The National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) is a crucial milestone for Primary 6 pupils aspiring to join Federal Unity Colleges in Nigeria. But what does the registration process entail, and how can you ensure your child is eligible? This article offers an in-depth look at the NCEE 2024, including key information on registration fees, online application steps, and the structure of the examination. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive list of Federal Unity Colleges across various geopolitical zones, helping you make an informed choice for your child's education. Dive in to navigate the NCEE registration with ease and confidence.
Are you a parent, guardian, or educator of a child preparing to transition from primary to secondary education in Nigeria? The National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) is a pivotal step for students seeking admission into Junior Secondary School (JSS 1) at Federal Unity Colleges. This detailed guide will walk you through the NCEE 2024 registration process, ensuring that your child is well-prepared for this crucial examination.
| 🏫 Target Level | JSS 1 Admission |
| 📚 Eligibility | Final Year Primary Pupils (≥ 10 years by Sep 2024) |
| 📅 Exam Date | 1st June 2024 |
| 💰 Registration Fee | N4,750.00 |
| 💻 Online Registration | NECO Website |
| 📝 Exam Structure | Mathematics, English, Aptitude Tests |
| 🎓 School Choices | Federal Unity Colleges |
| ⏳ Registration Period | 15th January to 1st June 2024 |
Understanding the NCEE 2024
The NCEE is designed for final-year pupils of primary schools, specifically those in Primary 6, and is a gateway to some of Nigeria’s most prestigious secondary schools.
2024 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) Date
The examination is scheduled to take place across the country on Saturday 1st June 2024. Mark this date on your calendar to ensure your child is ready and prepared.
NCEE Registration Eligibility
To be eligible for the NCEE, final year pupils of primary schools must be at least 10 years old by September 2024. It’s important to check this criterion to confirm your child’s eligibility.
How to Apply for the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) Online
Registration Fee
The fee for the 2024 NCEE is ₦4,750.00 per candidate.
Registration Period
The registration window is open from Monday 15 January 2024 to Saturday 1st June 2024. Please note that the website will close at 8:00 am on Saturday 1st June 2024.
Online Registration Process
- Visit the NECO corporate website: NCEE Registration Page
- Create an online account using a phone number and email address.
- Activate the account from your email.
- Make payment into the NECO TSA using options like CARD, BANK BRANCH, USSD, INTERNET BANKING, WALLET, or eNAIRA. Note: Bank Transfer should be avoided.
- Enter the candidate’s bio-data and upload a passport size photograph.
- Print the photo card as proof of registration.
Important Notes:
- Payment for the NCEE is done on the NECO portal.
- Changes to the examination centre, name, or passport will not be entertained after registering a candidate online.
- Candidates choosing oversubscribed colleges may be placed at alternative colleges based on the carrying capacities of the Federal Unity Colleges.
Structure of the NCEE
The NCEE consists of two papers:
Paper I
- Part A: Mathematics and Basic Science and Technology
- Part B: English and National Values Education
Paper II
- Part A: Quantitative and Vocational Aptitude
- Part B: Verbal Aptitude
SEE: National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) Timetable.
List of Federal Unity Colleges
Candidates are to choose six (6) Federal Unity Colleges that is, one (1) school each from a geopolitical zone.
