FCE Ididep Opens 2025/2026 NCE Admission: UTME 100+ and Non-UTME Applicants Eligible
The Federal College of Education, Ididep (FCEI), has officially announced the commencement of admission into its Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session, opening the door to both UTME and non-UTME candidates.
In a notice released by the College management, candidates who scored 100 and above in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are eligible to apply. In addition, the College confirmed that candidates with valid National Identification Numbers (NIN) who did not sit for the 2025 UTME can also apply, a move expected to widen access to teacher education.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
According to the admission guidelines issued by FCE Ididep, the following categories of candidates are qualified:
- Candidates who scored 100 marks and above in the 2025 UTME
- Candidates with a valid NIN, even if they did not participate in the 2025 UTME
- Candidates who did not initially choose FCE Ididep as their first choice but scored 100 and above must change their first-choice institution to Federal College of Education, Ididep on the JAMB CAPS portal
O’Level Requirements
All applicants must also satisfy the prescribed O’Level conditions:
- A minimum of four (4) credit passes in relevant subjects
- English Language is compulsory for Arts and Social Sciences programmes
- Mathematics is compulsory for Science, Vocational, and Technical programmes
- Results must be obtained from not more than two sittings in SSCE/WAEC/NECO/NABTEB/GCE or equivalent examinations
Schools and Programmes Available at FCE Ididep
School of Languages
Departments
- English Language
- French Language
- Ibibio Language
Approved Subject Combinations
- English (Double Major)
- French (Double Major)
- English/French
- English/EfK
- English/Economics
- English/Social Studies
- English/Theatre Arts
- English/Political Science
- English/Geography
School of Arts and Social Sciences
Departments
- History
- Social Studies
- Christian Religious Studies
- Economics
- Political Science
Approved Subject Combinations
- Christian Religious Studies/Geography
- Christian Religious Studies/Political Science
- Christian Religious Studies/Economics
- Christian Religious Studies/History
- History/English
- History/Social Studies
- History/French
- Political Science/Social Studies
- Social Studies/Economics
- Social Studies/Political Science
- Social Studies/Theatre Arts
- Social Studies/Geography
- Economics/Political Science
School of Sciences
Departments
- Integrated Science
- Mathematics
- Computer Education
Approved Subject Combinations
- Integrated Science (Double Major)
- Integrated Science/Biology
- Integrated Science/Chemistry
- Integrated Science/Mathematics
- Mathematics/Computer Science
- Mathematics/Chemistry
- Mathematics/Biology
- Mathematics/Economics
- Mathematics/Geography
- Computer Education/Mathematics
- Computer Education/Chemistry
- Computer Education/Biology
- Computer Education/Integrated Science
School of Vocational and Technical Education
Departments
- Business Education
- Agricultural Education
Approved Subject Combinations
- Agricultural Education (Double Major)
- Business Education (Double Major)
School of Early Childhood Care and Education
Departments
- Early Childhood Care and Education
- Primary Education
Approved Subject Combinations
- Early Childhood Care Education (Double Major)
- Primary Education Studies (Double Major)
Important Submission Notice
Candidates who changed their first-choice institution to FCE Ididep are required to:
- Send a soft copy of their JAMB Change of School Choice form to [email protected], or
- Submit a hard copy directly at the College campus
Official Sign-Off and Contact Details
The admission announcement was officially signed by Grace A. Undie (Mrs), Registrar, Federal College of Education, Ididep.
For enquiries:
Call: 08027038160, 08034813868
Email: [email protected]
Why This Matters
With a low UTME cutoff, flexible entry routes, and a wide range of NCE programmes, FCE Ididep’s 2025/2026 admission offers a strong opportunity for aspiring teachers and education professionals across Nigeria.
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