NABTEB Nov/Dec (GCE) Form 2026/2027 [NBC/NTC & ANBC/ANTC]

The NABTEB Nov/Dec (GCE) Form 2026/2027 [NBC/NTC & ANBC/ANTC]: registration for National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations is expected to commence around September 2026, with registration typically closing in November. Registration involves biometric data capture and online submission through the NABTEB portal or accredited centers. Candidates should prepare for a fee of approximately ₦24,500, plus a ₦5,000 penalty for late registration.

The NABTEB Nov/Dec (GCE) Form 2026/2027 [NBC/NTC & ANBC/ANTC] is to commence around July/August 2026, with forms available online at the NABTEB portal. The examination generally is held between November and December, catering to private candidates seeking technical or business qualifications.

Major Details

Registration Period: While early, official 2026 registration information is emerging, the main registration for the Nov/Dec GCE series usually opens in late Q3 (around September/October) to allow for a November exam start.

Registration Process:

Online Registration:

After biometrics, visit the NABTEB eRegistration Portal to fill out the form using a valid PIN and serial number.

Documentation: Candidates must ensure they use correct personal details and valid passports.

Registration Fees: Fees for the 2025 exercise were approximately ₦24,500, covering examination, results, and biometric fees, which is likely to be similar in 2026.

Late Registration: A penalty fee of ₦5,000 per candidate applies for late registration.

Examination Structure: The exams include Ordinary Level (NBC/NTC) and Advanced Level (ANBC/ANTC) subjects, designed for self-employment and academic progression. 

The NABTEB Nov/Dec (GCE) Form 2026/2027 [NBC/NTC & ANBC/ANTC examinations] is now available.

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has commenced the sale of scratch card PINs for registration for the 2026 Nov/Dec private candidate exams for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The ongoing registration covers the following certificates:

• National Business Certificate (NBC)
• National Technical Certificate (NTC)
• Advanced National Business Certificate (ANBC)
• Advanced National Technical Certificate (ANTC)

Interested candidates are advised to complete their registration before the official closing date.

This guide is issued alongside other documents for the Nov./Dec. certificate examinations and provides clear instructions for easy online registration.

Online registration begins in August 2026 and closes on 5th November 2026 for NBTC/NTC candidates and 12th November 2026 for advanced-level (A-level) candidates.

PURCHASE OF REGISTRATION PINs/SLOTs:

Based on the provided search results, the purchase of registration PINs/slots, primarily for the NABTEB (National Business and Technical Examinations Board) Nov/Dec GCE for private candidates, can be done through the following designated points:

Registration PINs/Slots for private candidates can be purchased at designated National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) offices nationwide, including Zonal Offices (Abuja, Kaduna, Yola, Osogbo, Enugu, and Benin City), the Liaison Office in Abuja, the AreaREGISTRATION FEES

Approved NABTEB centers may register candidates but must obtain PINs/Slots from authorized sales points. Candidates can also register online via the official portal.

The examinations cover general education subjects and Trade subjects at both ordinary and advanced levels. NABTEB Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificates provide multiple academic and career advantages to holders.

REGISTRATION FEES

• Ordinary Level (NBC/NTC/General Education) – ₦12,250.00
• Nov/Dec ANBC/ANTC is N18,250 per candidate.
• Nov/Dec NBC/NTC is N15,250 per candidate.

REGISTRATION GUIDELINES

These new procedures protect candidates from extortion. If threatened at any EC during biometric capture, candidates can return to the portal within the allowed time to change the center and report the issue, which may lead to the center being delisted.

No candidate should pay any centre for “logistics,” “practicals,” or similar charges. Refuse such payments and report complaints via the official channels provided by NABTEB.

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Visit a Cybercafe to Capture

• tudents biometric information. ( i.e Right and Left Thumb). NOTE: You can get a copy of NABTEB Biometric Data Capture Application from nearest NABTEB office.
• Make sure you supply the correct name and passport / registration card alongside PIN and SERIAL when doing the Biometric Data Capture.
• On successful biometric data capture, proceed to the online registration portal to complete the registration exercise. NOTE: The portal will not allow you to register online without first doing the biometric data capture.
• Fill the form displayed accordingly and submit.
• Print the photocard and registration completion and keep it in a safe place.
• Make sure your passport is 160px by 200px and size is less than 30kb
• Click on the ‘Start Here’ link
• Fill in the PIN and serial number gotten from the purchased scratch card
• Fill the form displayed and submit it.
• Write down your Candidate Number in a safe place

Notice

1. Candidates must pay online and select their preferred examination center.
2. Approved Examination Centres (ECs) will be listed on the official National Business and Technical Examinations Board website (www.nabteb.gov.ng). Centers must have biometric capture facilities and will receive a unique access code, with an agreed percentage paid to them.
3. Further innovations are coming, including the introduction of CBT to replace the multiple-choice question (MCQ) format from next year.
4. Entries that do not comply with the Board’s regulations will be rejected.
5. Examinations will be conducted as scheduled on the timetable. Any changes will be communicated through the mass media, centres, or the National Business and Technical Examinations Board website. Candidates should check for updates at least three days before the exams.
6. The Board may cancel or withhold results for examination malpractice or irregularities.
7. The Board is not liable for any injury, loss, delay, or damage arising during the conduct of its examinations.
8. Scripts for subjects not duly registered will be rejected.
9. Only three subject/trade changes are allowed after registration; no changes are permitted for bio-data.
10. Materials Allowed:
11. Candidates must provide their own writing materials (pen, pencil, eraser, ruler, ink, mathematical set).
12. Drawing candidates must bring their own drawing board, T-square, metric ruler, and other instruments. Slide rules are permitted if needed.
13. Simple, non-programmable, noiseless, cordless calculators are allowed.
14. GSM phones and other electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited in the examination hall.

DATE AND TIME OF EXAMINATION

The 2026 NABTEB National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) for technical colleges in Nigeria will be held on Saturday, 6th June, 2026. Registration for the exam opens on Monday, 26th January, 2026, and closes on Sunday, 24th May, 2026, with a four-month window provided for applicants

Candidates must confirm the date and time of their papers from the examination timetable, their centre, or the National Business and Technical Examinations Board website.

Morning papers start at 9:00 a.m., and candidates should arrive at least 30 minutes early.

No candidate may leave the hall until 30 minutes before the end of a 3-hour paper or 10 minutes to the end of an objective paper, except on confirmed health grounds. In such cases, no question papers or materials may be taken out.

Late entry is not allowed 30 minutes after the paper has commenced.

Frequently Asked Questions