NECO 2025 Timetable Is Out – See Full Schedule (Download PDF)

The long awaited NECO 2025 timetable is finally out! If you are a secondary school student preparing for the upcoming National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE), it’s time to get serious with your studies.

In this post, you will find the official NECO timetable for 2025, including a full breakdown of dates and subjects. You can also download the complete timetable as a PDF for easy reference.

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NECO 2025 Exam Overview

The NECO 2025 SSCE internal exam will begin on Monday, 23rd June 2025, with Data Processing (Practical) as the first paper. It will run for over a month and officially end on Friday, 25th July 2025, with Agricultural Science (Objective & Essay) as the final paper.

This exam is conducted by NECO for students in Nigerian secondary schools who are completing their SS3 year. It covers a wide range of subjects including core sciences, arts, vocational, and technical subjects.

The NECO SSCE is an essential qualification for admission into tertiary institutions and serves as proof of completion of secondary education in Nigeria.

Important Notes from NECO

Before we present the full timetable, here are some key points every candidate should keep in mind:

• Arrival Time: Students must arrive at the examination center at least 30 minutes before the start of each paper.
• Exam Instructions: Candidates must read and follow all instructions carefully before attempting any question.
• Time Management: Pay attention to the time allocated for each subject, especially when you have multiple papers in a single day.
• Practicals: Ensure you are fully prepared for practical exams (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Studies, etc.), these usually start and end earlier than written papers.
• Check Updates: Any changes to the timetable will be communicated by NECO through schools and official platforms. Stay updated!

NECO 2025 Timetable

MONDAY 23RD JUNE 2025

Data Processing (Practical)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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TUESDAY 24TH JUNE 2025

French (Written Comprehension)
10:00 am – 11:00 am

French (Written Expression)
11:00 am – 12:45 pm

Music (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Electronics (Practical)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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WEDNESDAY 25TH JUNE, 2025

Literature – Arabic (Objective, Essay)
10:00 am – 1:30 pm

History (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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THURSDAY 26TH JUNE, 2025

Auto-Body Repair and Spray Painting (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Auto Electrical Work (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Auto Mechanical Work (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Welding & Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Television & Electronics Work (Objective & Essay Radio)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Plumbing & Pipe Fitting (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Furniture Making (Drawing & Design)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Furniture Making (Objective & Essay)
12:15 pm – 2:00 pm

Catering Craft Practice (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am 12:30 pm

Clothing & Textiles (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Garment Making (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Cosmetology (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Minning(Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:45 pm

Tourism (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 1:30 pm

Data Processing (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Storekeeping (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:40pm

Bookkeeping (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 1:50 pm

GSM Maintenance & Repairs (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Salesmanship (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:40 pm

Marketing (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:40 pm

Commerce (Objective & Essay)
2.10 pm – 4:50 pm
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FRIDAY 27TH JUNE, 2025

Biology (Practical)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
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MONDAY 30TH JUNE, 2025

Chemistry (Practical)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Store Management (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:40 pm

Auto Mechanics (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
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TUESDAY 1ST JULY, 2025

Geography (Objective & Practical / Physical)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Hausa (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Igbo (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Yoruba (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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WEDNESDAY 2ND JULY, 2025

English Language (Objective)
10:00 am – 11:00 am

(Essay) English Language
11:15 am – 1:00 pm

English Language (Test of Orals)
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm

Insurance (Objective & Essay)
2:20 pm – 5:00 pm
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THURSDAY 3RD JULY, 2025

Physics ( Practical)
10:00 am – 12:45 pm

Government (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:40 pm

Electronics (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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FRIDAY 4TH JULY, 2025

Human and Regional Geography (Essay)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
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MONDAY 7TH JULY, 2025

Technical Drawing (Practical)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Literature in English (Drama & Poetry)
10:00 am – 11:40 am

Biology (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
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TUESDAY 8TH JULY, 2025

Computer Studies (Practical)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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WEDNESDAY 9TH JULY, 2025

Chemistry (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Literature in English (Objective & Prose)
2:00 pm – 4:15 pm
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THURSDAY 10TH JULY, 2025

Painting and Decoration (Practical)
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Printing Craft Practice (Practical)
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Photography (Practical)
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair (Practical) 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Mining (Practical)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Fisheries (Practical)
10:00 am – 11:30 am

Animal Husbandry (Practical)
10:00 am – 11:30 am

Stenography (Practical)
10:00 am – 11:17 am

Stenography (Word Processing)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Technical Drawing (Objective & Drawing)
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
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FRIDAY 11TH JULY, 2025

Auto Parts Merchandising (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:15 pm

Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 11:40 am

Electrical Installation & Maintenance Work (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Blocklaying, Bricklaying & Concrete Work (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Machine Woodworking (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 11:40 am

Carpentry & Joinery (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Upholstery ( Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 11:30 am

Stenography (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Animal Husbandry (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Fisheries (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Painting and Decoration (Report Writing)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Dyeing and Bleaching (Report Writing)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Printing Craft Practice (Report Writing)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Photography (Report Writing)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair (Report Writing)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

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MONDAY 14TH JULY, 2025

Economics (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Computer Studies (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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TUESDAY 15TH JULY, 2025

Physics (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Financial Accounting (Objective, Theory & Practice)
10:00 am – 1:50 pm

Basic Electricity (Practical)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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WEDNESDAY 16TH JULY, 2025

General Mathematics (Objective)
10:00 am – 11:45 am

General Mathematics (Essay)
11:55 am – 2:25 pm

Home Management (Objective & Essay)
2:45 pm – 5:15 pm
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THURSDAY 17TH JULY, 2025

Woodwork (Drawing & Design)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

MetalWork (Practical)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Health Education (Test of Practical)
10:00 am – 11:30 pm

Woodwork (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Metalwork (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Health Education (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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FRIDAY 18TH JULY, 2025

Agricultural Science (Practical)
10:00 am – 11:30 am
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MONDAY 21ST JULY, 2025

Building Construction (Drawing)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Visual Art (Creative Design)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Basic Electricity (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:15 pm

Visual Art (Drawing)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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TUESDAY 22ND JULY, 2025

Civic Education (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Physical Education (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Building Construction (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Office Practice (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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WEDNESDAY 23RD JULY, 2025

Christian Religious Studies (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Islamic Studies (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Foods & Nutrition (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
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THURSDAY 24TH JULY, 2025

Further Mathematics (Objective)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Further Mathematics (Essay)
12:00 noon – 2:30 pm

Visual Art (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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FRIDAY 25TH JULY, 2025

Agricultural Science (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Download NECO 2025 Timetable PDF

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Conclusion

Success in NECO is not about cramming, it is about planning, consistency, and confidence. Start preparing early, Stay disciplined with your study schedule, Avoid last minute rush.

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