The National Examinations Council has officially released the NECO Timetable for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination Internal session. Candidates preparing for the June and July examinations can now begin proper revision using the approved schedule.
The examination will start on Monday, 15 June 2026, and end on Thursday, 23 July 2026. The timetable covers practicals, objective papers, essay papers, oral tests and trade subjects across different examination dates.
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Students, parents and schools are advised to study the timetable carefully to avoid missing any paper.
NECO Registration Deadline for Schools
NECO has also announced the official deadline for SSCE Internal registration.
Registration Type | Deadline |
|---|---|
Normal Registration | Monday, 25 May 2026 |
Late Registration | Friday, 29 May 2026 |
NECO stated clearly that there will be no extension after the late registration deadline.
NECO 2026 Examination Dates
Below are the scheduled dates for the SSCE examination announced by NECO:
Activity | Date |
|---|---|
Examination Begins | Monday, 15 June 2026 |
Examination Ends | Thursday, 23 July 2026 |
NECO Timetable 2026
We have given a breakdown of the NECO SSCE timetable. You can also download the PDF file of the 2026 NECO SSCE Timetable to save on your device for easy access.
Monday, 15 June to Friday, 19 June 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
Practical Physical Education | To be fixed | To be fixed by NECO |
Practical Foods and Nutrition | 3 hrs | To be fixed by NECO |
Practical Home Management | 3 hrs | To be fixed by NECO |
Music Technology Performance Test | 1 hr 30 mins | To be fixed by NECO |
Aural Music | 50 mins | To be fixed by NECO |
Oral French | 1 hr | To be fixed by NECO |
Oral Arabic | 1 hr 20 mins | To be fixed by NECO |
Fashion Design and Garment Making Practical | 4 hrs | To be fixed by NECO |
Livestock Farming Progressive Assessment | Nil | To be fixed by NECO |
Beauty and Cosmetology Practical | 3 hrs | To be fixed by NECO |
Computer Hardware and GSM Repairs Practical | 3 hrs | To be fixed by NECO |
Catering Craft Practical | 3 hrs | To be fixed by NECO |
Monday, 22 June 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
Computer Studies Practical | 3 hrs | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
French Written Comprehension | 1 hr | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
French Written Expression | 1 hr 45 mins | 3:00 pm to 4:45 pm |
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
Music Objective and Essay | 2 hrs 30 mins | 10:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Arabic Objective Essay and Literature | 3 hrs 30 mins | 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Thursday, 25 June 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
Chemistry Practical | 2 hrs | 10:00 am to 12:00 noon |
Hausa Objective and Essay | 3 hrs | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Igbo Objective and Essay | 3 hrs | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Yoruba Objective and Essay | 3 hrs | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Friday, 26 June 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
Biology Practical | 2 hrs | 10:00 am to 12:00 noon |
Monday, 29 June 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
Biology Objective and Essay | 2 hrs 30 mins | 10:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Home Management Objective and Essay | 2 hrs 30 mins | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
Christian Religious Studies | 2 hrs 30 mins | 10:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Islamic Studies | 2 hrs 30 mins | 10:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Health Education Practical Test | 1 hr 30 mins | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Health Education Objective and Essay | 2 hrs | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
General Mathematics Objective | 1 hr 45 mins | 10:00 am to 11:45 am |
General Mathematics Essay | 2 hrs 30 mins | 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm |
Thursday, 2 July 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
Physics Practical | 2 hrs 45 mins | 10:00 am to 12:45 pm |
Nigerian History Objective and Essay | 3 hrs | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Friday, 3 July 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
Literature in English: Objective and Prose | 2 hrs 15 mins | 10:00 am to 12:15 pm |
Monday, 6 July 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
Government Objective and Essay | 2 hrs 40 mins | 10:00 am to 12:40 pm |
Physical Education Objective and Essay | 2 hrs | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
Physics Objective and Essay | 3 hrs | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Food and Nutrition Objective and Essay | 2 hrs 30 mins | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
