NECO Timetable 2025 for SSCE is Out [UPDATED]

NECO Timetable 2025: The National Examinations Council (NECO) 2025 Timetable for June to August SSCE has been Released.

Have you been waiting for the NECO Exam date? Have you been looking for the NECO Timetable 2025? Do you need the NECO Timetable PDF? Then this page is for YOU!

The ALLSCHOOL Team is pleased to inform the general public especially candidates and teachers waiting for the NECO timetable 2025 that the management of National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the final timetable for the 2025 internal Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE).

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NECO Exam Date 2025:

According to the NECO 2025 Timetable, the examination will commence on June 16 and conclude on July 25, 2025.

This post presents the detailed timetable, including dates, paper codes, paper titles, subjects, durations, and examination times

SCHOOLS AND CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

PRACTICAL IN SCIENCES, STENOGRAPHY, COMPUTER STUDIES & DATA PROCESSING CAN BE IN SETS WHERE THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES IS LARGE AND THE EQUIPMENT CANNOT GO ROUND.
VISUAL ARTS PAPER IV [CREATIVE DESIGN] SHOULD BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE THE EXAMINATION DATE.
WELDING & FABRICATION, ENGINEERING CRAFT PRACTICE SHOULD BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES AT LEAST THREE WEEKS BEFORE THE EXAMINATION DATE.
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 CUSTOMISED BRAILLE SHEET FOR THE EXAMINATION.
DYEING & BLEACHING 1B, PAINTING & DECORATION 1B, PRINTING CRAFT PRACTICE 1B, LEATHER GOODS MANUFACTURING & REPAIR 1B AND PHOTOGRAPH 1B SHOUD BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE EXAMINATION DATE.
USE OF SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR IS ALLOWED.
USE OF PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATOR OR ANY PROGRAMMABLE DEVICE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
BRINGING GSM INTO THE EXAMINATION HALL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

NECO Timetable 2025 for SSCE

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Monday 16th June to Friday 20th June

The actual dates and times for the subjects below will be determined by NECO. Your school will provide you with the details.

2071 Paper I: Practical – Physical Education
3051 Paper I: Practical – Auto Mechanics – 3 hrs
3071 Paper I: Practical – Woodwork – 3 hrs
3081 Paper I: Practical – Home Management – 3 hrs
3091 Paper I: Practical – Foods and Nutrition – 3 hrs
4041 Paper I: Performance Test, Music Technology/Alternative – 1 hr 30 mins
4044 Paper IV: Aural Music – 50 mins
4104 Paper IV: Oral French – 1 hr
4114 Paper IV: Oral Arabic – 1 hr 20 mins
6011 Paper I: Practical – Auto Body Repair and Spray Painting – 3 hrs
6021 Paper I: Auto Electrical Work – 3 hrs
6031 Paper I: Practical – Auto Mechanical Work – 3 hrs
6051 Paper I: Practical – Air Conditioning and Refrigeration – 2 hrs
6061 Paper I: Practical – Welding and Fabrication, Engineering Craft Practice – 6 hrs
6081 Paper I: Practical – Electrical Installation & Maintenance Work – 3 hrs
6083 Paper I: Practical – Radio, Television and Electronics Work – 3 hrs
6091 Paper I: Practical – Blocklaying, Bricklaying and Concrete Work – 5 hrs
6101 Paper IV: Exhibition – Painting and Decoration
6111 Paper I: Practical – Plumbing and Pipe Fitting – 5 hrs
6121 Paper I: Practical – Machine Woodworking – 3 hrs
6131 Paper I: Practical – Carpentry and Joinery – 4 hrs
6141 Paper I: Practical – Furniture Making – 3 hrs
6151 Paper I: Practical – Upholstery – 3 hrs
6161 Paper I: Practical – Catering Craft Practice – 3 hrs
6171 Paper I: Practical – Garment Making – 3 hrs
6184 Paper I: Practical – Clothing and Textiles – 3 hrs
6194 Paper IV: Exhibition – Dyeing and Bleaching
6204 Paper IV: Exhibition – Printing Craft Practice
6211 Paper I: Practical – Cosmetology – 3 hrs
6224 Paper IV: Exhibition – Photography
6254 Paper IV: Exhibition – Leather Goods, Manufacturing and Repair
6301 Paper I: Practical – GSM Maintenance and Repairs
6314 Paper IV: Progressive Assessments – Animal Husbandry

