Meanwhile, polytechnics
seeking to be converted into Technical Universities should have the following requirements: a) satisfy the existing norms, guidelines and requirements of the National Council for Tertiary Education and the National
Accreditation Board for
accreditation as a Technical University, b) offer a minimum of four Bachelor of Technology degree programmes in Science and Technology based disciplines c) have academic departments headed by at least a Senior Lecturer with a PhD and professional experience; and d) have at least three
full - time lecturers with relevant research master's degree, at least one of whom shall have industry experience.