Common Entrance Exam Registration Form 2026 for Unity Schools
Summary
National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) 2026 holds on Sat 6 Jun 2026 for entry into JSS 1 of Federal Unity Colleges; only final-year primary pupils (10+ by Sept 2026) qualify.
- Exam date: Sat 6 Jun 2026 (all states)
- Register only on the NECO NCEE portal
- Fee: N5,940; pay on the portal only
- Portal shuts 9:00 am, Saturday 6th June, 2026
- After sign-up: no change of centre, name, or photo
The National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) is the entrance exam for admission into Junior Secondary School (JSS 1) of Federal Government Unity Colleges.
NECO fixed the 2026 NCEE for Saturday 6th June, 2026, and the test will hold across all states.
NCEE 2026 Key Dates
- Registration begins: Monday 5th January, 2026
- Exam date: Sat 6 Jun 2026
- Registration ends: Saturday 6th June, 2026
- Portal closes: 9:00 am on Saturday 6th June, 2026 (yes, that morning)
A candidate who waits until that last day is taking a risk; the website shuts by 9:00 am.
CBT Practice Apps for Candidates
Parents/Guardians who want structured practice can use the myschoolgist Common Entrance CBT apps:
Age Requirement and Eligibility
Only pupils in their final year of primary school can register.
Each pupil must be at least 10 years old by September 2026.
That age rule is not optional; NECO ties eligibility to it.
Registration Is Online Only
Registration runs online, and each candidate must be entered through the NECO NCEE portal.
NCEE Registration Steps (Online)
NECO’s flow is straightforward (still, small mistakes can linger):
- Open the registration site
- Create an account using a phone number and email
- Check email and activate the account
- Pick one of the listed payment methods
- Enter the candidate’s details
- Upload a passport-size photo
- Print the photocard
For the full walkthrough, NECO also provides a step-by-step NCEE registration guide.
Registration Fee and Payment Methods
The registration fee is N5,940 per pupil.
Payment is made only on the portal, using any of these options:
- Card
- Bank branch
- USSD
- Internet banking
- Wallet
- eNaira
Bank transfer is not accepted.
After Registration: What Candidates Cannot Change
After registration, a candidate cannot:
- Change exam centre
- Change name or photo
- Select again if the chosen college is full
If a candidate selects a school that is already full, NECO may post the candidate to another school. It can feel sudden, but that is the stated outcome.
Exam Format and Subjects
The assessment has two papers; each paper has two parts.
Paper I Covers
- Mathematics
- Basic Science and Technology
- English Studies
- National Values Education
Paper II Covers
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Vocational Aptitude
- Verbal Aptitude
Choosing Six Federal Unity Colleges (One Per Zone)
Each candidate must choose one college from each of the six zones. NECO groups the full list by zone, and the selection must follow that structure.
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
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