NABTEB GCE 2026 Registration. The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has commenced registration for the November/December 2026 NBC, NTC, ANBC and ANTC examinations for private candidates.
The examination covers the National Business Certificate (NBC), National Technical Certificate (NTC), Advanced National Business Certificate (ANBC) and Advanced National Technical Certificate (ANTC) examinations.
Candidates are required to obtain their registration PINs from designated NABTEB selling points, complete their entries online and comply with the Board’s examination rules.
The NBC/NTC registration fee is ₦22,500, while candidates registering for ANBC/ANTC are required to pay ₦25,500.
NABTEB GCE 2026 Registration at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | November/December 2026 NBC/NTC and ANBC/ANTC |
| Candidate category | Private candidates |
| NBC/NTC fee | ₦22,500 |
| ANBC/ANTC fee | ₦25,500 |
| Registration PIN | Available from designated NABTEB offices |
| Registration method | Online entry |
| Passport photograph | Coloured, red background |
| Photograph size | 2 cm × 1.5 cm |
| Maximum trade/subject changes | 3 |
| O’Level result | Not applicable to this registration requirement |
| Admission printout | Required for every examination paper |
| Morning examination time | Generally 9:00 a.m. |
| Recommended arrival | At least 30 minutes before the paper |
How to Register for NABTEB GCE 2026
Candidates should obtain a registration PIN from an approved NABTEB selling point before completing their online entry.
The registration process involves:
- Obtain a NABTEB registration PIN from a designated selling point.
- Access the NABTEB November/December examination registration portal.
- Enter the required personal information and examination details.
- Upload the required coloured passport photograph.
- Select the appropriate trade and subjects.
- Carefully check the information entered before completing the registration.
- Submit the entry.
- Keep the registration details and examination documents for use during the examination.
Candidates should pay particular attention to their names, date of birth and other bio-data because NABTEB states that bio-data entries cannot be changed after registration.
Approved examination centres may register candidates, but each candidate must have the appropriate registration PIN obtained from a designated NABTEB selling point.
Where Can Candidates Buy NABTEB Registration PINs?
NABTEB registration PINs for private candidates are available from designated NABTEB offices.
Candidates can obtain PINs from:
- NABTEB Zonal Office, Abuja
- NABTEB Zonal Office, Kaduna
- NABTEB Zonal Office, Yola
- NABTEB Zonal Office, Osogbo
- NABTEB Zonal Office, Enugu
- NABTEB Zonal Office, Benin City
- NABTEB Liaison Office, Abuja
- NABTEB Area Office, Lagos
- NABTEB State Offices nationwide
- NABTEB National Headquarters, Ikpoba Hill, Benin City
Approved examination centres can enter candidates for the examination, but the centres are expected to obtain a separate registration PIN for each candidate from the designated selling points.
Candidates can also check the NABTEB November/December examination portal for registration information and updates concerning any alternative online registration arrangement.
NABTEB GCE 2026 Registration Fees
The registration fee depends on the examination category.
| Examination | Registration fee |
|---|---|
| November/December NBC/NTC | ₦22,500 |
| November/December ANBC/ANTC | ₦25,500 |
The stated fees cover the examination and result-checking components.
Candidates should register only for the examination category and papers they actually intend to sit.
NABTEB GCE Registration Rules
Candidates should enter their information carefully because NABTEB places restrictions on changes after registration.
A candidate may make a maximum of three changes to trades or subjects after registration.
However, bio-data cannot be changed.
Candidates should therefore confirm their names, date of birth, gender, address and other personal information before submitting the registration.
NABTEB may also reject a candidate’s script for a paper if the candidate was not properly registered for that paper.
NABTEB Passport Photograph Requirements
Candidates must upload a coloured passport photograph during registration.
The photograph must:
- Have a red background.
- Measure 2 cm by 1.5 cm.
- Be a proper passport photograph.
Webcam photographs are not allowed.
Candidates have also been advised to use a standard cybercafe when completing their registration.
Personal Information Required
Candidates will be required to provide personal information during registration.
This includes:
- First name
- Middle name
- Surname
- Address
- Date of birth
- Gender
Candidates should ensure that the names entered correspond with their official documents.
