The Federal College of Education (FCE) in Jama’are, Bauchi State, has officially launched its admission drive for the 2026/2027 session of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programme.

According to the college’s admission notice, there is no charge for either the application form or the processing of the application. Prospective students are instructed to go to the college campus to collect the form and complete the required steps.

Entry Requirements

Applicants aiming to join the NCE programme must have at least four credit passes in relevant subjects obtained in WAEC, NECO or an equivalent examination.

Available Courses

The institution provides a range of course combinations spread across several schools:

• School of Arts and Social Science: Economics, English, Geography, History, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, Political Science and Theatre Arts.
• School of Science Education: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Education, Integrated Science and Physical and Health Education.
• School of Languages: English, Arabic, French and Hausa.
• School of Vocational Education: Agricultural Education, Business Education, Home Economics, Technical Education and Fine and Applied Arts.
• School of Childhood Education: Early Childhood Care Education (ECCE) and Primary Education Studies (PES).

Prospective candidates are urged to refer to the official admission notice for the full list of subject combinations offered under each school.

NELFUND Student Support

The notice also highlights that tuition fees and living allowances may be financed through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), provided applicants meet the stipulated eligibility criteria and receive the necessary approvals.

The NCE curriculum is described as integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into teaching practice, alongside hands‑on entrepreneurship training.

Method of Application

Interested individuals should visit the college’s premises to pick up the admission form and follow the outlined application procedure.

Both the form and its processing are stated to be free of charge. Applicants are advised to verify all admission particulars directly with the college before any payment is made.

Contact for Enquiries

For additional information, candidates may reach the college via the following telephone numbers:

• 08068711032
• 08039701530
• 07038115956
• 08032841032