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Quick guides to school-leaving, tertiary-admission and technical qualification examinations.
National entrance examination used for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions.
Read guide → DEDirect EntryJAMB · Tertiary AdmissionJAMB admission route for eligible candidates seeking entry beyond the standard UTME route.
Read guide → Post-UTMEPost-UTME / Admission ScreeningIndividual Institutions · Tertiary AdmissionInstitution-specific screening or admission process used by many Nigerian tertiary institutions after JAMB.
Read guide → WASSCEWASSCE for School CandidatesWAEC · Senior SecondaryWest African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates in Nigeria.
Read guide → WASSCE PrivateWASSCE for Private CandidatesWAEC · Senior SecondaryWAEC examination route for private candidates.
Read guide → SSCE InternalSenior School Certificate Examination - InternalNECO · Senior SecondaryNECO Senior School Certificate Examination for candidates at the end of secondary education.
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Bauchi
A.D. Rufa’i College of Education, Legal and General Studies OPEN is a state college of education located in Bauchi, Nigeria. the institution focuses on…
View institution →Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara is a state polytechnic located in Nigeria. Established in 1992, the institution provides technical, vocational and applied tertiary education,…
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Abdulfattah Durojaiye University, Abeokuta is a private university located in Ogun, Nigeria. Established in 2026, the institution provides university-level higher education and serves students…
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Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna, Niger State is a state university located in Niger, Nigeria. Established in 2023, the institution provides university-level higher education and…
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Abdullahi Maikano College of Education, Wase OPEN is a private college of education located in Plateau, Nigeria. the institution focuses on teacher education, professional…
View institution →Kwara
Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Agba, Kwara State is a private university located in Kwara, Nigeria. Established in 2025, the institution provides university-level higher education…
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Abdulsalami Abubakar University of Agriculture and Climate Action, Mokwa, Niger State is a state university located in Niger, Nigeria. Established in 2025, the institution…
View institution →Abia
Abia State Polytechnic, Aba is a state polytechnic located in Abia, Nigeria. Established in 1992, the institution provides technical, vocational and applied tertiary education,…
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