2025/2026 June July Neco Timetable

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the official timetable for the 2025 June/July Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal. The Exams are scheduled to take place from Monday, June 16, to Friday, July 25, 2025.

In this article, you will see the complete and detailed 2025 exam timetable for the SSCE Internal Examination. Please, do not merely copy or print the timetable and affix it to your wall. Peruse it. Be aware of it. Adhere to it. If you have any confusion regarding time, venue, paper title and subject, or paper code, see your school principal or class teacher.

Additionally, if you want the exam timetable in PDF format, then click here to download the official NECO 2025 SSCE Internal exam timetable (full PDF).

Monday, 16th June, 2025

  • Paper I: Practical - Physical Education
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  • Paper I: Practical - Auto Mechanics
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  • Paper I: Practical - Woodwork
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  • Paper I: Practical - Home Management
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  • Paper I: Practical - Foods and Nutrition
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  • Paper I: Performance Test, Music Technology/Alternative
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  • Paper IV: Aural Music
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  • Paper IV: Oral French
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  • Paper IV: Oral Arabic
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  • Paper I: Practical - Auto Body Repair and Spray Painting
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  • Paper I: Auto Electrical Work
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  • Paper I: Practical - Auto Mechanical Work
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  • Paper I: Practical - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
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  • Paper I: Practical - Welding and Fabrication, Engineering Craft Practice
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  • Paper I: Practical - Electrical Installation & Maintenance Work
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  • Paper I: Practical - Radio, Television and Electronics Work
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  • Paper I: Practical - Blocklaying, Bricklaying and Concrete Work
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  • Paper IV: Exhibition - Painting and Decoration
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  • Paper I: Practical - Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
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  • Paper I: Practical - Machine Woodworking
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  • Paper I: Practical - Carpentry and Joinery
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  • Paper I: Practical - Furniture Making
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  • Paper I: Practical - Upholstery
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  • Paper I: Practical - Catering Craft Practice
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  • Paper I: Practical - Garment Making
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  • Paper I: Practical - Clothing and Textiles
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  • Paper IV: Exhibition - Dyeing and Bleaching
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  • Paper IV: Exhibition - Printing Craft Practice
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  • Paper I: Practical - Cosmetology
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  • Paper IV: Exhibition - Photography
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  • Paper IV: Exhibition - Leather Goods, Manufacturing and Repair
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  • Paper I: Practical - GSM Maintenance and Repairs
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  • Paper IV: Progressive Assessments - Animal Husbandry
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Monday, 23rd June, 2025

  • Paper I: Practical - Data Processing
  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Tuesday, 24th June, 2025

  • Paper I: Written Comprehension - French
  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Paper II: Written Expression - French
  • 11:00 am - 12:45 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Music
  • 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Paper I: Practical - Electronics
  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wednesday, 25th June, 2025

  • Papers III & II: Objective, Essay & Literature - Arabic
  • 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - History
  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Thursday, 26th June, 2025

  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Auto-Body Repair and Spray Painting
  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Auto Electrical Work
  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Auto Mechanical Work
  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Welding & Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice
  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Radio, Television & Electronics Work
  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Plumbing & Pipe Fitting
  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Paper IV: Drawing & Design - Furniture Making
  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Furniture Making
  • 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Catering Craft Practice
  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Clothing & Textiles
  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Garment Making
  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Cosmetology
  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Minning
  • 10:00 am - 12:45 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Tourism
  • 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Data Processing
  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Storekeeping
  • 10:00 am - 12:40 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Bookkeeping
  • 10:00 am - 1:50 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - GSM Maintenance & Repairs
  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Salesmanship
  • 10:00 am - 12:40 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Marketing
  • 10:00 am - 12:40 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Commerce
  • 2:10 pm - 4:50 pm

Friday, 27th June, 2025

  • Paper I: Practical - Biology
  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, 30th June, 2025

  • Paper I: Practical - Chemistry
  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Store Management
  • 2:00 pm - 4:40 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Auto Mechanics
  • 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Tuesday, 1st July, 2025

  • Papers III & I: Objective & Practical / Physical - Geography
  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Hausa
  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Igbo
  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Yoruba
  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Edo
  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Efik
  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Ibibio
  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wednesday, 2nd July, 2025

  • Paper III: Objective - English Language
  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Paper II: Essay - English Language
  • 11:15 am - 1:00 pm
  • Paper IV: Test of Orals - English Language
  • 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Insurance
  • 2:20 pm - 5:00 pm

Thursday, 3rd July, 2025

  • Paper I: Practical - Physics
  • 10:00 am - 12:45 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Government
  • 2:00 pm - 4:40 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Electronics
  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Friday, 4th July, 2025

  • Paper II: Essay - Human and Regional Geography
  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, 7th July, 2025

