AFCOM-HS: New Military Medical College Listed on JAMB Portal for 2026/2027 Admission

The Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health Sciences (AFCOM-HS), Yaba, Lagos State, has been reported as listed on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal for the 2026/2027 academic session, following claims that the institution has secured approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC).

The development is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s efforts to develop medical professionals for service within the Nigerian Armed Forces, combining university education with military training. However, prospective applicants are advised to verify the institution’s approval status and admission details through official government and regulatory channels before making application decisions.

The college is situated in Yaba, Lagos, and is designed to provide specialised training for future military healthcare professionals. Its establishment is expected to support the Armed Forces’ medical services by developing personnel equipped to deliver healthcare in military and other demanding operational environments.

According to information circulating about the institution, the NUC has approved two undergraduate programmes for its initial operations: Medicine and Surgery, leading to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) qualification, and Nursing Science, leading to the Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.NSc.) degree.

The programmes are expected to provide students with professional medical and nursing education while preparing them for the responsibilities associated with military service. The proposed model combines academic learning, clinical training, leadership development and military discipline.

The institution is also expected to admit its pioneer cohort of 100 cadets for the 2026/2027 academic session. The proposed intake would mark the beginning of its undergraduate training programme, although the official allocation of places between Medicine and Surgery and Nursing Science has not been confirmed in the information available.

The establishment of a specialised military medical college could help strengthen the Nigerian Armed Forces’ capacity to train and retain healthcare personnel. Military doctors and nurses play important roles in treating service members, supporting operational deployments and providing medical assistance in challenging environments.

The reported development also highlights the importance of cooperation among the Federal Ministry of Defence, the Federal Ministry of Education, the NUC, JAMB and relevant professional regulatory bodies. Their respective responsibilities include military administration, educational standards, admission procedures and professional training requirements.

Prospective candidates interested in applying should monitor official AFCOM-HS, JAMB and Federal Government announcements for details of eligibility, UTME requirements, screening procedures and application deadlines. Candidates who have already registered for the 2026 UTME should confirm that the institution and their preferred programme appear on the official JAMB portal before initiating any change of institution.

Applicants should also note that admission to a military institution may involve additional screening and service-related requirements beyond ordinary university admission conditions. The precise cut-off marks, application fees, screening dates and other admission guidelines should be obtained from official announcements rather than unverified social media messages.

If the reported approval and admission arrangements are confirmed, AFCOM-HS could become an important addition to Nigeria’s medical education landscape, providing a specialised pathway for training military healthcare professionals. For now, prospective applicants should rely on verified announcements from the relevant authorities as they prepare for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.