CAILS 2025/2026 Admission Form Now Available – Apply for ND, Diploma & Professional Programmes
The Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies (CAILS), Ilorin, has officially announced the release of its 2025/2026 admission forms for National Diploma (ND), diploma, and professional programmes. If you sat for UTME or possess the required qualifications, this is your opportunity to secure admission into law, ICT, mass communication, Islamic studies, and more.
Available NBTE-Approved National Diploma (ND) Programmes
CAILS is accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to offer the following ND programmes:
- ND in Law
- ND in Sharia and Common Law
- ND in Computer Science
- ND in Accountancy
- ND in Library Science
- ND in Mass Communication
Admission Requirements:
- Must have obtained the UTME form
- Meet the entry requirements for your chosen course
- Change your first-choice institution on the JAMB portal to CAILS Ilorin
Diploma & Professional Programmes at CAILS
CAILS offers a variety of diploma and professional courses through its affiliated schools and centres, some in collaboration with Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete.
A. Centre for Degree and Professional Programmes (CDPP)
- Professional Diploma in Education (PDE)
- Advanced Diploma in Legal Studies (ADLS)
- Imamship Programme
B. School of Arts and Islamic Studies (2 Years)
- Diploma in English and History
- Diploma in English and Islamic Studies
- Diploma in Islamic Studies and Yoruba
C. School of Languages (2 Years)
- Diploma in Arabic and Islamic Studies (Arabic Medium)
- Diploma in Arabic and Islamic Studies (English Medium)
- Diploma in Arabic English
D. School of Education (3 Years – Equivalent to NCE)
These programmes can qualify you for HND or direct entry into 200-level university admission:
- Diploma in Arabic, Islamic Studies & Education
- Diploma in Islamic Studies, English & Education
- Diploma in Islamic Studies, Yoruba & Education
Admission Requirements for Diploma Programmes
To be eligible, applicants must possess one of the following:
- WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, SSCE, or GCE with at least four credits, including relevant subjects
- Thanawiyyah or Tawjihiyyah certificate from a recognized Arabic Senior Secondary School
- Certificate in Arabic and Islamic Studies from an approved tertiary institution
- SAISSCE certificate (approved by NBAIS)
- Any other qualification recognized by CAILS
How to Apply for CAILS 2025/2026 Admission
Interested candidates can apply via:
- Official Website: www.kwaracails.edu.ng
- Email: contact@kwaracails.edu.ng
- Phone: 07061947556 or 08137288442
Why Choose CAILS?
- NBTE-accredited programmes
- Affiliation with KWASU for degree pathways
- Modern learning facilities
- Opportunities for further studies in Nigeria and abroad
Don’t miss out! Ensure you apply early and follow the correct admission procedures to secure your spot at CAILS Ilorin for the 2025/2026 academic session.