If you want to gain admission into the Bayelsa State College of Nursing Sciences (BYSCONS), here is the complete step-by-step guide from application to final admission.
1. Available Programmes
The college offers several nursing-related programmes including:
- ND/HND Nursing
- Community Nursing
- Basic Midwifery
- Post-Basic Nursing
- Post-Basic Midwifery (Campus News)
2. Admission Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Minimum of five (5) credit passes in:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Results from WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB
- Maximum of two sittings
- Minimum age of 16 years
- JAMB result (especially for ND/HND Nursing programmes) (BySCons Portal)
JAMB Requirement
For ND/HND Nursing, candidates are generally expected to score at least 140 and above in JAMB. (Nigeria Startup News)
3. Application Period
For the current 2026 session:
- Application started: April 13, 2026
- Closing date: July 10, 2026 (Campus News)
Applicants are advised to apply early before the portal closes.
4. How to Apply Online
Step 1 — Visit the Admission Portal
Use the official admission portal:
Step 2 — Create Your Profile
You will need to provide:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Date of birth
- Passport photograph
- State/LGA details (BySCons Portal)
Step 3 — Select Programme
Choose the programme you are applying for, such as:
- ND/HND Nursing
- Community Nursing
- Midwifery
- Post-Basic Nursing/Midwifery (BySCons Portal)
Step 4 — Pay Application Fee
Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable fee of about ₦25,000 through the official payment system. (Nigeria Startup News)
The portal generates:
- Payment receipt
- Acknowledgement slip
Keep both documents safe.
5. Documents Required
Prepare scanned copies of:
- WAEC/NECO/NABTEB result
- Birth certificate or age declaration
- Passport photograph
- Testimonial
- JAMB result (for ND programmes)
- Payment receipt (BySCons Portal)
6. Entrance Examination (CBT)
After registration, candidates will sit for a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
CBT Details for 2026
- Date: July 18, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM
- Venue: College CBT Centre (Myschool)
Subjects Usually Covered
- English
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Current Affairs
7. Screening & Verification
Successful candidates from the CBT stage proceed to:
- Document verification
- O’Level screening
- Identity confirmation
- Medical screening (sometimes required)
Candidates must present originals of all credentials.
8. Admission List
After screening:
- Admission lists are uploaded on the portal
- Candidates check status using:
- Application number
- Last name (Myschool)
9. Acceptance & School Fees
Once admitted:
- Pay acceptance fee
- Proceed with school fee payment
- Complete clearance
- Register courses
- Apply for hostel accommodation if needed
10. Important Tips for Applicants
- Use a valid email and phone number
- Ensure your names match all credentials
- Upload clear passport photographs
- Print all receipts and acknowledgement slips
- Avoid unofficial agents
- Regularly check the portal for updates
Official Contacts
Website
Admission Portal
info@byscons.edu.ng (BySCons Portal)
Phone
+2348138661996
+2349056323313 (BySCons Portal)
If you want, I can also help you with:
- Likely entrance exam questions
- BYSCONS school fees breakdown
- How to pass the CBT exam
- Cut-off mark explanation
- Hostel and accommodation guide
- Complete list of nursing schools in Nigeria
- Past questions and answers guide
