The management of Kwara State University of Education, Ilorin, Kwara State invites suitably qualified candidates seeking admission into its National Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes to apply for the 2025/2026 Pre-Admission Screening Exercise. The online application portal opens on Friday, 18th July 2025, and interested candidates are advised to complete their registration and upload all required documents before the application deadline.
Application Commencement Date
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of Online Registration | Friday, 18 July 2025 |
Candidates are encouraged to apply early to avoid delays and portal congestion.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the 2025/2026 Pre-Admission Screening Exercise, candidates must satisfy the following conditions:
UTME Requirement
Applicants must have:
- Participated in the 2025 UTME.
- Obtained a minimum score of 100 marks in the examination.
Choice of Institution
Candidates who selected the college as:
- First Choice
- Second Choice
- Third Choice
- Fourth Choice
during JAMB registration are eligible to apply.
O’Level Requirements
Candidates with One Sitting
Applicants using one O’Level result must possess:
- A minimum of four (4) credit passes.
- Credits must include English Language OR Mathematics.
Candidates who do not meet this requirement will not be allowed to proceed with registration.
Candidates with Two Sittings
Applicants using two sittings must possess:
- A minimum of five (5) credit passes.
- Credits must include English Language AND Mathematics.
Candidates with fewer credits will not be eligible for registration.
Change of Institution or Course
Candidates who:
- Did not choose the college as their first-choice institution, or
- Wish to apply for a different course from the one selected during JAMB registration
must complete a Change of Institution and/or Course through JAMB before proceeding with the admission process.
Available NCE Courses
The institution currently offers the following programmes under the:
School of Early Childhood Care Education and Primary Education
| Programme | Award |
| Early Childhood Care Education | NCE |
| Primary Education Studies | NCE |
Candidates are advised to review the specific admission requirements for their preferred programme before applying.
How to Apply for the 2025/2026 Pre-Admission Screening
All applications must be completed online through the institution’s admission portal.
Step 1: Register Online
Visit the admission portal and register for the Pre-Admission Screening exercise.
Step 2: Pay the Screening Fee
Complete payment for the screening exercise through the approved portal payment system.
Step 3: Complete the Screening Form
Fill in all required personal and academic information accurately.
Step 4: Complete Results Verification
Provide the following details for your O’Level result verification:
- PIN Number
- Serial Number
Candidates must ensure that the result checker details provided are valid and active.
Important: Using expired or invalid result checker details may negatively affect admission consideration.
Step 5: Submit Application
Carefully review all information entered before submitting the application form.
Step 6: Print Application Documents
After successful submission, print:
- Pre-Admission Screening Application Form
- Results Verification Slip
These documents may be required during admission processing.
Detailed Registration Stages
The admission portal is designed to guide applicants through several stages. Completion of one stage automatically unlocks the next stage.
Stage 1: Basic Information
Provide:
- Full Name
- Contact Details
- JAMB Registration Number
- Other required personal information
Stage 2: Passport Photograph Upload
Upload a recent passport photograph that meets the institution’s requirements.
Stage 3: Screening Fee Payment
Make payment through the designated online payment platform.
Stage 4: Profile Update
Complete additional biodata information including:
- State of Origin
- Local Government Area
- Contact Address
- Next of Kin Information
Stage 5: O’Level Result Entry
Enter details of your:
- WAEC
- NECO
- NABTEB
- GCE Ordinary Level
- Grade II Results (where applicable)
Stage 6: Course Selection
Choose your preferred NCE programme.
Stage 7: Subject Verification
Select subjects for result verification and validation.
Stage 8: Print Application Slip
Generate and print your:
- Application Form
- Screening Slip
- Verification Slip
Conclusion
The Kwara State University of Education, Ilorin Post UTME/NCE Admission Screening Form for the 2025/2026 academic session offers qualified candidates the opportunity to gain admission into the institution’s approved NCE programmes. Applicants who scored at least 100 in the 2025 UTME and meet the required O’Level qualifications are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