Visual Arts Creative Design | 3 hrs | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Visual Arts Drawing | 3 hrs | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Thursday, 9 July 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
Further Mathematics Objective | 2 hrs | 10:00 am to 12:00 noon |
Further Mathematics Essay | 2 hrs 30 mins | 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm |
Visual Arts Objective and Essay | 3 hrs | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Friday, 10 July 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
Technical Drawing Objective and Drawing | 2 hrs 30 mins | 10:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Monday, 13 July 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
Computer Studies Objective and Essay | 3 hrs | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Commerce Objective and Essay | 2 hrs 40 mins | 2:00 pm to 4:40 pm |
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
Chemistry Objective and Essay | 3 hrs | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Technical Drawing Practical | 3 hrs | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Literature in English Drama and Poetry | 1 hr 40 mins | 2:00 pm to 3:40 pm |
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
English Language Objective | 1 hr | 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
English Language Essay | 1 hr 45 mins | 11:15 am to 1:00 pm |
English Language Oral Test | 45 mins | 1:15 pm to 2:00 pm |
Thursday, 16 July 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
Agricultural Science Practical | 1 hr 20 mins | 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Geography Objective Practical and Physical | 2 hrs 30 mins | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Friday, 17 July 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
Human and Regional Geography Essay | 2 hrs | 10:00 am to 12:00 noon |
Monday, 20 July 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
Economics Objective and Essay | 3 hrs | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Catering Craft Objective and Essay | 2 hrs 30 mins | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
Civic Education Objective and Essay | 3 hrs | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Agricultural Science Objective and Essay | 2 hrs 30 mins | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
Accounting Objective Theory and Practice | 3 hrs 50 mins | 10:00 am to 1:50 pm |
Livestock Farming Practical | 1 hr 30 mins | 2:15 pm to 3:45 pm |
Computer Hardware and GSM Repairs | 3 hrs | 2:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Fashion Design and Garment Making | 2 hrs 30 mins | 2:15 pm to 4:45 pm |
Beauty and Cosmetology | 2 hrs 30 mins | 2:15 pm to 4:45 pm |
Thursday, 23 July 2026
Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
Marketing Objective and Essay | 2 hrs 40 mins | 10:00 am to 12:40 pm |
Livestock Farming Objective and Essay | 1 hr 30 mins | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates should take note of the following instructions from NECO:
Every candidate must come with a valid photocard for identification.
Where there is any difference between the timetable and the question paper, candidates should follow the time written on the question paper.
Science practicals and Computer Studies practicals may be arranged in batches due to limited equipment.
Visual Arts Creative Design paper should reach candidates at least one week before the examination date.
Candidates sitting for Hausa, Igbo or Yoruba should prepare for the Literature sections included in the papers.
Albino and blind candidates are entitled to 30 extra minutes after each paper.
Blind candidates must use approved Braille sheets supplied by NECO.
Scientific calculators are allowed during the examination.
Mobile phones, smart watches, tablets, programmable calculators and other communication gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.
Candidates who fail to sit for the practical papers will not receive results for those subjects.
Trade subject questions are hybrid in nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will the NECO 2026 SSCE Internal examination start?
A: The NECO 2026 examination will begin on Monday, 15 June 2026.
Q: When will the NECO 2026 examination end?
A: The examination will end on Thursday, 23 July 2026.
Q: What is the deadline for NECO 2026 registration?
A: Normal registration closes on Monday, 25 May 2026, while late registration ends on Friday, 29 May 2026.
Q: Can candidates use scientific calculators during NECO exams?
A: Yes, NECO allows candidates to use scientific calculators during the examination.
Q: Are phones allowed inside the examination hall?
A: No. Mobile phones, smart watches, tablets and other electronic communication gadgets are prohibited.
Q: Will blind candidates get extra time during the examination?
A: Yes, blind and albino candidates will receive 30 extra minutes after each paper.
Q: What happens if a candidate misses a practical paper?
A: Any candidate who fails to sit for a practical paper will not receive a result for that subject.
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