NABTEB’s registration guide gives “Muyiwa Emeka Yakubu” as an example of how a candidate’s names should be entered.
NABTEB Trade and Subject Registration Rules
Candidates should register only for trades and subjects that are available at their approved examination centre.
Examination centres are permitted to register candidates only for trades for which they have approval.
If a school or college registers candidates for an unapproved trade, the affected entries may be invalidated.
Candidates should also check their registration records carefully to ensure that the correct papers appear on their entries.
A candidate who registers for multiple or double trades at the same time risks having the affected registration invalidated.
Materials Candidates Can Take to the Examination Hall
Candidates are expected to provide their own basic writing materials.
These include:
- Pen
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Ink
- Ruler
- Mathematical set
Candidates taking drawing examinations should also provide the required drawing equipment, including:
- Drawing board
- Tee-square
- Metric scale ruler
- Other required drawing instruments
Slide rules may be used where necessary.
A simple, non-programmable, noiseless and cordless calculator is permitted where required.
Candidates should check the specific requirements for their papers before arriving at the examination centre.
Electronic Devices Are Prohibited
Candidates must not take GSM phones or other electronic gadgets into the examination hall.
The following are also prohibited unless NABTEB specifically permits them for a particular paper:
- Textbooks
- Scripts
- Plain sheets of paper
- Unauthorised materials
Candidates should take only the materials permitted for the examination.
NABTEB also states that it is not responsible for books, bags or other belongings brought to an examination centre.
NABTEB GCE Examination Dates and Times
Candidates should confirm the date and starting time of each paper from the official examination timetable, their examination centre or NABTEB’s official communication.
Morning papers generally begin at 9:00 a.m.
Candidates should arrive at the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the scheduled starting time.
Where the timetable specifies 9:00 a.m. for practical or oral examinations, candidates should also report early enough to complete the required arrangements.
What Happens If a Candidate Arrives Late?
Candidates will not be admitted into the examination hall 30 minutes after a paper has started.
Candidates are also not permitted to leave the examination hall immediately after starting a paper.
For essay examinations, candidates cannot leave until 30 minutes before the scheduled finishing time.
For objective examinations, candidates cannot leave until 10 minutes before the end of the allocated time.
Where a candidate leaves the examination because of a confirmed health condition, the centre supervisor must ensure that the question paper and the candidate’s worked materials do not leave the examination hall.
NABTEB Admission Printout Is Compulsory
Every candidate must present an admission printout whenever reporting for an examination paper.
Candidates should download and print the document before the examination period and bring it to the examination hall for every registered paper.
It is therefore important to keep the admission printout safely throughout the examination.
Rules for Candidates Inside the Examination Hall
Candidates are expected to maintain proper conduct during the examination.
A candidate who engages in disorderly conduct may be expelled from the examination centre.
Candidates must not communicate with one another during an examination.
If a candidate needs assistance or clarification, they should raise their hand and attract the attention of the supervisor or invigilator.
Candidates should also avoid bringing unnecessary personal belongings to the centre because NABTEB does not accept responsibility for books, bags or other items left at an examination venue.
How Candidates Should Complete Examination Materials
Candidates must correctly write their identification details on examination materials.
Depending on the paper, these details may include:
- Name
- Centre number
- Candidate number
- Paper code
The requirement applies to materials such as:
- Answer booklets
- Objective answer sheets
- Graph sheets
- Drawing sheets
- Continuation sheets
- Other examination materials supplied for the paper
Candidates should not use office pins to hold examination papers together.
Where papers need to be attached, twine will be provided by the supervisor or invigilator.
Candidates are also responsible for taking care of examination furniture and equipment. Anyone who damages examination property may be required to pay for its repair or replacement.
NABTEB Examination Malpractice
Candidates are required to comply with NABTEB’s examination regulations and the provisions of the Examination Malpractice Act No. 33 of 1999.
NABTEB may cancel or withhold a candidate’s result, either completely or partly, where examination malpractice or other irregularities are established.
A candidate who disobeys examination instructions may be directed by the supervisor to stop work, and the matter may be reported to NABTEB.
