FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Q1. What type of institution is Federal College of Education, Abeokuta?

Ans: Federal College of Education, Abeokuta is a "College of Education" established in Osiele, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. It is an educational programme that awards "NCE" certificates.

Q2. What are the types of programme in the College?

Ans: Federal College of Education, Abeokuta has a full-time (3 years), part-time (4 years) and Sandwich (5 years) programme. Note: The same (NCE) certificate is given to anyone that applies for these NCE programmes irrespective of the (College years) pertaining to each program.

Q3. What does CEDEP mean?

Ans: CEDEP/CUDEP is the acronym for Centre for Undergraduate/Degree Programmes in Affiliation with University of Ibadan. CEDEP/CUDEP is a (UI Degree awarding) institution based in Federal College of Education, Abeokuta Campus.

Q4. What does Subject Combination mean?

Ans: Subject combination is the selected acronym in FCE, ABEOKUTA for particular courses e.g. (ENGLISH / SOCIAL STUDIES = ENG/SOS, ENGLISH / THEATRE = ENG/THA, ECONOMICS / MATHEMATICS = ECO/MATS, and Business Education Double Major = BED DM)

Q5. What is the difference between Screening and Post/Utme Exam?

Ans: Screening is a process whereby the conductors of the POST-UTME or Direct Entry interview cross check the particulars/credentials of the individuals selected for the event, while POST-UTME Exams is a situation whereby candidates (sit down for either written or online examination to test the accuracy/knowledge/position of an individual) based on their intended course or study area.

Q6. Do I need to obtain JAMB form before registering online?

Ans: In Nigeria, admission for full-time programme into any tertiary institution requires JAMB result. For admission into part-time or sandwich program, each institution will determine the course of action for the candidates to comply with. Note: For 2026 admission, JAMB has been waived for students that wish to apply for the NCE full-time programme. Thus, JAMB is no longer mandatory for NCE registration.

Q7: Can I obtain Direct Entry (DE) form after my (NCE) 3years programme to further my education into any university?

Ans: Yes, after the 3-year (NCE)  programme, with a minimum of 3.0 CGPA (while some institutions may allow 2.50 CGPA), students can furthermore into any University of choice which has the intended course of interest. Note: The course of study of the (NCE) result must be tallied or be in line with the course chosen for Direct Entry.

Q8: Can I come back to take NCE courses and obtain its certificate after my degree or Master's programme if I need it for any job requirements in the Education line?

Ans: Yes, you can. In this case, you don't have to start afresh with a 3-year programme, but instead, you can obtain a PGDE form which is a year's programme.

Q9: What does NCE stand for?

Ans: NCE means Nigerian Certificate in Education, and Colleges of Education in Nigeria are regarded as teacher's training programme centres.

Q10: I heard that FCE-ABEOKUTA is a College of Education meant to train teachers, does that mean that I can only teach with my NCE certificate?

Ans: No, NCE certificates are not only meant for teaching, but NCE certificates can also be used to work in other sectors in the government, private industries and companies. But remember, whatever course you study will determine where your certificates can be applied (viewer's discretion is advised).

Q11: Is the Federal College of Education, Abeokuta a peaceful institution?

Ans: Federal College of Education, Abeokuta has maintained and celebrated 40years of academic excellence and remained the most peaceful institution in Ogun State.

Q12: Can I defer my Admission in Federal College of Education, Abeokuta?

Ans: Deferment can be done in tertiary institutions (Colleges of Education included) with tangible reasons whatsoever. Note: Deferment must be done at the appropriate time. Students must be sure to make proper enquiries from the College so that semesters or sessions will not be forfeited.

Q13: What is the importance of NCE programme?

Ans: The NCE programme is important in many areas of life (especially in educational training). NCE is a programme dedicated to educational training. In short, the overall benefit of NCE programme is that educational training deals with all other areas of life (including SCIENCE ARTS, LANGUAGES, etc.) It can never be brushed aside and there is always hope for anyone in the educational line and it is easy to cross-over to other career or profession.

Q14: How do I apply for my NCE Statement of Result (SOR) or NCE Certificate?

Ans: NCE Statement of Result or Notification means the total sum of calculated result given to successful students prior to collection of the NCE Certificate that should be awarded to NCE Students after the completion of the 3-year (4 years for part-time & 5-years for Sandwich) programme at Federal College of Education, Osiele, Abeokuta, Ogun State. SOR can be obtained after the completion of the 3-year programme and the NCE final clearance. Students are expected to complete the signing of their Clearance Form; then a letter stating the request for the issuance of the Statement of Result should be written for the collection of SOR. Students with SOR can then apply for the NCE Original Certificate with the submission of a photocopy of their SOR and a letter addressing the Registrar for the collection of NCE Certificate. The collection of SOR attracts the amount of #1,000 (through REMITA at the school bursary), through REMITA at the school bursary. All charges stated above exclude Remita charges. Students are expected to submit the following documents to process the SOR: 

*Application Letter for Statement of Result: (i.e. Address, Student's Name, Matriculation Number, Course Combination/programme, Valid Contact Number, email Address, passport photograph, Year and semester of completion of studies in the College, Telephone No., Valid Signature) addressed to the Registrar, attached with the following document;

*Original Receipt of Payment for SOR (duly stamped at the bursary)

*Photocopies of 100 - 300 Level School Fees Receipt (and or) C/O Receipts (to whom it is applicable)

*Original Duly Completed and Signed Final Exit Clearance Form

*Original Acceptance Fees Receipts

*Original ICT Training Receipts (to whom it is applicable)

*Original Payment Receipts for DEWS, NEVS and Psychometric Fees (if applicable)

*Two (2) recent Passport Photograph.

***Registration and Submission (9AM to 2PM Monday - Friday)

***Issuance / Collection of SOR (9AM to 2PM Monday - Friday).

The NCE Certificate can be obtained after the collection of Statement of Result by submitting the following documents:

*Photocopy of SOR

*Letter of Request

*Two Passport Photograph

*Original payment receipt for NCE Certificate #10,000

NB: The Original SOR will be collected back by the College on the day of collection of NCE Certificate.