FG Opens Portal For Common Entrance Application.

The Federal Government has opened the application portal for the National Common Entrance Examination for admission into Federal Technical Colleges across the country, reaffirming its commitment to providing free technical and vocational education.

The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education.

According to the statement, the initiative received the approval of the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa.

Alausa disclosed that registration for the National Common Entrance Examination will begin on January 26 and end on May 24, while the examination itself will be conducted nationwide on June 6.

He explained that the exercise aligns with the Federal Government’s strategy to widen access to quality technical and vocational education and to equip young Nigerians with practical, employable and industry-relevant skills.

Prospective candidates were advised to complete their registration through the National Business and Technical Examinations Board online portal at https://student.nabteb.gov.ng.

The minister stressed that possession of a valid National Identification Number is mandatory for all applicants and remains a key requirement for successful registration.

Alausa further reiterated that education in Federal Technical Colleges is fully funded upon admission, highlighting the government’s commitment to human capital development, youth empowerment and increased national productivity.

He added that candidates aged between 13 and 20 years are eligible to apply, urging parents, guardians and applicants to strictly comply with all stated application requirements.

The minister reaffirmed that the ministry remains focused on expanding access to free and quality technical education in order to empower young people with relevant skills, promote self-reliance and contribute to sustainable economic growth.