NIGERIAN MILITARY SCHOOL, ZARIA (NMS) RELEASES ADMISSION FORM FOR THE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION
Once every year, NMS opens admission for suitably qualified candiates to apply. The application period usually opens between middle of February to end of May (subject to review). NMS trains male Nigerian Boys only. Admission of Boys into the School is strictly for JSS1 ONLY.
Find below, the key entry requirements for admission into NMS:
- The Candidate must be a male Nigerian.
- The Candidate must be at least 12 years old and not more than 14 years old by October 1st of the year of entry.
- The Candidate must have completed Primary School education.
- The Candidate must be medically and physically fit.
- The Candidate must be of good moral character.
- The Candidate must fill and submit his application form online through this portal.
- The Candidate must sit for the Entrance Examination on the scheduled date and at the venue chosen by him while filling the online application form.
Candidates are to report to the Examination Centre with the ORIGINAL COPY of their Exam Photocard as generated from the portal. Candidates without Exam Photocard shall NOT be allowed to sit for the exam.
Candidates are also advised to report to the Examination Centre with print-out copies of their Application Form and Payment Slip as generated from the portal.
Candidates invited for selection interview will be made to undergo compressive physical and medical examinations.
Candidates invited for selection interview will be required to come with original copies of Birth Certificate, completed Local Government Certificate of Origin, Exam Photocard and other documents/items to be communicated.
Please note that:
Admission into NMS is open to all male Nigerians who fulfil the given entry requirements. It is NOT restricted to only children of Military Personnel.
NMS does NOT accept students on transfer from other schools. All candidtes must enroll at JSS 1 and then work hard and diligently to complete their education and training up to SS 3.
HOW TO APPLY
- Visit https://nms1954.sch.ng/apply/
- If you have already created your form for admission, you can log in by clicking the GREEN box.
- If you want to fill the form for the first time, click the BLUE box:
- In Step 1, read the instructions carefully, then click the START button.
- In Step 2, fill in candidate’s basic information and create his account.
- In Step 3, when the Payment Advice displays, you can either click the “PAY AT BANK” button or the “PAY ONLINE” button depending on your preferred choice (please see instruction on how to pay).
Please note that application form fees, once paid, are non-refundable.
You can finally submit your Application Form only after your payment has been confirmed and a proper passport photo is uploaded.
After finally submitting, remember to print out your Application Form, Payment Advice and Exam PhotoCard which you must present at the examination center.
ADMISSION SUCCESS TIPS
A.FILLING THE APPLICATION FORM
Start Early: Make sure you start filling the form early, as soon as the sale of application form is opened on the NMS Portal. Do not wait until the last day to start, because you may not be able to finish filling the form and submitting it before 11:59pm of the last day. NMS does not extend its sale of application form; so when you miss it, you miss it!
Provide Valid GSM Number and E-Mail Address: When filling the application form, be sure to sit with the person helping you to fill the form and make sure that all data entered for you are correct in every respect! The portal automatically sends important notices to candidates through sms and e-mail messages all through the application and screening processes. If you are using someone else’s email and/or GSM number as your contact details, make sure that the person will receive messages and communicate them to you promptly. NMS does not give second chance to candidates who miss invitations because of communication failure on the part of the candidates.
Upload a Proper Passport Photo: The passport photo you upload for your application form must meet all the criteria for acceptance spelt out on the photo upload page of the portal. Candidates who fail to observe all the stipulated qualities of a good acceptable passport photo will have their application rejected without warning.
Beware of Online Scam: Many ill-intentioned people may go on social media or use some other form of online platforms to defraud unsuspecting candidates or their parents/guardians. Please avoid anyone who comes to you or contacts you and claims to be “Captain This” or “Major That”. Stay away from anyone who comes online and claims to be “NMS Admission Officer” or whatever else they may claim. Also, do not reveal your bank-issued debit card PIN/PASSWORD details to unknown strangers when paying for the form online. For the avoidance of doubt, all correspondences should be sent to our official NMS email at hqnms1954@gmail.com. Our official contact phone numbers are 090 5552 2283 and 090 5552 2284.
