Taraba State College of Health Technology, Takum (TSCHT) is a state-owned health training institution located in Takum, Taraba State, Nigeria. The college provides education and practical training in community health, medical laboratory science, environmental health, health information management and other health-related fields.

The institution has its roots in the health-training system established in the former North-Eastern State. Its history dates back to 1975, when the then North-Eastern State Government established a Medical Auxiliary Training School in Mubi, an institution that initially trained Rural Health Assistants and Hospital Assistants. Following changes in the health-training system, the institution’s nomenclature was changed in 1980 to a School of Health Technology, with training expanded to areas including community health, pharmacy, laboratory and public health. (Taraba State College of Health Technology)

Today, Taraba State College of Health Technology operates in Takum and offers certificate, diploma and other health-related programmes. Its official website also provides information about its departments, admission procedures, student registration and online application system. The college’s current 2026/2027 application portal states that applications are open for Certificate, Diploma and Undergraduate (Degree) programmes, subject to the applicable admission requirements.

History 

The history of the college can be traced to 1975, when the defunct North-Eastern State Government established what was then known as the Medical Auxiliary Training School (MATS) in Mubi, which is now in Adamawa State.

The institution was initially established to train middle-level health personnel such as Rural Health Assistants and Hospital Assistants. In 1980, the nomenclature of the schools was changed to Schools of Health Technology. The training provided was subsequently expanded to include Community Health Assistants, Community Health Aides, Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians, Laboratory Technicians and Assistants, and Public Health Superintendents.

Following the creation of Taraba State and subsequent developments in health education, the institution became part of the state’s health-training system and eventually developed into the Taraba State College of Health Technology, Takum.

The college’s stated mission is to train young men and women academically, morally, socially and professionally in health and related fields, with particular attention to producing middle-level manpower for primary healthcare delivery. Its vision is to become a foremost health-training institution in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.

Location 

Taraba State College of Health Technology is located in Takum, Taraba State, Nigeria.

The college’s official contact address is given as:

Taraba State College of Health Technology
Behind General Hospital,
Takum, Taraba State, Nigeria.

Takum is located in southern Taraba State and serves as an important commercial and administrative centre in the area. For students coming from outside Takum, accommodation and transportation should be considered when planning for admission and resumption.

 

List of Programmes Offered by Taraba State College of Health Technology, Takum

The college offers programmes in several areas of health technology. Its official departmental information identifies four main departments, although the institution’s current admission portal also refers to additional certificate, diploma and undergraduate programmes.

Community Health Department

Programmes include:

• Diploma in Community Health (DCH)
• Certificate in Community Health (CCH)
• Abridgement Programme leading to Diploma in Community Health

The DCH programme is designed to provide professional training for community health personnel. The college states that the regular DCH programme has a duration of three years, while the CCH programme has a duration of two years. Qualified and registered Community Health Extension Workers may also be eligible for the abridgement route under the stated conditions.

Medical Laboratory Science Department

The department offers:

• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

The Medical Laboratory Technician programme is a three-year programme designed to provide training in basic medical laboratory practice and prepare students for middle-level laboratory responsibilities. The college’s stated entry requirements include relevant credits in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology, with Physics also required at the appropriate level.

Environmental Health Science Department

Programmes include:

• National Diploma in Environmental Health
• Diploma in Environmental Health Technician
• Certificate in Environmental Health Assistance
• Health Promotion and Education

The National Diploma in Environmental Health is a two-year programme, while the other programmes have their own specific duration and entry requirements. The ND programme requires five relevant O’Level credits, including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry.

Health Information Management Department

The department offers:

• National Diploma in Health Information Management (NDHIM)

The programme focuses on the management, organisation and use of health information and records within healthcare environments. The college states that applicants require five relevant O’Level credits, including Mathematics, English Language and Biology or Health Science, together with other approved subjects.

The institution has also advertised academic positions in areas including Medical Image Processing/X-ray Technology, Dental Health Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, Pharmacy Technician, Public Health Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Environmental Health Science, Community Health Science and Health Education and Promotion, indicating the broader range of programmes being developed or operated by the college.

Prospective students should confirm the exact programme available for their admission year before applying, because the college’s programme structure is subject to approval and periodic review.

Admission Requirements 

Admission requirements vary according to the programme and qualification being sought. The college admits students into certificate, diploma and other approved programmes.

For the 2026/2027 academic session, the official online application portal states that applicants seeking admission into Certificate, Diploma and Undergraduate (Degree) programmes must have sat for the 2026 UTME and obtained at least the required cut-off mark applicable to their programme.

General O’Level Requirements

For the ND and diploma programmes covered by the college’s published 2025/2026 admission advertisement, candidates were required to have five relevant credit passes in subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, obtained in not more than two sittings. The exact requirements vary according to the programme.

For example, the college specifies programme-specific requirements for Community Health, Medical Laboratory Technician, Environmental Health and Health Information Management. Candidates should therefore check the requirements for their particular course instead of relying only on a general list.

Community Health Requirements

For the Diploma in Community Health, fresh candidates are required to possess relevant credits including English Language, Mathematics and Biology or Health Science, together with other approved subjects. The college also provides separate entry routes for qualified Community Health Extension Workers and holders of the Certificate in Community Health.

Medical Laboratory Technician Requirements

Candidates for Medical Laboratory Technician are required to have the relevant O’Level subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology, with Physics also forming part of the stated requirement. The programme has a three-year duration.

Environmental Health Requirements

For the National Diploma in Environmental Health, the college requires five relevant credits in not more than two sittings, including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry.

