NECO GCE Timetable – Check the Full Exam Schedule

NECO GCE Timetable – Check the Full Exam Schedule
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National Examinations Council (NECO) GCE Timetable for 2024/2025 is now available. Check the full timetable to plan your studies and be ready for your exams.

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the 2024 timetable for the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).

This timetable guides candidates through exam dates, times, and subjects.

The complete NECO timetable in PNG format is available at the end of this post for easy reference.

The exams are scheduled from Thursday, 14th November to Saturday, 14th December, 2024.

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NECO GCE Timetable

National Examinations Council (NECO) GCE Adjusted Timetable
Thursday 14th Nov.French Paper IV (Oral)Paper Code: 4104
Duration: Actual date and time to be set by the Council
Arabic Paper IV (Oral)Paper Code: 4114
Duration: Actual date and time to be set by the Council
Friday 15th Nov.French Paper I (Written Comprehension)Paper Code: 4101
Duration: 1 hour
Time: 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
French Paper II (Written Expression)Paper Code: 4102
Duration: 1 hour 45 mins
Time: 4.00 pm – 5.45 pm
Saturday 16th Nov.Further Mathematics Paper III (Objective)Paper Code: 2043
Duration: 2 hours
Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 noon
Further Mathematics Paper II (Essay)Paper Code: 2042
Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
Time: 12.10 pm – 2.40 pm
Health Education Paper I (Test of Practical)Paper Code: 2051
Duration: 1 hour 30 mins
Time: 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Literature in English Paper II (Drama & Poetry)Paper Code: 4092
Duration: 1 hour 40 mins
Time: 3.00 pm – 4.40 pm
Monday 18th Nov.Chemistry Paper I (Alternative to Practical)Paper Code: 2021
Duration: 2 hours
Time: 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Tuesday 19th Nov.Civic Education Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)Paper Codes: 1033 & 1032
Duration: 3 hours
Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Wednesday 20th Nov.Arabic Paper III (Objective)Paper Code: 4113
Duration: 1 hour 30 mins
Time: 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Arabic Paper II (Essay & Literature)Paper Code: 4112
Duration: 2 hours
Time: 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Thursday 21st Nov.Chemistry Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)Paper Codes: 2023 & 2022
Duration: 3 hours
Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Friday 22nd Nov.Literature in English Paper III (Objective)Paper Code: 4093
Duration: 1 hour
Time: 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Literature in English Paper IV (Prose)Paper Code: 4094
Duration: 1 hour 15 mins
Time: 4.00 pm – 5.15 pm
Saturday 23rd Nov.Financial Accounting Paper III (Objective)Paper Code: 5023
Duration: 1 hour 20 mins
Time: 10.00 am – 11.20 am
Financial Accounting Paper II (Theory & Practice)Paper Code: 5022
Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
Time: 11.20 am – 1.50 pm
Data Processing Paper I (Alternative to Practical)Paper Code: 6271
Duration: 1 hour 45 mins
Time: 2.45 pm – 4.30 pm
Monday 25th Nov.Technical Drawing Paper I (Practical)Paper Code: 3011
Duration: 3 hours
Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Physical Education Paper I (Theory of Practice)Paper Code: 2071
Duration: 2 hours
Time: 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Tuesday 26th Nov.Physics Paper I (Alternative to Practical)Paper Code: 2031
Duration: 2 hours 45 mins
Time: 2.00 pm – 4.45 pm
Wednesday 27th Nov.Geography Paper III & I (Objective & Practical)Paper Codes: 4063 & 4061
Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
Time: 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Thursday 28th Nov.Physics Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)Paper Codes: 2033 & 2032
Duration: 3 hours
Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Friday 29th Nov.Biology Paper I (Alternative to Practical)Paper Code: 2011
Duration: 2 hours
Time: 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Saturday 30th Nov.English Language Paper III (Objective)Paper Code: 1013
Duration: 1 hour
Time: 10.00 am – 11.00 am
English Language Paper II (Essay)Paper Code: 1012
Duration: 1 hour 45 mins
Time: 11.15 am – 1.00 pm
English Language Paper IV (Test of Orals)Paper Code: 1014
Duration: 45 mins
Time: 1.15 pm – 2.00 pm
Agricultural Science Paper I (Alternative to Practical)Paper Code: 2061
Duration: 1 hour 30 mins
Time: 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Monday 2nd Dec.Biology Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)Paper Codes: 2013 & 2012
Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
Time: 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Tuesday 3rd Dec.History Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)Paper Codes: 4053 & 4052
Duration: 3 hours
Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Wednesday 4th Dec.Data Processing Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)Paper Codes: 6273 & 6272
Duration: 3 hours
Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Store Keeping Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)Paper Codes: 6283 & 6282
Duration: 2 hours 40 mins
Time: 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
Marketing Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)Paper Codes: 6333 & 6332
Duration: 2 hours 40 mins
Time: 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
Salesmanship Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)Paper Codes: 6343 & 6342
Duration: 2 hours 40 mins
Time: 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
Thursday 5th Dec.Economics Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)Paper Codes: 4083 & 4082
Duration: 3 hours
Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Friday 6th Dec.Geography Paper II (Essay)Paper Code: 4062
Duration: 2 hours
Time: 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Saturday 7th Dec.Technical Drawing Paper III & IV (Objective & Drawing)Paper Codes: 3013 & 3014
Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
Time: 10.00 am – 12.30 pm
Physical Education Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)Paper Codes: 2073 & 2072
Duration: 2 hours
Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 noon
Health Education Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)Paper Codes: 2053 & 2052
Duration: 2 hours
Time: 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Monday 9th Dec.Agricultural Science Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)Paper Codes: 2063 & 2062
Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
Time: 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Tuesday 10th Dec.Commerce Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)Paper Codes: 5033 & 5032
Duration: 2 hours 40 mins
Time: 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
Wednesday 11th Dec.Government Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)Paper Codes: 4073 & 4072
Duration: 2 hours 40 mins
Time: 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
Thursday 12th Dec.Hausa Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)Paper Codes: 4123 & 4122
Duration: 3 hours
Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Igbo Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)Paper Codes: 4133 & 4132
Duration: 3 hours
Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Yoruba Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)Paper Codes: 4143 & 4142
Duration: 3 hours
Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Friday 13th Dec.Christian Religious Studies Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)Paper Codes: 4013 & 4012
Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
Time: 3.00 pm – 5.30 pm
Islamic Studies Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)Paper Codes: 4023 & 4022
Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
Time: 3.00 pm – 5.30 pm
Saturday 14th Dec.General Mathematics Paper III (Objective)Paper Code: 1023
Duration: 1 hour 45 mins
Time: 10.00 am – 11.45 am
General Mathematics Paper II (Essay)Paper Code: 1022
Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
Time: 12.00 noon – 2.30 pm

Important Notes for CandidatesConfirm venues for French and Arabic Paper IV (Orals) with the NECO State Office.
Nigerian language exams include Literature.
Albino and blind candidates receive 30 minutes extra time.
Scientific calculators are allowed.
Electronic communication gadgets are not permitted in the exam hall.
Technical Drawing candidates should bring drawing instruments.
Missing any practical or oral (Paper I/IV) results in no score for that subject.