Cross River State College of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences 2026 — Itigidi, Ogoja, Obudu Forms Share

Cross River State College of Nursing Forms 2026/2027 Are Out

Cross River State has multiple nursing institutions and all three major ones have released or are accepting their 2026/2027 forms. Before applying, candidates need to understand which institution they are targeting — each operates independently with its own admission process, portal, fees, and cut off marks. All nursing institutions in Cross River State are regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria — NMCN. In a landmark achievement, the NMCN granted full accreditation to the Cross River State Schools of Nursing in Calabar and Ogoja, the School of Midwifery in Obudu, and also approved the College of Nursing Sciences Itigidi — significantly increasing the number of students the state can admit and train.

Is Itigidi School of Nursing Form Out?

Cross River State School of Nursing and Midwifery Itigidi hereby informs all interested applicants to apply for the 2026/2027 admission. Application forms can be obtained from the Academic Registry on the payment of a non-refundable fee of N7,500 for Basic Nursing and N8,500 for Post Basic Midwifery you can apply with {Smartjamb Team](https://wa.me/2348057091133).

The Cross River State College of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences, Itigidi — located at V2WC+8J4, Itigidi — has confirmed that its 2026/2027 admission form is available. The form is obtained through the school's Remita payment platform.

The College of Nursing Sciences Itigidi offers Basic Nursing and Midwifery programmes of 2 years each, Post Basic Nursing and Midwifery programmes of 3 years each, as well as ND and HND and BSc Nursing programmes.

The basic general nurse training is a general course open to young males and females of not less than 17 years of age at the time of admission in September.

Requirements for Itigidi nursing admission include: Five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology obtained in WAEC, GCE, or NECO in not more than two sittings. WAEC, GCE, or NECO results should not exceed 10 years from the date of sitting for the examination.

Is the Nursing Form Out for Ogoja 2026?

The management of the Cross River State College of Nursing Sciences, Ogoja has officially announced the commencement of the admission process for its National Diploma ND Nursing Programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session. The closing date is 18th July 2026.

To be eligible to purchase the screening form, candidates must have chosen either the Cross River State College of Nursing Sciences Ogoja or the Moniaya Campus during the 2026 JAMB UTME. The total application cost consists of a non-refundable screening fee of Two Thousand Naira N2,000 and an administrative fee of Thirty Thousand Naira.

The Ogoja college therefore costs N32,000 total — N2,000 screening fee plus N30,000 administrative fee. This is significantly higher than the Itigidi and Obudu forms.

O'Level requirements for the Ogoja college: Five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology obtained in WAEC, GCE, NECO, or NABTEB. These credits must be obtained in not more than two sittings. Management notes that NABTEB results stand alone and cannot be combined with other examination bodies.

The Ogoja college deadline of 18th July 2026 is confirmed and firm.

Cross River State College of Nursing Sciences Obudu — Cut Off Mark 140

Cross River State College of Nursing Sciences, Obudu has opened the ND Nursing Post UTME form for 2026/2027. The cut off mark is 140.

The Obudu college requires candidates to have chosen the college as first choice on their 2026 JAMB forms and to have scored 140 and above. This makes Obudu the most accessible of the Cross River nursing colleges in terms of the JAMB threshold.

Is Gwagwalada School of Nursing Form Still on Sale?

Gwagwalada School of Nursing is a separate institution from the Cross River State nursing colleges. Gwagwalada is located in Abuja — FCT — and its form availability is confirmed through its own portal separately from any Cross River institution. This guide covers the Cross River State nursing colleges specifically.

What Is the Cut Off Mark for College of Nursing Science Calabar?

The College of Nursing Sciences, Calabar is the premier state-owned nursing institution in Cross River State. The specific cut off mark and form details for the College of Nursing Sciences Calabar for the 2026/2027 session should be confirmed through that institution's own official communication separately from the Ogoja, Obudu, and Itigidi colleges covered in this guide.

List of Colleges of Nursing in Cross River State

Cross River State has the following accredited nursing institutions: The College of Nursing Sciences Calabar, Cross River State College of Nursing Sciences Ogoja, the School of Midwifery in Obudu, and the College of Nursing Sciences Itigidi. These are the officially NMCN-accredited nursing institutions in Cross River State for the 2026/2027 academic session.

Cross River School of Nursing School Fees

The Cross River State School of Nursing Itigidi form costs N7,000 for the application. School fees for the nursing programme are structured by the Cross River State Government.

For Ogoja, the application involves N2,000 screening fee plus N30,000 administrative fee. For Obudu and Itigidi, the costs differ. The tuition and other programme fees beyond the application fees are confirmed separately from each institution's administrative office or official communication to admitted students.

How to Apply for Cross River State College of Nursing 2026

Each institution has its own application process. For Itigidi, forms are obtained through the Academic Registry using the Remita platform. For Ogoja, candidates chose the college on JAMB and apply through the college's screening process. For Obudu, candidates chose the college as first choice on JAMB with a score of 140 and above.

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Cross River State's nursing education system has received a major boost with the NMCN's full accreditation of its nursing schools. For candidates in the South-South and South-East who want to study nursing at an NMCN-accredited institution in Cross River State, there are now four credible pathways — Calabar, Ogoja, Obudu, and Itigidi — each with its own character, fees, and admission process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cross River State nursing form out for 2026?

Yes. Multiple Cross River nursing colleges have released their 2026/2027 forms. Ogoja closes 18th July 2026. Itigidi form is available through the Academic Registry via Remita. Obudu's ND Nursing form is out with a 140 cut off mark.

Is Itigidi School of Nursing form out?

Yes. The Cross River State College of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences Itigidi 2026/2027 form is available. Application fee is N7,500 for Basic Nursing and N8,500 for Post Basic Midwifery through Remita.

What is the cut off mark for College of Nursing Science Calabar?

Confirm the Calabar college cut off directly through that institution's official communication as it differs from Ogoja, Obudu, and Itigidi.

What is the cut off mark for Obudu College of Nursing?

The cut off mark for Cross River State College of Nursing Sciences Obudu is 140.

How much is the Ogoja nursing college form?

The total cost is N32,000 — N2,000 non-refundable screening fee plus N30,000 administrative fee. Closing date is 18th July 2026.

Are Cross River State nursing schools NMCN accredited?

Yes. The NMCN has granted full accreditation to the Cross River State Schools of Nursing in Calabar, Ogoja, the School of Midwifery in Obudu, and the College of Nursing Sciences Itigidi.

How do I apply for Cross River State nursing admission 2026?

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