The (4) TRCN Categories for Teachers [A, B, C, D] (All Explained)

The TRCN categories are ‘A’ for PhD holders, ‘B’ for Masters, ‘C’ for Degree and ‘D’ for NCE holders.

But what does these TRCN categories for teachers mean for you, which category is yours and how can you upgrade to higher categories?

• ALSO SEE: HOW TO COMPLETE TRCN EXAM REGISTRATION

TRCN category preview

TRCN category shows your qualification which determines your TRCN FEES and professional status.

Categories are required during registration and only seen on your TRCN license, not the certificate.

• SEE MORE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TRCN LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE

Detail of TRCN categories for teachers

Always register under your current ‘highest’ qualification and upgrade later.

1. TRCN category A

This is the TRCN category level for teachers with Doctorate degree (PhD).

Though the highest category, it still requires a teaching qualification for TRCN REGISTRATION.

So you’re not under this category if you hold a PhD alone.

You must also possess either a degree in education, PGDE/PDE or an NCE plus your PhD to be eligible for category ‘A’ registration.

• SEE TRCN REGISTRATION FEES FOR ALL CATEGORIES

You cannot upgrade this category because it is already the highest.

2. TRCN category B

This category is for teachers with Masters degree in Education or any other field.

If your Masters is not in education, TRCN requires you have either your first degree in education, a PGDE/PDE or an NCE for successful registration.

And you already have one or more of the above qualifications if your Masters is in education.

Or is it possible to obtain an M.Ed. or M.Sc. (Ed) without any of the three educational backgrounds?

• SEE HOW TO REGISTER FOR TRCN WITHOUT EDUCATION DEGREE

Category ‘B’ teachers can upgrade to ‘A’

3. TRCN category C

Teachers with Bachelor’s degree or HND fall under this TRCN category C.

For Bachelor’s degree

Your degree must be in education (B.Sc.(Ed), B.A.(Ed), B.Ed.) and if not, then possess one of PGDE/PDE or NCE.

For HND

Any of PGDE/PDE or NCE is also required since your diploma is not in education.

• SEE TRCN EXAM FEES FOR EACH CATEGORY

Category ‘C’ can be upgraded to ‘B’ once the required qualification is obtained.

4. TRCN category D

This is the TRCN category for teachers with NCE.

It is the lowest category level and you’re automatically eligible for TRCN registration with this qualification (no additional certificate required).

• SEE HOW TO REGISTER FOR TRCN ONLINE NOW

Category ‘D’ can be upgraded to ‘C’

Upgrading TRCN category level

Let’s say you registered for TRCN with NCE (category D) but later obtained your first degree…

Can you upgrade to the new ‘higher’ TRCN category level?

Yes, you can.

And it does not require another exam or certificate.

How to upgrade TRCN category

• Visit your profile on TRCN portal.
• Click ‘UPGRADING’.
• Upload your new higher qualification.
• Enter other required details.
• Click ‘SUBMIT’.

You’ll be required to make payment based on the category you’re upgrading to.

After successful payment, you’ll receive a new TRCN LICENSE that now reflects your higher category level.

GOOD LUCK.

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