FG INTRODUCES NEW 5-YEAR NCE-DEGREE STRUCTURE
FG INTRODUCES NEW 5-YEAR NCE-DEGREE STRUCTURE
Congratulations to all NCE students nationwide on the approval and implementation of the Continuous Five (5)-Year NCE–Degree Programme by the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE).
According to the ministerial directives issued by the NCCE on 5th May, 2026, all Colleges of Education operating the Dual Mandate programme are to commence full implementation of the new structure from the 2026/2027 academic session. This new system provides a smooth academic pathway of 3 years for the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and an additional 2 years degree programme for eligible NCE graduates.
This means that students who successfully complete their NCE programme will now have the opportunity to proceed directly into the degree programme at 300 Level within the same academic structure, making the process easier, faster, and more coordinated.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening the value of the NCE qualification as the minimum teaching standard while also creating a seamless transition to Bachelor’s degree certification within Colleges of Education.
We sincerely appreciate the Federal Ministry of Education and the NCCE for this remarkable development which will greatly benefit students and the education sector nationwide.
Congratulations once again to all NCE students, aspirants, and stakeholders across Nigeria. Greater opportunities are ahead.
