There is no published COE Hong Physical and Health Education cut off mark for 2027/2028, and for 2026/2027 you did not need a UTME score at all. Adamawa State College of Education, Hong lists NCE Physical and Health Education (PHE) as a double major on JAMB’s course list, and in May 2026 the Federal Government exempted NCE candidates with at least four O’level credit passes from the UTME. You still register with JAMB, and your admission still passes through JAMB CAPS. For PHE, your credits in English and Biology carry most of the weight, with Physical Education or Health Science as a bonus.
2027/2028 update: COE Hong admission requirements and the JAMB entry rules for NCE usually stay the same from one year to the next, so the position on this page is what 2027/2028 candidates should plan with. It comes from the latest official position (2026/2027). If the 2027/2028 rules change anything, we will update this page.
Adamawa State College of Education, Hong (COE Hong, sometimes written ADSCOEH) has not published a cut-off mark, a departmental minimum or a screening score for Physical and Health Education in any notice I could find. I found no official college website or admission portal, and no 2025/2026 or 2026/2027 admission advert from it. So this page sticks to what is official: the national rules from JAMB and the Federal Ministry of Education, the course list JAMB carries for the college, and the registration steps JAMB set out for NCE in 2026. Where I give advice, such as a safe O’level target, I label it as mine.
JAMB’s course list for COE Hong carries PHE as a double major, so it is your only teaching subject for the three years. I found no notice suspending it and no 2026/2027 advert, so confirm it is admitting before you pay.
COE Hong Physical and Health Education cut off mark at a glance
| Item | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| COE Hong cut-off or departmental minimum for Physical and Health Education | Not published | No COE Hong notice found for 2025/2026 or 2026/2027 |
| UTME for NCE candidates (2026/2027) | Not required if you have at least four O’level credits | Official (Minister of Education at JAMB policy meeting, 11 May 2026) |
| JAMB registration | Still compulsory; admission is processed on CAPS | Official (same announcement; JAMB NCE registration guide, 2026) |
| National minimum for colleges of education (2025/2026) | 100 | Official (JAMB policy meeting, July 2025) |
| JAMB NCE application fee | ₦3,500 plus ₦700 centre charge | Official (JAMB NCE registration guide, 2026) |
| O’level verification fee | ₦1,500 (one sitting) or ₦2,000 (two sittings) | Official (JAMB NCE registration guide, 2026) |
| PHE entries on JAMB’s COE Hong list | Physical and Health Education (Double Major) | Myschool reprint of JAMB course list, checked 3 November 2026 |
| College status | Listed as open on NCCE’s accredited-colleges list | NCCE website, checked 3 November 2026 |
| JAMB deadline for 2026/2027 college of education admissions | 31 December 2026 | Official (JAMB, reported by NAN on 11 May 2026) |
| COE Hong screening fee, dates and portal | Not published in any source reached | Confirm with the college |
COE Hong Physical and Health Education cut off mark: cut-off history
| Session | Figure | What it is | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | No UTME needed | NCE candidates with at least four credit passes exempted from UTME; JAMB registration and CAPS still required | Official federal policy (11 May 2026) |
| 2026/2027 | Not published | COE Hong’s own minimum for Physical and Health Education | No COE Hong figure found |
| 2025/2026 | 100 | JAMB national minimum UTME score for colleges of education | Official (Nairametrics report of the July 2025 policy meeting) |
| 2025/2026 | Not published | COE Hong’s own minimum for Physical and Health Education | No COE Hong figure found |
If a blog quotes a single “COE Hong cut-off mark” for every course, ask where it came from. The only official figure, 100, was JAMB’s national floor for all colleges of education in 2025/2026. I found no COE Hong document that sets a separate figure for Physical and Health Education. For 2026/2027 that floor stopped mattering for NCE candidates who use the no-UTME route, because there is no UTME score to compare.
Do you need JAMB or UTME for Physical and Health Education at COE Hong?
You need JAMB. You no longer need the UTME, as long as you have at least four O’level credit passes. Three official statements set this out in 2026:
- 11 May 2026: at JAMB’s 2026 policy meeting, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said NCE candidates with a minimum of four credit passes will no longer sit the UTME. They must still register with JAMB, and their results are verified through CAPS before admission letters are issued.
