NECO Timetable 2025: Full SSCE June/July Schedule

The NECO Timetable for the 2025 June/July Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) is officially out.

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has published a comprehensive schedule, including all subject codes, dates, paper durations, and times. This guide includes all the essential details, special instructions, and key preparation tips to help candidates stay organized and succeed.

NECO Timetable 2025 – June/July SSCE Exams

According to the NECO timetable, the 2025 NECO SSCE internal exam will be held between:

Start Date: Monday, 16th June 2025
End Date: Friday, 25th July 2025

This examination is for final-year secondary school students and covers all compulsory and elective subjects across Nigeria.

How to Access the Official NECO Timetable

You can download the official NECO 2025 timetable PDF here:

Download NECO 2025 SSCE Timetable PDF

Each exam paper listed in the timetable includes:

Subject name
Paper code
Date
Start time
Duration

Students should print or save a copy of the timetable to follow their exam schedule accurately.

Essential Instructions for NECO Candidates

The NECO exam body has issued the following instructions that all candidates and schools must follow:

1. Identification and Materials

All candidates must come with their valid NECO Photocard.
Use the start time on the question paper if it differs from the timetable.

2. Venue Arrangement for Certain Practical and Oral Papers

NECO state offices will fix venues for the following:

Physical Education Paper I (Practical)
Auto Mechanics Paper I (Practical)
French Paper IV (Oral)
Arabic Paper IV (Oral)
Music Paper IV (Aural)

3. Group Practical Scheduling

Group practicals will be arranged for these subjects:

Computer Studies
Data Processing
Stenography
Basic Science and Technology Practical Subjects

Subject-Specific Notices and Advance Distributions

Visual Arts Paper IV (Creative Design): This must be distributed one week before the exam.
Welding and Fabrication: Must be distributed three weeks before the exam.
Literature Components: Included in languages such as Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo.
The following practical subjects must be distributed two weeks before their scheduled date:
- Dyeing and Bleaching Paper Ib
- Photography Paper Ib
- Leather Goods Paper Ib
- Painting and Decoration Paper Ib
- Printing Craft Practice Paper Ib

Support for Students with Special Needs

NECO provides extra time and materials for students with disabilities:

Albino and blind candidates: Get 30 extra minutes for each Paper.
Blind students must use NECO’s customized braille answer sheets.

Allowed and Banned Items in the Exam Hall

Allowed:

Scientific calculators (non-programmable)

Not Allowed:

Mobile phones
Smartwatches
Tablets
iPads
Programmable calculators
Any electronic communication or recording devices

Note: If a student misses Paper I (Practical) in any subject that requires it, no result will be released for that subject.

Tips to Prepare for NECO SSCE 2025

Download and study the timetable to plan each exam day.
Use past NECO questions and the NECO syllabus for all subjects.
Join a study group to share resources and revise together.
Practice using a scientific calculator and ensure it is allowed.
Sleep well before each exam and arrive early at your center.
Prepare and carry all necessary materials, including your photo card, stationery, and ID card.

Final Advice

With the NECO timetable 2025 now available, candidates must begin focused preparations. Stick to the official dates and instructions. Print and review your personal exam schedule regularly to avoid last-minute surprises.

For more updates, always check NECO’s official website and stay informed through your school. Good luck with your exams!