NECO GCE Timetable – Check the Full Exam Schedule
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National Examinations Council (NECO) GCE Timetable for 2024/2025 is now available. Check the full timetable to plan your studies and be ready for your exams.
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the 2024 timetable for the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).
This timetable guides candidates through exam dates, times, and subjects.
The complete NECO timetable in PNG format is available at the end of this post for easy reference.
The exams are scheduled from Thursday, 14th November to Saturday, 14th December, 2024.
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NECO GCE Timetable
National Examinations Council (NECO) GCE Adjusted Timetable
Thursday 14th Nov.
- French Paper IV (Oral)
- Paper Code: 4104
- Duration: Actual date and time to be set by the Council
- Arabic Paper IV (Oral)
- Paper Code: 4114
- Duration: Actual date and time to be set by the Council
Friday 15th Nov.
- French Paper I (Written Comprehension)
- Paper Code: 4101
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
- French Paper II (Written Expression)
- Paper Code: 4102
- Duration: 1 hour 45 mins
- Time: 4.00 pm – 5.45 pm
Saturday 16th Nov.
- Further Mathematics Paper III (Objective)
- Paper Code: 2043
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 noon
- Further Mathematics Paper II (Essay)
- Paper Code: 2042
- Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
- Time: 12.10 pm – 2.40 pm
- Health Education Paper I (Test of Practical)
- Paper Code: 2051
- Duration: 1 hour 30 mins
- Time: 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm
- Literature in English Paper II (Drama & Poetry)
- Paper Code: 4092
- Duration: 1 hour 40 mins
- Time: 3.00 pm – 4.40 pm
Monday 18th Nov.
- Chemistry Paper I (Alternative to Practical)
- Paper Code: 2021
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Tuesday 19th Nov.
- Civic Education Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
- Paper Codes: 1033 & 1032
- Duration: 3 hours
- Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Wednesday 20th Nov.
- Arabic Paper III (Objective)
- Paper Code: 4113
- Duration: 1 hour 30 mins
- Time: 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
- Arabic Paper II (Essay & Literature)
- Paper Code: 4112
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Thursday 21st Nov.
- Chemistry Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
- Paper Codes: 2023 & 2022
- Duration: 3 hours
- Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Friday 22nd Nov.
- Literature in English Paper III (Objective)
- Paper Code: 4093
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
- Literature in English Paper IV (Prose)
- Paper Code: 4094
- Duration: 1 hour 15 mins
- Time: 4.00 pm – 5.15 pm
Saturday 23rd Nov.
- Financial Accounting Paper III (Objective)
- Paper Code: 5023
- Duration: 1 hour 20 mins
- Time: 10.00 am – 11.20 am
- Financial Accounting Paper II (Theory & Practice)
- Paper Code: 5022
- Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
- Time: 11.20 am – 1.50 pm
- Data Processing Paper I (Alternative to Practical)
- Paper Code: 6271
- Duration: 1 hour 45 mins
- Time: 2.45 pm – 4.30 pm
Monday 25th Nov.
- Technical Drawing Paper I (Practical)
- Paper Code: 3011
- Duration: 3 hours
- Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
- Physical Education Paper I (Theory of Practice)
- Paper Code: 2071
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Tuesday 26th Nov.
- Physics Paper I (Alternative to Practical)
- Paper Code: 2031
- Duration: 2 hours 45 mins
- Time: 2.00 pm – 4.45 pm
Wednesday 27th Nov.
- Geography Paper III & I (Objective & Practical)
- Paper Codes: 4063 & 4061
- Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
- Time: 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Thursday 28th Nov.
- Physics Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
- Paper Codes: 2033 & 2032
- Duration: 3 hours
- Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Friday 29th Nov.
- Biology Paper I (Alternative to Practical)
- Paper Code: 2011
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Saturday 30th Nov.
- English Language Paper III (Objective)
- Paper Code: 1013
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 10.00 am – 11.00 am
- English Language Paper II (Essay)
- Paper Code: 1012
- Duration: 1 hour 45 mins
- Time: 11.15 am – 1.00 pm
- English Language Paper IV (Test of Orals)
- Paper Code: 1014
- Duration: 45 mins
- Time: 1.15 pm – 2.00 pm
- Agricultural Science Paper I (Alternative to Practical)
- Paper Code: 2061
- Duration: 1 hour 30 mins
- Time: 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Monday 2nd Dec.
- Biology Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
- Paper Codes: 2013 & 2012
- Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
- Time: 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Tuesday 3rd Dec.
- History Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
- Paper Codes: 4053 & 4052
- Duration: 3 hours
- Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Wednesday 4th Dec.
- Data Processing Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
- Paper Codes: 6273 & 6272
- Duration: 3 hours
- Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
- Store Keeping Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
- Paper Codes: 6283 & 6282
- Duration: 2 hours 40 mins
- Time: 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
- Marketing Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
- Paper Codes: 6333 & 6332
- Duration: 2 hours 40 mins
- Time: 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
- Salesmanship Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
- Paper Codes: 6343 & 6342
- Duration: 2 hours 40 mins
- Time: 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
Thursday 5th Dec.
- Economics Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
- Paper Codes: 4083 & 4082
- Duration: 3 hours
- Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Friday 6th Dec.
- Geography Paper II (Essay)
- Paper Code: 4062
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Saturday 7th Dec.
- Technical Drawing Paper III & IV (Objective & Drawing)
- Paper Codes: 3013 & 3014
- Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
- Time: 10.00 am – 12.30 pm
- Physical Education Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
- Paper Codes: 2073 & 2072
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 noon
- Health Education Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
- Paper Codes: 2053 & 2052
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Monday 9th Dec.
- Agricultural Science Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
- Paper Codes: 2063 & 2062
- Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
- Time: 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Tuesday 10th Dec.
- Commerce Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
- Paper Codes: 5033 & 5032
- Duration: 2 hours 40 mins
- Time: 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
Wednesday 11th Dec.
- Government Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
- Paper Codes: 4073 & 4072
- Duration: 2 hours 40 mins
- Time: 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
Thursday 12th Dec.
- Hausa Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
- Paper Codes: 4123 & 4122
- Duration: 3 hours
- Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
- Igbo Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
- Paper Codes: 4133 & 4132
- Duration: 3 hours
- Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
- Yoruba Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
- Paper Codes: 4143 & 4142
- Duration: 3 hours
- Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Friday 13th Dec.
- Christian Religious Studies Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
- Paper Codes: 4013 & 4012
- Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
- Time: 3.00 pm – 5.30 pm
- Islamic Studies Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
- Paper Codes: 4023 & 4022
- Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
- Time: 3.00 pm – 5.30 pm
Saturday 14th Dec.
- General Mathematics Paper III (Objective)
- Paper Code: 1023
- Duration: 1 hour 45 mins
- Time: 10.00 am – 11.45 am
- General Mathematics Paper II (Essay)
- Paper Code: 1022
- Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
- Time: 12.00 noon – 2.30 pm
Important Notes for Candidates
- Confirm venues for French and Arabic Paper IV (Orals) with the NECO State Office.
- Nigerian language exams include Literature.
- Albino and blind candidates receive 30 minutes extra time.
- Scientific calculators are allowed.
- Electronic communication gadgets are not permitted in the exam hall.
- Technical Drawing candidates should bring drawing instruments.
- Missing any practical or oral (Paper I/IV) results in no score for that subject.
Best wishes to all candidates as they prepare for the NECO GCE exams.