NASCOHST Admission 2026/2027: ND, HND & Pharmacy Technician Application, Requirements and Cut-Off Marks
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Applications are now open for admission into the National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), and Professional Diploma programmes for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.
Nasarawa State College of Health Science and Technology, Keffi (NASCOHST) ND, HND & Professional Diploma Admission (2026/2027 Academic Session)
Available Programmes
Higher National Diploma (HND)
- Environmental Health Technology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Health Information Management Technology
National Diploma (ND)
Note: Admission into all ND programmes is through JAMB only.
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Health Information Management Technology
- Environmental Health Technology
- Community Health
- Epidemiology and Disease Control Technology
- Public Health Technology
- Dispensing Opticianry
- Biomedical Engineering Technology
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Medical Imaging Technology
Professional Diploma
- Pharmacy Technician (PhT)
Application Deadline
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 31st July, 2026 |
| Late Application | Not Accepted |
Important: Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
How to Apply
Apply online through the official admission portal:
Admission Requirements
Higher National Diploma (HND)
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
O’Level Requirements
Candidates must possess five (5) credit passes in:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
Additional Conditions
- O’Level results must not exceed two sittings.
- Minimum of Lower Credit in a relevant ND programme from an accredited institution.
- One (1) year Industrial Training (IT) or Supervised Field Experience is compulsory.
- Candidates with a Pass grade in ND must possess two (2) years post-ND work experience.
- Additional programme-specific requirements may apply.
National Diploma (ND)
Admission Process
- Admission is strictly through JAMB.
- Candidates who did not initially select NASCOHST must change their institution to NASCOHST as First Choice on the JAMB portal.
O’Level Requirements
Applicants must possess five (5) credit passes in:
| Required Subjects |
|---|
| English Language |
| Mathematics |
| Biology |
| Chemistry |
| Physics |
Conditions
- Results must not be more than two sittings.
Required UTME Subjects
| Programme | Required Subjects |
|---|---|
| All ND Programmes | English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
| Biomedical Engineering Technology | English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics plus Mathematics |
JAMB Cut-Off Marks
| Programme | Cut-Off Mark |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Professional Diploma (Pharmacy Technician) Requirements
Applicants must possess five (5) O’Level credit passes in:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
Accepted Examination Bodies
- WAEC
- NECO
- NABTEB
- NBAIS
Additional Requirement
- O’Level results must not exceed two sittings.