- June 2026: JAMB published its NCE registration guide. It also says no 100 level or 200 level degree admission into any college of education is allowed from 2026/2027, including affiliated degree programmes. Everyone entering a college of education now enters through NCE.
- 23 July 2026: JAMB announced that NCE registration without UTME had opened at Institutional Professional Registration Centres (IPRCs) in colleges of education and at JAMB Professional Registration Centres nationwide.
One report muddied the timing. Nairametrics wrote on 11 May 2026 that the exemption would start from the 2027 admission cycle, while JAMB’s own June 2026 guide and the July 2026 registration opening show it already applied to the 2026/2027 intake. For a 2027/2028 candidate the two readings land in the same place: no UTME for NCE, provided you have the four credits and you register with JAMB.
What the JAMB NCE registration costs
| Item | Amount | Who pays it |
|---|---|---|
| O’level verification code, one sitting | ₦1,500 | Every NCE applicant (paid to the exam body) |
| O’level verification code, two sittings | ₦2,000 | Applicants combining two results |
| JAMB NCE application fee | ₦3,500 | New NCE applicants who did not register for the UTME |
| CBT or IPRC registration charge | ₦700 | Every NCE applicant |
| Conversion of a UTME application to NCE | ₦700 only | UTME candidates whose first choice is a college of education |
These are the 2026/2027 amounts in JAMB’s guide. The 2027/2028 guide may change them, so confirm the figure at the centre before you pay.
Safe target for Physical and Health Education at COE Hong (my advice)
This is my judgement as an admissions adviser. COE Hong has not published any ranking rule.
With no UTME score in the NCE route, the college can only compare applicants on their O’level results. Your grades in English and in Biology carry the weight a UTME score used to carry. This is how I would read your chances:
| Your O’level position | My read for COE Hong Physical and Health Education |
|---|---|
| Fewer than four credits | Not eligible for the no-UTME route; resit first |
| Four credits, no Biology credit | Weak; anatomy and health courses lean on Biology |
| Five credits including English and Biology | Meets the usual college of education standard |
| Five or more credits with a B grade in Biology, plus Physical Education or Health Science, one sitting | Strong. This is what I would aim for. |
If you are also writing the 2027 UTME to keep a university option open, aim for at least 150, the 2026 national minimum for universities. That score is for the university route only. Under the 2026 rules your COE Hong NCE admission does not depend on it.
UTME subject combination and O’level requirements for Physical and Health Education at COE Hong
| Requirement | Physical and Health Education at COE Hong |
|---|---|
| UTME | Not required for NCE candidates with at least four credits (2026/2027 rule) |
| UTME subjects (only if you register for UTME) | Use of English, Biology and two other subjects, such as Physical and Health Education, Chemistry, Physics, Economics or Geography (JAMB’s usual combination; confirm on the JAMB e-brochure) |
| O’level (COE Hong’s own rule) | Not published by the college in any source reached |
| O’level (usual college of education rule) | Five credits at no more than two sittings, including English Language and Biology, with Physical Education or Health Science as a strong extra; many colleges also want a credit or pass in Mathematics (general NCCE practice; not confirmed on a COE Hong notice) |
| O’level (2026 federal exemption) | At least four credit passes to be exempted from UTME (subjects not specified) |
| Exams accepted by JAMB | WAEC, NECO, NABTEB and NBAIS results, verified with a code from the exam body |
| Awaiting results | JAMB will not let a college propose a candidate marked Awaiting Results until the result is uploaded |
| Direct Entry | No 100 or 200 level entry into any college of education from 2026/2027 (JAMB). NCE is the only entry |
Look at the gap between the two O’level rows. The federal exemption speaks of four credits, while colleges of education have usually asked for five. Until COE Hong publishes its own requirement, I would apply with five credits including English and Biology, so neither rule can be used against you.
PHE combinations JAMB lists for COE Hong
PHE is a double major at COE Hong. What strengthens your application is your science base and your activity record:
- Biology credit: the core science for anatomy, physiology and health topics.
- Physical Education or Health Science credit: if your school offered it, it shows direct interest.
- Chemistry or Physics: useful for exercise physiology and first aid.
- Sports record: a letter or certificate for school sports or a club can help if the college interviews you.
