You can now register Your Child/ward for the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) on the NECO website in four easy steps.
Outlined below are the four easy steps to register your ward, child, candidates, or students for the NECO Common Entrance Examination for the 2026 session.
NB: 2026 NECO Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) Registration Period commences from Monday, 13th December 2026 to Saturday, 23rd April 2026.
4 Easy & Simple Steps to Register your Ward Online [VIDEO]
STEP 1:
- Open your Internet browser and visit https://ncee.neco.gov.ng.
STEP 2:
- Click Register Here and register your ward or child with a valid email. Just follow the easy steps and verify your email with the link sent to you.
STEP 3
- Log in to your account and make a payment for the number of students you want to pay for the registration fees. The registration fee is just two thousand five hundred naira (N2,500) per candidate.
STEP 4
- Register your candidates and print out their voter cards.
Your child is now ready for the National Common Entrance Examination. For more detailed information and step-by-step guidelines for the National Common Entrance Examination Registration, please visit the NECO NCEE Registration Guidelines HERE.
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Shoot an email to support@neco.gov.ng.
You can also submit a request by visiting support.neco.gov.ng, click on submit a request at the top right corner of the page, fill out the necessary information, and clicking submit.
Success!
SEE ALSO: NECO NCEE Timetable for Unity Schools [23rd April, 2026]
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FAQs
1. What is the NCEE, and who is eligible to register for 2026?
The National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) is an exam conducted for students seeking admission into federal, state, or unity colleges across Nigeria. Eligibility for 2026 includes students currently in Primary 6, who have completed the required primary school curriculum and meet the age criteria set by their school or the examination body.
2. How can I register my ward for the 2026 NCEE?
To register your ward:
Visit the official NCEE registration portal.
Create a parent or guardian account with valid details.
Complete the registration form for your ward, including personal information, school details, and choice of exam center.
Upload a recent passport photograph of your ward.
Make the required payment via the approved bank or online payment method.
Submit the form and print the registration confirmation slip for future reference.
3. What documents are required for the NCEE registration?
Typically, you will need:
Your ward’s birth certificate or age declaration.
Primary school testimonial or last term result.
A recent passport photograph of the student.
Parent/guardian identification (for account creation and verification).
4. How can I know my ward’s exam center and schedule?
After successful registration, the exam portal will generate an admission/confirmation slip. This slip contains:
The exam date and time.
The assigned exam center.
Your ward’s registration number.
Parents should print and keep this slip safely, as it will be required on the exam day.
