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What NABTEB Nov/Dec is
The NABTEB Nov/Dec exam is NABTEB’s version for private candidates — people who have left school, or want to add or improve subjects. It awards the same NBC/NTC as the school exam and is accepted for admission on equal terms.
Who can register
Anyone who has completed secondary/technical education and is not a current in-school candidate. Your name must match your other identity documents.
Requirements
- A passport photograph (160×200px, under 30kb).
- A registration PIN and serial from a NABTEB scratch card.
- Biometric capture and correct bio-data.
How to register
- Complete offline biometric capture.
- Register online at the NABTEB portal using your PIN and serial.
- Select your subjects/trade, upload your photo, and submit.
- Note your candidate number and print your photocard.
Fee
The registration fee is in line with the current NABTEB schedule (the 2026 fee was ₦24,500), with a late fee of ₦5,000 after the stated deadline. Confirm the current fee on the official NABTEB channels before paying.
Combining with WAEC/NECO
Universities usually accept a combination of two sittings — for example a NABTEB result combined with a WAEC or NECO result — to make up your five credits. See grading & credits.
Tips
- Register early to avoid the late fee.
- Match your name to your documents.
- Prepare for the practicals as well as theory.
November/December vs May/June
NABTEB runs its NBC/NTC in two cycles. The May/June exam is for in-school candidates (technical-college students sitting in school). The November/December exam — NABTEB's GCE-equivalent — is for private candidates who are out of school, want to improve grades, or need the certificate for admission or work. The certificate is the same; the difference is who sits it and when. If you're not currently in a technical college, the Nov/Dec route is your path.
Registering for the Nov/Dec exam
As a private candidate you register through NABTEB's Nov/Dec registration portal. The essentials mirror standard NABTEB registration: buy a genuine scratch card, validate its serial and PIN, complete the form with your personal and subject/trade details, upload a passport photo to spec, and print your photocard. Watch the registration deadline (late windows may cost more or close), have your NIN ready, and keep your candidate number and card safe for checking your result. Confirm the current fee on the official site.
Combining results for admission
NABTEB's NBC/NTC is accepted for admission by JAMB and institutions that take the certificate (polytechnics, monotechnics, colleges and universities that accept it). Like other O'Level bodies, many candidates combine their best grades across sittings and exam bodies — for example NABTEB with WAEC or NECO — to reach the five credits (including English and Maths) admission needs, where the institution allows it. Check your target institution's policy on combining results and on accepting NBC/NTC for your specific course.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NABTEB Nov/Dec exam?
It is NABTEB’s exam for private candidates — those out of school or improving grades — awarding the same NBC/NTC as the school exam, accepted equally for admission.
Who can register for NABTEB Nov/Dec?
Anyone who has completed secondary/technical education and is not a current in-school candidate.
How much is NABTEB Nov/Dec?
In line with the current NABTEB fee (the 2026 fee was ₦24,500), with a ₦5,000 late fee after the deadline. Confirm on official channels.
Can I combine NABTEB with WAEC or NECO?
Usually yes — most universities accept a combination of two sittings to make up your five credits.
Is NABTEB Nov/Dec accepted for admission?
Yes — it awards the NBC/NTC, which JAMB and most institutions accept as an O’Level equivalent.
What is the NABTEB November/December exam?
NABTEB's GCE-equivalent NBC/NTC cycle for private candidates — people out of school, improving grades, or needing the certificate for admission or work. It leads to the same certificate as the May/June in-school exam; the difference is who sits it and when.
What is the difference between NABTEB May/June and November/December?
May/June is for in-school candidates (technical-college students sitting in school); November/December is the GCE-equivalent for private candidates who are out of school. The certificate is the same — only the candidate type and timing differ.
How do I register for NABTEB Nov/Dec?
Through NABTEB's Nov/Dec registration portal: buy a genuine scratch card, validate its serial and PIN, complete the form with your personal and subject/trade details, upload a passport photo to spec, and print your photocard. Watch the deadline, have your NIN ready, and keep your candidate number safe.
Is NABTEB Nov/Dec accepted for admission?
Yes — NABTEB's NBC/NTC is accepted by JAMB and institutions that take the certificate (polytechnics, monotechnics, colleges, and universities that accept it). Confirm your target institution accepts NBC/NTC for your specific course.
Can I combine NABTEB with WAEC or NECO results?
Many institutions allow combining your best grades across sittings and exam bodies to reach the five-credit requirement (including English and Maths). Policies vary, so confirm your target institution's rule on combining results and on accepting NBC/NTC.