COAST Lafia Admission Form 2026/2027 for Pre-ND, ND, HND, Pre-HND and PGD Programmes
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The College of Agriculture, Science and Technology (COAST), Lafia, invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for admission into its Pre-ND, ND, HND, Pre-HND, and PGD programmes for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.
College of Agriculture, Science & Technology, Lafia (COAST) 2026/2027 Admission into Pre-ND, ND, HND, Pre-HND & PGD Programmes
Available Programmes
National Diploma (ND) Programmes
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Home and Rural Economics
- Fashion Design and Clothing Technology
- Cooperative Economics and Management
- Laundry and Dry Cleaning Technology
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Statistics
- Computer Science
- Forestry and Environmental Technology
- Horticulture Technology
- Agricultural Technology
- Fisheries Technology
- Animal Health and Production
- Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
- Survey and Geo-Informatics Technology
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology
- Computer Engineering Technology
Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes
- Home and Rural Economics
- Agribusiness Management
- Crop Production Technology
- Pest Management Technology
- Horticulture and Landscape Technology
- Animal Health Technology
- Animal Production Technology
- Fisheries Technology
- Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology (Post-Harvest Technology Option)
- Agricultural Extension and Management
Pre-HND Programmes
- Animal Production Technology
- Agricultural Extension and Management
- Crop Production Technology
- Fisheries Technology
- Home and Rural Economics
- Horticulture and Landscape Technology
- Post-Harvest Technology
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Extension and Communication
- Agronomy (Crop Protection Option)
- Agronomy (Crop Science Option)
- Agronomy (Soil and Water Management Option)
- Animal Science
- Aquaculture and Fisheries Management
- Home Science and Management
Admission Requirements
ND Admission Requirements
Applicants must:
- Choose COAST Lafia as their First Choice Institution.
- Score 100 and above in the 2026 JAMB UTME.
- Candidates who selected the institution as Second or Third Choice must change it to First Choice before admission consideration.
- Candidates who did not initially choose COAST Lafia may still apply after changing their institution/course to COAST Lafia.
ND Application Fee
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| ND Application Form | ₦2,000 |
Pre-ND Admission Requirements
Candidates must possess:
- A minimum of four (4) credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings.
- Credits must include:
- English Language
- Mathematics
Relevant Subjects
Applicants must also have credits in any two (2) of the following:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Agricultural Science
- Food and Nutrition
- Home Management
- Geography
- Economics
Accepted Qualifications
- GCE
- SSCE
- NECO
- NABTEB
- Equivalent qualifications
Pre-HND Admission Requirements
Applicants must:
- Meet the relevant entry requirements for their chosen programme.
- Register on JAMB CAPS (mandatory).
- Visit any JAMB Office for CAPS registration.
- Pay applicable JAMB registration charges.
Pre-HND Application Fee
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pre-HND Application Form | ₦6,000 |
HND Application Fee
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| HND Application Form | ₦6,000 |
PGD Admission Requirements
Applicants must possess:
O’Level Requirements
A minimum of five (5) credit passes including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology/Agricultural Science
- Chemistry
- Physics
Note: Results must not exceed two sittings.
Academic Qualifications
Applicants may also qualify through any of the following:
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | Minimum of Third Class in a relevant field |
| HND | Minimum of Upper Credit in a relevant discipline |
| HND with Experience | Lower Credit plus relevant post-qualification experience |
| Other Qualifications | Any qualification acceptable to the Academic Board |
PGD Application Fee
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| PGD Application Form | ₦20,000 |
Application Procedure
To apply:
- Visit the college portal:
www.coastlafia.edu.ng - Create an account.
- Complete the online application form.
- Make payment for the programme of your choice.
- Submit your application online.
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | 8th June, 2026 |
| Application Closes | 30th September, 2026 |
Applicants are advised to complete their registration before the closing date to avoid last-minute difficulties.
Enquiries
For further information, contact:
| Contact Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| Website | www.coastlafia.edu.ng |
| Phone | 07062474262 |
| Phone | 08036900417 |
Apply Now
Admissions are currently ongoing for the 2026/2027 Academic Session. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications within the stipulated application period.
