Applications for admission into various accredited Colleges of Nursing Science across Nigeria for the 2026/2027 academic session have commenced. The institutions listed below are approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and are currently selling admission forms for ND/HND Nursing programmes.
Public Colleges of Nursing Science
• Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital College of Nursing Science, Bauchi State
Cut-off: 140 | Form: ₦10,200 | Exam: 29 June 2026 | Deadline: 26 May 2026
• University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital College of Nursing Science, Ilorin, Kwara State
Cut-off: 180 | Form: ₦10,000 | School fee: ₦800,000 | Exam: TBA
• Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital College of Nursing Science, Benin City, Edo State
Cut-off: 140 | Form: ₦20,000 | Fee: ~₦300,000 | Exam: TBA
• University of Calabar Teaching Hospital College of Nursing Science, Calabar, Cross River State
Cut-off: 180 | Form: ₦20,000 | Exam: 15 August 2026 | Deadline: 10 August 2026
Private Colleges of Nursing Science
• Archbishop Charles Heerey Memorial College of Nursing Sciences, Aba, Abia State
Cut-off: 100 | Form: ₦25,000 | Exam: TBA
• Seventh-Day Adventist College of Nursing Sciences, Ile-Ife, Osun State
Cut-off: 140 | Form: ₦20,000 | School fee: ~₦1,000,000
• Ecwa College of Nursing Science, Egbe, Kogi State
Cut-off: 170 | Form: ₦20,000 | Exam: 16 Sept 2026 | Deadline: 14 August 2026
• Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital College of Nursing Science, Ihiala, Anambra State
Cut-off: 120 | Fee: ₦880,000 (Year 1) | Exam: TBA
• Bishop Shanahan College of Nursing Science, Enugu State
Cut-off: 180 | Fee: ₦800,000 | Exam: 21 August 2026 | Deadline: 20 August 2026
• College of Nursing Science, Alor, Anambra State
Cut-off: 150 | Form: ₦20,000 | Exam: 15 August 2026
Key Requirements Across Most Schools
• Minimum 5 O’Level credits (English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
• JAMB UTME score (usually 100–180 depending on school)
• Age requirement (commonly 16+)
• Some schools require NMCN registration or licence (for advanced entry)
Candidates are advised to apply early as deadlines vary across institutions and competition is high.
