The National Business and Technical Examination Board (NABTEB) has extended registration for the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) into Technical Colleges, providing a four-month window for candidates to complete the process.
The extension was announced by the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, Dr Aminu Mohammed, in a statement issued on Sunday in Benin through the board’s Assistant Director, Media and Protocol, Uchechukwu Olisah.
The registration period previously set for January 26 and closed on May 24 was extended to ease pressure on candidates and their families and ensure a smooth registration process.
According to Dr. Mohammed, the decision followed the approval of the 2026 examination and registration framework by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa.
“This extended timeline is a deliberate policy decision to allow adequate preparation, reduce congestion on the registration platform and minimise financial and logistical burdens on parents and guardians,” he said
The registrar also disclosed that the board had strengthened its administrative and technological systems to enhance a hitch free registration process.
“NABTEB has put in place comprehensive measures to guarantee a smooth and stress-free registration experience for candidates, parents, guardians and schools, while maintaining the highest standards of examination integrity,” Mohammed said.
The NABTEB chief executive further urged prospective candidates to register only through the official NABTEB online portal, warning against the use of unauthorised agents or third-party platforms.
