Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences ND Nursing Admission Screening Form for 2026/2027 Academic Session; Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences, Jalingo, has announced the commencement of its UTME online screening exercise for admission into the National Diploma (ND) Nursing programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.
According to a notice released by the Office of the Registrar, candidates seeking admission into the ND Nursing programme must complete the online screening exercise before participating in the physical verification process.
Eligibility Requirements for Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences ND Nursing Admission
Candidates interested in applying for the 2026/2027 ND Nursing admission must meet the College’s age, O’Level, UTME and institution choice requirements.
Applicants must be between 16 and 35 years old at the time of application.
In addition, candidates must possess at least five credit passes in any of the following examination bodies:
- WAEC
- NECO
- NABTEB
The required subjects are:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
All five credits must be obtained in not more than two sittings.
NABTEB Result Combination Requirement
Candidates using NABTEB results should note that NABTEB can only be combined with another NABTEB result.
Applicants planning to combine results must ensure that both sittings are from NABTEB where applicable.
Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences UTME Cut-Off Mark
To qualify for the screening exercise, candidates must have scored a minimum of 160 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Applicants must also have selected Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences as their first-choice institution during the 2026 UTME admission process.
Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences Post UTME Screening Fee
The online screening fee for the ND Nursing programme is Twenty Thousand Naira (₦20,000) only.
Payment is non-refundable and must be made online through the College admission portal using an ATM card.
How to Apply for Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences ND Nursing Admission
Candidates are required to complete their application through the College admission portal by following the steps below:
- Visit the Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences application portal.
- Create an account on the portal.
- Log in using the username and password created during registration.
- Pay the non-refundable screening fee of ₦20,000 using an ATM card.
- Carefully complete the online application form.
- Submit the application online.
- Print the payment slip, UTME screening form and acknowledgement letter.
Candidates should ensure that any result verification scratch card used during the application process has not been used more than three times.
Documents to Print After Online Submission
After completing the online application, candidates must print the following documents:
- Payment slip
- UTME screening form
- Acknowledgement letter
These documents will be required during the physical verification exercise.
Date for Physical Verification Exercise
The physical verification exercise is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, 18 August to Friday, 21 August 2026.
Verification will begin at 8:00 a.m. daily at the College premises.
Required Documents for Physical Verification
Candidates are expected to attend the verification exercise with the following items:
- Printed payment slip
- Printed UTME screening form
- Printed acknowledgement letter
- National Identity Card or NIN slip
- O’Level result checking card or PIN
- Original copies of all relevant credentials
- Photocopies of all relevant credentials
Applicants are advised to ensure that all required documents are available before the verification date.
Venue for Physical Verification
The physical verification exercise will be conducted at the premises of Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences, Jalingo.
Candidates should arrive early, as verification activities will commence at 8:00 a.m. each day.
Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences Contact Numbers
Candidates who require further information or assistance can contact the College through any of the following phone numbers:
- 07065007676
- 08064577138
- 07030159150
Important Checks Before Submitting the Application
Before submitting the online application form, candidates should ensure that they have verified the following:
- UTME score is 160 or above
- Age falls within the required range of 16 to 35 years
- Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences is selected as first choice
- Five required O’Level credits are available
- O’Level results meet the maximum two-sitting requirement
- Result verification card or PIN is available and valid
Candidates who meet all admission requirements may proceed with the online screening application for the 2026/2027 ND Nursing admission exercise.
