The 2024 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) results for admissions into JSS1 of the Federal Unity Colleges have been released.
The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, announced this during a press briefing at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.
He revealed that a substantial number of 71,291 students actively took part in the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE), which was held in 599 centers on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
NECO data indicated that Lagos State had the highest number of candidates, with 17,751 students.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) followed with 10,209 candidates, and Anambra State came third with 4,972 candidates.
The Minister who stated that only one candidate scored 203/210 also disclosed that one candidate attained the top score of 203 out of a possible 210, while 13 candidates received the lowest score of 1.
“This year, an unprecedented number of 52 candidates (2 candidates from Lagos State and 50 candidates from Rivers State) were involved in examination malpractice,” the Minister noted.
He further stated that, as always, 60% of the admission process will be based on merit.
A total of 71,291 candidates sat for the 2024 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) conducted in 599 centers on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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