COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES, FEDERAL NEURO-PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, BENIN CITY RELEASES ND/MENTAL HEALTH & PSYCHIATRIC NURSING ADMISSION FORM FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION
This is to inform the general public, especially prospective nursing students, that the management of the College of Nursing Sciences, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Benin City, Edo State has officially commenced the sales of admission forms into the following programmes for the 2026/2027 Academic Session:
• National Diploma (ND) in Nursing
• Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing
The institution remains one of the recognized centres for quality nursing and psychiatric healthcare training in Nigeria.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
📍 1. NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) IN NURSING
Applicants must possess the following:
• 2026 JAMB Result
• Candidates must be 16 years and above at the time of admission
• Minimum of 5 credit passes in:
English Language
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Accepted results include:
• WAEC
• NECO
• GCE
Results must not exceed 2 sittings
NABTEB is accepted but cannot be combined with WAEC, NECO or GCE
Applicants are also required to provide:
• 2 Recent Passport Photographs
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MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
Interested candidates must possess:
• Registered Nurse (RN) Certificate with current practicing license from NMCN
• Minimum of 1 year post qualification experience as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of 5 credit passes in:
English Language
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Accepted results include:
• WAEC
• NECO
• GCE
Results must not exceed 2 sittings
NABTEB must not be combined with WAEC, NECO or GCE
BNSC Graduate Nurses must provide their NYSC Certificate
METHODS OF APPLICATION
Apply Online: For online application, CLICK HERE
Apply Offline: Applications can be done in the candidate’s own handwriting, stating both their educational and professional qualifications.
APPLICATION FEE AND REQUIREMENTS
Application Fee: ₦20,000.00 (Twenty thousand naira only). This fee is non-refundable.
Payment Locations:
Revenue Unit, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Benin City.
The Hospital’s Treasury Single Account (TSA) with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Account Details:
Account Name: Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, Benin City
Account No: 0040201161012
