The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has opened the registration window for its November/December 2026 General Certificate of Education (GCE) examinations. Scratch‑card pins required for enrolling in the NBC/NTC and ANBC/ANTC exams are currently being sold.

Registration for the November/December 2026 session is active and will close on 1 October 2026. Successful enrolment will lead to the issuance of the following qualifications:

• National Business Certificate (NBC)
• National Technical Certificate (NTC)
• Advanced National Business Certificate (ANBC)
• Advanced National Technical Certificate (ANTC)

An entry guide, together with other supporting documents, has been released for the November/December Certificate examinations. The guide outlines step‑by‑step instructions for completing the online registration process.

PURCHASE OF REGISTRATION PINs/SLOTs:

Registration pins or slots for private candidates may be obtained from the locations listed below:

• NABTEB zonal offices in Abuja, Kaduna, Yola, Osogbo, Enugu and Benin City
• NABTEB liaison office in Abuja
• NABTEB area office in Lagos
• NABTEB state offices across the federation
• NABTEB national headquarters situated at Ikpoba Hill, Benin City

Approved NABTEB centres may enter candidates on their behalf, but they must still acquire a registration pin or slot for each individual from the authorised points of sale.

Candidates can also visit the Board’s website at https://novdec.nabteb.gov.ng/CandidateRegistration.aspx to complete the registration online.

The examination suite covers both General Education subjects and Trade subjects at Ordinary and Advanced levels.

NABTEB CERTIFICATES FOR MULTIPLE ADVANTAGES:

Ordinary Level and Advanced Level certificates from NABTEB provide several benefits:

• Learners who clear all mandatory Trade subjects, related Trade modules and General Education papers become eligible for the titles of Certified Craftsman or Master Craftsman. Holders of NBC/NTC and ANBC/ANTC are positioned for employment, self‑employment or even hiring of labour, and they help bridge the skills gap essential for Nigeria’s technological progress.
• Because General Education subjects are incorporated into the NABTEB assessment framework, candidates who accumulate sufficient credits may qualify for admission to tertiary institutions both within Nigeria and abroad.

CALL TO CANDIDATES:

Prospective examinees who have not yet secured a registration pin are urged to take advantage of this opportunity and register promptly.

FINAL NOTE:

NABTEB certificates are recognised as a pathway to academic advancement and career development.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CANDIDATES

a. Entries that fail to comply with the Board’s stipulated regulations will be rejected.

b. The Board commits to conducting the examinations according to the published timetable at the designated centres. Any alterations will be communicated to candidates via mass media or through their respective centres. Candidates should verify such information on the centre notice boards or on the NABTEB website at least three (3) days before the exams commence.

c. The Board reserves the right to cancel or withhold the results of any candidate, in whole or in part, for any proven case of examination malpractice or irregularities.

d. The Board, its staff and agents shall not be held liable for any injury, delay, loss or damage of any kind arising directly or indirectly from any act, omission or default while performing duties related to the examinations.

e. Scripts of candidates who were not properly registered for a particular paper may be rejected.

f. Candidates may request up to three (3) changes to their chosen trades or subjects after registration, but no alterations are permitted to biographical data.

MATERIALS ALLOWED FOR THE EXAMINATIONS:

a. Examinees must bring their own writing instruments, including pens, pencils, erasers, ink, rulers and a mathematical set.

b. Drawing supplies: candidates should supply a drawing board, T‑square, metric scale ruler and any additional drawing tools. Slide rules may also be used if required.

c. A simple, non‑programmable, silent and cordless calculator is permitted.

d. Mobile phones and other electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.

DATE AND TIME OF EXAMINATION

a. Candidates are responsible for confirming the date and start time of each paper by consulting the official timetable at their centre or on the Board’s website. Typically, morning papers begin at 9:00 a.m., and candidates should report to the venue at least thirty minutes before the scheduled start time.

b. No candidate may exit the examination hall, unless a medically‑verified condition exists, until 30 minutes before the end of a 3‑hour paper or 10 minutes before the end of an objective paper. If a health issue is confirmed, the centre supervisor must ensure that the question paper and any related materials remain inside the hall. Likewise, no candidate may be admitted to the hall after 30 minutes from the start of a paper.

COMMENCEMENT OF EXAMINATION

All practical and oral assessments are scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m., as shown on the official timetable.

Candidates should report to the designated centres for their practical/oral tests at the exact times listed on the timetable.

7. Every candidate must present their Admission print‑out each time they attend a paper.

CONDUCT WITHIN EXAMINATION HALL

Examinees are expected to behave appropriately while inside the examination venue. Anyone found engaging in disruptive conduct will be expelled from the centre.

