NECO Timetable 2025/2026 [PDF DOWNLOAD]

NECO Timetable 2025/2026 Is Out: Download Full PDF Exam Schedule for Science, Art & Commercial Students

Looking for the official NECO timetable 2025?

You’re in the right place.

The National Examination Council (NECO) has officially released the 2025 NECO timetable and exam schedule for all candidates sitting the June/July SSCE exams.

Whether you’re a science student, an art student, or in the commercial stream, this post contains the full breakdown of the NECO timetable 2025/2026 and a direct PDF download so you don’t miss a single paper.

The exam starts on Monday, 16th June 2025 and ends Friday, 25th July 2025.

We’ve also included the NECO timetable 2025 for science students, art students, and commercial candidates.

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PLEASE NOTE:  The full timetable (PDF format) released by NECO is available at the end of this post. It shows the paper code and duration for each subject. It’s advisable you make references to it.

Full Table Format For NECO TIMETABLE 2025-2026

Date Paper Code Subject Duration Time
Monday 23rd June6271Paper I: Practical – Data Processing3 hrs10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Monday 23rd June4101Paper I: Written Comprehension – French1 hr10:00 am – 11:00 am
Monday 23rd June4102Paper II: Written Expression – French1 hr 45 mins11:00 am – 12:45 pm
Monday 23rd June4043/4042Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Music2 hrs 30 mins2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Monday 23rd June3041Paper I: Practical – Electronics3 hrs2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 24th June4113/4112Papers III & II: Objective, Essay & Literature – Arabic3 hrs 30 mins10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Tuesday 24th June4053/4052Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – History3 hrs2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 24th June6013/6012Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto-Body Repair and Spray Painting2 hrs 30 mins10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday 24th June6023/6022Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Electrical Work2 hrs 30 mins10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday 24th June6033/6032Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Mechanical work2 hrs 30 mins10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Wednesday 25th June2011Paper I: Practical – Biology2 hrs10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Wednesday 25th June2021Paper I: Practical – Chemistry2 hrs10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Wednesday 25th June5013/5012Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Store Management2 hrs 40 mins2:00 pm – 4:40 pm
Wednesday 25th June3053/3052Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Mechanics2 hrs 30 mins2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Thursday 26th June4063/4061Papers III & I: Objective & Practical / Physical – Geography2 hrs 30 mins10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Thursday 26th June4123/4122Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Hausa3 hrs2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday 26th June4133/4132Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Igbo3 hrs2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday 26th June4143/4142Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Yoruba3 hrs2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday 26th June4153/4152Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Edo3 hrs2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday 26th June4163/4162Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Efik3 hrs2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Date Paper Code Subject Duration Time
Friday 27th June1013Paper III: Objective – English Language1 hr10:00 am – 11:00 am
Friday 27th June1012Paper II: Essay – English Language1 hr 45 mins11:15 am – 1:00 pm
Friday 27th June1014Paper IV: Test of Orals – English Language45 mins1:15 pm – 2:00 pm
Friday 27th June5053/5052Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Insurance2 hrs 40 mins2:20 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday 27th June2031Paper I: Practical – Physics2 hrs 45 mins10:00 am – 12:45 pm
Friday 27th June4073/4072Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Government2 hrs 40 mins2:00 pm – 4:40 pm
Friday 27th June3043/3042Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Electronics2 hrs2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Monday 30th June4062Paper II: Essay – Human and Regional Geography2 hrs10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Monday 30th June3011Paper I: Practical – Technical Drawing3 hrs10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Monday 30th June4092Paper II: Drama & Poetry – Literature in English1 hr 40 mins10:00 am – 11:40 am
Date Paper Code Subject Duration Time
Tuesday 1st July2013/2012Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Biology2 hrs 30 mins2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Thursday 3rd July2081Paper I: Practical – Computer Studies3 hrs10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thursday 3rd July2023/2022Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Chemistry3 hrs10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thursday 3rd July4093/4094Papers III & IV: Objective & Prose – Literature in English2 hrs 15 mins2:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Friday 4th July6101Paper I(b): Painting and Decoration (Practical)6 hrs10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday 4th July6191Paper I(b): Dyeing and Bleaching (Practical)6 hrs10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday 4th July6201Paper I(b): Printing Craft Practice (Practical)6 hrs10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday 4th July6221Paper I(b): Photography (Practical)6 hrs10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday 4th July6251Paper I(b): Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair (Practical)6 hrs10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday 4th July6231Paper I: Practical – Mining2 hrs10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Date Paper Code Subject Duration Time
Monday 7th July2071/2072Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Physics2 hrs 30 mins10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Monday 7th July4012Paper II: Essay – Commerce2 hrs2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tuesday 8th July5043Paper III: Objective – Economics1 hr10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday 8th July5042Paper II: Essay – Economics2 hrs11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday 8th July3022Paper II: Essay – Government2 hrs2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Wednesday 9th July4023/4022Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Financial Accounting2 hrs 30 mins10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Wednesday 9th July4052Paper II: Essay – Store Management2 hrs2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Wednesday 9th July4062Paper II: Essay – Office Practice2 hrs2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Thursday 10th July1016Paper I: Practical – Food and Nutrition2 hrs10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday 10th July1012Paper II: Essay – Home Management2 hrs2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Date Paper Code Subject Duration Time
Friday 11th July4013Paper III: Objective – Commerce1 hr10:00 am – 11:00 am
Friday 11th July2081/2082Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Chemistry2 hrs 30 mins2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Saturday 12th July5042Paper II: Essay – Economics (Private Candidates)2 hrs10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday 12th July5043Paper III: Objective – Economics (Private Candidates)1 hr12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Monday 14th July3012Paper II: Essay – Civic Education2 hrs10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday 14th July3013Paper III: Objective – Civic Education1 hr12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Tuesday 15th July5072Paper II: Essay – Animal Husbandry2 hrs10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday 15th July5073Paper III: Objective – Animal Husbandry1 hr12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Wednesday 16th July5042Paper II: Essay – Economics (Repeat/Resit)2 hrs10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday 16th July5043Paper III: Objective – Economics (Repeat/Resit)1 hr12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Date Paper Code Subject Duration Time
Thursday 17th July4023Paper III: Objective – Government1 hr10:00 am – 11:00 am
Thursday 17th July4022Paper II: Essay – Government2 hrs11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Friday 18th July5041Paper I: Practical – Economics1 hr 30 mins10:00 am – 11:30 am
Friday 18th July5053Paper III: Objective – Agricultural Science1 hr12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Friday 18th July5052Paper II: Essay – Agricultural Science2 hrs1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Saturday 19th July4042Paper II: Essay – Islamic Studies2 hrs10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday 19th July4043Paper III: Objective – Islamic Studies1 hr12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Monday 21st July2051Paper I: Practical – Physics2 hrs10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday 22nd July5031Paper I: Practical – Food & Nutrition1 hr 30 mins10:00 am – 11:30 am
Wednesday 23rd July2101Paper I: Practical – Biology2 hrs10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Date Paper Code Subject Duration Time
Thursday 24th July5043Paper III: Objective – Economics1 hr10:00 am – 11:00 am
Thursday 24th July5042Paper II: Essay – Economics2 hrs11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Friday 25th July2031Paper I: Practical – Chemistry2 hrs10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday 26th July4062Paper II: Essay – Christian Religious Studies2 hrs10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday 26th July4063Paper III: Objective – Christian Religious Studies1 hr12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

