Benue State College of Nursing Science, Makurdi

National Diploma in Nursing (3 years, full-time)

• Five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics in WAEC, NECO or NABTEB at not more than two sittings.
• Minimum UTME score of 170 in English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, with Benue State College of Nursing Sciences Makurdi chosen as first choice institution.
• At least 16 years of age at the time of admission; there is no maximum age limit.
• Success in the college's post-UTME screening (written examination and oral interview).
• Medical fitness examination at a recognised government hospital, with evidence of hepatitis B, yellow fever and COVID-19 vaccination.

Post-Basic Nursing (12 to 18 months, full-time)

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid practising licence from the NMCN.
• At least one year of post-registration clinical experience.
• Five credit passes in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics in WAEC, NECO or NABTEB.
• Pass in the post-basic entrance examination and the oral interview, and evidence of continuous professional development.

Documents

O-Level results, JAMB UTME result slip, birth certificate or sworn declaration of age, letter of identification from the local government area of origin, at least six recent passport photographs with white background, medical fitness certificate with vaccination records, and the application fee receipt.

How to apply

1. Register for the JAMB UTME and select the college as first choice.
2. Obtain and complete the application form online or at the admissions office.
3. Submit the required documents and pay the non-refundable application fee of ₦15,000 (all programmes) by the college portal (card or bank transfer) or bank deposit.
4. Attend the post-UTME screening, with original documents for verification.
5. On admission, accept the offer, pay the acceptance and tuition fees, register and attend orientation.

Indicative calendar

Applications open in May and close in August; post-UTME screening runs from August to September; the admission list is released in September; registration and resumption take place in October to November. Dates are indicative and may change each session.

Makurdi (main campus): JS Tarka Way, in the centre of Makurdi, Benue State. Nursing teaching takes place here, with lecture halls, skills laboratories, a library, administrative blocks and clinical training areas. Hostel accommodation is available for male and female students.