JUST IN: FG releases 2026 common entrance results

Nigeria's Federal Government has announced the release of the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination results, a crucial step for admission into its 80 Federal Government Colleges. Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, revealed that 10 candidates achieved the highest score, each obtaining 202 out of a possible 210 marks. The examination saw a significant turnout, with 66,950 of the 70,357 registered candidates sitting for the test across Nigeria, Benin Republic, and Togo.

During the announcement in Abuja, Prof. Ahmad also noted that 82 candidates recorded the lowest score of one mark. The National Common Entrance Examination serves as the primary gateway for admission into Junior Secondary School One in these federal colleges, which are highly sought after by parents for their role in fostering national integration and unity. The minister emphasized the competitive nature of the examination.

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The National Common Entrance Examination is conducted annually for qualified Nigerian children, both at home and abroad, seeking admission into the Federal Government Colleges spread across the country.

Additionally, the results for the entrance examination into the Federal Government Academy, Suleja, were released. Out of 2,071 registered candidates, 1,876 took the exam, with the highest score being 187 marks. The Minister reiterated that admission guidelines for Federal Government Colleges remain unchanged, prioritizing merit (60%), equality of states (30%), and exigency (10%). She directed the Senior Secondary Education Department to expedite the admission process in compliance with these guidelines.

Prof. Ahmad reaffirmed the government's commitment to enhancing the nation's unity colleges through continued investment in infrastructure, improved feeding programs, and better teacher quality. She stated that these colleges are a top choice for many Nigerian parents, and the government will ensure better learning outcomes for students.

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Our Federal Government Colleges have become the first choice for many parents across Nigeria. We will continue to improve infrastructure, feeding and the quality of teachers to ensure better learning outcomes for our children.