Kwara CAILS Opens 2025/2026 ND Admission for Law, Mass Comm, Accountancy & More
The Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies (CAILS), Ilorin, has officially announced the commencement of admission for the 2025/2026 academic session — and this year, there’s something new for UTME candidates.
Following full approval from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), the college is now offering National Diploma (ND) programmes in several high-demand courses.
New ND Courses Approved and Available:
Candidates can now apply for the following NBTE-accredited ND programmes:
- Law
- Common and Islamic Law
- Computer Science
- Accountancy
- Library Science
- Mass Communication
If you sat for the 2025 UTME and meet the required cut-off, you must change your first-choice institution to Kwara CAILS on the JAMB portal to qualify.
Admissions Also Open for Regular Diploma Programmes
Alongside the new ND courses, CAILS continues to admit students into its reputable diploma tracks under the following schools:
Centre for Degree and Professional Programmes (CDPP)
- Professional Diploma in Education (PDE)
- Advanced Diploma in Legal Studies (ADLS)
- Imamship Programme
School of Arts and Islamic Studies (2-Year Diploma)
- Diploma in English and History
- Diploma in English and Islamic Studies
- Diploma in Islamic Studies and Yoruba
School of Languages (2-Year Diploma)
- Diploma in Arabic and Islamic Studies (Arabic Medium)
- Diploma in Arabic and Islamic Studies (English Medium)
- Diploma in Arabic-English
School of Education (3-Year Diploma — NCE Equivalent)
- Diploma in Arabic, Islamic Studies and Education
- Diploma in Islamic Studies, English and Education
- Diploma in Islamic Studies, Yoruba and Education
All these diploma certificates can lead to direct entry into HND or 200-level degree programmes in Nigeria and even abroad.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible, you must have at least one of the following:
- WAEC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB with 4 credits in teaching subjects
- Thanawiyyah or Tawjihiyyah certificate from an approved Arabic institution
- Certificate in Arabic & Islamic Studies from any recognised tertiary body
- SAISSCE result accepted by NBAIS
- Or any equivalent qualification as determined by the college
Why Choose Kwara CAILS?
Kwara CAILS isn’t just about academics — it’s about balanced development. The college offers a unique blend of Islamic studies and modern education, with:
- NBTE-accredited ND courses
- Well-equipped digital classrooms
- Basic computing skills for all students
- On-campus healthcare
- An entrepreneurship centre for practical skill-building
- A friendly, inclusive environment regardless of religious background
If you’re looking for a school that nurtures both your career and faith, this is it.
How to Apply
Don’t wait! Visit the Kwara CAILS official website to begin your application process.
You can also email:
Or call for inquiries:
07061947556, 08137288442
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