4 programmes
School of Business Education
- Accounting Education
- Office Technology Management Education
- Marketing Education
- Entrepreneurship Studies
2026/2027 admission is open
Excellence in knowledge, skill, service and character.
Train as a teacher of technical, vocational, science, business and general education. Earn five certificates in five years, with no JAMB required.
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About the college
More about the college
Building Kogi State's next generation of technical teachers
The college was established in April 2010 under the administration of Asiwaju Clarence Olafemi, then Acting Governor of Kogi State. The bill establishing it was passed by the Kogi State House of Assembly and signed into law by Governor Alh. (Dr.) Ibrahim Idris.
The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) approved the college to run NCE (Technical) programmes from the 2012/2013 academic session. Today it offers 26 programmes across five schools from its campus in Mopa.
Our mission
To build a functional, sustainable teacher, technical and vocational education programme for Kogi State and Nigeria. Students gain the entrepreneurial skills, knowledge and attitudes the economy needs, now and in the future.
Our vision
To maintain dynamic human and material learning resources for a sustainable technical and vocational teacher education programme relevant to Kogi State and Nigeria.
The dual mandate advantage
Five certificates with one admission
Our dual-mandate programmes prepare you to teach and to work. You earn up to five certificates within five years.
01
NCE
Nigeria Certificate in Education
02
B.Ed
Bachelor of Education degree
03
Skill acquisition
Hands-on vocational certificate
04
TRCN
Professional teacher licence
05
NYSC
National Youth Service certificate
No JAMB/UTME
No exam is needed. Admission is by registration only.
4 O'level credits
Four credit passes are enough to qualify.
Student loan eligible
Students can apply for NELFUND funding.
Tech-driven courses
An innovative, practical curriculum.
Academics
5 schools. 26 programmes.
Choose a dual-mandate course in any of our schools and train for a career in the classroom, the workshop or business.
7 programmes
School of Sciences
- Mathematics Education
- Physics Education
- Chemistry Education
- Biology Education
- Integrated Science
- Education Computer Science Education
- Physical and Health Education
3 programmes
School of Vocational Education
- Agricultural Education
- Home Economics Education
- Fine and Applied Art Education
6 programmes
School of Education
- Adult and Non-Formal Education
- Early Childhood and Care Education
- Primary Education
- Educational Foundation
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Psychology and Counselling Education
6 programmes
School of Technical Education
- Electrical/Electronics Education
- Building Technology Education
- Woodwork Education
- Metalwork Education
- Automobile Education
- Mechatronics Education
Admissions 2026/2027
Your path to KSCOET Mopa
Admission is by registration, with no JAMB or UTME exam. Here's how to apply.
Check that you qualify
You need at least four O'level credit passes. Pick your preferred programme from our five schools.
Apply online
Fill in the admission application form on the college portal. You can also visit the Admissions Office in Mopa.
Check the admission list and register
Once you're admitted, log in to the student portal for e-registration, course registration and results.
Registration notice
2026/2027 TRCN / PQEI registration
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) Professional Qualifying Examination Integrated (PQEI) registration is open at the college.
Commenced Monday, 28 September 2026Who should register
- 1Current NCE III students
- 2Lecturers
- 3Primary and secondary school teachers
- 4Anyone with an educational qualification who doesn't yet hold a TRCN certificate
Attach to your form
- Payment receipt (photocopy)
- Academic certificate or statement of result*
- Birth certificate or declaration of age
- Two recent passport photographs
- National ID card showing NIN
- A working email address
- Matriculation number (students only)
*Not required for NCE III students.
Fees
| Category | Registration | Licence* |
|---|---|---|
| NCE | ₦38,500 | ₦20,000 |
| B.Ed / PGDE | ₦48,500 | ₦29,000 |
| M.Ed | ₦55,500 | ₦38,000 |
| Ph.D | ₦65,000 | ₦47,000 |
*External candidates (non-students of the college) must also pay the licence fee.
Payment
- Account name
- KSCOET, Mopa
- Account no.
- 0112391350
- Bank
- Union Bank
Present your teller at the College Bursary Unit to collect an official receipt.
Leadership
Meet the leadership
Leadership of the college
The management team guides the college's academic, administrative and infrastructure growth.
Visitor to the college
His Excellency Ahmed Usman Ododo
Ahmed Usman Ododo The Executive Governor of Kogi State and Visitor to the College
Campus
A modern campus, built for learning
Take a look around our Mopa campus, from the main gate to new TETFund-funded lecture and office blocks.
Several campus buildings were delivered through the TETFund 2025 Maintenance Intervention.
News and notices
All news and notices
What's happening
2026/2027 admission is now open
No JAMB/UTME required. Apply with four O'level credits into any of 26 dual-mandate programmes.
Read more2026/2027 TRCN/PQEI registration has commenced
Registration is compulsory for NCE III students, lecturers, and serving teachers without a TRCN certificate.
Read more5-day AutoCAD and Revit BIM training for staff
Academic and technical staff completed hands-on training in computer-aided design and building information modelling.
Read moreSecond place at the ANA Kogi Reading & Writing Competition
Our students placed second in the competition hosted by the Association of Nigerian Authors, Kogi chapter.
Read moreRegulated and supported by
NCCEColleges of Education
TETFundTertiary Education Trust Fund
TRCNTeachers Registration Council
NELFUNDEducation Loan Fund
Kogi StateGovernment
Get in touch
Ready to become a teacher who makes a difference?
Applications for the 2026/2027 session are open. Visit the Admissions Office in Mopa, or start your application online today.
AddressP.M.B. 242, Mopa, Kogi State, Nigeria