The College of Nursing Sciences at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (CONS, UPTH) has opened the sale of application forms for its full‑time National Diploma (ND) programme in General Nursing Science for the academic session 2026/2027.

According to the administration, the call is directed at suitably qualified applicants who satisfy the stipulated entry criteria for the course.

Admission Requirements:

• Senior School Certificate (SSC) or GCE O’Level issued by WAEC, NECO, or a combination of both, with a minimum of five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, obtained in no more than two sittings.
• A JAMB UTME score of 170 or higher for the 2026 admission cycle.
• Age not less than sixteen (16) years as of September 2026.

Method Of Application - Eligibility:

Only candidates who have already effected a change of institution on the JAMB CAPS portal to the College of Nursing Sciences (CONS), UPTH are permitted to submit an application.

Steps Of Application Process:

The administration has outlined a step‑by‑step procedure for interested candidates who have completed the CAPS change. The process is conducted entirely online.

Step 1: Navigate to the portal at ecampus.cons.upth.gov.ng.

Step 2: Select "Applicant Login", create a new account and confirm it using the verification code sent to your email address.

Step 3: Log in and click on "Start Application" for the desired programme.

Step 4: Enter your JAMB registration number, then proceed by clicking "Continue" to move to the payment stage.

Step 5: Pay the non‑refundable application fee of N25,000 via Card, Bank Transfer, USSD or any supported Bank App, and retain the printed transaction receipt.

Step 6: Complete the online application form and upload the required documents, including your O’Level result(s), a valid LGA identification card, and your birth certificate.

Step 7: Submit the completed form and print the Application Summary for your records.

Step 8: Bring the hard copy of the printed Application Summary to the Screening Test day and hand it over at the Registrar’s Office.

The College urges all prospective students to read the instructions carefully, verify that they fulfil every requirement, and follow the outlined steps precisely before submitting their applications. For additional queries, applicants may reach out to the College via email at conscia.upthng.com.