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SURCON Professional Examination — Surveyor (Nigeria)

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SURCON Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON) License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

1

Phase 1: Survey Law and RegulationsYou are here

Master Decree 44 of 1989, Survey Rules, Land Use Act 1978, and the Survey Coordination Act.

60
hours
2

Phase 2: Geodesy & Computations

Study Minna Datum parameters, Clarke 1880 conversions, NTM belt equations, and Least Squares adjustments.

80
hours
3

Phase 3: Geomatics & Practical Prep

Review photogrammetry, remote sensing, LIS database topology, hydrographic sonar corrections, and review your folio projects.

60
hours
Estimated total study time
200 hours
That's about 20 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the SURCON Professional Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
B.Sc., B.Tech., or HND in Surveying and Geoinformatics from a SURCON-accredited academic institution
Experience
Minimum 2 years of documented post-qualification pupilage under a Registered Surveyor (enrolled in the SURCON logbook)
Additional Requirements
  • Submission of a practical survey folio showing completed cadastral, engineering, and geodetic projects
  • Satisfactory report from the supervising surveyor
  • Clearance of all administrative fees via the Remita platform

SURCON Professional Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

6-12 months of active pupilage and study

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

SURCON

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

Candidates who fail specific papers can carry them over to the next annual cycle, subject to SURCON board limits.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee₦250,000
Total Estimated Cost₦250,000 per attempt (excluding folio assembly costs)
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In-depth explanations teaching Nigeria Transverse Mercator projections, Decree 44, and Land Use Act details.

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What You'll Study

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SURCON Professional Exam Details

SURCON Professional Examination — Surveyor (Nigeria)

Administered by Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON)

Official Source
60% aggregate (Part II) / 50% aggregate (Part I)
Passing Score
Written
Questions
3
Hours
₦250,000
Exam Fee
Study time: 150-250 hours
Prerequisites: B.Sc., B.Tech., or HND in Surveying and Geoinformatics, followed by a minimum of 2 years post-qualification pupilage under a registered surveyor
Valid for: Lifetime registration upon passing and swearing-in

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON) content outline

Land and Geodetic Surveying20%

Minna Datum parameters, Clarke 1880, GNSS positioning, height systems (ellipsoidal vs orthometric), networks, and coordinate transformations.

Cadastral Surveying Law & Practice20%

Land Use Act of 1978, Survey Coordination Act of 1962, boundary resolution, land registry systems, and survey plan standards.

SURCON Act & Professional Ethics20%

Decree 44 of 1989 (Cap S18 LFN 2004), Survey Rules of Nigeria, scale of fees, disciplinary committees, and professional conduct code.

Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing15%

Stereo overlap, relief displacement, camera calibration, UAV SfM mapping, LiDAR, and satellite image classification.

GIS and Digital Mapping10%

Vector/raster models, topology rules, spatial databases, web mapping services (WMS/WFS), and Land Information Systems (LIS).

Hydrographic Surveying10%

Single-beam/multi-beam echo sounders, sound velocity corrections, Chart Datums, heave/pitch/roll motions, and IHO S-44 standards.

Engineering and Mining Surveying5%

Tunnel alignment (shaft correlation), deformation monitoring, highway curve geometry, and mine boundary regulations.

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What's Next After the SURCON Professional?

After passing the SURCON Professional, you can pursue these career paths

Registered Surveyor (Surv.)

Statutory license to practice land surveying independently, establish a private firm, and sign/seal cadastral plans in Nigeria.

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Principal Surveyor / Director

Advance to senior management positions within state Ministries of Lands or the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGOF).

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