No fewer than 4,169 teachers failed the Batch ‘A’ Professional Qualifying Examination conducted by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria between May 15 and 17, 2025.
According to official data obtained by our correspondent on Wednesday, a total of 13,782 candidates registered for the examination. Of this number, 12,874 candidates (93.4%) sat for the test, while 908 (6.6%) were absent.
Out of those who sat the exam, 8,705 candidates (67.62%) passed, while 4,169 (32.38%) failed.
Lagos State recorded the highest pass rate at 80.0%, followed by Edo State with 73.3%, Niger State with 69.2%, and the Federal Capital Territory with 68.3%.
The TRCN noted that the examination was hampered in some instances by limited digital skills among teachers, which affected their performance.
TRCN’s Digital Literacy Initiatives and Certification Guidelines for Teachers
In response, the council said it is developing measures to enhance teachers’ digital literacy.
These include providing curriculum guides and past examination questions online, as well as offering training in digital skills.
“All candidates who participated in the examination can check their results online at www.fron.gov.ng or www.trcnigeria.ng, or visit any of our TRCN state or liaison offices. Successful candidates may proceed to process their certificates and licenses,” the TRCN stated in its performance report.
The council also reminded candidates that the validity of the examination results for certification purposes is one year from the date of publication.
“TRCN encourages candidates who did not pass to engage in ICT training and pedagogical development, and to register for the November batch,” it added.
Reports has it, that the TRCN uses the PQE to assess the competence of teachers in Nigeria before they can register and work as teachers, especially in the public service.
Teachers who fail the PQE and fail to register for resit are at the risk of having their teaching licences revoked. This article was originally published by Punchng.com and has been adapted for further clarity.
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