FG Unveils Revised National Guidelines for Admission into Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Ministry of Education (FME) has released the Revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian Tertiary Institutions, aimed at removing barriers to admission while upholding academic standards.

According to a statement by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo, the new framework applies to universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and Innovation Enterprise Academies nationwide.

Below is the breakdown of the new requirements:

UNIVERSITIES:

• Minimum of five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, obtained in not more than two sittings.
• Mathematics is mandatory only for Science, Technology, and Social Science courses.

POLYTECHNICS (ND Level):

• Minimum of four (4) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language for non-science courses.
• Mathematics remains compulsory for science-related programmes.

POLYTECHNICS (HND Level):

• Minimum of five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.

COLLEGES OF EDUCATION (NCE Level):

• Minimum of four (4) credit passes in relevant subjects.
• English Language is compulsory for Arts and Social Science courses, while Mathematics is required for Science, Vocational, and Technical programmes.

Reacting to the development, education analyst Ayodamola Oluwatoyin commended the reform, describing it as “a brilliant move that will open access and ease admission processes for more students across the country.”

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, affirmed that the reform represents a deliberate effort to expand access to tertiary education and ensure fairness in Nigeria’s admission system.