COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, LAFIA RELEASES POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA ADMISSION FORM FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

Chika Kelvin Chimezie Jun 11, 2026 2 min read 0

The College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State has officially commenced the sale of admission forms for its Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.

Available Courses

The institution offers several specialized fields of study at the postgraduate diploma level. The available programmes are as follows:

i. Agricultural Economics

ii. Agricultural Extension and Communication

iii. Agronomy with option in Crop Protection

iv. Agronomy with option in Crop Science

v. Agronomy with option in Soil and Water Management

vi. Animal Science

vii. Aquaculture and Fisheries Management

viii. Home Science and Management.

Eligibility

The following categories of candidates may qualify for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma programmes:

a. Candidates must possess five (5) ‘O’ level credits, including Mathematics, English Language, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry, and Physics, obtained in not more than two sittings.

b. Graduates from recognized Universities who hold at least a 3rd class degree in relevant fields.

c. Holders of a Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least an upper credit from a recognized institution in Agriculture or related disciplines may be considered.

d. HND holders with a lower credit who possess relevant post-qualification experience.

e. Holders of other academic or professional qualifications which may be deemed acceptable by the College Academic Board.

How to Apply

Prospective students are required to complete their registration via the online institutional portal:

Applicants must log into the official College website at www.coastlafia.edu.ng.

Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of N20,000.00 only.

Key Details

Portal Opening Date: The registration portal officially opened for applicants on the 8th June, 2026.

Closing Date: The portal will close for all admissions on the 30th September, 2026.

Enquiries: For further enquiries regarding admission requirements and the various postgraduate programmes, please log into the College website at www.coastlafia.edu.ng or call the contact lines at 07062474262 or 08036900417.

Signed:

Umar Tijani

Registrar.

Written by Chika Kelvin Chimezie

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