Monday 23rd June

6271 Paper I: Practical – Data Processing – 3 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Tuesday 24th June

4102 Paper II: Written Expression – French – 1 hr
- Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
4104 Paper III: Written Expression – French – 1 hr 45 mins
- Time: 11:00 am – 12:45 pm
4042/4043 Papers II & III: Objective & Essay – Music – 2:00 pm – 3:40 pm
4031 Paper I: Practical – Electronics – 3 hrs
- Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wednesday 25th June

4112/4112 Papers III & III: Objective, Essay & Literature – Arabic – 3 hrs 30 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
4022 Papers III & III: Objective & Essay – History – 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Thursday 26th June

6013/6012 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto-Body Repair and Spray Painting – 2 hrs 30 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
6023/6022 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Electrical Work – 2 hrs 30 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
6033/6032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Mechanical Work – 2 hrs 30 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
6063/6062 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Welding & Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice – 3 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
6083/6082 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Radio, Television & Electronics Work – 2 hrs 30 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
6113/6112 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Plumbing & Pipe Fitting – 2 hrs 30 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
6142 Paper IV: Drawing & Design – Furniture Making – 2 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6143/6142 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Furniture Making – 1 hr 45 mins
- Time: 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
6163/6162 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Catering Craft Practice – 2 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
6183/6182 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Clothing & Textiles – 2 hrs 30 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
6213/6212 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Cosmetology – 2 hrs 30 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
6233/6232 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Mining – 2 hrs 45 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:45 pm
6253/6252 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Tourism – 1 hr 30 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
6273/6272 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Data Processing – 3 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
6283/6282 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Storekeeping – 2 hrs 40 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:40 pm
6293/6292 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Bookkeeping – 1 hr 50 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 11:50 am
6303/6302 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – GSM Maintenance & Repairs – 3 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
6343/6342 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Salesmanship – 2 hrs 40 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:40 pm
6333/6332 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Marketing – 2 hrs 40 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:40 pm
5033/5032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Commerce – 2 hrs 40 mins
- Time: 2:10 pm – 4:50 pm

Friday 27th June

2011 Paper I: Practical – Biology – 2 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
2021 Paper I: Practical – Chemistry – 2 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Monday 30th June

5013/5012 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Store Management – 2 hrs 40 mins
- Time: 2:00 pm – 4:40 pm
3053/3052 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Mechanics – 2 hrs 30 mins
- Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Tuesday 1st July

4033/4061 Papers III & II: Objective & Practical / Physical – Geography – 2 hrs 30 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
4123/4122 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Hausa – 3 hrs
- Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
4133/4132 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Igbo – 3 hrs
- Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
4143/4142 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Yoruba – 3 hrs
- Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
4153/4152 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Edo – 3 hrs
- Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
4163/4162 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Efik – 3 hrs
- Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
4173/4172 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Ibibio – 3 hrs
- Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wednesday 2nd July

1013 Paper III: Objective – English Language – 1 hr
- Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
1012 Paper II: Essay – English Language – 1 hr 45 mins
- Time: 11:15 am – 1:00 pm
1014 Paper IV: Test of Orals – English Language – 45 mins
- Time: 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm
5053/5052 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Insurance – 2 hrs 40 mins
- Time: 2:20 pm – 5:00 pm

Thursday 3rd July

2031 Paper I: Practical – Physics – 2 hrs 45 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:45 pm
4073/4072 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Government – 2 hrs 40 mins
- Time: 2:00 pm – 4:40 pm
3043/3042 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Electronics – 2 hrs 40 mins
- Time: 2:00 pm – 4:40 pm

Friday 4th July

4062 Paper II: Essay – Human and Regional Geography – 2 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Monday 7th July

4092 Paper I: Practical – Technical Drawing – 3 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
4092 Paper II: Drama & Poetry – Literature in English – 1 hr 40 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 11:40 am
2013/2022 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Biology – 2 hrs 30 mins
- Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Tuesday 8th July

2081 Paper II: Practical – Computer Studies – 2 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
2023/2022 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Chemistry – 3 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
4093/4094 Papers III & IV: Objective & Prose – Literature in English – 2 hrs 15 mins
- Time: 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Wednesday 9th July

6101 Paper Ib: Painting and Decoration (Practical) – 6 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
6191 Paper Ib: Dyeing and Bleaching (Practical) – 6 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
6201 Paper Ib: Printing Craft Practice (Practical) – 6 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
6221 Paper Ib: Photography (Practical) – 6 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
6251 Paper Ib: Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair (Practical) – 6 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
6201 Paper I: Practical – Mining – 2 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6251 Paper I: Practical – Fisheries – 1 hr 30 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
6311 Paper I: Practical – Animal Husbandry – 1 hr 30 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
6261 Paper I: Practical – Stenography – 1 hr 17 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 11:17 am
6264 Paper IV: Practical – Stenography (Word Processing) – 2 hrs
- Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
3013/3044 Papers III & II: Objective & Drawing – Technical Drawing – 2 hrs 30 mins
- Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Friday 11th July

