If you’re a student, parent, or educator, having the latest NECO 2025 timetable is crucial for proper planning and exam preparation. This guide provides key details and a free downloadable PDF of the full schedule as officially released.
Examination Dates & Overview
The 2025 NECO Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) timetable is now available! Get ready—the exams will take place from Monday, June 16, to Friday, July 25, 2025.
Practical Exams (First Phase: June 16 – July 10)
Science & Technology: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Auto Mechanics, and Technical Drawing.
Vocational & Creative Arts: Catering, Garment Making, Visual Arts, and Music
Theory Papers (Mid-June to Late July)
Core Subjects: English, Mathematics, Civic Education
Humanities & Social Sciences: Economics, Government, History
Business & IT: Commerce, Financial Accounting, Data Processing
Scheduled June/July: Official NECO SSCE 2025 Examination Timetable
When will the NECO 2025 exam start? The 2025 NECO SSCE for school candidates is set to commence on Monday, June 16, 2025.
When will the NECO 2025 exam end? The 2025 NECO SSCE will conclude on Friday, July 25, 2025, marking a six-week examination period.
Is the NECO 2025 timetable out? Yes, The complete subject-by-subject timetable for the June/July session has been officially released by NECO. Find the full schedule below.
Monday 16th June to Friday 20th June
Practical Examinations (Dates to be determined by Council)
Physical Education Paper I: Practical – 3 hrs
Auto Mechanics Paper I: Practical – 3 hrs
Woodwork Paper I: Practical – 3 hrs
Home Management Paper I: Practical – 3 hrs
Foods and Nutrition Paper I: Practical – 3 hrs
Music Technology/Alternative Paper I: Performance Test – 1 hr 30 mins
Music Paper IV: Aural – 50 mins
French Paper IV: Oral – 1 hr
Arabic Paper IV: Oral – 1 hr 20 mins
Auto Body Repair and Spray Painting Paper I: Practical – 3 hrs
Auto Electrical Work Paper I: Practical – 3 hrs
Auto Mechanical Work Paper I: Practical – 3 hrs
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Paper I: Practical – 2 hrs
Welding and Fabrication Paper I: Practical – 6 hrs
Electrical Installation & Maintenance Paper I: Practical – 3 hrs
Radio, Television and Electronics Paper I: Practical – 3 hrs
Blocklaying, Bricklaying and Concrete Work Paper I: Practical – 5 hrs
Painting and Decoration Paper IV: Exhibition – 3 hrs
Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Paper I: Practical – 5 hrs
Carpentry and Joinery Paper I: Practical – 3 hrs
Furniture Making Paper I: Practical – 4 hrs
Upholstery Paper I: Practical – 3 hrs
Catering Craft Practice Paper I: Practical – 3 hrs
Machine Woodworking Paper I: Practical – 3 hrs
Garment Making Paper I: Practical – 3 hrs
Clothing and Textiles Paper I: Practical – 3 hrs
Dyeing and Bleaching Paper IV: Exhibition – 4 hrs
Printing Craft Practice Paper IV: Exhibition – 3 hrs
Cosmetology Paper I: Practical – 3 hrs
Photography Paper IV: Exhibition – 3 hrs
Leather Goods Paper IV: Exhibition – 3 hrs
GSM Maintenance and Repairs Paper I: Practical – 3 hrs
Animal Husbandry Paper IV: Progressive Assessments – 3 hrs
Monday 23rd June
Data Processing Paper I: Practical – 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Tuesday 24th June
French Paper I: Written Comprehension – 10:00am-11:00am
French Paper II: Written Expression – 11:00 am-12:45pm
Music Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00pm-4:30 pm
Electronics Paper I: Practical – 2:00pm-5:00pm
Wednesday 25th June
Arabic Papers III & II: Objective, Essay & Literature – 10:00am-1:30pm
History Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00pm-5:00pm
Thursday 26th June
Auto-Body Repair and Spray Painting Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-12:30pm
Auto Electrical Work Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-12:30 pm
Auto Mechanical Work Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-12:30 pm
Welding & Fabrication Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-1:00 pm
Radio, Television & Electronics Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-12:30pm
Plumbing & Pipe Fitting Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-12:30pm
Furniture Making Paper IV: Drawing & Design – 10:00am-12:00noon
Furniture Making Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 12:15pm-2:00pm
Catering Craft Practice Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-12:30pm
Clothing & Textiles Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-12:30pm
