NECO GCE Timetable 2025 is Out [UPDATED]

Q: What is the date for NECO GCE 2025?

The exam will officially start on Wednesday 26th November to Saturday 13th December, 2025.

NECO GCE timetable: The NECO GCE (Nov/Dec) Examination for 2025 has been officially released. You can see the breakdown of the timetable below and download PDF.

Following the announcement of the commencement of the 2025 NECO GCE Online Registration, the National Examination Council (NECO) released the timetable for the examination.

NECO EXAM DATE: The 2025 NECO GCE will start on Wednesday 26th November to Saturday 13th December, 2025.

On the page, we will show you the timetable breakdown (ie you will see the exam date, time, and venue).

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PLEASE NOTE:

Candidates should confirm the specific Venues for Oral French, Arabic and Stenography I & IV from NECO State Office where they are sitting for the examination.
Candidates should come along with their Computer/Laptops for Stenography Paper I &IV to the specified venue.
The Nigerian languages i.e. Hausa. Igbo and Yoruba include the Literature aspect.
BLIND CANDIDATES are to sit for the examination in their respective NECO State Offices and make use of the supplied Braille Sheet.
The ALBINOS AND BLIND CANDIDATES are to be given 30 minutes extra time across all papers.
Use of a Scientific Calculator is allowed.
BRINGING INTO THE EXAMINATION HALL ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION GADGETS (PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS, MOBILE PHONES, IPADS, TABLETS, SMART WRIST WATCHES/GLASSES/PENS ETC) IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT SIT FOR PRACTICAL (PAPER 1 & IV) WILL NOT HAVE RESULTS IN THE SUBJECT.

Having taken note of the above, check the breakdown of the NECO GCE (External) timetable.

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NECO GCE Timetable for 2025
NECO GCE Frequently Asked Questions And Answers
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NECO GCE Timetable for 2025

Wednesday, 26 November
Civic Education III (Objective): 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Civic Education II (Essay): 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thursday, 27 November
Marketing III (Objective): 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Marketing II (Essay): 11:00 am – 12:40 pm
Friday, 28 November
Christian Religious Studies III (Objective): 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Christian Religious Studies II (Essay): 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Saturday, 29 November
Financial Accounting III (Objective): 10:00 am – 11:20 am
Financial Accounting II (Theory & Practice): 11:20 am – 1:50 pm
Monday, 1 December
Agricultural Science III (Objective): 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Agricultural Science II (Essay): 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Agricultural Science I (Alternative to Practical): 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Tuesday, 2 December
Commerce III (Objective): 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Commerce II (Essay): 11:00 am – 12:40 pm
Wednesday, 3 December
Biology III (Objective): 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Biology II (Essay): 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Biology I (Alternative to Practical): 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Thursday, 4 December
Geography III (Objective): 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Geography I (Practical): 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Geography II (Essay): 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Friday, 5 December
Islamic Studies III (Objective): 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Islamic Studies II (Essay): 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Saturday, 6 December
Literature in English III (Objective): 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Literature IV (Prose): 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Literature II (Drama & Poetry): 2:00 pm – 3:40 pm
Monday, 8 December
Physics III (Objective): 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Physics II (Essay): 11:15 am – 1:00 pm
Physics I (Alternative to Practical): 2:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Tuesday, 9 December
General Mathematics III (Objective): 10:00 am – 11:45 am
General Mathematics II (Essay): 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Wednesday, 10 December
Economics III (Objective): 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Economics II (Essay): 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thursday, 11 December
Chemistry III (Objective): 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Chemistry II (Essay): 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Chemistry I (Alternative to Practical): 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Friday, 12 December
Government III (Objective): 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Government II (Essay): 11:00 am – 12:40 pm
Saturday, 13 December
English Language III (Objective): 10:00 am – 11:00 am
English Language II (Essay): 11:15 am – 1:00 pm
English Language IV (Test of Orals): 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm

Reminders for All Candidates

Mark your calendar and prepare for your exams based on the schedule above.
Ensure you verify registration details and other exam requirements through official NECO channels.

Download Pdf

Below is the downloadable version of the timetable. It will also show you the exam duration and paper codes. Click on the image to download it on your device:

SOURCE: NECO SSCE External Website.

NECO GCE Frequently Asked Questions And Answers

What is the date for NECO GCE 2025?

The exam will officially start on Wednesday 26th November to Saturday 13th December, 2025.

Is timetable for NECO GCE out?

Yes, the timetable has been released.

How many times is NECO GCE written in a year?

June once!

Can I use NECO GCE to enter university?

Yes, you can. However, you can’t use it outside Nigeria.

What is the difference between NECO and NECO GCE?

NECO SCCE is mainly for school candidates in their SS3. The GCE is for external candidates. Both those in school and those who have graduated can write the exam.