6033/6032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Parts Merchandising – 2 hrs 15 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:15 pm
6053/6052 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration – 1 hr 40 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 11:40 am
6073/6072 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Electrical Installation & Maintenance Work – 2 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6093/6092 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Blocklaying, Bricklaying & Concrete Work – 2 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6123/6122 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Machine Woodworking – 1 hr 40 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 11:40 am
6133/6132 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Carpentry & Joinery – 2 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6153/6152 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Upholstery – 1 hr 30 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
6263/6262 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Stenography – 2 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6313/6312 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Animal Husbandry – 2 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6333/6332 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Fisheries – 2 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6101 Paper Id: Painting and Decoration (Report Writing) – 2 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6191 Paper Id: Dyeing and Bleaching (Report Writing) – 2 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6201 Paper Id: Printing Craft Practice (Report Writing) – 2 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6221 Paper Id: Photography (Report Writing) – 2 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6251 Paper Id: Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair (Report Writing) – 2 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Monday 21st July

3061 Paper I: Drawing – Building Construction – 3 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
4034 Paper IV: Creative Design – Visual Art – 3 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
3033/3032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Basic Electricity – 2 hrs 15 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:15 pm
4031 Paper I: Drawing – Visual Art – 3 hrs
- Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Tuesday 22nd July

1033/1032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Civic Education – 3 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
2073/2072 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Physical Education – 2 hrs
- Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
3063/3062 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Building Construction – 2 hrs
- Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
5043/5042 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Office Practice – 3 hrs
- Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wednesday 23rd July

4013/4012 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Christian Religious Studies – 2 hrs 30 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
4023/4022 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Islamic Studies – 2 hrs 30 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
3093/3092 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Foods & Nutrition – 2 hrs 30 mins
- Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Thursday 24th July

2043 Paper III: Objective – Further Mathematics – 2 hrs
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
2042 Paper II: Essay – Further Mathematics – 2 hrs 30 mins
- Time: 12:00 noon – 2:30 pm
4033/4032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Visual Art – 3 hrs
- Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Friday 25th July

2063/2062 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Agricultural Science – 2 hrs 30 mins
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

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Schools and candidates should be aware of the following key points:

Adhere to the time on the question paper if it differs from the timetable.
Confirm examination venues for Physical Education, Auto Mechanics, French, Music, and Arabic from NECO State Offices.
Practical exams in certain subjects may be conducted in sets when equipment is limited.
Provide Visual Arts Paper IV to candidates at least one week before the exam date.
Distribute Welding & Fabrication and Engineering Craft Practice materials at least three weeks before the exam date.
Give Dyeing and Bleaching, Photography, Painting and Decoration, Printing Craft Practice, and Leather Goods materials at least two weeks before the exam date.
Nigerian languages include a literature aspect.
Allow albinos and blind candidates an additional 30 minutes for each subject.
Blind candidates must use the NECO-supplied OBR customized braille sheet.
The use of scientific calculators is permitted.
Electronic communication gadgets are strictly prohibited in the examination hall.
Candidates must sit for practical exams (Paper 1) to receive a result in the subject.

Tips for Exam Success:

Here are some tips that will help you pass the NECO SSCE exam

Start Early: Don’t wait till the last minute to begin your preparation for the exam. Start studying and practicing months before the exam date.
Get the right study materials: Ensure you have access to the right textbooks, past questions and other study materials. These will help you get an idea of the exam structure, and what to expect.
Create a study plan: A well-structured study plan is essential for efficient and effective preparation. Plan your study time to cover all subjects, give priority to your weaker subjects, and allocate more time to them.
Practice Past Questions: Practicing past questions is an excellent way to understand the exam structure, question pattern, and type of questions that usually come up.
Stay Focused: During the exam period, try to stay focused and avoid distractions. Stay away from social media, and other activities that may distract you from your studies.
Get Adequate Rest: Ensure you get enough sleep, eat well, and stay healthy. A healthy body and mind will help you stay alert, and perform better during the exams.
Stay Confident: Believe in yourself and your abilities. Don’t let fear or anxiety hold you back. With adequate preparation and confidence, you can do well in the NECO SSCE exam.