COMPLETION OF EXAMINATION MATERIALS AND HANDLING OF FACILITIES

All candidates must clearly write their names, centre numbers, candidate numbers and paper codes on answer booklets, objective answer sheets, graph sheets, drawing sheets, continuation sheets, and any other required documents. The use of office pins to bind papers is discouraged; twine will be supplied by the supervisor or invigilator upon request. Examinees should handle furniture and equipment with great care throughout the examination. Any damage to property will be the financial responsibility of the individual(s) responsible for the repair or replacement.

EXAMINATION RULES

• a. Examination Malpractice Act No. 33 of 1999: Candidates are reminded of the strict penalties outlined in the Examination Malpractice Act No. 33 of 1999 and are urged to avoid any conduct that could breach its provisions.
• b. Candidates are prohibited from bringing textbooks, scripts, or loose sheets of paper into the hall, except for materials explicitly authorized for a particular examination.
• c. Communication between candidates during the examination is not allowed. Those who need clarification should raise their hands to attract the supervisor’s attention.
• d. The Board accepts no liability for loss of books, bags, or any personal property brought to the examination centre.
• e. Any candidate who disregards these instructions may be instructed to stop working, and the supervisor will report the incident to the Board.
• f. If examination officials or school authorities are implicated in malpractice or irregularities, candidates may submit a report directly to the Board, accompanied by supporting evidence.

COMPLAINTS/ APPEALS

Candidates may lodge formal complaints or appeals concerning specific examinations or related matters, adhering to the following guidelines.

• a. Complaints or appeals regarding registration and associated issues must be submitted before the registration deadline closes.
• b. All grievances concerning results must be filed no later than six (6) months after the official release of those results.
• c. Complaints received after the six‑month window will not be considered.
• d. Letters of complaint or appeal should be addressed to the Registrar/Chief Executive, NABTEB, Benin‑City, and must include the full name, registration number, centre name/number, type and year of examination, current postal address, mobile number, e‑mail (if available), and any other pertinent details.

PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS

Examinees sitting for practical papers must supply their own tools. For Information and Communications Technology (ICT) papers, candidates may be permitted to use their own computers or laptops. Candidates are expected to handle the equipment and tools provided by their centres with utmost care. A cutting list for practical papers will be dispatched to centres, and candidates must coordinate individually with the principals or proprietors of their centres to procure the necessary materials, for which they will be charged.

The Board will calculate the cost of materials required for each practical paper and forward this information to the centres. Candidates may request this cost breakdown from the principals or proprietors, who are instructed to make the materials available to any candidate who wishes to arrange private procurement. It is strongly advised that candidates visit their centres at least one week before their practical papers commence to finalize material arrangements.

IRREGULAR ENTRIES

No results will be issued to any candidate who sits for a paper without having been properly registered for that paper.

If, after registering for a subject, your name is missing from the Marks and Attendance Sheet, you should inform the designated supervisor, who has the authority to address the issue. Should you be assigned to an incorrect paper or notice a spelling error in your name, notify the supervisor promptly so the mistake can be rectified.

Registering for more than one trade simultaneously—known as multiple or double registration—will result in the entry being cancelled.

PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH

Upload a scanned colour passport‑style photo featuring a red background, measured at 2 cm by 1.5 cm. Photographs taken via webcam are not acceptable.

ADMISSION NOTICE FORM

Applicants need to download the admission notice and present the printed copy at the exam venue for each paper they have registered.

PERSONAL DATA

Provide your personal details, including first name, middle name, surname (e.g., Muyiwa Emeka Yakubu), residential address, date of birth and gender.

MULTIPLE ENTRIES

Each candidate should enrol in a single trade only; any multiple entries will be rejected.

TRADE, TRADE-RELATED AND TRADE COMPONENTS

• Examination centres must not enrol candidates in trades that are not approved for that centre. Institutions that fail to comply risk having the entries for the concerned subjects cancelled.
• Except for candidates enrolling in General Education, all other applicants may only register for subjects listed under their chosen trade.

EXAMINATION FEES

• Nov/Dec NBC/NTC: N18,250 per candidate.
• Nov/Dec ANBC/ANTC: N20,250 per candidate.

The fee paid covers the cost of the exam, result verification, biometric registration, e‑learning access and an informational VCD.

A late entry will incur an additional charge of N5,000.00 per candidate.

CORRESPONDENCE AFTER SUBMISSION OF ENTRY

When contacting the board, candidates must include:

• Full name
• Examination number
• Year or series of the exam
• Examination centre
• Trade or subject name/code
• Postal address, telephone number and e‑mail address where available

VISUALLY‑CHALLENGED CANDIDATES

Candidates with visual impairments may also complete online registration, provided they clearly describe the nature of their disability.

Special consideration will be given to all albino examinees:

• Objective papers – an additional ten minutes.
• Practical papers – an additional twenty minutes.

NOTE:

• Candidates are strongly advised to use a standard cybercafé for completing their entries.
• Biometric registration is mandatory for every candidate.