Hey Students! The count down is officially on. Walking into exam season might feel overwhelming, but your success starts with an organized game plan. Below, you will find the streamlined, hassle-free layout of your official 2026 exam schedule. No confusing codes, no timing clutter—just the dates, subjects, and times you need to show up and conquer. Bookmark this page, highlight your papers, and let’s secure those credits!2026 NECO Science Student Extract
| Date | Paper Title and Subject | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 22nd June | Paper 1: Practical – Computer Studies | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm |
| Wednesday 24th June | Paper I: Practical – Chemistry | 10:00 am – 12:00 noon |
| Friday 26th June | Paper I: Practical – Biology | 10:00 am – 12:00 noon |
| Monday 29th June | Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Biology | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm |
| Thursday 2nd July | Paper III: Objective – General Mathematics | 10:00 am – 11:45 am |
| Thursday 2nd July | Paper II: Essay – General Mathematics | 12:00 noon – 2:30 pm |
| Friday 3rd July | Paper I: Practical – Physics | 10:00 am – 12:45 pm |
| Tuesday 7th July | Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Physics | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm |
| Thursday 9th July | Paper III: Objective – Further Mathematics | 10:00 am – 12:00 noon |
| Thursday 9th July | Paper II: Essay – Further Mathematics | 12:00 noon – 2:30 pm |
| Friday 10th July | Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Computer Studies | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm |
| Tuesday 14th July | Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Chemistry | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm |
| Thursday 16th July | Paper I: Practical – Agricultural Science | 10:00 am – 11:30 am |
| Thursday 16th July | Papers III & I: Objective & Practical & Physical – Geography | 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
| Friday 17th July | Paper II: Essay – Human and Regional Geography | 10:00 am – 12:00 noon |
| Tuesday 21st July | Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Agricultural Science | 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
Full Master Timetable
The complete view of the NECO Senior School Certificate Examination schedule from start to finish:
| Date | Paper Title and Subject | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 15th June to Friday 19th June |
Paper I: Practical – Physical Education | Actual date and time will be fixed by the Council. |
| Paper I: Practical – Foods and Nutrition | To be determined by the subject demand | |
| Paper I: Practical – Home Management | To be determined by the subject demand | |
| Paper I: Performance Test, Music Technology & Alternative To Music Technology | To be determined by the subject demand | |
| Paper IV: Aural Music | To be determined by the subject demand | |
| Paper IV: Oral French | To be determined by the subject demand | |
| Paper IV: Oral Arabic | To be determined by the subject demand | |
| Paper I: Practical – Fashion Design and Garment Making | To be determined by the subject demand | |
| Paper IV: Progressive Assessments – Livestock Farming | To be determined by the subject demand | |
| Paper I: Practical – Beauty and Cosmetology | To be determined by the subject demand | |
| Paper I: Practical – Computer Hardware and GSM Repairs | To be determined by the subject demand | |
| Monday 22nd June | Paper I: Practical – Catering Craft | To be determined by the subject demand |
| Paper 1: Practical – Computer Studies | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | |
| Paper I: Written Comprehension – French | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | |
| Paper II: Written Expression – French | 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm | |
| Tuesday 23rd June | Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Music | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm |
| Papers III & II: Objective, Essay & Literature – Arabic | 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm | |
| Wednesday 24th June | Paper I: Practical – Chemistry | 10:00 am – 12:00 noon |
| Thursday 25th June | Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Hausa | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
| Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Igbo | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | |
| Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Yoruba | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | |
| Friday 26th June | Paper I: Practical – Biology | 10:00 am – 12:00 noon |
| Monday 29th June | Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Biology | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm |
| Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Home Management | 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm | |
| Tuesday 30th June | Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Christian Religious Studies | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm |
| Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Islamic Studies | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm | |
| Paper I: Test of Practical – Health Education | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm | |
| Wednesday 1st July | Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Health Education | 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm |
| Thursday 2nd July | Paper III: Objective – General Mathematics | 10:00 am – 11:45 am |
