Top scorers revealed as FG announces 2026 common entrance results
The Federal Government has released the results of the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination. Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, Minister of State for Education, announced the outcome in Abuja after receiving the report from the National Examinations Council. Ten candidates scored the highest marks, each achieving 202 out of 210. The exam was conducted across Nigeria, the Benin Republic, and Togo.
What we know
- Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad announced the release of the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination results after receiving the report from the National Examinations Council.
- The exam was conducted on Saturday, June 6, 2026, with 66,950 out of 70,357 registered candidates sitting for the test; 3,407 were absent.
- Ten candidates scored 202 marks each, the highest, while 82 candidates scored the lowest mark of one.
- The results for the Federal Government Academy, Suleja, were also released, with the highest score being 187 and the lowest four.
- Admission into Federal Government Colleges will continue to be based on 60 per cent merit, 30 per cent equality of states, and 10 per cent exigency.
