Official NECO Timetable 2026 PDF Download

Are you a school administrator, teacher, or candidate preparing for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE)? The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the internal examination timetable for 2026.

Knowing the exact dates, times, and rules of your papers is the first step toward achieving an excellent score. At BrightScoreHub, we have broken down the entire timetable into an easy-to-read format so you can plan your study schedule effectively.

The 2026 NECO internal examination is scheduled to run from Monday, 15th June to Thursday, 23rd July, 2026.

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2026 NECO Examination Core Details

• Exam Body: National Examinations Council (NECO)
• Exam Type: Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal
• Start Date: Monday, 15th June, 2026
• End Date: Thursday, 23rd July, 2026

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Complete NECO 2026 Timetable Breakdown

Below is the structured schedule for the core, science, commercial, and art subjects. Make sure to note the papers relevant to your department.

Date	Subject / Paper Title & Code	Duration	Time
WEEK 1: PRACTICALS & ORAL ASSESSMENTS
Monday 15th June to Friday 19th June	Paper I: Practical - Physical Education (2081)	To be determined by the subject demand	Actual date and time will be fixed by the Council. Center specific.
	Paper I: Practical Foods and Nutrition (2041)	3 hrs
	Paper I: Practical - Home Management (4061)	3 hrs
	Paper I: Performance Test, Music Technology & Alternative To Music Technology (4101) / Paper IV: Aural Music (4104)	1 hr 30 mins / 50 mins
	Paper IV: Oral French (4034) / Paper IV: Oral Arabic (4004)	1 hr / 1 hr 20 mins
	Paper I: Practical - Fashion Design and Garment Making (5021) / Paper IV: Progressive Assessments - Livestock Farming (5044)	4 hrs / —
	Paper I: Practical - Beauty and Cosmetology (5001) / Paper I: Practical - Computer Hardware and GSM Repairs (5011)	3 hrs / 3 hrs
	Paper I: Practical - Catering Craft (4011)	3 hrs
WEEK 2
Monday 22nd June	Paper I: Practical - Computer Studies (2031)	3 hrs	10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday 23rd June	Paper I: Written Comprehension - French (4031)	1 hr	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
	Paper II: Written Expression - French (4032)	1 hr 45 mins	3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Wednesday 24th June	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Music (4103 & 4102)	2 hrs 30 mins	10:00 am - 12:30 pm
	Papers III & II: Objective, Essay & Literature - Arabic (4003 & 4002)	3 hrs 30 mins	2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday 25th June	Paper I: Practical - Chemistry (2021)	2 hrs	10:00 am - 12:00 noon
	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Hausa (4053 & 4052) / Igbo (4073 & 4072) / Yoruba (4133 & 4132)	3 hrs	2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday 26th June	Paper I: Practical - Biology (2011)	2 hrs	10:00 am - 12:00 noon
WEEK 3
Monday 29th June	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Biology (2013 & 2012)	2 hrs 30 mins	10:00 am - 12:30 pm
	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Home Management (4063 & 4062)	2 hrs 30 mins	2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 30th June	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Christian Religious Studies (4023 & 4022) / Islamic Studies (4083 & 4082)	2 hrs 30 mins	10:00 am - 12:30 pm
	Paper I: Test of Practical - Health Education (2071)	1 hr 30 mins	2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Health Education (2073 & 2072)	2 hrs	3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 1st July	Paper III: Objective - General Mathematics (1023)	1 hr 45 mins	10:00 am - 11:45 am
	Paper II: Essay - General Mathematics (1022)	2 hrs 30 mins	12:00 noon - 2:30 pm
Thursday 2nd July	Paper I: Practical - Physics (2091)	2 hrs 45 mins	10:00 am - 12:45 pm
	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Nigerian History (4113 & 4112)	3 hrs	2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday 3rd July	Papers III & IV: Objective & Prose - Literature in English (4093 & 4094)	2 hrs 15 mins	10:00 am - 12:15 pm
WEEK 4
Monday 6th July	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Government (4043 & 4042)	2 hrs 40 mins	10:00 am - 12:40 pm
	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Physical Education (2083 & 2082)	2 hrs	2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday 7th July	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Physics (2093 & 2092)	3 hrs	10:00 am - 1:00 pm
