ABUTH Zaria HND Nursing Admission 2026/2027. Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), through its College of Nursing Sciences, has opened applications for HND Nursing admission for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The admission process includes eligibility screening, CBT examination, and oral interview, followed by a medical fitness assessment.
Key Highlights
- Programme: HND Nursing Sciences
- Session: 2026/2027 academic year
- Application window: March 30 – April 30, 2026
- CBT exam date: May 7, 2026 (tentative)
- CBT fee: ₦2,000
Admission Requirements
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Be a Registered Nurse (RN or RN/RM)
- Be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and hold a valid practising licence
- Possess five O’Level credits in:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Results must be obtained in not more than two sittings
Selection Process
Admission is conducted in three stages:
1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- All eligible candidates will sit for a CBT screening test
2. Oral Interview
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an oral interview
- Candidates must present original credentials
3. Medical Fitness Test
- Successful candidates must pass a medical examination at ABUTH (Shika or Tudun Wada)
How to Apply
Applications are completed online via the ABUTH application portal.
Application Steps
- Create an account on the portal (SIGNUP)
- Log in and select “Apply” for HND Nursing
- Generate your RRR (Remita Retrieval Reference)
- Pay via:
- Online (card/internet banking), or
- Bank branch using the RRR
- Return to the portal and complete:
- Biodata
- Academic qualifications
- O’Level details
- Passport photograph
- Review and submit your application
CBT Fee and Payment
- ₦2,000 (CBT registration fee only)
- Pay via Remita (TSA platform):
- Select FGN → ABUTH → School Fees
- Enter required details and complete payment
Documents Required for Interview
Invited candidates must present:
- Printed application form
- CBT payment receipt
- Valid means of identification
- Original academic and professional credentials
Failure to attend the CBT or interview disqualifies the candidate.
Key Dates
CBT exam date: May 7, 2026 (tentative)
Application opens: March 30, 2026
Application deadline: April 30, 2026







