The Management of the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT) is pleased to announce the schedule for the October 2025 Diet of the Mandatory Professional Examination (MPE).

This examination is open to graduates (external candidates) and students (internal candidates) of Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) from Universities and Polytechnics, serving as the pre-requisite for their registration for Associate Membership of the Institute.

Examination Details

The October 2025 Diet will include:

• Module I
• Resit I
• Module II
• Resit II

Note: Only candidates who pass the Module I examination will be eligible to register for the Module II examination.

Registration Process for New Candidates

External Candidates:

• Begin your registration here.
• Fill out the form and select your qualification
• Make the necessary payment via any of the channels available
• Go to: https://nislt.gov.ng/mpeeligibilitycontinue.php and enter your reference number to access the MPE form
• Then complete the form online, attach all the required documents and passport on white background
• Ensure to submit the form
• Upon approval, you will receive login credentials (Examination No and Password). 
• After registration, you can login to the portal to register for Module I examination as soon as it is scheduled.
• For those registering for Module 2, Resit 1 or Resit 2 DO NOT need to fill form again. They will be required to login to their portal and register for the examination as soon as it is scheduled.

Internal Candidates:

• Students in 400L & 500L (Universities) or HND I & HND II (Polytechnics) should register through their respective Deans or Heads of Department (HODs).

Examination Schedule

• October 2025 Diet: 14th & 15th October 2025
• Examinations will take place at various centers across the country.

Additional Resources

• Download the advert for the October 2025 MPE Diets here.
• For curriculum and programme details, access the MPE Handbook and Curriculum here

Enquiries

For further information or assistance, contact the Institute via:

• Email: inform@nislt.gov.ng | enquiry@nislt.gov.ng