Remember to Cross-Check Your Form: When you first apply and fill the form, it remains in an “open/pending mode”, which means it does not qualify for consideration until you explicitly click the declaration and submit the form. The form will remain in this “open/pending mode” until after:
Your payment for the form is confirmed.
You upload a correct passport photo.
You tick the declaration box and all required data fields are correctly filled.
B: THE ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS
Revise Your Math, English Language and Other Subjects: During the NMS pre-admission entrance examination exercise, Candidates will be tested on Mathematics, English Language, Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Knowledge. Candidates are advised to prepare well in these subject areas to enable them score high and thereby boost their chances of being invited for the Selection Interview. A compendium of past questions can be obtained from all the Nigerian Army Divisions and Brigade Education at the rate of One Thousand Naira (₦1,000.00) only per copy.
Know Your Centre in Advance: Candidates are advised to try and find out the main road(s) as well as alternative roads to their chosen examination centres at least 48 hours to the day of the exams. This is to avoid transportation delays that may cause them to arrive late or miss the exams on the scheduled day. By trying to find out the roads and location early in advance, candidates will be able to familiarize themselves and identify any potential transportation hitches that may dim their chances of getting admitted into NMS.
Get Your Writing Materials Ready: All candidates should bring their pens and mathematical sets (containing pencils, sharpeners, erasers, etc) to the entrance examination centre. No notebooks or textbooks whatsoever are allowed. Candidates are, however, advised to print clear, sharp copies of their Application Form, Exam Photocard and Payment Advice Slip from the NMS Portal and present them at the Exam Centre when requested.
DOWNLOAD PDFGet Good Sleep, Eat Some Breakfast: All candidates are expected to arrive at their chosen examination centres not later than 7:00am. The excitement notwithstanding, candidates should endeavour to have a good night rest before the day of the exam and also have some light breakfast to keep them fully awake and mentally alert during the examination.
C: THE SELECTION INTERVIEW
Improve Your Health and Physical Fitness: All candidates invited for the Selection Interview will be made to undergo compressive physical and medical examinations. As such, it is a good idea for candidates to improve their health and general fitness levels well before the invitation. Candidates are advised to eat healthy meals and observe good hygiene every time so as to avoid illnesses that could make them unfit for the selection process. Doing some simple, age-appropriate exercises at least 3 times a week will also help. Candidates do not need to engage in Olympics-grade physical training activities, however!
Get Your Documents In Order: Soon after starting to fill the application form online, it is important that candidates start preparing all their papers and certificates as may be required for the Selection Interview. Failure to come to the screening venue or centre with all the required documents leads to immediate disqualification. The originals of the following documents must be presented by each and every candidate invited for the Selection Interview:
Primary School Leaving Certificate.
Birth Certificate.
Completed Local Government Certificate of Origin.
Application Form printed from the NMS Portal.
Exam Photocard printed from the NMS Portal.
Payment Advice Slip printed from the NMS Portal.
Improve Your Confidence: The Selection will consist of various personnel, including officers in and out of uniform. Candidates should endeavour to build their confidence so that they will be able to comport themselves well while appearing before a panel of interviewers without any form of shyness or stage fright.
Make sure you are well-dressed in simple but smart clothing on the interview day. Also be sure to lift your head up and be audible while answering questions.
Stay Informed: Not getting correct information, or getting correct information late, can negatively affect your chances of getting admitted into the Nigerian Military School. Candidates are strongly advised to frequently check the NMS Portal for regular updates at https://www.nms1954.sch.ng
With over 7 years of profound expertise in school news, I Kolade Daniel has been a guiding force for aspiring students. Having successfully aided thousands in navigating the complexities of the admission process, I have stands as a seasoned expert committed to empowering individuals on their academic journey. As the founder of LEGITDAN CONSULTS, I continues to provide timely and insightful updates on admissions, scholarships, and academic developments, leaving an enduring impact on the education landscape.
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