Garment Making Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-12:30pm
Cosmetology Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-12:30pm
Mining Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-12:45pm
Tourism Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-1:30pm
Data Processing Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-1:00pm
Storekeeping Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-12:40pm
Bookkeeping Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-1:50pm
GSM Maintenance & Repairs Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-1:00pm
Salesmanship Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-12:40pm
Marketing Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00 am-12:40 pm
Commerce Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:10pm-4:50pm
Friday 27th June
Biology Paper I: Practical – 10:00am-1:00pm
Monday 30th June
Chemistry Paper I: Practical – 10:00am-12:00noon
Store Management Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00pm-4:40pm
Auto Mechanics Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 02:00am-04:30pm
Tuesday 1st July
Geography Papers III & I: Objective & Practical/Physical – 10:00am-12:30pm
Hausa Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00pm-5:00 pm
Igbo Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00pm-5:00 pm
Yoruba Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00pm-5:00pm
Edo Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00pm-5:00pm
Efik Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00pm-5:00 pm
Ibibio Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00pm-5:00pm
Wednesday 2nd July
English Language Paper III: Objective – 10:00am-11:00am
English Language Paper II: Essay – 11:15am-1:00pm
English Language Paper IV: Test of Orals – 1:15pm-2:00 pm
Insurance Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00pm-5:00pm
Thursday 3rd July
Physics Paper I: Practical – 10:00am-12:45pm
Government Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00pm-4:40pm
Electronics Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00pm-4:00pm
Friday 4th July
Human and Regional Geography Paper II: Essay – 10:00am-12:00noon
Monday 7th July
Technical Drawing Paper I: Practical – 10:00am-1:00pm
Literature in English Paper II: Drama & Poetry – 10:00am-11:40am
Biology Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00pm-4:30pm
Tuesday 8th July
Computer Studies Paper I: Practical – 10:00am-1:00 pm
Wednesday 9th July
Chemistry Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00pm-5:00pm
Literature in English Papers III & IV: Objective & Prose – 2:00pm-4:15 pm
Thursday 10th July
Painting and Decoration Paper 1(b): Practical – 10:00am-4:00pm
Dyeing and Bleaching Paper 1(b): Practical – 10:00am-4:00pm
Printing Craft Practice Paper 1(b): Practical – 10:00am-4:00pm
Photography Paper 1(b): Practical – 10:00am-4:00pm
Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair Paper 1(b): Practical – 10:00am-4:00pm
Mining Paper I: Practical – 10:00am-12:00noon
Fisheries Paper I: Practical – 10:00am-11:30am
Animal Husbandry Paper I: Practical – 10:00am-11:30 am
Stenography Paper I: Practical – 10:00am-11:17am
Stenography Paper IV: Practical (Word Processing) – 2:00pm-4:00pm
Technical Drawing Papers III & IV: Objective & Drawing – 2:00pm-4:30pm
Friday 11th July
Auto Parts Merchandising Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00 am-12:15 pm
Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-11:40am
Electrical Installation & Maintenance Work Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-12:00noon
Blocklaying, Bricklaying & Concrete Work Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-12:00noon
Machine Woodworking Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-11:40am
Carpentry & Joinery Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-12:00noon
Upholstery Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-11:30am
Stenography Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-12:00noon
Animal Husbandry Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-12:00noon
Fisheries Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-12:00noon
Painting and Decoration Paper 1(a): Report Writing – 10:00am-12:00noon
Dyeing and Bleaching Paper 1(a): Report Writing – 10:00am-12:00noon
Printing Craft Practice Paper 1(a): Report Writing – 10:00am-12:00noon
Photography Paper 1(a): Report Writing – 10:00am-12:00noon
Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair Paper 1(a): Report Writing – 10:00am-12:00noon