How COE Hong screening and admission works for Physical and Health Education
COE Hong has not published a screening test, a screening fee or screening dates for 2025/2026 or 2026/2027 in any source I reached. A blog that covers the college’s admission list gives only general advice to check the portal and CAPS, and I could not find an official college portal address to give you. Treat any form price you see on a blog or a WhatsApp flyer as unconfirmed until the college itself publishes it.
What is official is JAMB’s part. Under its 2026 NCE guide, the college’s Admission Officer proposes candidates on CAPS, the Provost recommends them, and JAMB checks each candidate’s O’level through the verification code against the exam body’s own records before the offer shows on CAPS. A candidate recommended for NCE has any UTME process suspended.
Worked example for a Physical and Health Education applicant (illustrative)
COE Hong has not published an aggregate formula, so there is nothing to multiply. What you can do is test your result against both O’level rules and JAMB’s process. This example is illustrative.
Joshua has one WAEC sitting: English C5, Biology B3, Physical Education B2, Chemistry C6, Mathematics C5, Geography C6 and Physics D7.
- Credit count: English, Biology, Physical Education, Chemistry, Mathematics and Geography are credits. Six credits clears the four-credit rule.
- Five-credit check: English and Mathematics both included, one sitting.
- Subject check: B3 in Biology and B2 in Physical Education are a strong match.
- Process: a one-sitting WAEC verification code (₦1,500), IPRC registration with COE Hong as first choice (₦3,500 plus ₦700), then CAPS.
Fatima plays handball for her state but has only four credits: English, Biology, Economics and Hausa. She qualifies for the no-UTME route on the federal four-credit rule, but I would still advise her to add a fifth credit, ideally Mathematics or Chemistry, because colleges have usually asked for five.
Your chances of admission into Physical and Health Education at COE Hong
COE Hong does not publish applicant numbers. PHE often attracts athletes with weak science results, so a candidate with a solid Biology credit stands out. In my judgement five credits with English and Biology in one sitting puts you in a good position.
- Make COE Hong your first choice. JAMB sends each NCE registration to the first-choice college.
- Get the verification code right. CAPS compares it with the exam body’s record, and a mismatch stops the process.
- Do not register as Awaiting Results unless you must. You cannot be proposed until the result is uploaded.
- Keep checking CAPS. The offer appears there, and it is not valid until you accept it.
How to apply for Physical and Health Education at COE Hong, step by step
- Get your JAMB profile code: send NIN, a space and your 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 from the phone line linked to your NIN.
- Buy your O’level verification code: from WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or NBAIS. JAMB lists ₦1,500 for one sitting and ₦2,000 for two. Note your exam year, exam number and subjects.
- Register for NCE at a JAMB centre or IPRC: log in to your e-Facility profile with the profile code, select NCE registration, pay ₦3,500 plus the ₦700 centre charge, and choose College of Education, Hong as your first choice with Physical and Health Education (Double Major) as your course. Your biometrics are captured and you get a registration slip.
- Upload your O’level: enter your results and the verification code at the centre. These are the results CAPS will check.
- Already registered for the UTME? If a college of education was your first choice, JAMB migrates your application. You update your profile with the verification code and pay ₦700 only.
- Complete COE Hong’s own form if the college asks for one: the college has not published a 2026/2027 portal or form price in any source I reached. Confirm at the admissions office in Hong before paying anyone.
- Accept on CAPS: log in at efacility.jamb.gov.ng, open Check Admission Status, then Access my CAPS. Accept the offer and print your JAMB admission letter. Our JAMB CAPS guide explains each status.
- Pay the acceptance fee and register: COE Hong has not published its acceptance or school fees in any official source I reached. Pay only through the channel the college gives on its admission letter or notice board.
JAMB set 31 December 2026 as the 2026/2027 admission deadline for colleges of education, and that window runs until 31 December 2026. A 2027/2028 deadline will come with the 2027 policy meeting.
Warning
The Federal Government has said that any admission done outside JAMB CAPS is illegal and will not be recognised. If someone offers you a place that does not show on CAPS, or asks for money to “process” one, walk away.
Studying NCE Physical and Health Education at COE Hong
COE Hong is a state-owned college of education at Hong in Adamawa State. It began as the Advanced Teachers College, Hong, and its first session started in January 1983 (Wikipedia gives two different founding years, so I leave the exact year out). Wikipedia names its schools as Education, Humanities, Languages, and Pure and Applied Sciences. The college has not said which school runs PHE; it fits the School of Education, but that is my grouping, not the college’s. The NCE normally takes three years full time; the college has not stated the duration on any page I reached.
