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Everything you need before you press apply: the requirements, the five steps, the fee, the test, and the questions we are asked most.

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Who can apply

The same academic bar applies to Basic General Nursing, Basic General Midwifery and the National Diploma. The foundation certificate needs completed secondary school and an interview.

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O-level results

Five credit passes at WAEC, NECO or GCE in no more than two sittings, including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

JAMB

A JAMB score of 140 or above. If you did not choose Almadina College in JAMB, you can still apply and complete a change of institution during processing.

Age

At least 17 years old at the time of admission. There is no upper age limit.

Nationality

Nigerian by birth.

Selection

A computer-based test in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English Language, followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.

Check before you pay

Five questions against the published requirements. It takes under a minute and tells you whether to apply now, apply with a note, or start with the foundation year.

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Question 1 of 5

Do you have five O-level credits in at most two sittings?

WAEC, NECO or GCE. Awaiting results counts as pending.

Applying takes five steps.

The whole process runs on the iNurse portal. Application fee ₦15,000, not refundable. You can apply with awaiting results.

  1. 1

    Fill the online form

    Complete the application on the iNurse portal and pay the ₦15,000 non-refundable application fee. Keep the reference number you are given.

  2. 2

    Upload your results

    Add your WAEC, NECO or NABTEB results, previous school details, JAMB result slip and a passport photograph. You can apply with awaiting results.

  3. 3

    Sit the CBT

    You will be told the date of the entrance computer-based test. It is multiple choice, in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English Language.

  4. 4

    Interview

    Shortlisted candidates are invited to Almadina Hall for an interview with the admissions panel.

  5. 5

    Admission letter

    Successful candidates receive an admission letter and a student ID, then register at the Registrar's Office before resumption.

Fees

Application fee

₦15,000

Paid online when you submit the form. Not refundable.

Tuition, acceptance and hostel fees

The Admissions Office issues the fee schedule for the session you are applying for. Ask on WhatsApp or by phone and it will be sent to you the same day.

The entrance test

A computer-based test taken in the college ICT laboratory. Multiple choice, five subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English Language. Shortlisted candidates then meet the panel at Almadina Hall.

Dates are sent to applicants by SMS and email once the application window closes, and posted on this site under News.

Questions we hear most

Not answered here? Message the Admissions Office. Replies within a working day.

At least a credit pass in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English Language, obtained in no more than two sittings.