Federal College of Forestry, Jos Announces Admission Into ND, HND and Vocational Programmes for 2025/2026 Session

The Federal College of Forestry, Jos, Plateau State, has opened applications for admission into its Vocational, National Diploma (ND), and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.

According to the management, suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for full-time studies across various disciplines tailored to agriculture, forestry, technology, and environmental studies.

Available Programmes

Higher National Diploma (HND):

• Forestry Environmental Technology
• Horticulture & Landscape Technology
• Pest Management Technology
• Agricultural Extension & Management
• Crop Production Technology

National Diploma (ND):

• Pre-ND (Science and Technology – 1 year)
• Forestry Technology
• Agricultural Technology
• Horticulture Technology
• Computer Science
• Science Laboratory Technology

Vocational Certificate Courses (4–6 months):

• Forest Guards
• Nursery Establishment and Management
• Silvicultural Assistants
• Fishery Production Technology
• Horticulture Technology
• Poultry Production Technology
• Beekeeping & Honey Production Technology

Entry Requirements

For HND Programmes:

• Candidates must possess a National Diploma (ND) in a relevant field from an NBTE-accredited institution with at least five (5) credit passes at SSCE, GCE, NECO, or NABTEB.
• A minimum of one year post-ND industrial training is required.
• Candidates with a Pass at ND must have two (2) years of cognate experience.

For ND Programmes:

• Applicants must have at least five (5) O’Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science, and two other relevant subjects.
• Results must be obtained in not more than two sittings.
• Admission into ND programmes is strictly through JAMB.

For Pre-ND Programmes:

• A minimum of five (5) O’Level credit passes in relevant science subjects.

Duration of Programmes

• ND and HND: Two (2) years each.
• Vocational Courses: 4–6 months.

Method of Application

• Interested applicants for HND and Pre-ND programmes should visit the college personally to obtain forms at a cost of ₦2,000 (HND/Pre-ND) and ₦1,500 (ND/Certificate Courses).
• ND applicants are required to register through JAMB and select the Federal College of Forestry, Jos as their choice institution.

For enquiries, applicants can contact the Registrar’s office via 08034166145, 07011110940, 08036417515 or email fcfjos@gmail.com.

The management advised all prospective students to complete their application process promptly to secure admission into their preferred programmes.