All You Need To Know about NABTEB Examination 2024
NABTEB examination (National business and technical examination board) is a national examination, that is written by Nigeria’s technical college students. The examination board will organize an exam that will screen students on General education subjects and trades.
This examination gives the students a chance to get the following certificates:
- National business certificate (NBC)
- National technical certificate (NTC)
- General Education Certificate (GEC)

NABTEB is a certificate that gives its holder some advantages like:
- Being certified craftsmen (this is for students who sat for and passed with credits in trade-related subjects, and general education subjects).
- Any NBC/NTC holder has the ability to be employed in different capacities. They can be employed, self-employed, or employ other people’s labour. They make a good fit for any country that wants an army of technologically educated people.
- With the inclusion of general education subjects, it’s now very possible for students who passed those subjects to use the General education certificate to pursue admission into any higher institution in Nigeria or abroad.
Instructions on how to register for NABTEB
There are some tips that are supposed to be known to every candidate who intends to sit for the examination:
- Candidates should ensure their passports is 160px by 200px, and their size should not be less than 30kb.
- Tap on the “Apply” link
- Type in the pin and the serial number that can be gotten from a purchased NABTEB registration scratch card.
- A form will be displayed, it should be filled and submitted.
- Candidates are advised to write out their ‘registration number’ in a safe place to avoid loss.
Tips to adhere to while using the NABTEB scratch card
- Ensure that you don’t use a card that has been used by another candidate.
- Make sure the correct email address is entered because failure to do this will lead to card usage for failed registrations.
Places of Registration for NABTEB
There are certain places where NABTEB examination registration is carried out. They include:
- NABTEB zonal offices at Enugu, Yola, Kaduna, Abuja, Oshogbo, and Benin city.
- NABTEB liaison office in Abuja and its area office in Lagos.
- NABTEB state offices (there are state offices in all the states of the federation).
- All accredited NABTEB examination centres.
Frequently Asked Questions About NABTEB Examination
What is the registration fee for the NABTEB examination?
The official fee for the 2024 NABTEB examination is N10,950 (ten thousand, nine hundred and fifty naira).
The price may differ slightly based on where you go for registration, but that’s the official registration fee for 2024.
When is the NABTEB examination starting?
The 2024 NABTEB examination is starting on Wednesday 10th November, 2024 and ends on Friday 10th December, 2024.
Does NABTEB have GCE?
Yes, they have the option of GCE.
How can I apply for the NABTEB GCE examination?
You can apply for the NABTEB GCE through the portal www.novdec.nabteb.gov.ng and proceed to register.
The NABTEB has proved to be a general utility certificate for graduates of Nigerian technical schools and Nigerian craftsmen who intend to legitimize their craftsmanship with a globally recognized certificate.
The examination board arms an army of youths and worthy craftsmen and tradesmen who are capable of progressing a country’s technological advancement.
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