NCEE 2026: NECO Announces June 6 Exam for Admission into Federal Unity Colleges
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially fixed Saturday, June 6, 2026, for the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE), the qualifying test for admission into Junior Secondary School One (JSS 1) of Federal Government Unity Colleges across Nigeria.
The exam will be held nationwide in all 36 states and the FCT, and it is strictly for pupils in their final year of primary school who will be at least 10 years old by September 2026.
NECO warns that only candidates registered on the official NCEE portal will be allowed to sit for the examination.
What is the NCEE?
The National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) is the only entrance test into Nigeria’s Federal Unity Colleges. Passing it gives pupils the chance to gain admission into JSS 1 in these highly competitive government secondary schools.
NCEE 2026 Key Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration begins | Monday, 5 January 2026 |
| Examination date | Saturday, 6 June 2026 |
| Registration ends | Saturday, 6 June 2026 |
| Portal closes | 9:00am, Saturday, 6 June 2026 |
Important: The portal closes by 9:00am on exam day. Parents who wait until that morning risk missing registration completely.
Who is Eligible?
To register for NCEE 2026, a pupil must:
- Be in Primary 6 (final year of primary school)
- Be at least 10 years old by September 2026
This age rule is mandatory and is enforced by NECO.
Registration Is 100% Online
All candidates must be registered through the official NECO NCEE portal.
Registration in cyber cafés or schools is only valid if it is done on the NECO website.
How to Register for NCEE 2026
NECO’s online process follows these steps:
- Open the NCEE registration portal
- Create an account with a phone number and email
- Check email and activate the account
- Choose a payment option
- Enter the candidate’s details
- Upload a passport photograph
- Print the photocard
NECO also provides step-by-step NCEE registration guide on the portal for parents and schools.
Registration Fee
The NCEE 2026 registration fee is ₦5,940 per candidate.
Accepted Payment Methods
Payments can only be made on the portal using:
- Debit card
- Bank branch
- USSD
- Internet banking
- Wallet
- eNaira
Bank transfer is NOT accepted.
What Cannot Be Changed After Registration
Once a pupil is registered, NECO will not allow any changes to:
- Examination centre
- Candidate’s name
- Passport photograph
- Selected Unity College
If a chosen school is already full, NECO may move the candidate to another school automatically.
NCEE 2026 Exam Format
The examination has two papers, each with two sections.
Paper I
- Mathematics
- Basic Science and Technology
- English Studies
- National Values Education
Paper II
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Vocational Aptitude
- Verbal Aptitude
CBT Practice for Candidates
Parents who want their children to practise online can use the Myschoolgist Common Entrance CBT apps:
- Common Entrance CBT App for Android (Google Play)
- iOS (Apple App Store)
These apps simulate the real exam and help pupils become confident before test day.
Choosing Six Unity Colleges – One from Each Zone
Every candidate must select six Federal Unity Colleges, one from each geopolitical zone.
Below is the official NECO-approved list by zone:
South East Zone
Abia: FGGC Umuahia, FGC Ohafia, FSTC Ohanso
Anambra: FGC Nise, FGGC Onitsha, FSTC Awka
Enugu: FGC Enugu, FGGC Lejja
Imo: FGC Okigwe, FGGC Owerri, FSTC Oguta
Ebonyi: FGC Okposi, FGGC Ezzamgbo, FSTC Amuzu
South South Zone
Akwa-Ibom: FGC Ikot-Ekpene, FGGC Ikot-Obio-Itong, FSTC Uyo
Cross River: FGC Ikom, FGGC Calabar
Delta: FGC Warri, FGGC Ibusa
Edo: FGC Ibillo, FGGC Benin, FSTC Uromi
Rivers: FGC Port Harcourt, FGGC Abuloma, FSTC Ahoada
Bayelsa: FGC Odi, FGGC Imiringi, FSTC Tungbo
South West Zone
Lagos: King’s College, FGC Lagos, Queen’s College, FSTC Yaba
Ogun: FGC Odogbolu, FGGC Sagamu, FSTC Ijebu Mushin
Ondo: FGC Idoani, FGGC Akure, FSTC Ikare-Akoko
Osun: FGC Ikirun, FGGC Ipetumodu, FSTC Ilesa
Oyo: FGC Ogbomoso, FGGC Oyo, FSTC Igangan
Ekiti: FGC Ikole-Ekiti, FGGC Efon-Alaye, FSTC Usi-Ekiti
North East Zone
Adamawa: FGC Ganye, FGGC Yola, FSTC Michika
Bauchi: FGC Azare, FGGC Bauchi, FSTC Misau
Borno: FGC Maiduguri, FGGC Monguno, FSTC Lassa
Taraba: FGC Wukari, FGGC Jalingo, FSTC Jalingo
Yobe: FGC Buni-Yadi, FGGC Potiskum, FSTC Gashua
Gombe: FGC Biliri, FGGC Bajoga, FCTC Zambuk
North Central Zone
Benue: FGC Vandeikya, FGGC Gboko, FGC Otobi, FSTC Otukpo
Kogi: FGC Ugwolawo, FGGC Kabba, FSTC Ogugu
Kwara: FGC Ilorin, FGGC Omu-Aran, FSTC Gwarana
Niger: FGC Minna, FGGC Bida, FGC New-Bussa, FSTC Shiroro
Plateau: FGC Jos, FGGC Langtang
Nasarawa: FGC Keffi, FGGC Keana, FSTC Doma
FCT: FGC Kwali, FGGC Bwari, FGGC Abaji, FGBC Garki, FGC Rubochi, FSTC Orozo
North West Zone
Jigawa: FGC Kiyawa, FGGC Kazaure, FSTC Mallam Madori-Birniwa
Kaduna: FGC Kaduna, FGGC Zaria, FSTC Kafanchan
Kano: FGC Kano, FGGC Min-Jibir, FSTC Ganduje
Katsina: FGC Daura, FGGC Bakori, FSTC Dayi
Kebbi: FGC Birnin-Yauri, FGGC Gwandu, FSTC Zuru
Sokoto: FGC Sokoto, FGGC Tambuwal, FSTC Wurno
Zamfara: FGGC Gusau, FGC Anka
Final Advice to Parents
The NCEE portal shuts by 9:00am on June 6, 2026. Waiting until the last day is risky. Early registration helps avoid errors, overcrowded centres, and system shutdowns.
The NCEE 2026 is the gateway into Nigeria’s Federal Unity Colleges — and preparation, timing, and accuracy are everything.
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