The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the timetable and registration guidelines for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) Resit examination.
The Resit examination is for candidates who have conditional deficiencies in English Studies, Mathematics or both subjects. It gives affected candidates another opportunity to meet the requirements for certification and placement into Senior Secondary School (SSS1) without repeating an academic year.
NECO BECE Resit Examination 2026
The BECE Resit examination is organised for Junior Secondary School (JSS3) candidates who did not fully satisfy the requirements in English Studies, Mathematics or both subjects following the release of the 2026 BECE results.
Candidates who successfully pass the affected subject(s) will qualify for certification and progression to Senior Secondary School.
Who Can Register for the BECE Resit?
The examination is strictly for candidates with conditional deficiencies in:
English Studies
Mathematics
English Studies and Mathematics
Candidates without deficiencies in these subjects are not expected to participate.
NECO BECE Resit Date 2026
The 2026 BECE Resit examination will be held on the following dates:
Subject | Date |
|---|---|
English Studies | Wednesday, 22 July 2026 |
Mathematics | Thursday, 23 July 2026 |
NECO BECE Resit Timetable 2026
Below is the schedule for the examination:
Date | Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 | English Studies Paper I (Objective) | 1 hour 20 minutes | 10:00 am to 11:20 am |
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 | English Studies Paper II | 40 minutes | 11:20 am to 12:00 noon |
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 | English Studies Paper III (Essay) | 45 minutes | 12:10 pm to 12:55 pm |
Thursday, 23 July 2026 | Mathematics Paper I (Objective) | 1 hour 20 minutes | 10:00 am to 11:20 am |
Thursday, 23 July 2026 | Mathematics Paper II | 1 hour 20 minutes | 11:20 am to 12:40 pm |
Thursday, 23 July 2026 | Mathematics Paper III (Essay) | 40 minutes | 12:50 pm to 1:30 pm |
How Much Is the NECO BECE Resit Fee?
The registration fee is ₦3,750 per subject for each candidate.
Candidates writing only one subject will pay for one subject, while those sitting for both English Studies and Mathematics will pay for both papers.
Important Registration Rules
Candidates and schools should note the following:
Registration is compulsory for all affected candidates.
Schools are expected to complete the registration process for eligible candidates.
Any unpaid Resit registration fee will be carried forward and added to the school's BECE registration for the following year, whether or not the affected candidate sits for the examination.
The same examination number used during the main BECE must be used for the Resit examination.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Before the examination, candidates should:
Confirm the correct examination date and subject.
Arrive at the examination venue early.
Use the same BECE examination number used during the main examination.
Follow the time stated on the question paper if it differs from the timetable.
Blind candidates will have the examination questions dictated to them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the NECO BECE Resit examination?
A: It is a supplementary examination for candidates who have conditional deficiencies in English Studies, Mathematics or both subjects in the 2026 BECE.
Q: Who can take the 2026 BECE Re Sit examination?
A: Only candidates with deficiencies in English Studies, Mathematics or both subjects are eligible.
Q: When will the 2026 NECO BECE Re Sit examination hold?
A: English Studies will be written on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, while Mathematics will be written on Thursday, 23 July 2026.
Q: How much is the BECE Re Sit registration fee?
A: The fee is ₦3,750 per subject.
Q: Can a candidate register for only one subject?
A: Yes. Candidates pay only for the subject in which they have a deficiency.
Q: Which examination number should candidates use?
A: Candidates must use the same examination number used during the main BECE.
Q: What happens if a school fails to pay the Resit registration fee?
A: The unpaid fee will be added to the school's BECE registration for the following year.
Q: Can candidates with deficiencies in both subjects sit for both examinations?
A: Yes. Candidates with deficiencies in both English Studies and Mathematics are expected to write both papers on their scheduled dates.
Q: Why is the BECE Resit examination important?
A: It enables affected candidates to meet the requirements for certification and gain admission into Senior Secondary School without repeating JSS3.
Q: Which time should candidates follow if there is a difference between the timetable and the question paper?
A: Candidates should follow the time printed on the question paper.
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