FG Tests CBT System In 2026 Technical College Entrance Examination

The federal government has begun testing a computer-based testing (CBT) system in the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination for admission into Federal and State Technical Colleges, as part of efforts to digitise Nigeria’s examination processes.
The examination, conducted nationwide, included a pilot CBT component introduced to assess the readiness of infrastructure, candidates, and examination centres ahead of a broader rollout in future examination cycles.
Officials said the initiative represents a key step in the government’s ongoing reforms to modernise assessment methods, enhance examination integrity, and gradually transition from paper-based to digital testing systems.
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