If you applied for the ND or HND Nursing programs at Bowen University Teaching Hospital (BUTH) College of Nursing Sciences in Ogbomoso, this guide covers everything you need to know about the BUTH School of Nursing Admission List for the 2026/2027 academic session.
You’ll learn how the process works, how to check your status, and what steps to take if your name appears.
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About BUTH College of Nursing Sciences
Bowen University Teaching Hospital, formerly known as the Baptist Medical Centre, has served Ogbomoso, Oyo State since 1907.
It has grown into a full teaching hospital, offering training in medicine, nursing, and allied health fields.
The College of Nursing Sciences offers both ND and HND Nursing programs, attracting applicants from all over Nigeria who want a career in healthcare.
Is the BUTH School of Nursing Admission List Out for 2026/2027?
For 2026/2027, BUTH’s admission process has followed its usual steps: selling application forms, holding an entrance exam or screening, and then releasing the admission list after reviewing results.
The Post-UTME Screening/CBT Exam was recently rescheduled, and the application deadline is now August 2, 2026.
The admission list is usually released a few weeks after the screening ends, once scores are reviewed and slots are confirmed.
If your screening date changed due to the reschedule, check your printed Screening Letter for the new exam date, time, and venue before assuming anything about your admission timeline.
Eligibility Requirements for BUTH Nursing Admission
Before you check the admission list, make sure you meet the College’s basic requirements:
- Five O’Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, obtained from WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB.
- Combination rules for exam bodies: you can combine WAEC results with NECO or NABTEB, but you cannot combine NABTEB with any other single examination body.
- A minimum age of 16 years at the point of application.
- Successful participation in the Post-UTME Screening/CBT Examination, which forms a key part of the selection process alongside your O’Level results.
Keep in mind that BUTH’s nursing admission process does not always require a new JAMB UTME score for every applicant.
Some entry routes depend more on the College’s own screening and your O’Level results.
Always check your admission form for the exact requirements, as these can change from year to year.
How the Admission Process Works
- Application form purchase: Candidates buy and fill out the College’s admission form, usually paying into the school’s official bank account.
- Screening registration: Applicants sign up for the Post-UTME Screening/CBT Exam through the admission portal.
- Screening/entrance exam: Candidates take the exam at the assigned venue and date. For the 2026/2027 session, this was rescheduled with a new deadline.
- Result compilation and ranking: The College reviews screening scores and O’Level results to rank candidates for available ND and HND Nursing slots.
- Admission list release: Successful candidates are listed on the BUTH nursing admission portal, usually as a merit list. If slots remain, a supplementary list may follow.
How to Check the BUTH School of Nursing Admission List
When the list is out, checking your status online is simple:
- Visit the official BUTH Nursing Admission Portal.
- Enter your registered email address and password: Use the same details you used for your application and screening registration.
- Click the Login button.
- Check your admission status on your dashboard after you log in.
Since you log in with your registered email instead of a JAMB registration number, use the exact email address from your application.
Even a small typo is a common reason why candidates can’t access their status.
What to Do If You’re Admitted
It’s exciting to see your name on the list, but you still need to complete a few steps to secure your spot:
- Log in to the school portal again to pay the non-refundable acceptance fee. This fee is usually part of your total school fees.
- Upload your proof of payment before the deadline shown on your admission notice.
- Wait for the bursar’s office to confirm they have received and checked your payment.
- Print your Admission Letter after you get confirmation. You’ll need this document several times during clearance and registration.
- Look out for more instructions about clearance, matriculation, and resumption dates. The College usually sends these details separately after it confirms new students.
Don’t assume payment alone secures your slot; always confirm that the bursar’s office has acknowledged your payment before considering your admission fully settled.
Merit List vs Supplementary List
BUTH, like many nursing colleges, sometimes releases admission in two stages.
The merit list includes candidates who scored highest in the screening and O’Level review.
A supplementary list may be released later to fill remaining slots, often because some admitted candidates did not accept their offers in time.
If your name is not on the first list, keep checking the portal, as a supplementary list may be released if slots open up.
Common Reasons Candidates Don’t See Their Name
- Screening scores didn’t meet the College’s internal ranking threshold, even if the general eligibility requirements were met.
- O’Level results were incomplete or didn’t meet the subject combination rules, particularly around exam body combinations.
- Login details were entered incorrectly, especially the registered email address.
- The list may not be fully released yet: Remember, BUTH’s process can take longer than usual, especially after a rescheduled exam.
- Application or payment errors occurred earlier in the process that weren’t resolved before the screening exercise closed.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need a JAMB UTME score to apply for BUTH School of Nursing admission?
Requirements can vary by admission cycle and program level, so always check the specific application form for the session you’re applying to.
Some entry routes at nursing colleges rely more on the institution’s own screening and O’Level performance rather than a fresh UTME score.
2. How long after the entrance exam is the admission list usually released?
There’s no fixed universal timeline, but based on typical patterns at nursing colleges, the list is usually released several weeks after the screening exercise concludes, once results are compiled and departmental slots are confirmed.
3. Can I check my admission status using my JAMB Registration Number instead of my email?
No. BUTH’s nursing admission portal uses your registered email address and password, not your JAMB Registration Number, so make sure you have the correct login credentials from your original application.
4. What happens if I forget the password I used to register?
Most admission portals have a password recovery or reset option linked to your registered email.
If you can’t find this option, contact the College’s admissions office directly.
Avoid guessing your password too many times, as this can lock your account.
5. Is the acceptance fee refundable if I later decide not to attend?
No. Based on standard practice at BUTH and similar institutions, the acceptance fee is non-refundable, so candidates should be certain of their decision before paying.
6. If I’m on the supplementary list, does that mean my admission is less secure than a merit list offer?
Not necessarily.
Both merit and supplementary list candidates are officially offered admission.
The difference is just the order in which slots were filled, not the value of your offer.
Follow the same acceptance steps no matter which list you are on.
7. Can candidates from outside Oyo State apply to BUTH’s nursing program?
Yes. Admission is generally open to qualified candidates nationwide, not restricted to indigenes of Oyo State, provided they meet the College’s eligibility requirements.
8. What should I do if the entrance exam date on my Screening Letter has changed?
Reprint your Screening Letter from the portal to check the updated date, time, and venue.
Exam schedules can change, as they did for the 2026/2027 session.
Final Thoughts
The BUTH School of Nursing Admission List for 2026/2027 follows a clear sequence: application, screening exam, result compilation, and then the list.
Since this session’s exam date was moved to August 2, 2026, expect the admission list a few weeks after that new date.
Whether you’re checking for the first time or waiting for a supplementary list, keep your login details handy, check the official portal often, and act quickly to accept your offer if your name appears.
For the most accurate and current information, always check BUTH’s official nursing admission portal instead of relying only on third-party updates.
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