NECO Timetable 2025 for SSCE is Out [UPDATED]

NECO Timetable 2025 for SSCE [UPDATED]

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

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

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.

Detailed NECO Timetable 2025 for SSCE

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Important Note on Practical Subjects:

The actual dates and times for the subjects below (Monday 16th June to Friday 20th June) will be determined by NECO. Your school will provide you with the specific details.

Monday 16th June to Friday 20th June (Practical Subjects)

Paper Code	Paper Title/Subject	Duration
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

Paper Code	Paper Title/Subject	Duration	Time
6271	Paper I: Practical – Data Processing	3 hrs	10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Tuesday 24th June

Paper Code	Paper Title/Subject	Duration	Time
4102	Paper II: Written Expression – French	1 hr	10:00 am – 11:00 am
4104	Paper III: Written Expression – French	1 hr 45 mins	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	2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wednesday 25th June

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

Thursday 26th June

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

Friday 27th June

Paper Code	Paper Title/Subject	Duration	Time
2011	Paper I: Practical – Biology	2 hrs	10:00 am – 12:00 noon
2021	Paper I: Practical – Chemistry	2 hrs	10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Monday 30th June

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

Tuesday 1st July

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

Wednesday 2nd July

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

Thursday 3rd July

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

Friday 4th July

Paper Code	Paper Title/Subject	Duration	Time
4062	Paper II: Essay – Human and Regional Geography	2 hrs	10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Monday 7th July

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

Tuesday 8th July

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

Wednesday 9th July

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

Friday 11th July

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

Monday 21st July

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

Tuesday 22nd July

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

Wednesday 23rd July

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

Thursday 24th July

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

Friday 25th July

Paper Code	Paper Title/Subject	Duration	Time
2063/2062	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Agricultural Science	2 hrs 30 mins	10:00 am – 12:30 pm

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Schools and Candidates Should Note 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.

Source: NECO