NASARAWA STATE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY, KEFFI RELEASES ND/HND & PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA ADMISSION FORM FOR 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

Chika Kelvin Chimezie Jul 9, 2026 2 min read 0

The management of the Nasarawa State College of Health Science and Technology (NASCOHST), Keffi, has officially announced the commencement of the sale of admission forms for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.

Applications are now open for qualified candidates seeking entry into various Higher National Diploma (HND), National Diploma (ND), and Professional Diploma programmes.

Available Courses

Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes

Environmental Health Technology

Nutrition and Dietetics

Health Information Management Technology

National Diploma (ND) Programmes (Through JAMB Only)

Nutrition and Dietetics

Health Information Management Technology

Environmental Health Technology

Community Health

Epidemiology and Disease Control Technology

Public Health Technology

Dispensing Opticianry

Biomedical Engineering Technology

Medical Laboratory Technology

Medical Imaging Technology

Professional Diploma Programme

Pharmacy Technician (PhT)

Eligibility and Requirements

For HND Programmes

Candidates must possess five O’Level credits (English, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) obtained in not more than two sittings.

A minimum of a Lower Credit in a relevant National Diploma (ND) from an accredited institution is required.

One year of Industrial Training/Supervised Field Experience is compulsory. Pass grade ND holders require two years of post-ND work experience.

Additional programme-specific requirements apply.

For ND Programmes

JAMB Requirement: Candidates who did not initially select NASCOHST must complete a change of institution to NASCOHST as their First Choice via the JAMB portal.

O’Level & UTME Requirements: Five O’Level credits (English, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) in two sittings, alongside an appropriate UTME subject combination (English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics; Math is required for Biomedical Engineering Technology).

Minimum JAMB Cut-off Marks:

Community Health: 150

Public Health Technology: 150

Medical Laboratory Technology: 150

Medical Imaging Technology: 150

Environmental Health Technology: 130

Nutrition and Dietetics: 120

Health Information Management Technology: 120

Epidemiology and Disease Control Technology: 120

Dispensing Opticianry: 120

Biomedical Engineering Technology: 120

For Professional Diploma (Pharmacy Technician)

Candidates must possess five credit passes (English, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or NBAIS obtained in not more than two sittings.

How to Apply

Forms are available online and closes July 31, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Interested applicants should apply online by visiting the registration portal at https://www.admissions.nascohst.edu.ng.

Other Details and Contacts

The institution emphasizes a transparent, fair, and merit-based admission selection process for all applicants. For detailed information regarding the courses and institution guidelines, candidates can visit the official college website.

Official Website: https://nascohst.edu.ng

Issuing Authority: Office of the Registrar, Nasarawa State College of Health Science and Technology (NASCOHST), Keffi.

Written by Chika Kelvin Chimezie

I'm Chika Kelvin Chimezie popularly known as K3lvinsmart. A Medic, passion for academic excellence, loves writing and other extra curricular activities like sports, and dancing.