What you study
- Human body: anatomy, physiology and kinesiology.
- Health education: personal and community health, first aid, safety and nutrition.
- Sports: athletics, ball games, coaching and officiating, and sports administration.
- Education courses: educational psychology, curriculum studies and methods of teaching PHE.
- Teaching practice: supervised teaching in a school, usually in the final year.
Accreditation
NCE programmes are regulated by the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE). NCCE’s list of accredited colleges lists the college as open, under the name “College of Education, Hong (Adamawa State College of Education)”. I did not confirm the NCCE status of the Physical and Health Education programme itself, so I am not claiming it. Ask the college for the current programme status before you accept an offer.
Careers and further study
- Teaching: Physical and Health Education in primary and junior secondary schools.
- Registration: with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).
- Other work: sports coaching, fitness instruction, recreation centres and community health promotion.
- Degree later: a B.Ed or B.Sc (Ed) in Human Kinetics, Health Education or PHE at a university. JAMB ended new affiliated degree admissions into colleges of education from 2026/2027.
Related COE Hong courses
- COE Hong cut-off mark for all NCE programmes
- COE Hong Biology combinations (NCE) cut-off mark
- COE Hong Primary Education Studies (NCE) cut-off mark
- COE Hong Home Economics (NCE) cut-off mark
If you also plan to write the 2027 UTME, see our guide to JAMB 2027 registration dates. If you are switching your first choice to COE Hong, read JAMB change of institution. Our JAMB Physical and Health Education syllabus is useful if you keep the UTME as a backup. For a federal option, compare FCE Yola Physical and Health Education.
Mistakes that cost Physical and Health Education applicants a COE Hong place
- Relying on sports talent alone: the course is academic too, and Biology is what the college checks.
- Hiding a health condition: PHE involves practical activity. If you have one, tell the college early so they can advise you.
- Waiting for a UTME score: under the 2026 rules NCE candidates with four credits do not need one, and waiting can mean missing the admission window.
- Paying for a form from an unverified link: COE Hong has not published a portal in any source I reached. Confirm with the college first.
- Accepting on CAPS and doing nothing else: the acceptance fee and registration at the college are separate steps.
COE Hong Physical and Health Education cut off mark: frequently asked questions
Does COE Hong offer Physical and Health Education? Yes. Physical and Health Education (Double Major) is on JAMB’s list for the college. Confirm it is admitting this session.
What is the cut-off mark for PHE in COE Hong? COE Hong has not published one. NCE candidates with four O’level credits were exempted from UTME for 2026/2027; the 2025/2026 national minimum for colleges of education was 100.
Is there a fitness test for PHE at COE Hong? COE Hong has not published one. Some colleges run a short practical or medical check for PHE, so be ready for it.
Can I study PHE without Physical Education in WAEC? Yes, as far as any published rule goes. Many schools do not offer it; English and Biology are the credits that matter most.
Sources and updates
The UTME exemption for NCE candidates with four credit passes, the JAMB registration and CAPS requirement, the 31 December 2026 deadline for colleges of education and the warning that admissions outside CAPS are illegal come from the News Agency of Nigeria report of 11 May 2026 on JAMB’s 2026 policy meeting, also reported by TheNigeriaLawyer the same day. The fees, verification code, IPRC registration, CAPS proposal and recommendation, Awaiting Results rule, UTME conversion and the end of degree admissions into colleges of education come from JAMB’s 2026 NCE and ND registration guide. The opening of NCE registration without UTME is from Nairametrics (23 July 2026). The 2025/2026 national minimum of 100 for colleges of education is from Nairametrics, 8 July 2025. The PHE combinations at COE Hong come from Myschool’s reprint of JAMB’s course list for the college, and the college’s status from NCCE’s list of accredited colleges (both checked on 3 November 2026). The college’s history and school names are from Wikipedia. UTME subjects are JAMB’s usual combination and the five-credit rule is general college of education practice; neither was confirmed on a COE Hong notice. COE Hong’s own cut-off, screening details and fees were not published in any source reached. Checked on 3 November 2026; this page will be updated when COE Hong or JAMB publishes the 2027/2028 position.
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