FCE (Technical) Gombe Releases 2025/2026 NCE Academic Calendar: Full Breakdown of Resumption, Exams, SIWES

The Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe, has officially released its approved academic calendar for NCE programmes for the 2025/2026 session, outlining resumption dates, registration windows, lecture periods, examinations, SIWES, and statutory board meetings.

The calendar, which applies to fresh and returning NCE students, provides a detailed roadmap for both the first and second semesters, helping students plan their academic year well in advance.

Below is a clear, student-friendly breakdown of the key highlights and full schedule.

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At a Glance: Key Dates Students Should Save

These are the headline dates most students keep checking:

• Resumption (fresh & returning): 11 January 2026
• Registration (returning students): 12–31 January 2026
• Lectures (1st semester): 20 January – 5 April 2026
• Orientation (fresh students): 5–10 April 2026
• Matriculation (NCE I): 11 April 2026
• First semester break: 4–24 May 2026
• Second semester exams: 7–27 September 2026
• SIWES (NCE II): 28 September – 3 December 2026

First Semester Schedule (2025/2026)

Resumption

• Date: 11 January 2026
• Activity: Resumption for fresh and returning students

Registration (Returning Students)

• Date: 12–31 January 2026
• Duration: 3 weeks

Lectures

• Date: 20 January – 5 April 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks

Registration (Fresh Students) & Late Registration (Returning)

• Date: 2–15 February 2026
• Duration: 2 weeks

Teaching Practice (NCE III)

• Orientation:
  • Date: 15 January 2025
  • Duration: 1 day
    Note: This date appears exactly as listed in the official calendar and should be kept on record.
• Teaching Practice Proper:
  • Date: 19 January – 25 April 2026
  • Duration: 14 weeks

Academic Administration

• Submission of Examination Questions: 16–22 February 2026 (1 week)
• Publication of Registered Students’ List (by HODs): 16–22 February 2026 (1 week)

Orientation & Matriculation

• Fresh Students’ Orientation: 5–10 April 2026 (1 week)
• Matriculation (NCE I): 11 April 2026 (1 day)

First Semester Examinations (By Level)

• NCE II Exams:
  • Date: 6–20 April 2026
  • Duration: 2 weeks
• NCE I & Pre-NCE Exams:
  • Date: 20 April – 3 May 2026
  • Duration: 2 weeks

First Semester Break, Marking & Results

• First Semester Break: 4–24 May 2026 (3 weeks)
• Marking & Submission of Scripts: 4–17 May 2026 (2 weeks)
• Moderation of Scripts (NCE II): 18–25 May 2026 (1 week)
• Uploading & Compilation of Results: 25–30 May 2026 (1 week)

Board & Committee Meetings

• Schools Board Meeting: 1–7 June 2026
• Academic Board Business Committee: 8–14 June 2026
• Academic Board Meeting: 16 June 2026

Second Semester Schedule (2025/2026)

Commencement

• Date: 25 May 2026
• Activity: Commencement of second semester

Lectures

• Date: 7 June – 30 August 2026
• Duration: 12 weeks

Submission of Examination Questions

• Date: 30 May – 18 June 2026
• Duration: 1 week
  Presented exactly as stated in the calendar.

Students’ Week

• Date: 31 August – 5 September 2026
• Duration: 1 week

Second Semester Examinations

• Date: 7–27 September 2026
• Duration: 3 weeks

SIWES (NCE II)

• Date: 28 September – 3 December 2026
• Duration: 15 weeks

Second Semester Break

• Date: 28 September – 8 October 2026
• Duration: Listed as 6 weeks

Marking, Moderation & Results (Second Semester)

• Marking of Scripts: 28 September – 11 October 2026 (2 weeks)
• Moderation of Scripts: 12–18 October 2026 (1 week)
• Uploading & Compilation of Results: 19–25 October 2026 (duration listed as 3 days)

Board & Committee Meetings

• Schools Board Meeting: 26–31 October 2026 (duration listed as 2 days)
• Academic Board Business Committee: 2–8 November 2026 (1 week)
• Academic Board Meeting: 11 November 2026 (1 day)

Academic Staff Annual Break

• Date: 1–31 December
• Duration: 1 month

Notes on the 2026/2027 Session

The calendar also includes two entries for the next session:

• 2 January 2026: Commencement of 2026/2027 academic session
• Statement: “2026/2027 Academic Session to Begin in November, 2026”

Both appear in the same official notice, and students are advised to keep a personal copy of the calendar for reference as clarifications may follow.

Bottom line: With the release of this comprehensive timetable, students of FCE (Technical) Gombe now have a clear academic roadmap for the 2025/2026 NCE session—from resumption to exams and SIWES. Early preparation, timely registration, and close attention to dates will be key to a smooth academic year.

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