The Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, the only specialized special education college in Sub-Saharan West Africa, has commenced registration for its 2026/2027 admission screening into its 5-Year Dual Mode Degree Programme (3-year NCE and 2-year Degree). Online registration opened on Monday, 13th July, 2026 and closes on Wednesday, 23rd September, 2026, ahead of the physical screening on Thursday, 24th September, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- First Choice & Change of Institution: Open to candidates who chose FCE (Special), Oyo as their first choice in the 2026 UTME, as well as those who change their first-choice institution to the College.
- Non-UTME Applicants: Candidates who did not sit for the 2026 UTME are also eligible to apply through the JAMB Institutional Professional Registration Centre (IPRC) in the College.
- O'Level Requirement: A minimum of four (4) O'Level credit passes in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or NBAIS. (Note: NABTEB is accepted for Vocational & Technical Education courses, Adult and Non-Formal Education, English Language, Integrated Science, and Physics only; NBAIS is accepted for Arabic Language and Islamic Studies). Awaiting result candidates may apply but must upload their results to JAMB CAPS once released.
- Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026.
Breakdown of Fees & Step-by-Step Application Guide
- Visit the official portal at dualmode.fcesoyo.edu.ng to pay the non-refundable online screening fee of ₦2,000.00 via Remita (online or at any commercial bank) plus a ₦700.00 processing fee.
- For Non-UTME Applicants Only: Pay a ₦3,500.00 JAMB registration fee at the JAMB-approved Institutional Professional Registration Centre (IPRC) inside the College.
- O'Level Verification Fee on JAMB Platform: Indicate the exam type (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or NBAIS) on the JAMB platform and pay a verification fee of ₦1,500.00 for one sitting or ₦2,000.00 for two sittings.
- Complete the online application form on the College portal and upload scanned copies of your O'Level result(s) and a white-background passport photograph (JPEG/JPG format, maximum 100KB, without eyeglasses or veil).
- Submit the form and print out your completed Online Application Form.
Screening Date & Required Documents
- Screening Date: Thursday, 24th September, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM prompt
- Venue: As indicated on your printed Online Application Form
- Documents to Bring: Two (2) copies of your UTME e-Notification of Results Slip, original and photocopy of the completed online Admission Screening Application Form, O'Level results, Change of Institution printout (if applicable), and proof of O'Level upload on JAMB CAPS.
To prepare for your screening, practice with the Mentra POST-UTME app, available on both Android and iOS. For enquiries, call 08035281470 or 07037568846.
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