Please check the school website or latest admission news below for the newest update.

 School Fees

The college’s official website provides a student portal through which students can pay tuition fees, complete registration, check results, print their white forms and access biodata.

However, I could not verify a comprehensive current 2026/2027 school-fee schedule from the official sources reviewed. It would therefore be safer for prospective students not to rely on fee figures published on third-party websites without confirmation.

School charges may also differ according to the programme, level and category of student. Students should check their official student/application portal or the latest college fee notice before making payment.

Please check the school website or latest news below for the newest school-fee update.

 Cut-Off Mark

The college uses programme-specific JAMB cut-off points, rather than relying on one single score for every programme.

In the college’s published 2025/2026 admission advertisement, the stated JAMB benchmarks included:

Programme	Published JAMB Cut-Off
National Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics	100
National Diploma in Public Health	100
National Diploma in Epidemiology and Disease Control	100
National Diploma in Dispensing Optician	120
Diploma in Health Education and Promotion	100
Certificate in Community Health	100

The same admission notice stated that applicants were required to sit for the relevant JAMB examination and score at least the cut-off applicable to their chosen programme.

For 2026/2027, the college’s application portal confirms that applicants must have sat for the 2026 UTME and obtained the required cut-off mark, but the portal page reviewed does not reproduce the complete programme-by-programme figures. Therefore, the 2025/2026 figures above should not automatically be presented as the 2026/2027 cut-off marks.

Please check the school website or latest news below for the newest cut-off mark update.

Post-UTME / Screening Information

The college requires applicants to complete its application process and participate in the selection/screening process prescribed for their admission exercise. Its official website states that applications are made through the college application form, after which candidates are expected to sit for a selection examination on a date specified by the college authorities.

For the 2026/2027 session, the online application portal is currently displaying an application/screening exercise for Certificate, Diploma and Undergraduate (Degree) programmes. Applicants are instructed to create an account, complete the online form and attach the necessary certificates/results and payment receipt.

Candidates should carefully read the admission requirements before applying and should use the official portal rather than unofficial agents.

Please check the school website or latest news below for the newest Post-UTME/screening update.

Admission Lists

Taraba State College of Health Tech. 3rd Batch Admission List 2026/2027

The Taraba State College of Health Technology, Takum, has released its third batch admission list for the 2026/2027 academic session. The institution congratulated candidates who were successful in the latest admission exercise.

Candidates who applied for admission are advised to check the newly released list to confirm their admission status and take note of any further instructions concerning the admission process.

The release of the third batch list gives applicants who were not included in the earlier batches another opportunity to secure admission into the college for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The full list of successful candidates can be viewed HERE. Newly admitted students are advised to follow the institution’s instructions for the next stage of the admission process.

Hostel / Accommodation

The official college website provides an Accommodation section, but a detailed current hostel fee schedule and allocation information was not available in the sources reviewed. Students should therefore confirm the availability of college accommodation and the applicable charges directly through the institution.

Students who make use of private accommodation in Takum should consider distance from the college, transportation, electricity, water supply and security before paying rent.

Please check the school website or latest news below for the newest accommodation update.

Notable Alumni

The college has trained health professionals since its first graduating set in 1995, with graduates working in community health, public health, medical laboratory technology, environmental health and related fields.

Official Website and Portal Links

Platform	Link
Taraba State College of Health Technology Official Website	Official College Website
2026/2027 Online Application Portal	Online Application Portal
Application Registration	Application Registration
Departments and Entry Requirements	Departments / Entry Requirements
Admission Information	Admission Information

Contact Information

Taraba State College of Health Technology, Takum

Address:
Behind General Hospital,
Takum, Taraba State, Nigeria.

Telephone: 07039310736

Email: info@tarabaschttakum.edu.ng

Applicants should use the official website and application portal for current admission announcements, application instructions and other institutional updates.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the cut-off mark for Taraba State College of Health Technology, Takum?

The college uses programme-specific JAMB cut-off points. In its published 2025/2026 admission advertisement, the listed benchmarks ranged from 100 to 120 for the programmes shown. For 2026/2027, applicants are required to meet the applicable cut-off mark for their programme.

Does Taraba State College of Health Technology accept JAMB?

Yes. The college’s current 2026/2027 application portal states that applicants must have sat for the relevant UTME and obtained the required cut-off mark.

What courses does Taraba State College of Health Technology offer?

The college offers programmes in areas including Community Health, Medical Laboratory Science/Technology, Environmental Health Science and Health Information Management. Its wider programme development also includes areas such as Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Image Processing/X-ray Technology and Health Education and Promotion.

Does the college offer Community Health?

Yes. The college offers Diploma in Community Health (DCH), Certificate in Community Health (CCH) and an abridgement route for qualified Community Health Extension Workers under the stated conditions.

How many years is Community Health at Taraba State College of Health Technology?

The regular Diploma in Community Health programme has a stated duration of three years, while the Certificate in Community Health programme lasts two years.

How long is Medical Laboratory Technician at the college?

The Medical Laboratory Technician programme has a stated duration of three years.

Where is Taraba State College of Health Technology located?

The college is located behind General Hospital, Takum, Taraba State, Nigeria.

How do I apply to Taraba State College of Health Technology, Takum?

Applicants can create an account through the official online application portal, complete the application form and upload the required certificates/results and payment information.

Does the college offer Health Information Management?

Yes. The college’s Health Information Management Department offers a National Diploma programme in Health Information Management, with specific O’Level requirements stated by the institution.