The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, has opened its Post-UTME pre-screening portal for National Diploma admission for the 2026/2027 academic session. The current official NCAT registration page has a selectable 2026/2027 session and accepts applications for two ND aviation programmes.
MySchoolGist reported on 9 September 2026 that the online screening window is scheduled to run from 7 to 27 September 2026, while MySchool also published a same-day report on the exercise. The official portal is currently live and returned a successful response when checked by Exams Scholars on 9 September. Candidates should still read the date note below because the portal page itself does not display the closing date in its visible instructions.
NCAT Post-UTME 2026/2027 at a glance
| Item | What candidates should know |
|---|---|
| Institution | Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria |
| Academic session | 2026/2027 |
| Admission level | National Diploma (ND) |
| Minimum UTME score | 120, according to the current screening report |
| Screening mode | Online pre-screening registration |
| Screening fee | Free, according to the current screening report |
| Reported registration window | 7–27 September 2026 |
| Official portal | ncat.gov.ng/portal/Registration |
Which programmes are available?
The current official NCAT application form lists these two National Diploma choices:
- National Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technology
- National Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology
Choose only a programme whose subject requirements and career direction match your preparation. Aircraft maintenance training is connected with the inspection, servicing and technical support of aircraft systems. Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology is suited to applicants interested in electrical systems, electronics and related aviation technology.
Who can apply for the NCAT screening?
The current screening information says applicants should have scored at least 120 in the 2026 UTME. NCAT should also be the candidate’s first-choice institution. If you selected another institution, the published guidance says you should process a change of institution through JAMB and make NCAT your first choice before continuing with the admission process.
Applicants must also upload their O’Level result on JAMB CAPS if it has not already been uploaded. This is important because the NCAT portal specifically reminds applicants to complete the upload before submitting the screening form.
O’Level requirements for the two ND courses
The stated subject requirement is five credit passes, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- One other Science subject
The results may come from WAEC, NECO or NABTEB and should not exceed two sittings, according to the screening information. Compare your exact result with the course requirements before applying. If a result is awaiting release or has not been uploaded, confirm the accepted procedure with NCAT and JAMB before relying on it for admission.
How to apply through the official NCAT portal
- Open the official NCAT Post-UTME registration page.
- Select the 2026/2027 option in the session or year field.
- Enter your surname and other names exactly as they appear in your UTME record.
- Provide your sex, active phone number, email address and contact address.
- Enter your UTME registration number carefully.
- Select either Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technology or Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology.
- Complete the verification code and review every detail before submitting.
- Save or print the acknowledgement or submission evidence generated after a successful application.
The form currently displays a 2026/2027 option alongside the older 2025/2026 option. Do not accidentally submit under the older session. The official page also does not show a payment field in the visible form, which is consistent with the current report that the screening is free.
Important deadline and portal warning
MySchoolGist’s 9 September report gives 27 September 2026 as the end of the online registration window. That leaves candidates practical lead time, but the date is not printed in the visible instructions on the NCAT form page itself. Candidates should therefore save a copy of the announcement, submit early and confirm the closing date through NCAT before the final day.
At the time of checking, the official NCAT website’s indexed news archive still prominently exposed a 2025/2026 Post-UTME notice, while the live application form exposed 2026/2027 as an available year. This is why applicants must select 2026/2027 on the live form and verify the session shown before submitting. If the portal changes, becomes unavailable or shows a different date, NCAT’s current portal and official contact channels take priority over third-party summaries.
What to prepare before starting
- 2026 UTME registration details and result information.
- O’Level result details for WAEC, NECO or NABTEB.
- An active email address and phone number that you can access.
- Your JAMB CAPS O’Level upload confirmation, where applicable.
- A reliable internet connection and a way to save the submitted form evidence.
Use your own email and phone number where possible. Check the spelling of your name, UTME number and course choice twice. A wrong UTME number or an incorrect session selection can create avoidable problems during admission processing.
What happens after screening registration?
The available information confirms online registration but does not state a separate physical screening venue or aptitude-test date. Do not invent or rely on an unofficial venue. After submitting, monitor the official NCAT website, the portal and the email or phone number used during registration for further instructions.
Admission processing also involves JAMB. Candidates should keep NCAT as the applicable first choice, ensure their O’Level result is uploaded on CAPS and monitor their JAMB admission status. Completing a screening form is not the same as receiving an admission offer.
Frequently asked questions
Is the NCAT Post-UTME form free?
The current 9 September screening report says the online NCAT screening is free. The official form page also does not display a payment step in its visible application fields. If a payment request appears, confirm it directly with NCAT before paying anyone.
What is the NCAT cut-off mark for 2026/2027?
The current screening information states a minimum UTME score of 120. Meeting 120 does not guarantee admission; applicants must also meet the O’Level, first-choice and programme requirements.
Can a candidate who chose another institution apply?
The published guidance says such a candidate should change institution through JAMB and make NCAT the first choice. Confirm that the change has been processed before completing the NCAT form.
Is there a physical NCAT Post-UTME exam date?
No physical venue or separate test date is stated in the current visible screening information. The exercise is described as online, so candidates should wait for any later official instruction from NCAT.
What is the reported closing date?
MySchoolGist reports 27 September 2026. Because the date is not shown in the visible instructions on the official form page, candidates should apply early and confirm the final date through NCAT.
Sources and final advice
- Official NCAT 2026/2027 Post-UTME registration portal
- Official NCAT website
- MySchoolGist report published 9 September 2026
- MySchool report published 9 September 2026
- JAMB CAPS
Bottom line: eligible NCAT applicants should use the official portal, select the 2026/2027 session, complete the free online screening early and keep evidence of submission. Do not pay agents, do not use the 2025/2026 option by mistake and do not treat screening registration as an admission offer.
