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Registrations Open for 1.3 Thousand Slots in EAD and Hybrid Undergraduate Courses in Different Areas of Knowledge, Totally Free and with Certificate Guaranteed by the Federal Institute
The Federal Institute of Northern Minas Gerais (IFNMG) has launched the CEADI 01/2026 Public Notice, offering free higher education courses in the EAD and hybrid modalities. This opportunity is ideal for those seeking continuing education and professional qualification with the credibility of a federal public institution recognized by the MEC.
Registrations are already open and will remain open until November 17, 2025, with slots distributed in several regional centers. All courses are free, and the selection process will be conducted through curriculum analysis of high school grades.
Objective of the Free EAD Courses and Workload
The selection process aims to democratize access to higher education, offering courses that combine flexible hours with academic quality.
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The distance learning (EAD) courses will have 10% of the in-person workload, while the hybrid courses will feature 30% of in-person activities and 20% of synchronous online meetings. In-person and online classes include forums, seminars, assessment activities, and supervised practical work, conducted by qualified teachers and educational mediators.
According to IFNMG, this structure “allows students to organize their schedules and learn autonomously without giving up interaction with teachers and peers.”
Offered EAD Courses
According to the public notice, four undergraduate courses offered by the Distance Education Center (CEADI) have open slots:
- Public Administration – Bachelor’s degree, in theEAD modality.
- Biological Sciences – Teaching degree, in thehybrid modality.
- Literature/Libras – Teaching degree, in thehybrid modality.
- Pedagogy – Teaching degree, alsohybrid
These courses meet MEC guidelines and aim to train professionals capable of acting with a critical, ethical, and innovative approach to education and administration.
Available Slots and Offer Locations
The public notice provides for slots distributed among IFNMG campuses and centers, as detailed in Annex I of the document.
In addition to open competition, 50% of the slots are reserved for students from public schools, as per Law No. 12.711/2012 and its updates. There are also quotas for people with disabilities (PWD) and graduates from Agricultural Family Schools (EFA)
The institution emphasizes that all courses may have classes on Saturdays, respecting the academic calendar of each unit.
Benefits and Free Tuition
All offered courses are free, and candidates will not pay tuition fees.
The only fee anticipated is a registration fee of R$ 10.00, with exemption guaranteed for public school students or registered in the CadÚnico, upon proof.
According to IFNMG, this measure ensures “social inclusion and increased access to higher education for those who need it most.”
Selection Process
The selection will be conducted exclusively through curriculum analysis, considering the grades from the 1st and 2nd years of high school — such as Portuguese, Mathematics, History, Geography, Biology, and Chemistry, according to the chosen course.
The grades will be converted on a scale of 0 to 100 and weighted. In case of a tie, candidates with the highest grade in Portuguese will be prioritized, followed by Mathematics.
The results will be disclosed in stages, with the preliminary result on December 8 and the final result on December 12, 2025.
Requirements for Registration
To participate, it is necessary to have completed high school (or equivalent), own CPF and active email. The candidate must attach the school transcript or equivalent document with the required grades.
It is also necessary to have internet access and a device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) to follow the lessons and submit activities, especially in online courses.
Registrations must be made only through the online system, and IFNMG will not accept documents sent by email or mail.
Selection Process Schedule
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of the Public Notice | 01/10/2025 |
| Registrations | 10/17 to 11/17/2025 |
| Request for Exemption | 10/17 to 10/27/2025 |
| Result of Exemption Requests | 11/04/2025 |
| Exemption Appeal | 11/05/2025 |
| Post-Appeal Result | 11/10/2025 |
| Disclosure of Approved Registrations | 11/25/2025 |
| Preliminary Result | 12/08/2025 |
| Final Result and Start of Enrollments | 12/12/2025 |
How to Register
The candidate must fill out the complete form, attach the required documents, and, if not exempt, pay the fee of R$ 10.00.
The courses are recognized by the MEC, and the diplomas have national validity, allowing graduates to operate throughout Brazil.
This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking free online courses with the quality and recognition of a Federal Institute.
If you dream of graduating in Public Administration, Pedagogy, Literature, or Biological Sciences, this may be your chance to earn the diploma and transform the future without leaving home.
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