The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the official timetable for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) internal series (June/July). The NECO Timetable 2026 covers practicals, written papers, oral tests, and progressive assessments across a broad range of subjects, and it runs from Monday 15th June to Thursday 23rd July, 2026.
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NECO 2026 SSCE Internal Examination Period
The 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) internal series will take place from Monday, 15th June, 2026 to Thursday, 23rd July, 2026. This period covers all practicals, written papers, oral tests, and trade subject assessments. Schools and candidates should note that the timetable spans six weeks, allowing adequate time for both science and arts subjects to be examined.
During this period, practicals in subjects such as Physical Education, Foods and Nutrition, Home Management, Computer Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Agricultural Science will be conducted alongside written and oral examinations. The timetable ensures a balanced schedule that accommodates both core academic subjects and vocational trades, giving candidates the opportunity to demonstrate their full range of skills and knowledge.
What Schools and Candidates Need to Know Before the Exams
The NECO Timetable 2026 includes important instructions that every candidate and school must follow:
- It is mandatory that each candidate has a photocard for identification during the examination.
- Where the time on the question paper differs from the time on the timetable, the time on the question paper should be strictly adhered to.
- For Physical Education practical Paper I, French, Music, and Arabic Paper IV, the specific venues for the examination should be confirmed from NECO state offices.
- Practicals in sciences and computer studies can be conducted in sets where the number of candidates is large and the equipment cannot go round.
- Visual Arts Paper IV (Creative Design) should be given to candidates at least one week before the examination date.
- Nigerian languages (Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba) include literature aspects.
- Albinos and blind candidates are to be allowed thirty extra minutes at the end of each subject.
- Blind candidates must make use of the NECO supplied customised braille sheet for the examination.
- The use of scientific calculators is allowed.
- Bringing electronic communication gadgets such as programmable calculators, mobile phones, tablets, smart watches, and similar devices into the examination hall is strictly prohibited.
- Candidates who do not sit for practicals (Paper I) will not have a result in the subject.
- Candidates should note that trade subject questions are hybrid in nature.
Access the NECO Timetable 2026 PDF
For convenience, schools and candidates can view the full NECO Timetable 2026 directly below. The timetable has been embedded so you can scroll through the document without leaving this page.
You can also download the official PDF version to keep a copy on your device for easy reference during the examination period.
