ABSCONS Admission List 2026/2027: Your Guide to Merit List & O'Level Verification

Candidates who participated in the entrance examination and interview screening for the College of Nursing Sciences (ABSCONS) for the 2026/2027 academic session can now check their admission status. Admission into professional General Nursing (RN) and Basic Midwifery (RM) programs is highly competitive, and admitted students must complete their O'Level verification and acceptance formalities within the designated timeframes to secure their slots.

This comprehensive guide explains how to check the ABSCONS merit admission list, verify your WAEC/NECO credentials, pay your acceptance fee, and prepare for academic clearance.

How to Check the ABSCONS Admission List

The College of Nursing Sciences releases its official admission list through two primary channels:

1. Physical Campus Notice Boards: The complete list of successful candidates is posted on the institutional notice boards at the College of Nursing Sciences campus premises.
2. Official Institution Portal / Email Notifications: Admitted candidates receive SMS and email notifications with instructions to log in to the student application portal and print their provisional admission notification letter.

O'Level Verification Requirements & Subject Criteria

Nursing and Midwifery education in Nigeria is strictly regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). To validate your admission, you must present verified credit passes in the following subjects:

• Compulsory Five (5) Subjects:
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
• Permitted Examination Bodies: WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB.
• Sitting Restrictions: The five credits must be obtained in not more than two (2) sittings. Note that WAEC and NECO can be combined, but NABTEB cannot be combined with another examination board.

Step-by-Step Acceptance Fee Payment & Clearance Process

Once your name appears on the merit list, follow these mandatory steps to secure your admission:

Step	Action Required	Key Details
1. Payment of Acceptance Fee	Pay the non-refundable acceptance fee through the institution's designated bank account or portal gateway.	Keep original bank payment tellers and e-receipts safe for physical clearance.
2. O'Level Scratch Card Submission	Provide unused examination scratch cards (or token pins) for online verification of WAEC/NECO results.	Submitted to the Admissions & Verification unit.
3. Medical Fitness Assessment	Undergo mandatory chest X-ray, blood tests, eye tests, and medical examination at the designated institution clinic.	Medical fitness certificate is compulsory before matriculation.
4. Collection of Official Admission Letter	Present your acceptance receipt and clearance clearance form to obtain your official admission letter.	Enables you to commence tuition payment and hostel allocation.

Documents Required for Physical Clearance

Prepare four (4) sets of photocopies alongside original copies of the following documents in a neat office flat file:

• Original Birth Certificate or sworn National Population Commission Declaration of Age.
• Original WAEC / NECO / NABTEB Statement of Results or Certificates.
• Local Government Identification Certificate / Certificate of Origin.
• Recent colored passport photographs with white or red backgrounds.
• Attestation Letter / Reference Letter from a recognized civil servant or community leader.
• Acceptance Fee Payment Receipt and Bank Teller.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I miss the acceptance fee deadline?

Failure to pay the acceptance fee within the stipulated window (usually 2 weeks from publication) may result in the forfeiture of the admission slot to candidates on the supplementary waiting list.

Can I defer my nursing admission?

Yes, but formal deferment requires written permission from the College Provost and is subject to institutional senate approval.