Lilitha College of Nursing is the Eastern Cape provincial nursing college, run by the Eastern Cape Department of Health. For the 2027 intake you apply through the official Lilitha online application system, which the department links from the Eastern Cape Department of Health website. You need English and Life Sciences (or Biology) results, a certified ID, a CV, proof of residence, your matric results and proof of payment.
The college publishes its criteria per intake, so check the official form before you apply. The minimum points score for 2027 is not stated on the form, so this page does not quote one.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
- Apply only through the official online system for the 2027 intake
- English and Life Sciences/Biology marks, plus a home language and further subjects
- Certified ID, a two-page CV, proof of residence and matric results
- Proof of payment
- Documents certified within the last 6 months
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
The online form’s academic step asks for your English and Life Sciences/Biology marks, your home language and further subjects. It converts your National Senior Certificate (NSC) percentages into an admission points score (APS), for example level 4 (50-59%) counts as 4 points.
Lilitha is a provincial college, so it offers college-level nursing qualifications rather than degrees. Intakes and places can change from year to year, so confirm what is on offer for 2027 on the official channels.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
English and Life Sciences/Biology are the subjects the form requires. Physical Sciences, Life Orientation, Geography, Agricultural Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, CAT and Marine Science appear as further subjects you can enter. Mathematics is therefore not listed as compulsory on the form, and Mathematical Literacy is a selectable subject.
The form does not state a minimum APS. Check the 2027 minimum on the official form or with the Eastern Cape Department of Health before you rely on any figure from another website.
Documents and Application Requirements
Apply on the official application form and upload your supporting documents as PDF files. The portfolio checklist lists:
- The completed application form
- A certified copy of your ID
- A two-page CV
- Proof of residence
- Your matric results (scholars include a certified June or September report)
- Proof of payment
Documents must be certified within 6 months. Save the reference number you receive after submitting. Confirm the 2027 application fee on the form before you pay.
Selection, Intake and Eligibility Considerations
Applying does not guarantee admission. Do not pay any person or organisation that claims to secure you a place. Use only the official application system.
The 2027 opening and closing dates are not shown on the form, so watch the Eastern Cape Department of Health website and apply as early as you can. Do not rely on a date published elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Lilitha Nursing College’s entry requirements?
For the 2027 intake you need English and Life Sciences/Biology results, a certified ID, a CV, proof of residence, matric results and proof of payment, submitted through the official online system. Confirm the minimum APS on the form, as it is not stated there.
Does Lilitha accept Mathematical Literacy?
Mathematical Literacy is listed as a subject you can enter on the 2027 online form, and Mathematics is not shown as compulsory. English and Life Sciences/Biology are the required marks. Confirm any programme-specific rule with the college.
Where do I send my application?
Apply online through the Lilitha application system. The 2027 route is the online form, not a paper application to a campus.
Is there a high chance of acceptance if I am coming from university?
The college does not publish an acceptance rate or a separate rule for applicants with prior university study. Applying does not guarantee a place, so apply early with complete, certified documents and confirm eligibility with the Eastern Cape Department of Health.
Is there an age limit?
Lilitha has set age limits in some earlier notices; confirm the 2027 limit before you apply. Ask the college or the Eastern Cape Department of Health before you apply.
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