SCHOOLS AND CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

1. WHERE THE TIME ON THE QUESTION PAPER DIFFERS FROM THE TIME ON THIS TIMETABLE, THE TIME ON THE QUESTION PAPER SHOULD BE STRICTLY

ADHERED TO.

2. FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND AUTO MECHANICS PRACTICAL PAPER I; FRENCH, MUSIC AND ARABIC PAPER IV, THE SPECIFIC VENUES

FOR THE EXAMINATION SHOULD BE CONFIRMED FROM NECO STATE OFFICES.

3. PRACTICAL IN SCIENCES, STENOGRAPHY, COMPUTER STUDIES AND DATA PROCESSING CAN BE IN SETS WHERE THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES

IS LARGE AND THE EQUIPMENT CANNOT GO ROUND.

4. VISUAL ARTS PAPER IV [CREATIVE DESIGN] SHOULD BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE THE EXAMINATION DATE.

5. WELDING & FABRICATION, ENGINEERING CRAFT PRACTICE SHOULD BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES AT LEAST THREE WEEKS BEFORE THE EXAMINATION DATE.

6. DYEING AND BLEACHING 1B, PHOTOGRAPH 1B, PAINTING AND DECORATION 1B, PRINTING CRAFT PRACTICE 1B, LEATHER GOODS

MANUFACTURING AND REPAIR 1B, SHOUD BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE EXAMINATION DATE.

7. NIGERIAN LANGUAGES (HAUSA, IGBO, YORUBA, EDO, EFIK AND IBIBIO) INCLUDE LITERATURE ASPECT.

8. ALBINOS AND BLIND CANDIDATES ARE TO BE ALLOWED 30 EXTRA MINUTES AT THE END OF EACH SUBJECT.

9. BLIND CANDIDATES MUST MAKE USE OF THE NECO SUPPLIED OBR CUSTOMISED BRAILLE SHEET FOR THE EXAMINATION.

10. USE OF SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR IS ALLOWED.

11. BRINGING INTO THE EXAMINATION HALL ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION GADGETS (PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS, MOBILE PHONES, IPADS, TABLETS,

SMART WRIST WATCHES/GLASSES/PENS ETC) ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

12. CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT SIT FOR PRACTICAL (PAPER 1) WILL NOT HAVE RESULT IN THE SUBJECT.

Download NECO Timetable 2025-2026 in PDF

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Is NECO Timetable 2025/2026 Out?

Yes, it’s finally out. According to the official schedule, the NECO exam starts on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, and ends on Friday, July 25th, 2025.

If you’re writing NECO this year, don’t wait till it’s too late.

Your entire exam schedule, from Day 1 to the final paper. No more guessing, no more confusion.

Now let’s be clear:
NECO runs two types of SSCE exams:

  • Internal is for school candidates in SS3
  • External (GCE) is for private candidates not in school

This timetable is strictly for INTERNAL candidates, those still in school, writing their final year NECO.

With over 70 subjects across all departments, Science, Art, and Commercial, this timetable tells you what, when, and how to prepare.

Frequently Asked Questions About NECO Timetable 2025/2026

Got questions about the NECO 2025/2026 timetable?

Let’s clear things up fast and straight to the point:


When is NECO 2025 starting?

📅 The NECO SSCE for internal (school) candidates officially starts on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, and ends Friday, July 25th, 2025.

So if you’ve been asking “When will NECO start?” that’s your answer. Mark the date and get ready.


When was NECO established in Nigeria?

NECO was founded in April 1999 under the administration of General Abdulsalami Abubakar.

It was created as a national alternative to WAEC, and became the first federal exam body to offer affordable registration for students.


Is NECO only for Nigerians?

Yes. NECO is strictly for students in Nigeria.

It conducts the SSCE and GCE exams across the country and does not operate in other nations.


Wrapping Up: NECO Timetable 2025

✅ This is the official and updated NECO 2025/2026 timetable for internal candidates.

If there are changes, we’ll update it here, so bookmark this page and check back later.

🎓 Good luck as you prepare for admission into your dream higher institution.
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