The NECO GCE Timetable 2026 for the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External has officially been released by the National Examinations Council (NECO). This detailed schedule outlines the examination dates, subjects, and times for candidates preparing to sit for the external exams. The timetable runs from Wednesday, 4th November to Saturday, 21st November, 2026, covering all sixteen subjects offered in the NECO GCE.
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Examination Period
The NECO GCE 2026 Examination Period begins on Wednesday, 4th November, 2026, and ends on Saturday, 21st November, 2026. Candidates will write both Objective and Essay papers across various subjects. Below is the full timetable as released by NECO:
| Date | Paper Code | Subject and Paper Title | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 4th Nov. | 3033, 3032 | Marketing Paper III (Objective), Marketing Paper II (Essay) | 1 hr, 1 hr 40 mins | 10:00 am – 11:00 am, 11:00 am – 12:40 pm |
| Thursday 5th Nov. | 2003, 2002, 2001 | Agricultural Science Paper III (Objective), Paper II (Essay), Paper I (Alternative to Practical) | 1 hr, 1 hr 30 mins, 1 hr 30 mins | 10:00 am – 11:00 am, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
| Friday 6th Nov. | 3013, 3012 | Commerce Paper III (Objective), Paper II (Essay) | 1 hr, 1 hr 40 mins | 10:00 am – 11:00 am, 11:00 am – 12:40 pm |
| Saturday 7th Nov. | 1003, 1002 | Civic Education Paper III (Objective), Paper II (Essay) | 1 hr, 2 hrs | 10:00 am – 11:00 am, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
| Monday 9th Nov. | 3003, 3002 | Accounting Paper III (Objective), Paper II (Theory & Practice) | 1 hr 20 mins, 2 hrs 30 mins | 10:00 am – 11:20 am, 11:20 am – 1:50 pm |
| Tuesday 10th Nov. | 2063, 2061, 2062 | Geography Paper III (Objective), Paper I (Practical), Paper II (Essay) | 1 hr, 1 hr 30 mins, 2 hrs | 10:00 am – 11:00 am, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
| Wednesday 11th Nov. | 4093, 4094, 4092 | Literature in English Paper III (Objective), Paper IV (Prose), Paper II (Drama & Poetry) | 1 hr, 2 hrs, 1 hr 15 mins | 10:00 am – 11:00 am, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm |
| Thursday 12th Nov. | 2023, 2022, 2021 | Chemistry Paper III (Objective), Paper II (Essay), Paper I (Alternative to Practical) | 1 hr, 2 hrs, 2 hrs | 10:00 am – 11:00 am, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
| Friday 13th Nov. | 4083, 4082 | Islamic Studies Paper III (Objective), Paper II (Essay) | 1 hr, 1 hr 30 mins | 10:00 am – 11:00 am, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm |
| Saturday 14th Nov. | 1013, 1012, 1014 | English Language Paper III (Objective), Paper II (Essay), Paper IV (Test of Orals) | 1 hr, 1 hr 45 mins, 45 mins | 10:00 am – 11:00 am, 11:15 am – 1:00 pm, 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm |
| Monday 16th Nov. | 2093, 2092, 2091 | Physics Paper III (Objective), Paper II (Essay), Paper I (Alternative to Practical) | 1 hr 15 mins, 1 hr 45 mins, 2 hrs 45 mins | 10:00 am – 11:15 am, 11:15 am – 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm – 4:45 pm |
| Tuesday 17th Nov. | 3023, 3022 | Economics Paper III (Objective), Paper II (Essay) | 1 hr, 2 hrs | 10:00 am – 11:00 am, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
| Wednesday 18th Nov. | 1023, 1022 | General Mathematics Paper III (Objective), Paper II (Essay) | 1 hr 45 mins, 2 hrs 30 mins | 10:00 am – 11:45 am, 12:00 noon – 2:30 pm |
| Thursday 19th Nov. | 2013, 2012, 2011 | Biology Paper III (Objective), Paper II (Essay), Paper I (Alternative to Practical) | 1 hr, 1 hr 30 mins, 2 hrs | 10:00 am – 11:00 am, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
| Friday 20th Nov. | 4023, 4022 | Christian Religious Studies Paper III (Objective), Paper II (Essay) | 1 hr, 1 hr 30 mins | 10:00 am – 11:00 am, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm |
| Saturday 21st Nov. | 4043, 4042 | Government Paper III (Objective), Paper II (Essay) | 1 hr, 1 hr 40 mins | 10:00 am – 11:00 am, 11:00 am – 12:40 pm |
What Candidates Need to Know Before the Exams
Before sitting for the NECO GCE 2026, candidates should take note of the following important guidelines:
- Each candidate must have a Photocard for identification.
- Candidates should be seated 30 minutes before the commencement of each paper.
- If the time on the virtual question paper differs from the timetable, the time on the virtual paper should be strictly followed.
- Albinos and blind candidates are entitled to 30 minutes extra time for all papers.
- The use of scientific calculators is allowed.
- Bringing electronic communication gadgets such as mobile phones, tablets, smartwatches, or programmable calculators into the examination hall is strictly prohibited.
These rules ensure fairness, security, and smooth conduct of the examination across all centres.
Access to the NECO GCE Timetable PDF
Candidates can access the NECO GCE Timetable 2026:
Download the NECO GCE Timetable PDF
You can download the official NECO GCE Timetable PDF directly from the NECO website or from here below. This allows you to keep a copy for offline reference during the examination period.
