The 2025 NECO Timetable is Out!
Find all exam dates, practical details, and important NECO rules here. If you plan to write this year, keep reading. This guide helps you navigate the exam season with confidence.
Check the 2025 NECO SSCE Full Exam Timetable
The 2025 NECO timetable arrived. Every SS3 student in Nigeria now has a clear schedule for the next few weeks. Whether you have studied hard since January or are still catching up, this is the moment to pay attention.
No more guessing. Every subject, paper, and practical exam has a fixed date and time. Miss it, and you miss the exam.
This guide also explains key NECO rules and practical exam tips. Group practicals, special allowances, and venue details appear here. Stay informed so nothing surprises you on exam day.
Table of Contents
- When Do NECO Exams Begin?
- Full NECO Timetable Breakdown
- Important NECO Rules
- Items Banned in the Exam Hall
- The Importance of Practicals
- Tips to Pass the 2025 NECO Exams
- Final Advice
When Do NECO Exams Begin?
The exams start on Monday, 16 June 2025. They end on Friday, 25 July.
NECO opens with practical exams in subjects like Auto Mechanics, Physical Education, and Garment Making. These tests measure your skills beyond theory.
Agricultural Science closes the exam season.
NECO Timetable Breakdown
Here is a summary of the schedule. Some practical exam times come from NECO officials or your school, so confirm with them.
Monday 16 June to Friday 20 June
- Physical Education Practical (time to be announced)
- Auto Mechanics Practical – 3 hours
- Woodwork Practical – 3 hours
- Home Management Practical – 3 hours
- Foods and Nutrition Practical – 3 hours
- Music Technology Performance – 1 hour 30 minutes
- Oral French and Arabic (schools schedule)
- Auto Body Repair Practical – 3 hours
- Welding and Fabrication – 6 hours
- Electrical Installation Practical – 3 hours
- Carpentry and Joinery Practical – 4 hours
- Cosmetology Practical – 3 hours
- Other technical practicals
Monday 23 June
- Data Processing Practical – 3 hours (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Tuesday 24 June
- French Written Papers – morning
- Music Objective and Essay – afternoon
- Electronics Practical – afternoon
Wednesday 25 June
- Arabic Papers – morning
- History Papers – afternoon
Important NECO Rules
Don’t just show up with your pen and timetable. NECO expects you to follow these rules.
- Photocard requirement
Bring your photocard or face the risk of denial. NECO matches your photo to your identity. - When timetable and question paper differ, trust the question paper
NECO sometimes changes exam times on the question paper. Follow that time. - Group practicals do not appear in the public timetable
Subjects like Data Processing, Welding, and Visual Arts set practical times through schools. - Extra time for candidates with support needs
NECO grants 30 extra minutes and special arrangements for candidates with functional needs or disabilities such as blindness, visual impairment, or albinism. Please contact your school to arrange these accommodations in advance. - Early paper release for some exams
Dyeing & Bleaching, Photography, Printing, and Leather Work receive papers weeks ahead. Welding papers come even earlier. - Oral exams schedule depends on your school
Your school informs you when oral French and Arabic exams happen.
Items Banned in the Exam Hall
NECO allows simple calculators only. Programmable or smart calculators remain banned.
Also banned:
- Mobile phones
- Smartwatches
- Tablets and iPads
- Any cheating devices
Bringing these items leads to immediate disqualification.
The Importance of Practicals
Skipping practical exams results in zero marks for the subject, no matter your theory scores.
Tips to Pass the 2025 NECO Exams
- Start revising early to avoid last-minute stress
- Practice past questions to understand exam formats
- Join study groups, especially for practical subjects
- Sleep at least seven hours before exams
- Eat well on exam days to keep your brain sharp
Final Advice
Read the timetable carefully and keep it accessible. Mixing up dates wastes your efforts.
Ask your school principal if you doubt your exam times or venue.
FAQ
Can I use a calculator?
Yes, only simple calculators.
What if the question paper time differs from the timetable?
Use the question paper time.
How do I learn oral exam dates?
Your school will notify you.
What if I miss the practical?
You forfeit the subject result.