The Benue State Education Quality Assurance and Examinations Board (BEQAEB) has officially released the timetable for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination. This schedule sets out all exam dates, subjects and sessions for schools, students, parents and guardians across the state.

According to Dr. Terna Francis, Executive Secretary of the Board, the timetable is designed to guide proper preparation and ensure smooth conduct of the examination. It also helps schools plan ahead and keep students aligned with approved dates.

The examination will run from Monday, 1 June 2026, to Tuesday, 9 June 2026, with a final administrative activity on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.

For students also preparing for national exams, you may find the updated WAEC timetable and NECO timetable helpful for planning.

BECE 2026 Daily Session Times

  • Morning session: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon

  • Afternoon session: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Some days will feature only morning papers, while others include both sessions, depending on the subject.

Full Benue BECE Timetable 2026

Monday, 1 June 2026

  • Basic Science and Technology (Practical)

  • Basic Science and Technology (Obj/Essay)

Tuesday, 2 June 2026

  • Pre Vocational Studies (Practical)

  • Pre Vocational Studies (Obj/Essay)

Wednesday, 3 June 2026

  • Cultural and Creative Arts (Practical)

  • Cultural and Creative Arts (Obj/Essay)

Thursday, 4 June 2026

  • Mathematics (Obj/Essay)

Friday, 5 June 2026

  • National Values Education (Obj/Essay)

  • History (Afternoon)

Saturday, 6 June 2026

  • English Studies (Obj/Essay)

  • Tiv or Idoma (Afternoon)

Monday, 8 June 2026

  • Business Studies (Obj/Essay)

  • French (Afternoon)

Tuesday, 9 June 2026

  • CRS or IRS (Obj/Essay)

  • Hausa (Afternoon)

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

  • Submission of keys and reports by Custodian Officers to BEQAEB

Important Notice for Schools and Candidates

Schools are advised to strictly follow the approved timetable to avoid clashes or missing papers. Candidates should also begin early preparation since the exam starts with practical subjects and continues across core academic areas.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to stay informed and help students stick to the schedule for better performance.

BEQAEB has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a fair, credible and well organised examination process across Benue State.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When does the 2026 Benue BECE start?
A: The examination starts on Monday, 1 June 2026.

Q: When will the BECE 2026 end?
A: It will end on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, while final submissions happen on 10 June 2026.

Q: What time do BECE exams start each day?
A: Morning papers run from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, while afternoon papers run from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

Q: Do all subjects have both morning and afternoon papers?
A: No, some subjects have only morning papers while others include both sessions.

Q: Who is responsible for the Benue BECE timetable?
A: The Benue State Education Quality Assurance and Examinations Board (BEQAEB) is in charge of the examination schedule.