TRCN Past Questions and Answers PQE Examination (2026 Updated)

Ace the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) with the help of our 2026 updated TRCN Past Questions and Answers. These materials cover various areas of previous exams and were compiled for candidates to have an idea of the exam structure and know what to look out for while doing their personal study. It’s available to all B.Sc.. holders, diploma holders, educators and other practitioners seeking professional licensing from the council.

For easy accessibility, we’ve compiled it in a downloadable PDF format for you to be able to print it out or read offline on your smartphone or device.

About Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) is an agency under the Federal Ministry of Education, established by Act 31 of 1993. They regulate the teaching profession across all levels of the Nigerian education system, including the public and private sectors.

The Council’s primary mission is to professionalize teaching and to ensure that only qualified individuals who meet the professional criteria are permitted to lead classrooms in Nigeria. In order for them to achieve this goal, they introduced the registration and licensing of competent educators by means of a mandatory assessment known as the Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) to enable them obtain the TRCN Certificate and License.

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Overview of TRCN Registration and Licensing Process

All applicants are required to be registered or registrable with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria. Candidates are classified into the following categories based on their academic qualifications:

• Category A: PhD in Education
• Category B: Masters in Education
• Category C: Bachelor’s Degree (B.Ed / B.Sc Ed / B.A Ed)
• Category D: NCE (National Certificate in Education) or Diploma holders

In order to ensure high standards of education, all applicants are required to meet the following professional criteria set by the council:

• Those who are eligible to apply for TRCN must have the necessary academic qualifications in education (B.Sc, M.Sc, PhD, PGDE).
• Applicants with degrees in non-education fields must possess a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) to qualify for professional Category C certification.
• Candidates should have their certificates and a valid National Identification Number (NIN) ready for the registration portal.

Importance of Practicing TRCN Past Questions

1. The exam covers a wide range of theories, classroom management techniques, and educational psychology. Downloading these past questions and answers gives you an advantage as it familiarizes you with the specific examination format used by the Council.
2. By studying real questions from previous years, you would gain a clear understanding of how the TRCN frames its questions so that you can focus your reading on the topics that appear most frequently rather than trying to memorize an entire curriculum.
3. The past questions and answers come in a downloadable PDF format so you can study offline on your smartphone or any mobile device.

TRCN Exams Past Questions and Answers (SAMPLE)

Questions One: Which of the options below indicate the fundamental role of TRCN?

• A. To provide textbooks to schools.
• B. To organize extracurricular activities.
• C. To regulate and control the teaching profession in Nigeria.
• D. To provide financial assistance to teachers.

Answer: C

Questions Two: According to Bloom’s Taxonomy, the three domains of learning are:

• A. Cognitive, Psychosocial, and Psychomotor.
• B. Cognitive, Affective, and Psychomotor.
• C. Cognitive, Emotional, and Physical.
• D. Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude.

Answer: B

Questions Three: The concept of “Tabula Rasa” (the mind as a blank slate) is associated with which philosopher?

• A. Jean Piaget.
• B. John Locke.
• C. Socrates.
• D. B.F. Skinner.

Answer: B

Questions Four: Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a professional teacher?

• A. Mastery of subject matter.
• B. Adherence to a code of ethics.
• C. Inflexibility in teaching methods.
• D. Continuous professional development.

Answer: C

Questions Five: The primary goal of formative assessment is to:

• A. Assign final grades at the end of the term.
• B. Rank students from best to worst.
• C. Monitor student learning to provide ongoing feedback.
• D. Summarize what students have learned.

Answer: C

Questions Six: In Nigeria, the first secondary school was established in what year?

• A. 1842.
• B. 1859 (CMS Grammar School, Lagos).
• C. 1914.
• D. 1882.

Answer: B

Questions Seven: Which teaching method is most suitable for promoting active student participation?

• A. Lecture method.
• B. Inquiry/Discovery method.
• C. Dictation method.
• D. Rote memorization.

Answer: B

Questions Eight: Which domain of learning deals with emotions, attitudes, and values?

• A. Cognitive domain.
• B. Affective domain.
• C. Psychomotor domain.
• D. Reflective domain.

Answer: B

Questions Nine: The National Policy on Education (NPE) was first launched in Nigeria in what year?

• A. 1977.
• B. 1960.
• C. 1993.
• D. 2004.

Answer: A

Questions Ten: Which of these is the first education law in Nigeria to state that a person must be a qualified and registered teacher before they can be employed?

• A. TRCN Act 31 of 1993.
• B. 1882 Education Ordinance.
• C. 1926 Education Ordinance.
• D. 1977 National Policy on Education.

Answer: A

Questions Eleven: The term “Realia” in instructional technology refers to:

• A. Sophisticated digital software.
• B. Artificial models used in the lab.
• C. Real-life objects brought into the classroom to aid learning.
• D. Theoretical concepts in a textbook.

Answer: C

How to Download TRCN Past Questions and Answers

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