21 Nursing Schools In Nigeria That Do Not Require JAMB For 2025 Admissions

Are you aspiring to become a nurse in Nigeria but didn’t register or score well in the JAMB UTME? Don’t worry—there are several approved nursing schools in Nigeria that do not require JAMB for admission into the 2025 academic session.

These institutions conduct their own entrance exams and interviews instead of using the JAMB system. Below is a comprehensive list of schools of nursing that you can apply to without a JAMB score.

Why Some Nursing Schools Don’t Use JAMB

Most schools of basic nursing and schools of midwifery in Nigeria are under the State Ministries of Health or Federal Teaching Hospitals, and not affiliated with universities. Therefore, they are allowed to conduct independent entrance examinations and oral interviews for admission.

List of 21 Schools of Nursing in Nigeria That Don’t Require JAMB 2025

1. Lagos State School of Nursing, Igando

• Accepts direct application without JAMB.
• Candidates must pass CBT exam and oral interview.

2. School of Nursing, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan

• Independent application process.
• Admission based on entrance test and credentials.

3. Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital School of Nursing, Ile-Ife

• JAMB not required.
• Entrance exam and oral interview conducted.

4. School of Nursing, Joint Hospital Mbano, Imo State

• Application through hospital website.
• No UTME needed.

5. School of Nursing, Sacred Heart Hospital, Lantoro, Abeokuta

• Basic Nursing and Post-Basic Midwifery available.
• No JAMB required.

6. ECWA School of Nursing, Egbe, Kogi State

• Private faith-based institution.
• Entrance exam and interview required.

7. School of Nursing, Iyi-Enu Mission Hospital, Ogidi, Anambra State

• Offers Basic Nursing.
• Apply directly without JAMB.

8. College of Nursing, St. Gerard’s Catholic Hospital, Kaduna

• Direct admission process.
• Candidates must pass the college entrance test.

9. School of Nursing, NAUTH (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital), Nnewi

• Application done on the school portal.
• JAMB is not part of the admission process.

10. School of Nursing, Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti

• Basic nursing program.
• No UTME needed.

11. School of Nursing, Military Hospital, Yaba, Lagos

• Military-run and independent.
• Does not use JAMB for admission.

12. School of Nursing, Federal Medical Centre, Keffi

• Accepts applications without JAMB.
• Candidates must pass the entrance exam.

13. School of Nursing, Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH), Aba

• JAMB is not required.
• Application forms available online.

14. School of Nursing, Birnin Kebbi

• State-owned school of basic nursing.
• Direct application only.

15. School of Nursing, Usman Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto

• JAMB not required for basic nursing.
• Offers post-basic as well.

16. School of Nursing, St. Louis Hospital, Zonkwa, Kaduna State

• Mission-based school.
• Uses internal exams only.

17. School of Nursing, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (AE-FUTHA)

• No UTME required.
• Entrance exam is conducted by the school.

18. School of Nursing, Oghara, Delta State

• Under Delta State Ministry of Health.
• JAMB not needed.

19. School of Nursing, Amachara, Umuahia, Abia State

• Basic Nursing Program.
• Independent selection process.

20. School of Nursing, Ihiala, Anambra State

• Mission-owned.
• Apply without JAMB score.

21. School of Nursing, Mkar, Benue State

• Christian institution.
• Entrance exam and screening only.

Eligibility for Admission (Without JAMB)

To apply to any of the above schools, candidates must:

• Have at least 5 credits in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB (including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics).

• Be at least 17 years old at the time of application.

• Pass the entrance examination and oral interview.

Tips for Applying to a Nursing School Without JAMB

• Visit the official website of the school regularly for updates on form sales and deadlines.

• Prepare for the entrance test just like JAMB—some schools use CBT format.

• Have your O'level results ready—awaiting result is often not accepted.

Final Note

Even if you didn’t write JAMB or didn’t meet the cut-off, you still have many chances to pursue your dream of becoming a nurse in Nigeria. These nursing colleges are accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and their certificates are recognized nationwide.