NECO GCE timetable: The NECO GCE (Nov/Dec) Examination for 2023 has been officially released. You can see the breakdown of the timetable below and download PDF.
Following the announcement of the commencement of the 2023 NECO GCE Online Registration, the National Examination Council (NECO) released the timetable for the examination.
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NECO EXAM DATE
The 2023 NECO GCE will start on Monday 20th of November 2023 and end by 20th December, 2023.
On the page, we will show you the breakdown of the timetable (ie you will see the exam date, time, and venue).
BEFORE YOU CHECK THE TIMETABLE 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.
NECO GCE Timetable for 2023
Monday 20th November
Actual date and time will be fixed by the Council
- French Paper IV (Aural Comprehension & Oral Expression)
- Arabic Paper IV (Oral)
Tuesday 21st Nov.
- Arabic Paper III (Objective) – 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
- Arabic Paper II (Essay & Literature) – 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Wednesday 22nd Nov.
- Chemistry Paper I (Alternative to Practical) – 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Thursday 23rd Nov.
- Christian Religious Studies Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
- Islamic Studies Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Friday 24th Nov.
- Literature in English Paper II (Drama & Poetry) – 3.00 pm – 4.40 pm
Saturday 25th Nov.
- Financial Accounting Paper III (Objective) – 10.00 am – 11.20 am
- Financial Accounting Paper II (Theory & Practice) – 11.20 am – 1.50 pm
- Health Education Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Monday 27th Nov.
- Physics Paper I (Alternative to Practical) – 2.00 pm – 4.45 pm
Tuesday 28th Nov.
- Biology Paper I (Alternative to Practical) – 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Wednesday 29th Nov.
- Economics Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Thursday 30th Nov.
- Technical Drawing Paper I Practical – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
- Physical Education Paper I (Theory of Practice) – 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Friday 1st Dec.
- Agricultural Science Paper I (Alternative to Practical) – 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Saturday 2nd Dec.
- General Mathematics Paper III (Objective) – 10.00 am – 11.45 am
- General Mathematics Paper II (Essay) – 12.00 noon – 2.30 pm
- Health Education Paper I (Test of Practical) – 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Monday 4th Dec.
- Physics Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
- Commerce Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
Tuesday 5th Dec.
- Technical Drawing Paper III & IV (Objective & Drawing) – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
- Physical Education Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Wednesday 6th Dec.
- Chemistry Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Thursday 7th Dec.
- Data Processing Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
- Store keeping Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
- Marketing Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
- Salesmanship Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
Friday 8th Dec.
- Literature in English Paper III (Objective) – 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
- Literature in English Paper IV (Prose) – 4.00 pm – 5.15 pm
Saturday 9th Dec.
- Further Mathematics Paper III (Objective) – 12.00 noon – 2.00 pm
- Further Mathematics Paper II (Essay) – 2.10 pm – 4.40 pm
- History Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 12.00 noon – 3.00 pm
Monday 11th Dec.
- Biology Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Tuesday 12th Dec.
- French Paper I (Written Comprehension) – 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
- French Paper II (Written Expression) – 3.00 pm – 4.45 pm
Wednesday 13th Dec.
- Geography Paper III & I (Objective & Practical) – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Thursday 14th Dec.
- Civic Education Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)- 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Friday 15th Dec.
- Geography Paper II (Essay) – 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Saturday 16th Dec.
- English Language Paper II & III (Essay & Objective) – 10.00 am – 12.45 pm
- English Language Paper IV (Test of Orals) – 1.00 pm – 1.45 pm
- Data Processing Paper I (Alternative to Practical) – 3.45 pm – 5.30 pm
Monday 18th Dec.
- Agricultural Science Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Tuesday 19th Dec.
- Government Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
Wednesday 20th Dec.
- Hausa Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
- Igbo Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
- Yoruba Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
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 2023?
The exam will officially start on Monday 20th of November 2023 and end by 20th December, 2023.
Is timetable for NECO GCE out?
Yes, the timetable has been released. Download the PDF here or the image here.
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.
How much is the GCE form?
N17,800
Have any other questions?
If you have questions please do feel free to ask us using the comment box below. We will answer you as soon as we can.
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Please have they start NECO gce
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Can we combine gece neco with neco
Please when will the thumb print Will be done for 2023 gce neco because the one who will register for me as I have paid the registration fee but he said that the taking of biometric and thumb print was postpone will not be done today 02/ November 2023
Pls I have a problem concerning name on my ssce result the name on my jamb and gce is written correctly and we’ll arranged but in my neco my middle name comes in place of my first name but my surname is correct do I have a problem please
When is KWARA STATE POLYTECHNIC resuming?
What about WAEC GCE TIMETABLE ?
Have the registration for external neco been closed
Please am suppose to write biology practical tomorrow please am I still writing?
Please is it possible to register for post utme with an awaiting result?
FUTO to be precise.
Please,is WAEC GCE registration still on going, when is the closing date and how much does the registration cost?
Please i want to know if English was postponed or written already
Pls has this time table changed
Pls sir, check this ur timetable isn’t correct English language should be on September 20th but your is on 13th of sep.
The timetable I got is 1st of February
Does it mean the timetable has been changed
What about the New timetable pls???
Please how can I know my exam center
Yes