EXAMINATION
The institute’s examinations are normally held twice a year in May and November in many centres in Nigeria.

MAY EXAMINATION:
Examination application
Closing date                       –              March 31st
NOVEMBER EXAMINATION:
Examination application
Closing date                       –              September 30th 
Any application for examination entry received after the closing date will be retained and entered in the next examination.
Confirmation of examination entry is by the examination summons including the examination time-table which is sent out one month before the examination.

The institute’s full examinations comprise of four levels namely:-
Foundation examination
Professional Examination I
Professional Examination II
Professional Examination III
                The holders of the following qualifications are eligible for subject exemptions:-

• Registered students of the professional bodies set out in 6.1 above on subjects already passed excluding subjects in professional 2 & 3.
• OND/NCE (Geography Economics or related field) from a recognized institution in Nigeria or elsewhere – from the foundation examinations.
• NCE/B.Sc/M.Sc/MBA: Geography or related field from a recognized institution in Nigeria or elsewhere from the foundation examination.
• Ph.D Geography or related field from a recognized institution in Nigeria or elsewhere from foundation examinations and subjects for basics in professional examination level 1 depending on transcripts.

PROCEDURE:
                The exemption form should be completed in full and returned to the institute with the                 following:

• The appropriate fee:
• Certified photocopies of the following by the sponsor who must be a member of the institute.
• Relevant educational credentials
• Letter of registration with a professional body if applicable.
• Statement of last examination result.
• Supporting evidence of practical experience if applicable.
• Letter of recommendation from sponsor.