FG Scraps UTME Requirement For NCE Candidates To Reduce JAMB Workload

FG scraps UTME requirement for NCE candidates to reduce JAMB workload The Federal Government has announced the removal of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination UTME requirement for candidates applying for the National Certificate in Education NCE programme, in a move aimed at reducing the administrative burden on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board JAMB.

The policy adjustment is expected to simplify the admission process into colleges of education across Nigeria and streamline entry requirements for teacher training programmes.

• The exemption applies specifically to NCE candidates seeking admission into Colleges of Education
• The move is designed to ease pressure on JAMB’s registration and examination system
• Candidates will now be admitted through alternative admission procedures instead of UTME
• The policy is part of broader education reforms aimed at improving efficiency in tertiary admissions
• Authorities say it will help institutions focus more on academic screening and training suitability rather than entrance examinations

According to education officials, the decision is intended to

• Reduce congestion in the JAMB Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination system
• Streamline admissions into teacher education programmes
• Allow JAMB to concentrate more on university and polytechnic admissions
• Improve access to education for candidates pursuing teaching careers

The move reflects ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s education sector aimed at restructuring admission pathways and reducing bottlenecks in tertiary education entry systems.

• Colleges of Education may experience faster admission processing cycles
• JAMB’s workload is expected to significantly reduce in NCE related admissions
• More candidates may gain access to teacher training programmes without UTME pressure
• The policy could reshape how teacher education is accessed and regulated in Nigeria The Federal Government’s decision to scrap the UTME requirement for NCE candidates marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s tertiary admission structure, easing pressure on JAMB while expanding access to teacher education through a simplified entry route.