Federal College of Education (Special) Oyo: Courses, Cut-off & Admission (2026/2027)

Accreditation Status

On the NCCE accredited colleges of education list

The National Commission for Colleges of Education lists this institution as Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo (1), status: open. Provost on record: Prof. Usman, Kamoru Olayiwola.

Source: NCCE accredited-colleges register (ncce.gov.ng) — checked August 2026.

Programmes Offered at FCE OYO 11

• NCE (National Certificate in Education) — Regular, Part-Time, Sandwich and Pre-NCE
• School of Special Education (the college's flagship — trains teachers for learners with special needs)
• School of Secondary Education (Arts & Social Sciences, Languages, Sciences)
• School of Secondary Education (Vocational & Technical)
• School of Early Childhood Care, Primary and Adult/Non-Formal Education (ECPAE)
• School of General Studies Education
• School of Education / General Educational Development
• Dual-major NCE: a teaching subject (e.g. Mathematics, English, Economics, Geography, Agricultural Science, Business Education, Computer Science) combined with a Special Education field
• UI Degree Programme (B.Ed, affiliated with University of Ibadan)
• LASU Sandwich Degree (affiliated with Lagos State University)
• PDE (Postgraduate Diploma in Education)

Entry Requirements

For NCE, you need five (5) O'level credit passes (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) including English Language and Mathematics, plus three other subjects relevant to your chosen teaching subjects, in not more than two sittings. Sit the JAMB UTME and select Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo as your first choice — the JAMB national minimum for Colleges of Education is 100, though the college's actual working cut-off can be higher; confirm on the official portal. The UI-affiliated degree programme requires stronger SSCE credits and UTME score, set by the University of Ibadan.

FCE OYO JAMB Cut-off Mark (2026/2027)

The JAMB national minimum for the 2026/2027 session is 100. This is the lowest score to be considered; the college also runs its own entrance examination, and departments frequently set higher cut-offs, so always confirm the current mark for your course with the school.

Admission Timeline & How the Portal Works

The college has announced screening for its 2026/2027 Dual Mode Degree Programme. Application is online via the official portal, with a ₦2,000 non-refundable screening fee paid through Remita.

Eligibility: FCE (Special) Oyo as your first choice in the 2026 UTME (or a change of institution to it), at least four O’Level credits (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or NBAIS), and age 16 or above.

Exact opening and closing dates are published only on the college’s own admissions portal — confirm there before paying; dates change yearly.

How to Apply

1) Register and sit the JAMB UTME, selecting Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo. 2) Apply for Post-UTME/admission screening on the official college portal at ui.fcesoyo.edu.ng, or check Admissions on fcesoyo.edu.ng. 3) NCE Direct Entry, Sandwich, Part-Time and Pre-NCE applicants apply directly through the college portal at ui.fcesoyo.edu.ng. 4) UI degree applicants follow the University of Ibadan affiliate process; LASU sandwich applicants use lasu.fcesoyo.edu.ng.

Stay safe: pay fees ONLY through the official portal's approved payment channel and keep your receipt — never pay an agent / pay only through the official portal.

Contact FCE OYO

Website: fcesoyo.edu.ng
Email: info@fcesoyo.edu.ng
Phone: +234 703 431 4543 / +234 803 582 0322 / +234 803 538 9298 (verify current numbers on the official site)
Address: P.M.B 1089, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria

Address

Federal College of Education (Special, Main Campus, Oyo

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