	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Foods & Nutrition (2043 & 2042)	2 hrs 30 mins	2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8th July	Paper IV: Creative Design - Visual Arts (4124)	3 hrs	10:00 am - 1:00 pm
	Paper I: Drawing - Visual Arts (4121)	3 hrs	2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday 9th July	Paper III: Objective - Further Mathematics (2053)	2 hrs	10:00 am - 12:00 noon
	Paper II: Essay - Further Mathematics (2052)	2 hrs 30 mins	12:00 noon - 2:30 pm
	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Visual Art (4123 & 4122)	3 hrs	2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday 10th July	Papers III & IV: Objective & Drawing - Technical Drawing (2103 & 2104)	2 hrs 30 mins	10:00 am - 12:30 pm
WEEK 5
Monday 13th July	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Computer Studies (2033 & 2032)	3 hrs	10:00 am - 1:00 pm
	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Commerce (3013 & 3012)	2 hrs 40 mins	2:00 pm - 4:40 pm
Tuesday 14th July	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Chemistry (2023 & 2022)	3 hrs	10:00 am - 1:00 pm
	Paper I: Practical - Technical Drawing (2101)	3 hrs	2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
	Paper II: Drama & Poetry - Literature in English (4092)	1 hr 40 mins	2:00 pm - 3:40 pm
Wednesday 15th July	Paper III: Objective - English Language (1013)	1 hr	10:00 am - 11:00 am
	Paper II: Essay - English Language (1012)	1 hr 45 mins	11:15 am - 1:00 pm
	Paper IV: Test of Orals - English Language (1014)	45 mins	1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Thursday 16th July	Paper I: Practical - Agricultural Science (2001)	1 hr 30 mins	10:00 am - 11:30 am
	Papers III & I: Objective, Practical & Physical - Geography (2063 & 2061)	2 hrs 30 mins	2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Friday 17th July	Paper II: Essay - Human and Regional Geography (2062)	2 hrs	10:00 am - 12:00 noon
WEEK 6
Monday 20th July	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Economics (3023 & 3022)	3 hrs	10:00 am - 1:00 pm
	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Catering Craft (4013 & 4012)	2 hrs 30 mins	2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 21st July	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Civic Education (1003 & 1002)	3 hrs	10:00 am - 1:00 pm
	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Agricultural Science (2003 & 2002)	2 hrs 30 mins	2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 22nd July	Papers III & II: Objective, Theory & Practice - Accounting (3003 & 3002)	3 hrs 50 mins	10:00 am - 1:50 pm
	Paper I: Practical - Livestock Farming (5041)	1 hr 30 mins	2:15 pm - 3:45 pm
	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Computer Hardware and GSM Repairs (5013/2) / Fashion Design (5023/2) / Beauty & Cosmetology (5003/2)	3 hrs / 2 hrs 30 mins	2:15 pm onwards
Thursday 23rd July	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Marketing (3033 & 3032)	2 hrs 40 mins	10:00 am - 12:40 pm
	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Livestock Farming (5043 & 5042)	1 hr 30 mins	2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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Important NECO Examination Regulations & Rules

To ensure your results are not withheld, candidates and schools must strictly adhere to the following regulations issued by NECO management:

• Photocard is Mandatory: It is mandatory that each candidate has a photocard for identification during the examination.
• Question Paper Time Limits: 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.
• No Electronic Gadgets: Bringing into the examination hall electronic communication gadgets (programmable calculators, mobile phones, iPads, tablets, smart wrist watches, glasses, pens, etc.) is strictly prohibited.
• Calculators: Use of scientific calculator is allowed, provided it is non-programmable.
• Practical Attendance: Candidates who do not sit for practicals (Paper I) will not have a result in the subject.
• Special Accommodations: Albinos and blind candidates are to be allowed 30 extra minutes at the end of each subject. Blind candidates must make use of the NECO supplied OBR customized Braille sheet.

Expert Study Tip: Candidates should note that the Trade subjects questions are hybrid in nature. Ensure you study both the theoretical concepts and practical components closely to secure an A1 score!

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