nd September 2026
National Technician Diploma in Building Construction Technology
National Technician Diploma in Building Construction Technology
National Technician Diploma in Roads and Bridges Technology
Those who previously applied for the National Diploma in Civil Engineering

 

Wednesday, 23rd September 2026
National Technician Diploma in Architecture
National Technician Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Technology
National Technician Diploma in Computer Networking
National Technician Diploma in Software Development
Those who previously applied for the National Diploma in Architecture
Those who previously applied for the National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Those who previously applied for the National Diploma in Information and Communication Technology

 

Thursday, 24th September 2026
National Technician Diploma in Water and Irrigation Technology
National Technician Diploma in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
National Technician Diploma in Light Automobile Technology
National Technician Diploma in Mechanical and Manufacturing Technology
Those who previously applied for the National Diploma in Water Engineering
Those who previously applied for the National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

 

Additional Requirements for Physical Interviews
Completed the official TVET application form with all required attachments
A copy of the application fee payment receipt
National ID/Birth Certificate, previous school IDs
Original academic documents (Certificates/Slips, Appointments/Recommendation Letters—if available)

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