The full gist
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)
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.
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.
What to note
- Additional programme-specific requirements apply.
- Interested applicants should apply online by visiting the registration portal at https://www.admissions.nascohst.edu.ng.