NABTEB sets registration deadlines for 2026 entrance and certificate exams

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has set May 31 and May 24 2026 as the registration deadlines for the 2026 May/June In‑School Certificate Examinations and the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE), respectively.

Dr Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, disclosed the dates in a statement released to the press on Wednesday, May 13 2026, through Mr Uchechukwu Olisah, Assistant Director (Media/Protocol) of the board.

Mohammed noted that registration for the examinations is currently ongoing nationwide and that the process has been streamlined through designated online portals.

The simplification aims to provide a seamless and stress‑free experience for both candidates and schools.

For May/June (In‑school) registration, schools must request slots from their State Offices, capture candidates using the NABTEB Biometric Software, and complete registration via the official portal.

“Schools are also required to obtain login details from the State Office, log into the School Portal, make payment, and finalize registration,” he said.

For candidates seeking registration for the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE), the board advises requesting Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) through the State Offices, completing registration on the Common Entrance Portal, and finalising the process online.

“Candidates may also create accounts independently, log in, and complete registration online,” Mohammed added.

“Schools can obtain login details from the State Office to facilitate bulk registration,” he continued.

All payments and registration steps are to be carried out through the student portal.

The NABTEB Chief Executive Officer urged schools, parents, guardians, and prospective candidates to use the registration window fully and complete all required procedures before the deadlines to avoid last‑minute challenges.

He also called on candidates and school authorities to adhere strictly to registration guidelines and to ensure the accurate submission of candidate data.

Mohammed advised members of the public to contact the nearest State Office or visit the Board’s official registration portals for further clarification and support.

He reiterated the board’s commitment to leveraging technology to improve service delivery and examination administration across the country.