The College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State has officially commenced the sale of admission forms for its Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.

​Available Courses

​The institution offers several specialized fields of study at the postgraduate diploma level. The available programmes are as follows:

​i. Agricultural Economics

​ii. Agricultural Extension and Communication

​iii. Agronomy with option in Crop Protection

​iv. Agronomy with option in Crop Science

​v. Agronomy with option in Soil and Water Management

​vi. Animal Science

​vii. Aquaculture and Fisheries Management

​viii. Home Science and Management.

​Eligibility

​The following categories of candidates may qualify for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma programmes:

​a. Candidates must possess five (5) 'O' level credits, including Mathematics, English Language, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry, and Physics, obtained in not more than two sittings.

​b. Graduates from recognized Universities who hold at least a 3rd class degree in relevant fields.

​c. Holders of a Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least an upper credit from a recognized institution in Agriculture or related disciplines may be considered.

​d. HND holders with a lower credit who possess relevant post-qualification experience.

​e. Holders of other academic or professional qualifications which may be deemed acceptable by the College Academic Board.

​How to Apply

​Prospective students are required to complete their registration via the online institutional portal:

​Applicants must log into the official College website at www.coastlafia.edu.ng.

​Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of N20,000.00 only.

​Key Details

​Portal Opening Date: The registration portal officially opened for applicants on the 8th June, 2026.

​Closing Date: The portal will close for all admissions on the 30th September, 2026.

​Enquiries: For further enquiries regarding admission requirements and the various postgraduate programmes, please log into the College website at www.coastlafia.edu.ng or call the contact lines at 07062474262 or 08036900417.

​Signed:

Umar Tijani

Registrar.