The authorities of Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare (ASCOEA) have officially approved the academic timetable for the first semester of the 2025/2026 NCE programme.

The calendar, released by the Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, applies to all NCE students across Levels 100, 200, and 300. It outlines key academic activities, including registration, lectures, teaching practice, examinations, breaks, and result processing.

To avoid missing important deadlines, students are advised to review the schedule carefully and plan ahead.

Detailed First Semester Schedule

Monday, 5 January 2026
First semester begins for all NCE students.

5 – 17 January 2026
Normal registration window for all levels (two weeks).

19 – 24 January 2026
Late registration period (one week).

19 January – 30 April 2026
Lecture period for NCE I and NCE II students (twelve weeks).

Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Orientation programme for NCE III students scheduled for teaching practice.

26 January – 23 May 2026
Teaching practice exercise for NCE III students (twelve weeks).

9 – 22 March 2026
Mid-semester break and Eid-El-Fitr celebration (two weeks).

Monday, 23 March 2026
Academic activities resume after the break.

24 – 27 March 2026
Submission of first semester examination questions and marking schemes by lecturers.

25 – 27 March 2026
Orientation and matriculation ceremonies for newly admitted NCE I students.

30 March – 7 April 2026
Moderation and retrieval of first semester examination questions.

3 – 6 April 2026
Good Friday and Easter Monday public holidays.

13 – 18 April 2026
Display of Continuous Assessment (CA) scores.

Friday, 1 May 2026
Workers’ Day public holiday.

4 – 23 May 2026
First semester examinations for NCE I and NCE II students (three weeks).

23 May – 7 June 2026
First semester break for NCE I and NCE II students (two weeks).

23 May – 13 June 2026
Marking of scripts and uploading of first semester results (three weeks).

Monday, 8 June 2026
Second semester begins for all NCE levels.

15 – 22 June 2026
Moderation of examination scripts and results.

23 – 30 June 2026
Computation of first semester results.

Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Submission of results to the Academic Board Business Committee.

1 – 6 July 2026
Vetting of first semester results.

Thursday, 9 July 2026
Academic Board meeting to deliberate on first semester results.

Important Notice to Students

Students are encouraged to take note of registration deadlines, examination periods, and public holidays. Missing any scheduled activity may result in delays or academic penalties. Early planning will help ensure a smooth and stress-free semester.