AKWA IBOM COLLEGE OF NURSING ENDS GRACE PERIOD FOR ADMISSION APPLICATIONS
Akwa Ibom College of Nursing Sciences set a hard stop. Management opened a grace period from 6am on 6 October to 6am on 7 October 2026 for candidates hit by JAMB system maintenance and for those yet to apply who pick the college as first choice.
Akwa Ibom College of Nursing portal was reopened for that short 24 hour window to fix a specific problem. Some applicants could not complete their application because JAMB system was under maintenance. The college gave them another chance. It also used the same window for new candidates who have chosen the college as first choice but had not yet applied.
The college said applicants should finish registration, check details and print acknowledgement slips. That instruction is important. Registration is not complete until the slip is printed. The slip is proof that the application went through. Candidates who leave registration halfway may not be captured in the system.
Duplicate applications mean automatic disqualification. Akwa Ibom College of Nursing made that rule clear. Applicants should not create two accounts or submit two forms. The system can flag duplicates and that leads to automatic disqualification. One complete application is enough.
It also said there will be no further extension. That line closes the debate about more time. Management opened the portal from 6am on 6 October to 6am on 7 October 2026. After 6am on 7 October, the portal closes. For candidates still outside the portal at dawn, the window is already shut.
Akwa Ibom College of Nursing Sciences is one of the most sought after nursing schools in the South South. Admission is competitive. Many candidates apply each year from within Akwa Ibom and outside. The school trains nurses at ND and HND levels and has become a first choice for candidates who want professional nursing training.
The reason for the grace period was JAMB downtime. JAMB is the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. Its system is central to admission because many colleges now require JAMB and first choice selection. When JAMB system goes down for maintenance, candidates cannot complete verification or linking. That was the case for some applicants to Akwa Ibom College of Nursing. The college therefore opened a special window.
The grace period lasted exactly 24 hours. It started at 6am on 6 October and ended at 6am on 7 October 2026. Within that period, affected candidates were expected to log in, complete forms, upload required documents, check that personal details match JAMB records, and print acknowledgement slips.
Akwa Ibom College of Nursing also warned against errors. Details such as name, date of birth, local government, JAMB registration number and O level results must match official records. Any mismatch can cause problems during screening. Candidates were advised to double check before final submission.
The college said there will be no further extension. That is a final warning. In past admission cycles, some schools extend several times. This time, management says this grace period is the last. Candidates who missed the 6am deadline on 7 October will have to wait for the next admission cycle.
For many families, nursing admission is a major decision. Nursing offers job opportunities in Nigeria and abroad. Colleges of nursing sciences like Akwa Ibom College of Nursing provide structured training, clinical postings and professional registration pathways. That is why portal deadlines generate anxiety.
The instruction to pick the college as first choice is also key. Akwa Ibom College of Nursing said the window is for those who pick the college as first choice. First choice means the candidate selected the college as first institution in JAMB. Some schools do not consider second choice candidates. Applicants should ensure their JAMB choice reflects that.
The college also emphasized printing acknowledgement slips. The slip contains application number and personal details. It is needed for screening and for tracking. Candidates who completed registration during the grace period should keep the slip safe, both printed and as PDF.
Duplicate applications mean automatic disqualification is a rule aimed at fairness. Some candidates try to apply twice to increase chances. The system is designed to detect that and it leads to disqualification. Akwa Ibom College of Nursing advises one account, one application, one slip.
After the portal closes at 6am on 7 October, the next steps will be screening and shortlisting. The college will announce screening dates, requirements and venue. Candidates should watch the official college portal and notice board for updates. They should not rely on unofficial sources.
Akwa Ibom College of Nursing portal closure this morning marks the end of the application phase for this window. The management opened the grace period from 6am on 6 October to 6am on 7 October 2026 for candidates hit by JAMB system maintenance and for those yet to apply who pick the college as first choice.
For those who applied successfully, the focus shifts to preparation for the entrance exam and interview. For those who missed it, the message is clear. There will be no further extension. The window is shut at 6am today.
Candidates are also reminded to keep their documents ready. These include JAMB result, O level result, birth certificate, local government identification, and acknowledgement slip. Screening usually requires originals and photocopies.
Akwa Ibom College of Nursing Sciences set a hard stop and it has kept to it. Management opened a grace period from 6am on 6 October to 6am on 7 October 2026 for candidates hit by JAMB system maintenance and for those yet to apply who pick the college as first choice. The college said applicants should finish registration, check details and print acknowledgement slips. Duplicate applications mean automatic disqualification. It also said there will be no further extension.
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