The full gist
JAMB has released new guidelines outlining the registration and admission processes for candidates seeking admission into Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Agriculture-related National Diploma (ND) programmes. The new framework, which takes effect from the 2026/2027 academic session, introduces mandatory O'Level result verification, revised admission procedures, and significant changes for Colleges of Education across the country.
The JAMB official document outlining these guidelines has been attached to this post. For ease of understanding, we have highlighted the major points and important details below:
No Direct Admission into Degree Programmes in Colleges of Education
According to the guidelines, candidates will no longer be admitted directly into 100 or 200 Level programmes in Colleges of Education from the 2026/2027 academic session. All candidates seeking admission into Colleges of Education must now gain admission through the NCE route.
JAMB also announced that admissions into affiliated degree programmes in Colleges of Education will no longer be allowed from the 2026/2027 session.
One Admission Mode at a Time
The Board stated that candidates can only be processed under one admission mode at a time. Any candidate who applies through the NCE admission route will have any ongoing UTME or Direct Entry admission process suspended. Likewise, candidates seeking to migrate from NCE to UTME must disclose any previous or pending NCE application.
Mandatory O'Level Result Verification
As part of the new admission process, all applicants must verify their O'Level results through the appropriate examination body before registration.
Candidates will be required to obtain an O'Level Verification Code from the relevant examination body and pay ₦1,500 for one sitting or ₦2,000 for two sittings. The verification process will enable JAMB to authenticate candidates' results directly with the examination bodies during admission processing.
Registration Process
Interested candidates are required to obtain a JAMB Profile Code using their National Identification Number (NIN), create or update their profile on the JAMB e-Facility portal, and complete registration at any accredited CBT Centre or Institutional Professional Registration Centre (IPRC).
During registration, candidates will be required to provide their O'Level results, select up to three Colleges of Education as their choices, upload relevant documents, and complete biometric data capture.
Admission Processing Through CAPS
JAMB explained that all submitted O'Level results will be electronically verified through an integrated system. Institutions will recommend candidates for admission, while JAMB will validate the results and process admissions through the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
Candidates offered admission will be required to either accept or reject the offer through CAPS before printing their admission letters.
Special Provisions for 2026 UTME Candidates
The Board disclosed that candidates who already applied through the 2026 UTME and selected Colleges of Education or Agriculture-related ND programmes will have their details automatically migrated to the appropriate institutions.
Such candidates will only be required to obtain an O'Level Verification Code and pay a registration fee of ₦700 to update their records. They will not be required to pay the regular ₦3,500 application fee.
Options for Candidates in Affiliated Degree Programmes
JAMB also outlined options for candidates who applied for admission into affiliated degree programmes in Colleges of Education.
Affected candidates may change their institution at no cost, transfer to the parent university of the affiliated programme, switch to their second-choice institution, or migrate to NCE programmes where applicable.
JAMB Warns Institutions on Compliance
The Board directed all Colleges of Education, CBT Centres, Institutional Professional Registration Centres, and relevant admission officers to strictly comply with the new guidelines.
JAMB noted that the measures are aimed at improving transparency in admissions, strengthening result verification, and ensuring that only qualified candidates are admitted into NCE and ND Agriculture-related programmes nationwide.
What to note
- As part of the new admission process, all applicants must verify their O'Level results through the appropriate examination body before registration.
- Interested candidates are required to obtain a JAMB Profile Code using their National Identification Number (NIN), create or update their profile on the JAMB e-Facility portal, and complete registration at any accredited CBT Centre or Institutional Professional Registration Centre (IPRC).
- During registration, candidates will be required to provide their O'Level results, select up to three Colleges of Education as their choices, upload relevant documents, and complete biometric data capture.
- Such candidates will only be required to obtain an O'Level Verification Code and pay a registration fee of ₦700 to update their records. They will not be required to pay the regular ₦3,500 application fee.
- The Board directed all Colleges of Education, CBT Centres, Institutional Professional Registration Centres, and relevant admission officers to strictly comply with the new guidelines.