  • Paper I: Practical - Technical Drawing
  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Paper II: Drama & Poetry - Literature in English
  • 10:00 am - 11:40 am
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Biology
  • 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Tuesday, 8th July, 2025

  • Paper 1: Practical - Computer Studies
  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Wednesday, 9th July, 2025

  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Chemistry
  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Papers III & IV: Objective & Prose - Literature in English
  • 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Thursday, 10th July, 2025

  • Paper I(b): Painting and Decoration (Practical)
  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Paper I(b): Dyeing and Bleaching (Practical)
  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Paper I(b): Printing Craft Practice (Practical)
  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Paper I(b): Photography (Practical)
  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Paper I(b): Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair (Practical)
  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Paper I: Practical - Mining
  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Paper I: Practical - Fisheries
  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Paper I: Practical - Animal Husbandry
  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Paper I: Practical - Stenography
  • 10:00 am - 11:17 am
  • Paper IV: Practical - Stenography (Word Processing)
  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Papers III & IV: Objective & Drawing - Technical Drawing
  • 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Friday, 11th July, 2025

  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Auto Parts Merchandising
  • 10:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration
  • 10:00 am - 11:40 am
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Electrical Installation & Maintenance Work
  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Blocklaying, Bricklaying & Concrete Work
  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Machine Woodworking
  • 10:00 am - 11:40 am
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Carpentry & Joinery
  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Upholstery
  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Stenography
  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Animal Husbandry
  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Fisheries
  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Paper I(a): Painting and Decoration (Report Writing)
  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Paper I(a): Dyeing and Bleaching (Report Writing)
  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Paper I(a): Printing Craft Practice (Report Writing)
  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Paper I(a): Photography (Report Writing)
  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Paper I(a): Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair (Report Writing)
  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, 14th July, 2025

  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Economics
  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Computer Studies
  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, 15th July, 2025

  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Physics
  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective, Theory & Practice - Financial Accounting
  • 10:00 am - 1:50 pm
  • Paper I: Practical - Basic Electricity
  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wednesday, 16th July, 2025

  • Paper III: Objective - General Mathematics
  • 10:00 am - 11:45 am
  • Paper II: Essay - General Mathematics
  • 11:55 am - 2:25 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Home Management
  • 2:45 pm - 5:15 pm

Thursday, 17th July, 2025

  • Paper IV: Drawing & Design - Woodwork
  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Paper I: Practical - MetalWork
  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Paper I: Test of Practical - Health Education
  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Woodwork
  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - MetalWork
  • 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Health Education
  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Friday, 18th July, 2025

  • Paper I: Practical - Agricultural Science
  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Monday, 21st July, 2025

  • Paper I: Drawing - Building Construction
  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Paper IV: Creative Design - Visual Art
  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Basic Electricity
  • 10:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • Paper I: Drawing - Visual Art
  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025

  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Civic Education
  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Physical Education
  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Building Construction
  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Office Practice
  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025

  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Christian Religious Studies
  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Islamic Studies
  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Foods & Nutrition
  • 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Thursday, 24th July, 2025

  • Paper III: Objective - Further Mathematics
  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Paper II: Essay - Further Mathematics
  • 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Visual Art
  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Friday, 25th July, 2025

  • Papers III & II: Objective & Essay - Agricultural Science
  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Schools and Candidates should note the following information:

  1. Albinos and blind candidates are to be allowed 30 extra minutes at the end of each subject.
  2. Blind candidates must make use of the NECO-supplied OBR customised braille sheet for the examination.
  3. Bringing into the examination hall electronic communication gadgets (programmable calculators, mobile phones, iPads, tablets, smart wrist watches/glasses/pens, etc) are strictly prohibited.
  4. Candidates who do not sit for Practical (Paper 1) will not have result in the subject.
  5. Dyeing and Bleaching 1B, Photograph 1B, Painting and Decoration 1B, Printing Craft Practice 1B, and Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair 1B should be given to candidates at least two weeks before the examination date.
  6. For Physical Education and Auto Mechanics Practical Paper I, French, Music, and Arabic Paper IV, the specific venues for the examination should be confirmed from the NECO state offices.
  7. It is mandatory that each candidate has a photocard for identification.
  8. Nigerian Languages (Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Edo, Efik, and Ibibio) include Literature aspect.
  9. Practicals in Sciences, Stenography, Computer Studies, and Data Processing can be in sets where the number of candidates is large and the equipment cannot go round.
  10. Use of scientific calculator is allowed.
  11. Visual Arts Paper IV [Creative Design] should be given to candidates at least one week before the examination date.
  12. Welding & Fabrication, Engineering Craft Practice should be given to candidates at least three weeks before the examination date.
  13. Where the time on the question paper differs from the time on this timetable, the time on the question paper should be strictly adhered to.

Good luck on your NECO 2025 SSCE Internal exams! Stay calm, trust your preparation, and give it your best. May all your hard work pay off with excellent results. You’ve got this!

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