The College of Nursing Sciences, Maiduguri, also referred to in some official communications as the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Maiduguri (CONMMAID), is a Borno State Ministry of Health and Human Services institution that trains nurses and midwives across several accredited programmes. This article explains the programmes the college runs, the admission requirements for each, and how the school fee structure works for both fresh and returning students.
About the College of Nursing Sciences, Maiduguri
The College of Nursing Sciences, Maiduguri, operates under the supervision of the Borno State Ministry of Health and Human Services and trains students in nursing and midwifery disciplines recognized by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). As a state-run health training institution, the college focuses on producing frontline healthcare personnel for hospitals, primary healthcare centres, and community health facilities across Borno State and neighbouring parts of the Northeast. Admission into the college is competitive and follows a defined process that combines a written entrance examination or JAMB screening, depending on the specific programme a candidate applies for.
Programmes Offered at the College
The college runs several distinct training tracks rather than a single uniform nursing course, and each track has its own entry route and duration.
| Programme | Entry Route | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| National Diploma (ND) in Nursing | UTME/JAMB plus O’level requirement | Requires the college as first UTME choice and meeting the departmental cut-off mark |
| Community Nursing | Direct application and entrance examination | Trains nurses for primary and community-level healthcare delivery |
| Community Midwifery | Direct application and entrance examination | Focuses on maternal and community-based midwifery care |
| Basic Midwifery | Direct application and entrance examination | A foundational midwifery training programme |
| Post Basic Nursing (2-year) | Direct application; requires existing nursing/midwifery licence | Open only to candidates already registered with the NMCN |
Each of these programmes leads to a recognized nursing or midwifery qualification once a candidate completes the required coursework, clinical postings, and final professional examinations set by the NMCN.
Admission Requirements for O’Level-Based Programmes
For the Basic Midwifery, Community Nursing, and Community Midwifery programmes, a candidate needs a minimum of five credit passes in relevant O’level subjects, obtained in not more than two sittings. The compulsory subjects are Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. These credits must come from WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or a combination of two of these examination bodies, and candidates whose results carry an “awaiting result” status are not eligible to apply. Where NABTEB is used, it can only be combined with another NABTEB sitting rather than mixed freely with WAEC or NECO.
A minimum age requirement also applies. Candidates must not be less than 17 years old at the time of purchasing the admission form, and they are expected to be in good physical and mental health, since nursing and midwifery training involves demanding clinical practice from an early stage.
Admission Requirements for the National Diploma (ND) in Nursing
The ND in Nursing programme follows a different entry route from the other tracks because it is tied to the national UTME/JAMB system. A candidate applying for this programme must have sat for the UTME in the relevant admission year with a subject combination that includes Biology, Chemistry, English Language, and Physics, and must have selected the College of Nursing Sciences, Maiduguri, as their first choice institution. Meeting the college’s departmental cut-off mark for the ND Nursing programme is compulsory, in addition to satisfying the same five-credit O’level requirement described above.
Admission Requirements for Post Basic Nursing
The Post Basic Nursing programme, which runs for two years, is designed for candidates who are already qualified and practising nurses or midwives. To qualify, an applicant must hold a valid registration and practising licence issued by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. This programme does not admit fresh secondary school leavers; it exists specifically to allow already-registered nurses to specialize further or upgrade their qualification.
How to Apply
Application into any of the college’s programmes follows a consistent online process centred on the school’s dedicated admissions portal.
- Pay the required non-refundable application fee into the College of Nursing Sciences account through the REMITA payment platform. The exact amount differs by programme and by admission cycle — earlier cycles have charged figures in the range of five thousand to ten thousand naira depending on whether the application is for Basic Midwifery, Community programmes, Post Basic Nursing, or the general nursing admission form.
- Print or retain evidence of the REMITA payment and submit it at the College Bursary Department to collect an official receipt.
- Visit the college’s online application portal at conmmaid.admissions.cloud and complete the registration using the details from the payment receipt.
- Submit a printed copy of the completed application form to the college’s administrative office as instructed.
- Sit for the entrance aptitude examination on the date announced by the college, typically held at the college premises early in the morning.
Since the exact application fee and portal instructions can be updated from one admission cycle to the next, a candidate should always confirm the current cycle’s figure and deadline directly from the college’s official announcement before making payment, rather than relying on a fee quoted from a previous session.
School Fees at the College of Nursing Sciences, Maiduguri
Once a candidate is offered admission into any of the college’s programmes, a separate school fee applies each session, distinct from the earlier application fee paid before the entrance examination. As a state-run nursing training institution, the college’s fees are generally lower than what applies at fully private nursing schools, since state government support subsidizes part of the running cost. Reported figures for nursing training in Maiduguri place the session fee in a moderate range compared to private nursing colleges elsewhere in the country, though the exact amount depends on the specific programme, the student’s level in the course, and whether the fee schedule has been reviewed for the current session.
Because state-run nursing and midwifery colleges typically review their fee schedule at intervals rather than every single session, and because the amount can also differ between the ND Nursing track, Community Nursing, Community Midwifery, Basic Midwifery, and Post Basic Nursing, prospective and current students should treat any fee figure obtained from outside the college’s official bursary communication as an estimate rather than a confirmed amount. The most reliable way to get the exact, current school fee for a specific programme is to check directly with the College Bursary Department after admission, since this office issues the official, session-specific payment schedule to newly admitted and returning students.
What the School Fee Typically Covers
Across most state-run nursing colleges in Nigeria, including institutions structured similarly to the College of Nursing Sciences, Maiduguri, the total school fee for a session generally covers a defined set of components.
- Tuition — covers classroom instruction, clinical supervision, and academic coordination for the session.
- Clinical posting and practical fee — supports the cost of hospital-based clinical training, which is central to nursing and midwifery education.
- Registration and matriculation charges — apply mainly to freshly admitted students during their first semester.
- Library and examination fee — covers access to reading materials and the administration of continuous assessment and end-of-semester examinations.
- Identity card and medical fee — covers student ID processing and basic health services on campus.
- Uniform and practical kit charges — nursing and midwifery students are typically required to acquire specific uniforms and clinical kits, which may be billed as part of the fee or paid separately at the start of the programme.
Hostel accommodation, where available, is billed separately from the core school fee, and students who choose to live off-campus are not required to pay this component.
Fresh Students Versus Returning Students
Fresh students admitted into any of the college’s programmes typically pay a higher fee in their first semester compared to returning students in subsequent semesters or years. This is because matriculation processing, ID card issuance, and initial uniform or kit charges apply only once, at the start of a student’s training, while returning students’ fees are largely made up of recurring tuition and clinical practical charges without these one-time additions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What programmes can I apply for at the College of Nursing Sciences, Maiduguri?
The college runs National Diploma (ND) in Nursing, Community Nursing, Community Midwifery, Basic Midwifery, and a two-year Post Basic Nursing programme for already-licensed nurses and midwives.
Do I need to sit for JAMB to gain admission?
Only the ND in Nursing programme requires UTME/JAMB, where the college must be selected as the first choice and the departmental cut-off mark must be met. The other programmes admit through a direct application and entrance examination process.
What subjects are compulsory for admission?
Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology are compulsory O’level credits for all programmes, obtained in not more than two sittings from WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB.
Can someone without a nursing licence apply for Post Basic Nursing?
No. The Post Basic Nursing programme is open only to candidates already registered and licensed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
Where can I confirm the exact current school fee for my programme?
The College Bursary Department issues the official, session-specific fee schedule to admitted students, and this is the most reliable source for the exact amount payable for a given programme and session.