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The Federal Government has announced the release of the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) results for admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) across the 110 Federal Unity Colleges nationwide.
The results were released alongside those of the entrance examination into the prestigious Federal Government Academy (FGA), Suleja — a specialized institution for gifted and talented children.
This year’s examinations were conducted under the supervision of the National Examinations Council (NECO) on June 14, 2025. According to official figures, a total of 64,578 candidates registered for the NCEE, out of which 61,290 sat for the examination, while 3,288 were absent.
The Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Ahmad, disclosed this on Wednesday during a press briefing held at the Federal Ministry of Education Headquarters in Abuja. The NECO Registrar, Professor Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, formally presented the results to the minister during the briefing.
Professor Ahmad expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the examinations and hailed the release of the results as a significant milestone in the country’s pursuit of quality and inclusive basic education.
She emphasized that the successful administration of the exams reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing equal educational opportunities for children across all parts of Nigeria.
According to her, the highest score in the NCEE was 202 out of a possible 210, achieved by 13 candidates, while 27 candidates unfortunately scored as low as 1.
She also revealed a disturbing rise in exam malpractice, with 52 candidates involved — comprising 50 candidates from Rivers State and 2 from Lagos State. She described this as unprecedented and emphasized the government’s zero tolerance for any form of examination misconduct.
Turning to the results of the entrance examination into the Federal Government Academy, Suleja, she stated that 3,421 candidates registered for the exam, of whom 3,141 participated, while 280 were absent. The highest score in that exam was 194, and the lowest was also 1.
She stressed that the admission criteria into the Federal Unity Colleges remain unchanged. Admissions will be based on a 60 percent merit system, 30 percent allocation based on state equality, and 10 percent to address exigencies and special considerations. This model, she said, ensures fairness and national inclusiveness, especially for educationally disadvantaged states.
To facilitate a smooth transition to the next academic phase, the Minister directed the Department of Senior Secondary Education to fast-track the admission process in accordance with established guidelines. She emphasized the need for efficiency, transparency, and adherence to timelines to prevent any form of delay.
Speaking further, Professor Ahmad highlighted the increasing preference for Federal Unity Colleges among Nigerian families. According to her, these institutions are fast becoming the first choice for parents, due to the high standard of teaching and learning, structured discipline, and enhanced academic performance recorded across the colleges in recent years.
“It is common knowledge that our Federal Unity Colleges have become the first port of call for most parents in the country,” she said. “This is a clear testimony to the consistent efforts of the Federal Government to reposition these schools as centres of academic excellence.”
She reassured Nigerian parents of the government’s unwavering commitment to improving key infrastructure across the colleges, enhancing the welfare of students and staff, upgrading teacher training, and ensuring the provision of quality teaching materials to guarantee excellent learning outcomes.
“Our administration remains committed to improving learning environments in these schools, investing in the professional development of teachers, and strengthening feeding and boarding arrangements,” she added.
The minister called on all stakeholders — including parents, state governments, school administrators, and education partners — to continue collaborating with the Federal Government to raise the standard of public education and secure a brighter future for Nigerian children.