These 2026 Common Entrance Records Results Will Shock You

The Nigerian government has released the results of the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE), revealing a striking disparity in performance: 10 candidates emerged as joint best after scoring 202 out of a possible 210 marks, while 82 others recorded just 1 mark each.

The results were unveiled in Abuja by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa'idu Ahmad, during an official presentation by the National Examinations Council (NECO).

They shed light on the competitiveness of the exam, which serves as the entry point into the country's 80 Federal Government Colleges, widely known as Unity Colleges.

The minister said a total of 70,357 candidates registered for this year's examination, though only 66,950 actually sat for the test, held on Saturday, June 6, across centres in Nigeria, the Benin Republic and Togo.

She noted that 3,407 registered candidates did not show up.

Beyond the main exam, Prof. Ahmad also shared results from the entrance examination into the Federal Government Academy, Suleja.

Of the 2,071 candidates who registered, 1,876 sat for the test while 195 were absent.

The highest score there was 187 marks, or 89.05% of the total obtainable score, while the lowest was four marks.

Describing the significance of the examination, the minister said: "The National Common Entrance Examination is conducted annually for qualified Nigerian children, both at home and abroad, seeking admission into the Federal Government Colleges spread across the country."

She confirmed that the long-standing admission formula would remain unchanged, with places awarded based on 60% merit, 30% equality of states and 10% exigency.

Reflecting on the enduring appeal of the Unity Colleges among Nigerian families, Prof. Ahmad said: "Our Federal Government Colleges have become the first choice for many parents across Nigeria. We will continue to improve infrastructure, feeding and the quality of teachers to ensure better learning outcomes for our children."