FCMLST Jos ND II Direct Entry Admission at a Glance
FCMLST Jos ND II Direct Entry admission has been opened for licensed Medical Laboratory Technicians for 2026/2027.
- Applicants need a Medical Laboratory Technician Professional Certificate.
- A valid MLSCN licence to practise is required.
- The application fee is ₦2,000 and is non-refundable.
- Applications close on Friday, 2 October 2026.
Read on for eligibility, payment steps, required documents and screening dates.
Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology, Jos has commenced Batch B Direct Entry admission for the 2026/2027 academic session and the admission route is for licensed Medical Laboratory Technicians seeking National Diploma Medical Laboratory Technology recertification.
Eligible candidates are required to hold a Medical Laboratory Technician Professional Certificate and a licence from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, MLSCN, to practise as Medical Laboratory Technicians.
The application fee is ₦2,000, while the closing date is Friday, 2 October 2026.
FCMLST Jos ND II Direct Entry Eligibility
The Direct Entry screening is open to licensed Medical Laboratory Technicians.
An applicant must possess:
- A Medical Laboratory Technician Professional Certificate
- A licence from MLSCN to practise as a Medical Laboratory Technician
Both conditions are part of the stated entry requirement for MLT Recertification under the National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
FCMLST Jos Direct Entry Application Fee
Eligible applicants are required to pay a non-refundable fee of ₦2,000 to the College.
Payment is to be made through Remita before the online admission form is completed.
How To Pay The FCMLST Jos Direct Entry Fee
The stated payment process is:
- Visit the Remita home page.
- Select PAY TSA & STATE.
- Select PAY FGN.
- Select WHO TO PAY.
- Choose FCMLST Jos 052102704200.
- State the purpose of the payment.
- Enter the ₦2,000 amount.
- Provide the payer’s name, phone number and email address.
- Enter Nil for the GIFMIS code.
- State the purpose of payment under the description field.
- Choose a preferred payment option, such as debit card or bank branch.
- Complete payment and generate the receipt containing the Remita code.
The payment receipt should be kept for the screening and documentation process.
How To Complete The FCMLST Jos Direct Entry Form
After payment, the applicant is to proceed to the FCMLST Jos admission portal.
The stated online registration steps are:
- Open the FCMLST Jos admission portal.
- Click Admission.
- Go to Admission Form.
- Click REGISTER NOW.
- Select Direct Entry as the applicable form type.
- Complete the required admission form.
Applicants should make sure the selected form type matches the Direct Entry admission route.
Documents Required For Direct Entry Screening
Direct Entry candidates are expected to report with the documents required for verification and documentation.
These are:
- Professional certificate
- Transcript
- Licence
- Other relevant credentials
The documents are to be presented during the screening exercise.
Awaiting Result Candidates Cannot Apply
Candidates with Awaiting Result, AR, are not permitted to apply for the Direct Entry screening.
Applicants should therefore have the required qualification records available before submitting the application.
FCMLST Jos Direct Entry Application Deadline
The closing date for the application is Friday, 2 October 2026.
Eligible candidates should complete the ₦2,000 payment and online registration before the stated closing date.
FCMLST Jos Screening And Registration Dates
Candidates are required to report for screening and registration from 5 to 7 October 2026.
The reporting time is 10:00 am prompt.
The venue is the College Assembly Complex.
Applicants should attend with the professional certificate, transcript, licence and other credentials required for verification and documentation.
FCMLST Jos Direct Entry Troubleshooter
| Issue | What To Check | Stated Requirement | Suitable Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🧪 Professional status issue | Check the qualification held | A Medical Laboratory Technician Professional Certificate is required | Confirm the certificate is available before applying |
| 🪪 Licence issue | Check MLSCN licensing status | The applicant must be licensed to practise as a Medical Laboratory Technician | Have the licence ready for screening |
| 💳 Payment problem | Check the Remita details and generated receipt | The application fee is ₦2,000 and is non-refundable | Complete payment and keep the Remita receipt |
| 📝 Wrong form type | Check the option selected on the portal | Direct Entry is the applicable form type | Select Direct Entry before completing registration |
| 📄 Missing transcript | Check the screening documents | A transcript is required for verification and documentation | Prepare the transcript before the screening date |
| ⏳ Awaiting Result issue | Check whether the qualification result is complete | Awaiting Result candidates are not permitted to apply | Apply only with the required completed records |
| 📅 Deadline concern | Check whether registration is complete | Applications close on 2 October 2026 | Complete payment and registration before the deadline |
| 🏫 Screening attendance issue | Check the date, time and venue | Screening runs 5–7 October at 10:00 am at the College Assembly Complex | Report within the stated period with the required documents |