2026 Merit Admission Into Unity Colleges Released

The Federal Ministry of Education (FME) has released the merit-based admission lists for Federal Unity Colleges (also known as Unity Schools) across Nigeria for the 2025/2026 academic session, which covers admission into Junior Secondary School One (JSS 1).

This release follows the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO).

Key Points About the Unity College Admission

• The admission lists have been published and are now available for parents, guardians, and candidates who sat the 2025 NCEE.

• Admission was determined based on a merit system, along with other guidelines set by the ministry.

• The process for this cycle is described as fully automated and aligned with approved capacities for each Unity College to ensure fairness and transparency.

• Currently, the released admission covers 80 conventional Federal Unity Colleges for JSS 1 students.

• Admission into the 42 Federal Technical Colleges (TVET) under the Unity system will be released later.

What This Means for Candidates

If your child or ward wrote the 2025 NCEE for Federal Unity Colleges:

You can check the merit admission list online via the Federal Ministry of Education admission portal.
Admitted candidates will typically get admission letters or status notifications from their respective Unity College.
Admission was based primarily on performance in the common entrance exam and placement criteria approved by the Federal Government.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Has the 2026 merit admission list for Unity Colleges been released?

Yes, the Federal Ministry of Education has released the merit-based admission list for Federal Unity Colleges for the 2025/2026 academic session.

Which Unity Colleges are included in this admission release?

The admissions released currently cover 80 conventional Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs) for JSS 1 admission.

How were candidates selected for admission?

Selection was based on the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) scores, with placement following merit and other government-approved criteria.

Is there an online portal to check admission status?

Yes admission status and lists can be checked online via the Federal Ministry of Education’s admission portal or through the Unity College where admission was sought.

What about admission into Federal Technical Colleges?

Admission into the Federal Technical Colleges (42 TVET Unity Colleges) under the Unity system will be released in due course.

How to Check Your Child’s Admission Status

To confirm whether a candidate has gained merit admission into a Federal Unity College:

1. Visit the Federal Ministry of Education admission portal (such as fmeposting.com.ng/web/postings).
2. Enter the candidate’s details (e.g., name, exam number).
3. Download or print the admission status/letter once available.