NECO 2025 Exam Timetable Released
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) timetable for school candidates. The exams will run from Monday, June 16, to Friday, July 25, 2025, covering core and elective subjects for final-year secondary school students.
This detailed guide provides the full NECO 2025 timetable, including subject codes, exam durations, and essential instructions to help students prepare effectively.
NECO 2025 Exam Schedule (June – July)
Below is the complete NECO 2025 SSCE timetable, categorized by date, subject, paper code, and duration.
June 2025 Exams
Monday, June 16 – Friday, June 20
- Physical Education (Practical) – 2071
- Auto Mechanics (Practical) – 3051 (3 hrs)
- Woodwork (Practical) – 3071 (3 hrs)
- Home Management (Practical) – 3081 (3 hrs)
- Foods and Nutrition (Practical) – 3091 (3 hrs)
- Music (Aural & Performance) – 4041, 4044
- Oral French – 4104 (1 hr)
- Oral Arabic – 4114 (1 hr 20 mins)
- Trade Subjects (Practical) – Auto Body Repair, Electrical Work, Welding, Plumbing, Carpentry, etc.
Monday, June 23
- Data Processing (Practical) – 6271 (3 hrs, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm)
Tuesday, June 24
- French (Written & Oral) – 4102, 4104
- Music (Objective & Essay) – 4042/4043 (2:00 pm – 3:40 pm)
- Electronics (Practical) – 4031 (3 hrs, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
Wednesday, June 25
- Arabic (Objective, Essay & Literature) – 4112/4113 (3 hrs 30 mins, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm)
- History (Objective & Essay) – 4022 (3 hrs, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
Thursday, June 26
- Trade Subjects (Objective & Essay) – Auto Electrical, Plumbing, Catering, Clothing & Textiles, Data Processing, etc.
Friday, June 27
- Biology (Practical) – 2011 (2 hrs, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
- Chemistry (Practical) – 2021 (2 hrs, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
July 2025 Exams
Monday, July 7
- Technical Drawing (Practical) – 4092 (3 hrs, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm)
- Literature in English (Drama & Poetry) – 4092 (1 hr 40 mins, 10:00 am – 11:40 am)
- Biology (Objective & Essay) – 2013/2022 (2 hrs 30 mins, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm)
Tuesday, July 8
- Computer Studies (Practical) – 2081 (2 hrs, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
- Chemistry (Objective & Essay) – 2023/2022 (3 hrs, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm)
- Literature in English (Prose) – 4093/4094 (2 hrs 15 mins, 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm)
Friday, July 11
- Trade Subjects (Objective & Essay) – Air Conditioning, Electrical Installation, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, etc.
Friday, July 25 (Final Day)
- Agricultural Science (Objective & Essay) – 2063/2062 (2 hrs 30 mins, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm)
📌 Download the full NECO 2025 Timetable PDF here.
Important NECO 2025 Exam Instructions
To avoid penalties, students must adhere to the following guidelines:
✅ Bring a valid NECO photo card to the exam hall.
✅ Follow the time on the question paper if it differs from the timetable.
✅ Group practicals are allowed for Computer Studies, Data Processing, and Basic Science.
✅ Special arrangements are made for:
- Visually impaired candidates (Braille sheets provided).
- Albinos & blind students (30 minutes extra time).
❌ Banned items: Phones, smartwatches, tablets, and programmable calculators.
⚠️ No result will be issued if a student skips the Practical Paper (Paper I).
How to Pass NECO 2025: Top Tips
- Study the NECO syllabus for each subject.
- Practice past questions to understand the exam pattern.
- Manage your time effectively during exams.
- Revise key topics in core subjects like Mathematics, English, and Sciences.
- Avoid malpractice – penalties are severe.
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