The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has announced the start of registration for the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) into Technical Colleges across Nigeria.
The Board released the registration timeline and the examination date; prospective candidates should work with the official schedule.
Registration Opening and Closing Dates
NABTEB stated that registration will:
- Open on Sunday, 26 January 2026
- Close on Saturday, 24 May 2026
These dates apply to the 2026 NCEE registration exercise; candidates should plan their submission within the stated window, no guesswork.
2026 NCEE Examination Date
The Board scheduled the examination to hold on:
- Saturday, 6 June 2026
That date is the set day for the 2026 NCEE across Nigeria; candidates should keep it in view while completing registration.
Where Candidates Can Get More Information
Candidates seeking more information are advised to visit:
- Any NABTEB Zonal Office across the six geopolitical zones
- NABTEB offices across the 36 states of the federation
- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja
- Designated Technical Colleges nationwide
The Board listed these locations as official points for guidance; candidates can use them for clarification.
How to Register Online
Registration can be completed online through the NABTEB student portal for the 2026 NCEE. The portal is the stated online channel; candidates should follow the steps provided on the site and submit within the deadline.
What the NCEE Leads To
NABTEB described the 2026 NCEE as a gateway to technical education, skills acquisition, wealth creation and economic self-reliance; that is the stated purpose tied to the examination.
