Kaduna State College Of Education Gidan-Waya Kafanchan: Courses, Cut-off & Admission (2026/2027)
Updated: 25 August 2026 · By the SchoolNews Education Desk
Kaduna State College Of Education Gidan-Waya Kafanchan (Kscoe) is a college of education located in Gidan Waya, Kafanchan, Kaduna State, established in 1977. It offers the 29 programmes listed below. The JAMB national minimum for the 2026/2027 session is 100 — the college's own entrance exam and departmental cut-offs may be higher, so confirm with the school.
⚠ Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya is a genuine government-owned college, but note a name collision: another school, Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa, uses a similarly-named portal (portal.kscoeankpa.edu.ng) — that is NOT this Kaduna college. Only use kscoe.edu.ng and kscoegw.safrecords.com for this school. Never pay cash to an "admission agent" or any WhatsApp/Facebook handler promising guaranteed NCE admission — no one can sell you admission; screening runs through JAMB and the college portal only.
Accreditation Status
On the NCCE accredited colleges of education list
The National Commission for Colleges of Education lists this institution as Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan-Waya, Kafanchan (state college of education), status: open. Provost on record: Prof. Alexander Kure.
Source: NCCE accredited-colleges register (ncce.gov.ng) — checked August 2026.
Programmes Offered at Kscoe 29
- Christian Religious Studies (NCE)
- Islamic Studies (NCE)
- English (NCE)
- Hausa (NCE)
- French (NCE)
- Arabic (NCE)
- Economics (NCE)
- Geography (NCE)
- History (NCE)
- Social Studies (NCE)
- Agricultural Science Education (NCE)
- Biology (NCE)
- Chemistry Education (NCE)
- Physics (NCE)
- Mathematics Education (NCE)
- Integrated Science (NCE)
- Computer Education (NCE)
- Business Education (NCE)
- Home Economics Education (NCE)
- Fine and Applied Arts (NCE)
- Theatre Arts Education (NCE)
- Physical and Health Education (NCE)
- Early Childhood Care Education (NCE)
- Primary Education Studies (NCE)
- Special Needs Education (NCE)
- Adult and Non-Formal Education (NCE)
- Educational Administration and Planning (NCE)
- Pre-NCE / IJMB programme
- Degree programmes affiliated to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria
Entry Requirements
You need five (5) O'level credit passes in relevant subjects on your WAEC/NECO/NABTEB/Grade II result, generally including English Language, with Mathematics required for science, technical and some other courses (subject combinations vary by department — confirm on the official brochure/portal per course). Sit JAMB UTME and select College of Education, Gidan Waya (COEKC) as your choice; candidates scoring 100 and above are typically invited for post-UTME screening (100 is the general College-of-Education/NCE threshold, not a fixed cut-off officially published by this college). Candidates without UTME may qualify for the Pre-NCE/IJMB route. Bring photocopies of your JAMB slip and O'level results to screening.
Kscoe JAMB Cut-off Mark (2026/2027)
The JAMB national minimum for the 2026/2027 session is 100. This is the lowest score to be considered; the college also runs its own entrance examination, and departments frequently set higher cut-offs, so always confirm the current mark for your course with the school.
How to Apply
Step 1: Register for JAMB UTME and select College of Education, Gidan Waya (COEKC) as your choice — NCE programmes are admitted through JAMB. Step 2: When the college opens post-UTME/admission screening, apply ONLY through the official website kscoe.edu.ng (use its "Apply Now" link) or the college's student records portal at kscoegw.safrecords.com. Step 3: Pay only the official application/screening fee through the college's own portal or Remita. Step 4: Complete the screening form, upload your passport and documents, and print your acknowledgement. Confirm exact dates and fees on the official website or by phone before paying anything.
Stay safe: apply and pay only through the official college portal above; never pay an agent, WhatsApp/Facebook "helper", or any site promising guaranteed admission.
Contact Kscoe
Website: kscoe.edu.ng
Email: info@kscoe.edu.ng
Phone: +234 706 866 6105
Address: Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya, Kafanchan, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Address
Gidan Waya, Kafanchan, Kaduna State
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Admission details last verified September 2026. Requirements and dates change each year — always confirm on the official portal, and never pay an "agent".