The 2025 NECO SSCE (Senior School Certificate Examination) registration is now open for final-year students in accredited schools across Nigeria and abroad. This comprehensive guide outlines the step-by-step process for schools to register candidates correctly, covering portal access, offline registration, payment procedures, fees, and deadlines. Follow each step carefully to avoid errors and ensure a smooth registration process.
Table of Contents
- Use the Official NECO Portal for School Login
- Complete Registration Using the NECO Offline App
- Submit Required Documents for School Activation
- Follow the Correct NECO Payment Process
- Keep Student Photocards for Identification
- Understand the Full List of NECO Fees
- Meet the Minimum Student Requirement
- Collect and Store the Electronic Photo Album
- Obtain NECO Syllabus and Mathematical Tables
- Adhere to NECO Registration Deadlines
- Key Points to Remember
- NECO Support Channels for Assistance
1. Use the Official NECO Portal for School Login
- Registered schools must log in using their existing credentials.
- If login fails, use the “Forgot Password” or “Dispute” option.
- New schools must claim their portal using an official school email (personal/café emails are not accepted).
- A default password will be sent to the school’s email for access.
- No registration can proceed without this step.
2. Complete Registration Using the NECO Offline App
- Delete any old NECO app from your device.
- Download the 2025 NECO offline app from the official portal.
- Install and enter each student’s biodata offline first.
- Upload student data only after payment confirmation.
- Each student’s photo must be in school uniform.
- Follow the user manual for correct data entry.
3. Submit Required Documents for School Activation
Before payment and upload, State Coordinators must activate schools. Submit:
- Signed validation list by students
- Signed photocards
- Approved entry schedule from the Ministry of Education
- Subject analysis
- Activation begins on Monday, 11 November 2024.
4. Follow the Correct NECO Payment Process
- All payments go through NECO TSA via Remita (no bank transfers).
- Payment methods: Card, USSD, Wallet, Bank Branch, Internet Banking, eNaira.
- After payment, verify using the 12-digit RRR number on the portal.
- Pay for at least 20 students first to avoid ₦70,000 unviable centre fee.
- Submit these to the NECO State Office:
RRR e-receipts
Payment summary
Final validation list signed by the school head
⚠️ Late payments using old RRR numbers will not be accepted (no refunds).
5. Keep Student Photocards for Identification
- Each student must have a final photocard with their registration number.
- This serves as exam identification throughout the NECO SSCE period.
6. Understand the Full List of NECO Fees
- Registration fee per student: ₦22,250
- Photo album (per pair): ₦2,700
- Four-figure math table: ₦500
- Waterproof certificate folder: ₦2,500
- Syllabus: ₦2,000
- Unviable centre fee: ₦70,000
- Late registration penalty: ₦5,000
- Stamp duty & service charges apply.
7. Meet the Minimum Student Requirement
- Schools must register at least 20 students.
- If not, pay the ₦70,000 unviable centre fee.
8. Collect and Store the Electronic Photo Album
- NECO provides an e-photo album (₦2,700 per pair).
- Each album holds details for 171 students.
9. Obtain NECO Syllabus and Mathematical Tables
- NECO syllabus: ₦2,000 (keep at least four copies).
- Four-figure math tables: ₦500 per student.
10. Adhere to NECO Registration Deadlines
- Registration opens: Monday, 11 November 2024
- Registration closes: Monday, 2 June 2025
- Late registration: Tuesday, 3 June – Tuesday, 10 June 2025
- Portal shuts: Tuesday, 10 June 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Final validation submission: Tuesday, 10 June 2025
- Last day for CAS 3 upload: Friday, 25 July 2025
11. Key Points to Remember
✔ A student must be uploaded online to be registered.
✔ NECO is not responsible for school errors—fix mistakes during validation.
✔ Photo changes can only be made during the registration window.
✔ Old RRR numbers used after closure will not work.
✔ Late registration attracts a ₦5,000 fine.
12. NECO Support Channels for Assistance
For help, contact NECO via:
- Email: info@neco.gov.ng | support@neco.gov.ng
- Download: 2025 NECO SSCE Registration PDF
- Check: 2025 NECO SSCE Timetable
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