Federal Government Academy Suleja Admission 2025 [GIFTED]; The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially announced that the 2025 National Gifted Examination will take place on Saturday, 31 May 2025. This highly competitive test is the gateway to JSS 1 admission into the Federal Government Academy (FGA), Suleja—Nigeria’s premier school for exceptionally gifted pupils.
Located in Niger State, the academy selects talented pupils from all corners of the country and offers them full government sponsorship.
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What Makes FGA Suleja Special?
Students admitted through the Gifted Examination enjoy comprehensive government support, which includes:
- Free tuition
- Free textbooks and uniforms
- Paid examination fees
- Free accommodation and feeding
This allows gifted learners to focus solely on academic excellence in an environment designed for their unique potential.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the 2025 exam:
- The child must be in the final year of primary school.
- The candidate must not be older than 11 years by December 2025.
Any pupil who meets these conditions can apply—regardless of location, state, or background.
How to Register: Step-by-Step Guide
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All registration is strictly online through NECO official portal. The application fee is ₦5,940.
Follow These Steps:
- Go to gifted.neco.gov.ng
- Create an account using a valid email address and phone number
- Check your inbox and activate the account
- Proceed to make payment using:
- Debit card
- Bank branch
- USSD
- Internet banking
- Wallet
- eNaira
(Note: Do not use bank transfers!)
- Enter the candidate’s biodata and upload a passport photo
- Print the photocard after successful registration
A full step-by-step registration guide is also available on the portal for extra help.
Exam Format: What Your Child Should Expect
The Gifted Exam is divided into two main papers, each with two sections:
Paper I
- Part A: Mathematics & Basic Science and Technology
- Part B: English Studies & National Values Education
Paper II
- Part A: Quantitative & Vocational Aptitude
- Part B: Verbal Aptitude
Make sure your child prepares for both academic and aptitude-based questions.
List of Exam Centres Nationwide
Here’s where the exam will take place, based on state:
- Abia: FGGC Umuahia
- Adamawa: FGGC Yola
- Akwa Ibom: FSTC Uyo
- Anambra: FGGC Onitsha
- Bauchi: FGGC Bauchi
- Benue: FGGC Gboko
- Borno: FGC Maiduguri
- Cross River: FGGC Calabar
- Delta: FGC Warri
- Edo: FGGC Benin
- Ekiti: FGC Ikole-Ekiti
- Enugu: FGC Enugu
- FCT Abuja: FGGC Bwari
- Gombe: FGC Biliri
- Imo: FGGC Owerri
- Jigawa: FGC Kiyawa
- Kaduna: FGC Kaduna
- Kano: FGC Kano
- Katsina: FGC Daura
- Kebbi: FGGC Gwandu
- Kogi: FGC Kabba
- Kwara: FGC Ilorin
- Nasarawa: FGC Keffi
- Niger: FGC Minna
- Ogun: FGGC Sagamu
- Ondo: FGGC Akure
- Osun: FSTC Ilesa
- Oyo: FGGC Oyo
- Plateau: FGC Jos
- Rivers: FGC Port Harcourt
- Sokoto: FGC Sokoto
- Taraba: FGGC Jalingo
- Zamfara: FGGC Gusau
- Bayelsa: FGGC Imiringi
- Ebonyi: FGGC Ezzamgbo
Key Dates to Remember
- Registration Opens: Monday, 11 November 2024
- Registration Closes: Saturday, 31 May 2025 at 9:00 AM sharp
- Examination Day: Saturday, 31 May 2025
Late entries are not allowed. Complete your child’s registration well before the deadline!
Final Tips for Parents
- Double-check the candidate’s age and eligibility
- Register only on the official NECO portal
- Prepare early for all subjects and aptitude areas
- Print and keep the photocard safe—it will be needed at the exam center