Monday 14th July
Economics Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00 am-1:00pm
Computer Studies Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00 pm-5:00pm
Tuesday 15th July
Physics Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00 am-1:00pm
Financial Accounting Papers III & II: Objective, Theory & Practice – 10:00am-1:50pm
Basic Electricity Paper I: Practical – 2:00pm-5:00pm
Wednesday 16th July
General Mathematics Paper III: Objective – 10:00am-11:45am
General Mathematics Paper II: Essay – 11:55am-2:25pm
Home Management Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:45pm-5:15pm
Thursday 17th July
Woodwork Paper IV: Drawing & Design – 10:00am – 12:00noon
Metalwork Paper I: Practical – 10:00 am-1:00pm
Health Education Paper I: Test of Practical – 10:00 am-11:30am
Woodwork Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Metalwork Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00 pm-4:30 pm
Health Education Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00pm-4:00 am
Friday 18th July
Agricultural Science Paper I: Practical – 10:00am-11:30am
Monday 21st July
Building Construction Paper I: Drawing – 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Visual Art Paper IV: Creative Design – 10:00am-1:00pm
Basic Electricity Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00pm-12:15pm
Visual Art Paper I: Drawing – 2:00 pm-5:00pm
Tuesday 22nd July
Civic Education Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00pm-1:00pm
Physical Education Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00pm-4:00pm
Building Construction Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00pm-4:00pm
Office Practice Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00pm-5:00pm
Wednesday 23rd July
Christian Religious Studies Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-12:30pm
Islamic Studies Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-12:30pm
Foods & Nutrition Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00pm-4:30pm
Thursday 24th July
Further Mathematics Paper III: Objective – 10:00am-12:00noon
Further Mathematics Paper II: Essay – 12:00noon-2:30pm (2 hrs 30 mins)
Visual Art Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 2:00pm-5:00pm
Friday 25th July
Agricultural Science Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – 10:00am-12:30pm
EXAMINATION NOTICE TO SCHOOLS AND CANDIDATES
Identification Requirement: All candidates must present a photocard for identification purposes
Examination Timing: Where there’s a discrepancy between the timetable and question paper timing, the question paper timing takes precedence
Practical Examination Venues:
Physical Education, Auto Mechanics (Paper I)
French, Music, Arabic (Paper IV)
Confirm specific venues from NECO state offices
Practical Examinations: Science practicals, Stenography, Computer Studies and Data Processing may be conducted in sets when:
Candidate numbers are large
Equipment is insufficient for all candidates simultaneously
Creative Design (Visual Arts Paper IV): Question papers must be given to candidates at least one week before exam date
Welding & Fabrication/Engineering Craft: Question papers must be issued at least three weeks before examination
Nigerian Languages: Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Edo, Efik and Ibibio examinations include literature components
Special Needs Candidates:
Albinos and blind candidates receive additional 30 minutes per subject
Blind candidates must use NECO-supplied OBR customised Braille sheets
Practical Subjects with Advance Preparation:
These practical papers must be given 2 weeks in advance:
Dyeing and Bleaching 1B
Photography 1B
Painting and Decoration 1B
Printing Craft Practice 1B
Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair 1B
Calculator Policy:
Only scientific calculators are permitted
Avoid The Use of:
Programmable calculators
Mobile phones
Tablets/iPads
Smart watches/glasses/pens
Other electronic communication devices
Practical Examination Requirement:
Candidates must sit for Paper I (Practical) to receive results in the subject.
FINAL TIPS
All candidates and schools must follow the NECO examination regulations to ensure the exams run smoothly.
The 2025 NECO SSCE Internal Examination is a major academic milestone for students. With thorough preparation, dedication, and strict adherence to NECO’s guidelines, candidates can maximize their potential and set the foundation for a bright future.