The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), under the Federal Ministry of Education, has released details for the 2026 Batch A Professional Qualifying Examination.
Key Dates and Format
- The examination will hold between 14th and 16th May 2026.
- Most states will write on 14th and 15th May 2026.
- Some states will write on 16th May 2026 (specific dates indicated per centre).
- The exam is Computer-Based (CBT).
- Candidates are expected to arrive at their centres by 8:00 AM.
Candidates are advised to visit their respective TRCN State Offices for the exact CBT centre, date, and time of their examination.
Examination Centres
The official notice lists approved CBT centres across various states. Here is a summary of the key information:
Selected Centres by State:
- Abia: Noble Nigeria Limited ICT Centre, No. 3 Old Timber Road, Umuahia (16th May)
- Adamawa: FCE Yola ICT Centre (16th May)
- Akwa Ibom: University of Uyo ICT Centre (15th May)
- Anambra: Chukwuru CBT Centre, Awka (15th May)
- Bauchi: Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Polytechnic ICT Centre (15th May)
- Bayelsa: Federal University of Technology, Yenagoa area centres
- Benue: Benue State University CBT Centre, Makurdi
- Borno: Nigeria Army University Biu & other centres in Maiduguri (14th & 15th May)
- Cross River: Akamkpa (formerly CRS College of Education) CBT Centre (16th May)
- Delta: Delta State ICT Centre, Agbor (15th May)
- Ebonyi: Open University CBT Centre, Abakaliki (15th May)
- Edo: Various centres in Benin City
- Ekiti: Ekiti State University CBT Centre
- Enugu: Digital Consulting Ltd. centres
- Gombe: Pantami CBT Centre
- Imo: Various centres in Owerri
- Jigawa: Dutse area centres
- Kaduna: Kaduna State centres (16th May)
- Kano: Institute of Information Technology E-Testing Centre (15th May)
- Katsina: Federal College of Education Katsina ICT Centre (14th May)
- Kebbi: Smartlinks CBT Services, Birnin Kebbi (14th May)
- Kogi: Federal University Lokoja (15th May)
- Kwara: Future Leaders Model College CBT Centre (15th May)
- Lagos:
- University of Lagos DLI CBT Centre (16th May)
- Lagos State University CBT Centre (16th May)
- Nasarawa: BI ICT Jamb Centre, Lafia (15th May)
- Niger: College of Education Minna CBT Centre (16th May)
- Ogun: Federal College of Education, Osiele, Abeokuta (14th May)
- Ondo: Oleyemekun Digital CBT Centre (15th May)
- Osun: Elerinmosa Resource Hub CBT Centre (16th May)
- Oyo: University of Ibadan CBT Centre (16th May)
- Plateau: Solid Trust Computer World CBT Centre (16th May)
- Rivers: Ave Maria International Academy & Ignatius Ajuru University centres (15th & 16th May)
- Sokoto: Shehu Shagari College of Education ICT Centre (15th May)
- Yobe: Yobe State University E-Library CBT Centre (16th May)
- FCT Abuja: G5 Technologies ICT Services (14th May)
- Zamfara: Dandare CBT Centre (16th May)
(Full detailed list with exact addresses is available in the official TRCN circular.)
Important Notes
- Candidates should confirm their specific centre and schedule at TRCN State Offices, as dates vary slightly by state and centre.
- Any complaints regarding the conduct of the examination must reach the Registrar/CEO not later than 2 weeks after the examination.
Announced by: Dr. Ronke Soyombo Registrar/Chief Executive, TRCN
This examination is a crucial step for teachers seeking professional registration and qualification in Nigeria. Prospective candidates are encouraged to prepare adequately and visit their state TRCN offices promptly for personalized details.
For the complete official document and any updates, candidates should contact TRCN Corporate Headquarters in Abuja or their state offices.