JAMB NEWS2 min read2026-05-24

FG Waives UTME for NCE and Some Agriculture ND Admissions

The Federal Government has officially waived the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for admission into Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes and select agriculture-related National Diploma (ND) courses....

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Azeez

24 May 2026

FG Waives UTME for NCE and Some Agriculture ND Admissions
Key takeaways
  • The Federal Government has officially waived the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for admission into Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes and select agriculture-related National Diploma (ND) courses.
  • This policy shift aims to broaden access to teacher training and agricultural education across the country.
  • What the Waiver Means Under the new directive, candidates seeking admission into NCE programmes or certain agriculture ND courses will no longer be required to sit for the UTME.

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