| Paper II: Essay – General Mathematics | 12:00 noon – 2:30 pm | |
| Friday 3rd July | Paper I: Practical – Physics | 10:00 am – 12:45 pm |
| Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Nigerian History | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | |
| Monday 6th July | Papers III & IV: Objective & Prose – Literature in English | 10:00 am – 12:15 pm |
| Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Government | 10:00 am – 12:40 pm | |
| Tuesday 7th July | Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Physical Education | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
| Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Physics | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | |
| Wednesday 8th July | Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Foods & Nutrition | 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
| Paper IV: Creative Design – Visual Arts | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | |
| Paper I: Drawing – Visual Arts | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | |
| Thursday 9th July | Paper III: Objective – Further Mathematics | 10:00 am – 12:00 noon |
| Paper II: Essay – Further Mathematics | 12:00 noon – 2:30 pm | |
| Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Visual Art | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | |
| Friday 10th July | Papers III & IV: Objective & Drawing – Technical Drawing | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm |
| Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Computer Studies | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | |
| Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Commerce | 2:00 pm – 4:40 pm | |
| Tuesday 14th July | Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Chemistry | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm |
| Paper I: Practical – Technical Drawing | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | |
| Paper II: Drama & Poetry – Literature in English | 2:00 pm – 3.40 pm | |
| Wednesday 15th July | Paper III: Objective – English Language | 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
| Paper II: Essay – English Language | 11:15 am – 1:00 pm | |
| Paper IV: Test of Orals – English Language | 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm | |
| Thursday 16th July | Paper I: Practical – Agricultural Science | 10:00 am – 11:30 am |
| Papers III & I: Objective & Practical & Physical – Geography | 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm | |
| Friday 17th July | Paper II: Essay – Human and Regional Geography | 10:00 am – 12:00 noon |
| Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Economics | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | |
| Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Catering Craft | 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm | |
| Monday 20th July | Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Civic Education | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm |
| Tuesday 21st July | Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Agricultural Science | 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
| Papers III & II: Objective, Theory & Practice – Accounting | 10:00 am – 1:50 pm | |
| Wednesday 22nd July | Papers I: Practical – Livestock Farming | 2:15 pm – 3:45 pm |
| Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Computer Hardware and GSM Repairs | 2:15 pm – 5:15 pm | |
| Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Fashion Design and Garment Making | 2:15 pm – 4:45 pm | |
| Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Beauty and Cosmetology | 2:15 pm – 4:45 pm | |
| Thursday 23rd July | Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Marketing | 10:00 am – 12:40 pm |
| Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Livestock Farming | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
Vital Examination Ground Rules
- The Photo Rule: It is fully mandatory to bring your official Photocard for identification into every single examination hall.
- Clashing Timings? If the time printed on your physical exam question paper differs from this timetable, always follow the time on the question paper.
- Practical Attendance: Missing your Practical Papers (Paper I) means you automatically forfeit your score—resulting in no final grade for that subject. Protect your grades and show up early!
- Calculators & Gear: Standard scientific calculators are completely fine. However, all smart devices (tablets, smartwatches, smartpens, and mobile phones) are completely banned.
- Special Allowances: Visually impaired candidates and Albinos are strictly entitled to 30 minutes of extra time at the close of every session.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: When is the 2026 NECO SSCE exam starting?
A: The 2026 NECO Senior School Certificate Examination (Internal) formally kicks off on Monday, 15th June, 2026, beginning with early practical assessments, and draws to a close on Thursday, 23rd July, 2026.
Q: What happens if I use a multi-set arrangement for my science practical?
A: If your school center has a massive turnout of candidates and limited hardware or chemical kits, NECO allows practical sessions to run sequentially in organized groups or “sets.” Confirm your specific batch time with your lab coordinator ahead of time.
Q: When do Visual Arts students get access to Paper IV (Creative Design)?
A: Visual Arts candidates must be handed their Creative Design paper instructions at least one full week prior to the scheduled exam day to allow for adequate planning and conceptual prep.