Official NECO Timetable 2025 for June/July Examination [SSCE Internal]

The NECO timetable for the 2025 June/July examination has been published. You can now download the NECO 2025 timetable for SS3 students.

The final timetable for NECO, published by the National Examination Council, is available at the end of this article. It is available in PDF format for easy access and downloading. This timetable contains details regarding the duration and paper code for each subject.

The National Examination Council (NECO) has officially published the timetable for the June/July 2025 examinations. Students are required to comply with the prescribed rules and regulations, taking care to avoid any instances of exam malpractice or other forms of misconduct. Scroll down to see the steps to access the NECO timetable PDF.

NECO Timetable 2025 for SS3 Students

If you are preparing to sit for the June/July 2025 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) internal examination and want to know whether the NECO timetable for SS3 candidates has finally been published, then we have the information you need! So many students are also keen to find out whether the 2025 NECO SSCE timetable has been published.

We are pleased to announce that the National Examination Council has officially published the complete timetable for NECO students who will be taking part in the 2025/2026 June/July examination.

We have published the NECO SSCE timetable 2025 for science students and the NECO timetable 2024 for art students below.

The NECO SSCE timetable for science students and the NECO timetable for art students for the 2025 session have been made available below. It is important to note that the general subjects are compulsory for all students in every state nationwide.

NECO Examination Date 2025 for Internal Examination

When is the NECO examination date 2025? The National Examination Council (NECO) has announced that the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) for school candidates will begin on Monday, June 16, 2025, and conclude on Friday, July 25, 2025.

It is our pleasure to share the 2025 NECO timetable with you, allowing you to keep track of your examination schedule. It is our hope that this timetable will facilitate your preparation for the SSCE internal examination in advance.

Check out the complete NECO 2025 timetable for arts, commercial, and science students below. It is important to take note of all the scheduled dates and times to stay on track with your exam preparations.

Monday 16th June to Friday 20th June

• 2071 Paper I: Practical – Physical Education
  • Duration: To be determined
  • Time: Actual date and time will be fixed by the Council.
• 3051 Paper I: Practical – Auto Mechanics – 3 hrs
• 3071 Paper I: Practical – Woodwork – 3 hrs
• 3081 Paper I: Practical – Home Management – 3 hrs
• 3091 Paper I: Practical – Foods and Nutrition – 3 hrs
• 4041 Paper I: Performance Test, Music Technology/Alternative – 1 hr 30 mins
• 4044 Paper IV: Aural Music – 50 mins
• 4104 Paper IV: Oral French – 1 hr
• 4114 Paper IV: Oral Arabic – 1 hr 20 mins
• 6011 Paper I: Practical – Auto Body Repair and Spray Painting – 3 hrs
• 6021 Paper I: Auto Electrical Work – 3 hrs
• 6031 Paper I: Practical – Auto Mechanical Work – 3 hrs
• 6051 Paper I: Practical – Air Conditioning and Refrigeration – 2 hrs
• 6061 Paper I: Practical – Welding and Fabrication, Engineering Craft Practice – 6 hrs
• 6081 Paper I: Practical – Electrical Installation & Maintenance Work – 3 hrs
• 6083 Paper I: Practical – Radio, Television and Electronics Work – 3 hrs
• 6091 Paper I: Practical – Blocklaying, Bricklaying and Concrete Work – 5 hrs
• 6101 Paper IV: Exhibition – Painting and Decoration
• 6111 Paper I: Practical – Plumbing and Pipe Fitting – 5 hrs
• 6121 Paper I: Practical – Machine Woodworking – 3 hrs
• 6131 Paper I: Practical – Carpentry and Joinery – 4 hrs
• 6141 Paper I: Practical – Furniture Making – 3 hrs
• 6151 Paper I: Practical – Upholstery – 3 hrs
• 6161 Paper I: Practical – Catering Craft Practice – 3 hrs
• 6171 Paper I: Practical – Garment Making – 3 hrs
• 6184 Paper I: Practical – Clothing and Textiles – 3 hrs
• 6194 Paper IV: Exhibition – Dyeing and Bleaching
• 6204 Paper IV: Exhibition – Printing Craft Practice
• 6211 Paper I: Practical – Cosmetology – 3 hrs
• 6224 Paper IV: Exhibition – Photography
• 6254 Paper IV: Exhibition – Leather Goods, Manufacturing and Repair
• 6301 Paper I: Practical – GSM Maintenance and Repairs
• 6314 Paper IV: Progressive Assessments – Animal Husbandry

Monday 23rd June

• 6271 Paper I: Practical – Data Processing – 3 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Tuesday 24th June

• 4102 Paper II: Written Expression – French – 1 hr
  • Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• 4104 Paper III: Written Expression – French – 1 hr 45 mins
  • Time: 11:00 am – 12:45 pm
• 4042/4043 Papers II & III: Objective & Essay – Music – 2:00 pm – 3:40 pm
• 4031 Paper I: Practical – Electronics – 3 hrs
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wednesday 25th June

• 4112/4112 Papers III & III: Objective, Essay & Literature – Arabic – 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
• 4022 Papers III & III: Objective & Essay – History – 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Thursday 26th June