Candidates can also report examination malpractice or irregularities involving examination officials or school authorities directly to NABTEB, provided they have supporting evidence.
Requirements for NABTEB Practical Examinations
Candidates sitting for practical examinations are expected to provide the tools required for their practical work.
ICT candidates may be permitted to provide their own computers or laptops.
NABTEB will send cutting lists for practical papers to examination centres. Candidates should communicate with the principal or proprietor of their examination centre regarding the materials required for practical examinations.
The Board will calculate the cost of materials required for each practical paper and communicate the amount to examination centres.
Candidates are advised to visit their examination centres at least one week before their practical examinations so that arrangements for the required materials can be made.
What Should Candidates Do About Wrong or Missing Entries?
Candidates should check their registration records before the examination.
NABTEB will not issue a result for a paper that a candidate did not register for.
If a candidate registered for a paper but their name does not appear on the Marks and Attendance Sheet, the matter should be reported to the supervisor.
Candidates should also immediately report:
- Wrong examination papers
- Misspelt names
- Incorrect entries
- Other registration discrepancies
Candidates should not wait until after the examination to report an error that could have been corrected at the centre.
NABTEB Complaints and Appeals
Candidates can submit complaints and appeals concerning registration, examinations and results.
Registration-related complaints must reach NABTEB before registration closes.
Complaints concerning examination results must be submitted within six months of the release of the results. NABTEB states that complaints submitted after this period will not be considered.
Letters of complaint or appeal should be addressed to the Registrar/Chief Executive, NABTEB, Benin City.
The correspondence should contain sufficient information to identify the candidate, including:
- Full name
- Registration details
- Examination centre name or number
- Examination type and year
- Current location or postal address
- GSM number
- Email address, where available
- Details of the complaint or appeal
Information Required When Writing NABTEB After Registration
Candidates who need to contact NABTEB after submitting their entries should include the following information:
- Full name
- Examination number
- Examination year and series
- Examination centre
- Trade or subject name and code
- Contact address
- Telephone number
- Email address, where available
Providing complete information can help NABTEB identify the correct examination record.
Provisions for Visually Challenged Candidates and Albinos
Visually challenged candidates can register online but are expected to indicate the nature of their challenges during registration.
NABTEB also provides additional examination time for albino candidates.
The additional time stated is:
| Examination type | Extra time |
|---|---|
| Objective papers | 10 minutes |
| Practical papers | 20 minutes |
Candidates who require these provisions should ensure that their status is properly indicated during registration.
NABTEB GCE 2026 Candidate Checklist
Before the examination, candidates should make sure they have completed the following:
- Obtained a NABTEB registration PIN from an approved selling point.
- Registered for the correct examination category.
- Confirmed their name, date of birth, gender and other bio-data.
- Uploaded a coloured passport photograph with a red background.
- Confirmed that the photograph meets the required size of 2 cm by 1.5 cm.
- Registered only for approved trades and subjects.
- Checked that all registered papers are correct.
- Obtained and printed the admission printout.
- Confirmed the date and time of each examination paper.
- Arranged the required writing and examination materials.
- Prepared the necessary tools for practical examinations.
- Checked with the examination centre about practical materials at least one week before the relevant paper.
- Arrived at the examination centre at least 30 minutes before each paper.
- Avoided bringing phones and other prohibited electronic devices into the examination hall.
- Reported any missing or incorrect entry to the supervisor immediately.
- Kept NABTEB registration and examination documents safely.
NABTEB GCE 2026 Registration
The November/December 2026 NABTEB GCE examination provides private candidates with an opportunity to sit for the NBC, NTC, ANBC and ANTC certificate examinations.
The registration fees are ₦22,500 for NBC/NTC and ₦25,500 for ANBC/ANTC. Candidates should obtain their PINs from designated NABTEB offices, complete their registration carefully and familiarise themselves with the examination rules before the first paper.
Most importantly, candidates should not wait until examination day to discover problems with their registration. Check the registered trades and subjects, confirm the admission printout, prepare the required materials and report any discrepancies to the examination centre as early as possible.
