FCE (Technical) Gombe Releases 2025/2026 Academic Calendar for Dual Mandate Programmes
The Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe, has officially published the 2025/2026 undergraduate academic calendar for students enrolled in its Dual Mandate programmes, providing a clear roadmap for lectures, examinations, and key academic activities across the session.
According to the calendar, first semester activities will begin on Sunday, January 11, 2026, while the second semester will commence on June 8, 2026. The institution also confirmed that the 2026/2027 academic session will start in November 2026, ensuring a smooth transition between academic years.
At a Glance: Key Dates for FCE (Technical) Gombe 2025/2026
- First Semester Resumption: January 11, 2026
- Registration Period: January 12–31, 2026
- First Semester Lectures: January 18 – April 25, 2026
- Matriculation Ceremony: April 18, 2026
- First Semester Examinations: April 27 – May 16, 2026
- First Semester Break: May 18 – June 7, 2026
- Second Semester Resumption: June 8, 2026
- Second Semester Lectures: June 15 – September 26, 2026
- Second Semester Examinations: October 5 – October 24, 2026
- End of 2025/2026 Session: October 26 – December 20, 2026
First Semester Breakdown (2025/2026)
The first semester officially opens with student resumption on January 11, 2026, followed by a two-week registration window from January 12 to January 31.
Lectures will run for 15 weeks, starting January 18 and ending April 25, 2026. New students will participate in a one-week orientation programme scheduled for February 22–28, 2026, while the matriculation ceremony is fixed for April 18, 2026.
Other notable academic activities include:
- Submission and moderation of examination questions: March 8–14, 2026
- First semester examinations: April 27 – May 16, 2026
- Marking of scripts: May 18 – June 1, 2026
- Results moderation and compilation: June 1–7, 2026
- School Board of Studies (SBS): June 9–13, 2026
- Academic Board Business Committee: June 15–20, 2026
- Academic Board Meeting: June 22–23, 2026
Second Semester Breakdown (2025/2026)
The second semester begins with resumption and registration on June 8, 2026, while lectures commence on June 15 and continue for 15 weeks, ending on September 26, 2026.
Key second semester highlights include:
- Submission and moderation of question papers: July 12–18, 2026
- Students’ Week: August 31 – September 5, 2026
- Second semester examinations: October 5–24, 2026
- Marking of scripts: October 26 – November 7, 2026
- Moderation of scripts: November 8–14, 2026
- Uploading of results: November 15–21, 2026
- School Board of Studies (SBS): November 25, 2026
- Academic Board Meeting: December 1–2, 2026
The academic session officially winds down between October 26 and December 20, 2026, covering result processing and administrative activities.
What Students Should Note
Students of FCE (Technical) Gombe, especially those in Dual Mandate programmes, are advised to take note of all dates, complete registration early, and plan ahead for examinations and academic commitments. Any updates or adjustments to the calendar will be communicated by the institution through official channels.
You may also like to read: Gombe State University Introduces Postgraduate Diploma in Community Health Education for 2025/2026
