JAMB Starts Registration for NCE and Agricultural Programmes

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the registration process for candidates aspiring to enroll in Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes in Colleges of Education and Non-Technological Agricultural Programmes in Polytechnics across Nigeria. Dr.

Fabian Benjamin, the Acting Director of Public Affairs and Protocol, announced this development in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. In accordance with the Federal Government’s policy, candidates are no longer required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to gain admission into these programmes.

Instead, eligible candidates must present their O’Level credentials at designated Institutional Professional Registration Centres (IPRC) or JAMB Professional Registration Centres (PRC) to complete their registration. Additionally, candidates who participated in the 2026 UTME but wish to pursue NCE or Non-Technological Agricultural Programmes can convert their applications at no extra cost.

This policy aims to enhance access to these educational pathways while maintaining quality standards.