Download NECO BECE Timetable for JSS 3 Candidates 2025

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination timetable for JSS 3 students. The 2025 BECE timetable details the full subject list, the examination dates, the scheduled times, duration, and paper codes. According to the Council, the BECE examination 2025 is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 12, 2025, and conclude on Friday, May 23, 2025.

The timetable for the 2025 NECO BECE examinations for JSS 3 students has been published. Candidates who will be participating in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination can now access the BECE timetable released by the National Examinations Council (NECO).

This article provides the complete exam schedule along with essential rules for each examination days. Candidates are to review all details carefully to ensure they don’t miss any examination day.

If you are preparing to write the BECE examination 2025/2026, then read on to know how to access or download the NECO (BECE) Junior WAEC Timetable PDF.

2025 NECO BECE Timetable

The Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is the examination conducted for candidates in their final year of Junior Secondary School. It is used for transition from JSS 3 of the basic education class to the senior secondary school.

The full timetable for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination [Junior WAEC Timetable] covering all subjects and dates is outlined below. Be sure to read through every detail to avoid missing any papers or important instructions.

Below is a breakdown of the BECE 2025 exam timetable, including key notes for schools and candidates.

Monday 12 May

• 5161: Paper I – Christian Religious Studies – 1hr – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• 5181: Paper I – Islamic Studies – 1hr – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• 5162: Paper II – Christian Religious Studies – 1hr – 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 5182: Paper II – Islamic Studies – 1hr – 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 8341: Paper I – History – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• 8342: Paper II – History – 1hr – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Tuesday 13 May

• 2051: Paper I – French Language – 1hr – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• 2052: Paper II – French Language – 1hr – 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 2061: Paper I – Arabic Language – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• 2062: Paper II – Arabic Language – 1hr – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Wednesday 14 May

• 1011: Paper I – English Studies – 1hr 20mins – 10:00 am – 11:20 am
• 1012: Paper II – English Studies – 40mins – 11:20 am – 12:00 noon
• 1013: Paper III – Essay – English Studies – 45mins – 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm
• 3111: Paper I – Business Studies – 1hr – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• 3112: Paper II – Business Studies – 1hr – 11:00 am – 12:00 noon

Thursday 15 May

• 2071: Paper I – Hausa L1 – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• 2081: Paper I – Igbo L1 – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• 2091: Paper I – Yoruba L1 – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• 2191: Paper I – Edo L1 – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• 6231: Paper I – Efik L1 – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• 6241: Paper I – Ibibio L1 – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• 2072: Paper II – Hausa L1 – 1hr – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• 2082: Paper II – Igbo L1 – 1hr – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• 2092: Paper II – Yoruba L1 – 1hr – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• 2192: Paper II – Edo L1 – 1hr – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• 6232: Paper II – Efik L1 – 1hr – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• 6242: Paper II – Ibibio L1 – 1hr – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Friday 16 May

• 2201: Paper I – Hausa L2 – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• 2211: Paper I – Igbo L2 – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• 2221: Paper I – Yoruba L2 – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• 8331: Paper I – National Values Education – 1hr – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• 8332: Paper II – National Values Education – 1hr – 11:00 am – 12:00 noon

Saturday 17 May

• 3113: Paper III – Business Studies Practical – 20mins – 10:00 am – 10:20 am

Monday 19 May

• 8301: Paper I – Basic Science and Technology – 1hr – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• 8302: Paper II – Basic Science and Technology – 1hr – 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 8304: Paper IV – Drawing – Basic Science and Technology – 45mins – 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

Tuesday 20 May

• 7291: Paper I – Cultural and Creative Arts – 1hr – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• 7292: Paper II – Cultural and Creative Arts – 1hr – 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 7293: Paper III – Cultural and Creative Arts Practical – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Wednesday 21 May

• 1021: Paper I – Mathematics – 1hr 20mins – 10:00 am – 11:20 am
• 1022: Paper II – Mathematics – 1hr 20mins – 11:20 am – 12:40 pm
• 1023: Paper III – Mathematics Essay – 40mins – 2:30 pm – 3:10 pm

Thursday 22 May

• 8303: Paper III – Basic Science and Technology Computer Practical – 45mins – 10:00 am – 10:45 am

Friday 23 May

• 8311: Paper I – Pre-Vocational Studies – 1hr – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• 8312: Paper II – Pre-Vocational Studies – 1hr – 11:00 am – 12:00 noon

Schools and Candidates Should Note the Following

• For Special Needs Candidates: Albinos and Blind Candidates are to be given 30mins extra time in all subjects. In addition, Blind Candidates must make use of NECO-supplied OBR Customised Braille Sheet for the Examination.
• Means of Identification: It is mandatory that each candidate has a photocard for identification.
• Prohibited Items/Materials: Bringing into the examination hall electronic communication gadgets (programmable calculators, mobile phones, ipads, tablets, smart wrist watches/glassess/pens, etc) is strictly prohibited.
• For Practical Papers: Practical in Business Studies as well as Basic Science and Technology (BST) should be in sets where the number of candidates is large and the equipment cannot go round. However, the practical examination should not exceed 5.00pm. Computers can be used for Business Studies.
• Scheduled Time: 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.

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