South East Zone
| State | Code | College |
|---|---|---|
| Abia | 001 | FGGC Umuahia (Girls Only) |
| FGC Ohafia (Boys & Girls) | ||
| FSTC Ohanso (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Anambra | 004 | FGC Nise (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Onitsha (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Awka (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Enugu | 011 | FGC Enugu (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Lejja (Girls Only) | ||
| Imo | 012 | FGC Okigwe (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Owerri (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Oguta (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Ebonyi | 033 | FGC Okposi (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Ezzamgbo (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Amuzu (Boys & Girls) |
North East Zone
| State | Code | College |
|---|---|---|
| Adamawa | 002 | FGC Ganye (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Yola (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Michika (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Bauchi | 005 | FGC, Azare (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Bauchi (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Misau (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Borno | 007 | FGC Maiduguri (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Monguno (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Lassa (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Taraba | 029 | FGC Wukari (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Jalingo (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Jalingo (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Yobe | 030 | FGC Buni-Yadi (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Potiskum (Girls Only) | ||
| Gombe | 035 | FGC Biliri (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Bajoga (Girls Only) |
South South Zone
| State | Code | College |
|---|---|---|
| Akwa-Ibom | 003 | FGC Ikot-Ekpene (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Ikot-Obio-Itong (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Uyo (Girls Only) | ||
| Cross River | 008 | FGC Ikom (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Calabar (Girls Only) | ||
| Delta | 009 | FGC Warri (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Ibusa (Girls Only) | ||
| Edo | 010 | FGC Ibil (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Benin (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Uromi (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Rivers | 027 | FGC Port-Harcourt (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Abuloma (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Ahoada (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Bayelsa | 032 | FGC Odi (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Imiringi (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Tungbo (Boys & Girls) |
North Central Zone
| State | Code | College |
|---|---|---|
| Benue | 006 | FGC Vandeikya (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Gboko (Girls Only) | ||
| FGC Otobi (Boys & Girls) | ||
| FSTC Otukpo (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Kogi | 018 | FGC Ugwolawo (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Kabba (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Ogugu (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Kwara | 019 | FGC Ilorin (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Omu-Aran (Girls Only) | ||
| Niger | 021 | FGC Minna (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Bida (Girls Only) | ||
| FGC New-Bussa (Boys & Girls) | ||
| FSTC Shiroro (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Plateau | 026 | FGC Jos (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Langtang (Girls Only) | ||
| FCT | 031 | FGC Kwali (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Bwari (Girls Only) | ||
| FGGC Abaji (Girls Only) | ||
| FGBC Garki (Boys Only) | ||
| FGC Rubochi (Boys & Girls) | ||
| FSTC Orozo (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Nasarawa | 036 | FGC Keffi (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Keana (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Doma (Boys & Girls) |
South West Zone
| State | Code | College |
|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 020 | King’s College Lagos (Boys Only) |
| FGC Lagos (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Queen’s College Lagos (Girls Only) | ||
| FST Yaba (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Ogun | 022 | FGC Odogbolu (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Shagamu (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Ijebu Mushin (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Ondo | 023 | FGC Idoani (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Akure (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Ikare-Akoko (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Osun | 024 | FGC Ikirun (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Ipetumodu (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Ilesa (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Oyo | 025 | FGC Ogbomoso (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Oyo (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Igangan (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Ekiti | 034 | FGC Ikole-Ekiti (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Efon-Alaye (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Usi-Ekiti (Boys & Girls) |
North West Zone
| State | Code | College |
|---|---|---|
| Jigawa | 013 | FGC Kiyawa (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Kazaure (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Mallam Madori-Birniwa (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Kaduna | 014 | FGC Kaduna (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Zaria (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Kafanchan (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Kano | 015 | FGC Kano (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Min-Jibir (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Ganduje (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Katsina | 016 | FGC Daura (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Bakori (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Dayi (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Kebbi | 017 | FGC Birnin-Yauri (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Gwandu (Girls Only) | ||
| FSTC Zuru (Boys & Girls) | ||
| Sokoto | 028 | FGC Sokoto (Boys & Girls) |
| FGGC Tambuwal (Girls Only) | ||
| Zamfara | 037 | FGGC Gusau (Girls Only) |
| FGC Anka (Boys & Girls) |
SEE ALSO: List of Federal Government Unity Schools in Nigeria and Tuition and Fee Schedule of Unity Schools in Nigeria
Conclusion
Registering for the NCEE is a critical step in securing your child’s future in one of Nigeria’s Federal Unity Colleges. By following this guide, you can ensure a smooth and successful registration process. Remember, thorough preparation for the NCEE can set the foundation for your child’s academic success in secondary school.