The Nigerian Army College of Nursing (NACON), located in Yaba, Lagos State, has officially opened its admission process for the 2025/2026 academic session. In a public notice signed by Lt. Col. R.O. Duoboye, Acting Registrar, qualified Nigerians are invited to apply for admission into the ND/HND Nursing and Community Nursing programmes.

This admission opportunity is open to both military and civilian applicants across Nigeria.

Overview of Available Programmes

The Nigerian Army College of Nursing offers the following two categories of programmes:

1. ND/HND Nursing Programme

2. Community Nursing Programme

Duration: Two (2) years
Qualification: Candidates must have sat for the 2025 UTME and scored a minimum of 130
Designed to train competent community health nurses, especially for rural health outreach

Who Can Apply?

Admission is open to:

All applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be between the ages of 18 and 25 years by October 2025
Possess a minimum of five (5) credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry in WASSCE, NECO, or GCE. The results must be obtained in not more than two sittings.
Must have written the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
Meet the UTME cut-off marks:

Application Timeline

Commencement of Application: Monday, 23rd June 2025
Deadline for Application: Wednesday, 7th August 2025
Date of Screening Examination: Monday, 18th August to Thursday, 21st August 2025
Venue: Nigerian Army College of Nursing Complex, Yaba, Lagos State

The college emphasizes that candidates must attend the screening exercise on their scheduled date and time.

Documents Required for Application

Applicants are expected to scan and upload the following documents during registration:

O’Level result (WAEC, NECO, or GCE)
2025 UTME result
Passport photograph (recent)
School testimonial
Birth certificate or age declaration
Certificate of State of Origin

Ensure that all documents are clear, authentic, and legible to avoid disqualification.

How to Apply for Nigerian Army College of Nursing Admission 2025

To apply for any of the programmes, follow the steps below:

Visit the official NACON application portal: https://admission.nacon.edu.ng
Create an account using your valid email address
Log in to complete your application form with accurate personal and academic details
Upload all required documents
Submit the application and print your confirmation slip

Note: The entire registration and admission process is done online. No physical forms will be accepted.

Important Notice to Applicants

The Nigerian Army College of Nursing has issued a strong warning against dealing with unauthorized persons or agents who claim to represent the school or offer assistance with admissions. The college has not appointed any admission agent or third party.

Any applicant who engages with such individuals does so at their own risk. The college will not be held responsible for losses resulting from such transactions.

To ensure your safety and guarantee your application is processed correctly, use only the official NACON website and contact channels.