The Federal Government has exempted candidates seeking admission into Colleges of Education from sitting the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), in a policy shift aimed at expanding access to teacher education in Nigeria. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the decision on Monday in Abuja during the admission policy meeting for the 2026 UTME […]
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The Federal Government has exempted candidates seeking admission into Colleges of Education from sitting the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), in a policy shift aimed at expanding access to teacher education in Nigeria.
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the decision on Monday in Abuja during the admission policy meeting for the 2026 UTME cycle.
According to the minister, candidates with at least four credit passes in relevant subjects will now be eligible to apply directly to Colleges of Education without writing the UTME.
Alausa explained that although the UTME requirement has been waived, applicants must still register with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
He added that all submitted credentials would undergo screening, verification and certification before successful candidates are issued admission letters through the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), in line with existing admission guidelines.
The minister noted that the policy is expected to take effect from next year as part of broader reforms targeted at strengthening teacher education and improving access to tertiary institutions across the country.
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