• 6013/6012 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto-Body Repair and Spray Painting – 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
• 6023/6022 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Electrical Work – 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
• 6033/6032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Mechanical Work – 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
• 6063/6062 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Welding & Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice – 3 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• 6083/6082 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Radio, Television & Electronics Work – 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
• 6113/6112 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Plumbing & Pipe Fitting – 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
• 6142 Paper IV: Drawing & Design – Furniture Making – 2 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 6143/6142 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Furniture Making – 1 hr 45 mins
  • Time: 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
• 6163/6162 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Catering Craft Practice – 2 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
• 6183/6182 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Clothing & Textiles – 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
• 6213/6212 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Cosmetology – 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
• 6233/6232 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Mining – 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:45 pm
• 6253/6252 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Tourism – 1 hr 30 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
• 6273/6272 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Data Processing – 3 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• 6283/6282 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Storekeeping – 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:40 pm
• 6293/6292 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Bookkeeping – 1 hr 50 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 11:50 am
• 6303/6302 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – GSM Maintenance & Repairs – 3 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• 6343/6342 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Salesmanship – 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:40 pm
• 6333/6332 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Marketing – 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:40 pm
• 5033/5032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Commerce – 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Time: 2:10 pm – 4:50 pm

Friday 27th June

• 2011 Paper I: Practical – Biology – 2 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 2021 Paper I: Practical – Chemistry – 2 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Monday 30th June

• 5013/5012 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Store Management – 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 4:40 pm
• 3053/3052 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Mechanics – 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Tuesday 1st July

• 4033/4061 Papers III & II: Objective & Practical / Physical – Geography – 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
• 4123/4122 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Hausa – 3 hrs
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• 4133/4132 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Igbo – 3 hrs
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• 4143/4142 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Yoruba – 3 hrs
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• 4153/4152 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Edo – 3 hrs
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• 4163/4162 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Efik – 3 hrs
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• 4173/4172 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Ibibio – 3 hrs
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wednesday 2nd July

• 1013 Paper III: Objective – English Language – 1 hr
  • Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• 1012 Paper II: Essay – English Language – 1 hr 45 mins
  • Time: 11:15 am – 1:00 pm
• 1014 Paper IV: Test of Orals – English Language – 45 mins
  • Time: 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm
• 5053/5052 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Insurance – 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Time: 2:20 pm – 5:00 pm

Thursday 3rd July

• 2031 Paper I: Practical – Physics – 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:45 pm
• 4073/4072 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Government – 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 4:40 pm
• 3043/3042 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Electronics – 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 4:40 pm

Friday 4th July

• 4062 Paper II: Essay – Human and Regional Geography – 2 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Monday 7th July

• 4092 Paper I: Practical – Technical Drawing – 3 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• 4092 Paper II: Drama & Poetry – Literature in English – 1 hr 40 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 11:40 am
• 2013/2022 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Biology – 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Tuesday 8th July

• 2081 Paper II: Practical – Computer Studies – 2 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 2023/2022 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Chemistry – 3 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• 4093/4094 Papers III & IV: Objective & Prose – Literature in English – 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Wednesday 9th July

• 6101 Paper Ib: Painting and Decoration (Practical) – 6 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
• 6191 Paper Ib: Dyeing and Bleaching (Practical) – 6 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
• 6201 Paper Ib: Printing Craft Practice (Practical) – 6 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
• 6221 Paper Ib: Photography (Practical) – 6 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
• 6251 Paper Ib: Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair (Practical) – 6 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
• 6201 Paper I: Practical – Mining – 2 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 6251 Paper I: Practical – Fisheries – 1 hr 30 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
• 6311 Paper I: Practical – Animal Husbandry – 1 hr 30 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
• 6261 Paper I: Practical – Stenography – 1 hr 17 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 11:17 am
• 6264 Paper IV: Practical – Stenography (Word Processing) – 2 hrs
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• 3013/3044 Papers III & II: Objective & Drawing – Technical Drawing – 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Friday 11th July

• 6033/6032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Parts Merchandising – 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:15 pm
• 6053/6052 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration – 1 hr 40 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 11:40 am
• 6073/6072 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Electrical Installation & Maintenance Work – 2 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 6093/6092 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Blocklaying, Bricklaying & Concrete Work – 2 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 6123/6122 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Machine Woodworking – 1 hr 40 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 11:40 am
• 6133/6132 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Carpentry & Joinery – 2 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 6153/6152 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Upholstery – 1 hr 30 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
• 6263/6262 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Stenography – 2 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 6313/6312 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Animal Husbandry – 2 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 6333/6332 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Fisheries – 2 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 6101 Paper Id: Painting and Decoration (Report Writing) – 2 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 6191 Paper Id: Dyeing and Bleaching (Report Writing) – 2 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 6201 Paper Id: Printing Craft Practice (Report Writing) – 2 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 6221 Paper Id: Photography (Report Writing) – 2 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 6251 Paper Id: Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair (Report Writing) – 2 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Monday 21st July

• 3061 Paper I: Drawing – Building Construction – 3 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• 4034 Paper IV: Creative Design – Visual Art – 3 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• 3033/3032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Basic Electricity – 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:15 pm
• 4031 Paper I: Drawing – Visual Art – 3 hrs
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Tuesday 22nd July

• 1033/1032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Civic Education – 3 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• 2073/2072 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Physical Education – 2 hrs
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• 3063/3062 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Building Construction – 2 hrs
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• 5043/5042 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Office Practice – 3 hrs
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wednesday 23rd July

• 4013/4012 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Christian Religious Studies – 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
• 4023/4022 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Islamic Studies – 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
• 3093/3092 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Foods & Nutrition – 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Thursday 24th July

• 2043 Paper III: Objective – Further Mathematics – 2 hrs
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 2042 Paper II: Essay – Further Mathematics – 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Time: 12:00 noon – 2:30 pm
• 4033/4032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Visual Art – 3 hrs
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Friday 25th July

• 2063/2062 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Agricultural Science – 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Remember that this timetable can change, so it’s important to keep up with any updates from the National Examinations Council.