The College of Agriculture, Science and Technology (COAST), Lafia, Nasarawa State, has opened its online portal for the 2026/2027 Post-UTME National Diploma (ND) screening and Higher National Diploma (HND) admission exercise. The portal opened on 8th June, 2026 and closes on 30th September, 2026.
Available National Diploma (ND) Programmes
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Home and Rural Economics
- Fashion Design and Clothing Technology
- Cooperative Economics and Management
- Laundry and Dry Cleaning Technology
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Statistics
- Computer Science
- Forestry and Environmental Technology
- Horticulture Technology
- Agricultural Technology
- Fisheries Technology
- Animal Health and Production
- Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
- Survey and Geo-informatics Technology
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology
- Computer Engineering Technology
Available Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes
- Home and Rural Economics
- Agribusiness Management
- Crop Production Technology
- Pest Management Technology
- Horticulture and Landscape Technology
- Animal Health Technology
- Animal Production Technology
- Fisheries Technology
- Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology (Post-Harvest Technology Option)
- Agricultural Extension and Management
Eligibility & How to Apply (ND & HND)
- ND Eligibility & Fee: Candidates must have scored 100 and above in the 2026 JAMB UTME and chosen COAST Lafia as their 1st choice (candidates who chose it as 2nd/3rd choice or did not choose it at all must first do a Change of Institution to make COAST Lafia their 1st choice). The ND Post-UTME screening fee is ₦2,000.00.
- HND Eligibility & Fee: HND applicants should review the specific programme requirements on the portal and pay the HND application fee of ₦6,000.00.
- Application Portal: Log into the official College website at www.coastlafia.edu.ng, create an application account, pay the required fee, and complete your form before 30th September, 2026.
Prepare for your screening using the Mentra POST-UTME app, available on both Android and iOS. For enquiries, call 07062474262 or 08036900417.
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