Benue State College of Nursing Sciences Admission Form for 2024/2025 Academic Session




The Benue State College of Nursing Sciences, Makurdi, now accepts applications for the 2024/2025 academic session. This is a great opportunity for candidates interested in pursuing a career in General Nursing.

Admission Requirements for General Nursing Programme

Applicants for the 3-year General Nursing Science Programme must meet the following criteria:

  • Five credits in SSCE, GCE, WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB, obtained in no more than two sittings, with credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
  • NABTEB results cannot be combined with results from other exam boards.
  • Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
  • Provide a statutory declaration of age or birth certificate.
  • Present a certificate of origin.
  • Submit two recent passport-sized photographs.

Application Fee and Payment Details

The application form costs ₦15,000, payable to the following account:

  • Bank: Zenith Bank
  • Account Name: Benue State Ministry of Health and Human Services
  • Account Number: 1015581984

Applicants should note that cash or POS payments will not be accepted. After payment, candidates must present the teller at the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Benue State Ministry of Health and Human Services, to collect the application form.

Submission of Application and Aptitude Test

Completed application forms should be returned to the same office with photocopies of all required documents. The aptitude test will take place at the Benue State College of Nursing Sciences, Makurdi. Candidates must arrive at least 30 minutes before the test starts.

  • Aptitude Test Date: Monday, 28th October 2024
  • Test Time: 10:00 AM prompt

Important Dates

  • Application Forms Available From: Friday, 11th October 2024
  • Closing Date for Applications: Friday, 25th October 2024
  • Aptitude Test: Monday, 28th October 2024
  • Screening for Successful Candidates: Wednesday, 30th October 2024

For further inquiries, contact: 07030696976, 07036473935, 07060880878.