NECO Timetable 2025 (PDF Download) – Full SSCE Internal Exam Schedule

The NECO Timetable 2025 for the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal is finally out! If you're a secondary school student in Nigeria preparing for the NECO exams or a parent/guardian supporting one, having access to the official and up-to-date NECO timetable is crucial.

This guide presents the full NECO 2025 exam schedule in PDF format and also in a simplified, easy-to-understand format, ensuring you don’t miss a single exam date.

What is NECO SSCE Internal?

The National Examinations Council (NECO) conducts the SSCE Internal exams annually for candidates in their final year of secondary school. The SSCE Internal exam usually spans from June to July and covers a wide range of subjects including sciences, arts, commercial subjects, and vocational trades.

76 subjects are usually examined in the SSCE Internal. All candidates must offer the 4 cross-cutting compulsory subjects. Candidates are to offer 3-4 subjects from their area of specialization and 1 elective outside their field of specialization provided the total number of subjects is not more than nine (9). The minimum number of subjects is eight (8).

When Will NECO 2025 Start and End?

According to the official NECO timetable PDF released by NECO, the 2025 NECO SSCE Internal examination is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 23, 2025 and will run through several weeks, ending in late July - Friday, 25th July 2025.

How to Download the NECO Timetable 2025 PDF

The NECO timetable is available as a PDF file for easy download and offline access. Click the link below to download the exam schedule:

📥 Direct link to the PDF: Download NECO 2025 Timetable PDF

Full NECO Timetable 2025 (Simplified Format)

To make it easy to read and plan, we’ve broken down the full timetable into a day-by-day list. Each day contains the subjects, paper types, and exact time slots.

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

SCHOOLS AND CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

IT IS MANDATORY THAT EACH CANDIDATE HAS A PHOTOCARD FOR IDENTIFICATION
WHERE THE TIME ON THE QUESTION PAPER DIFFERS FROM THE TIME ON THIS TIMETABLE, THE TIME ON THE QUESTION PAPER SHOULD BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.
FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND AUTO MECHANICS PRACTICAL PAPER I; FRENCH, MUSIC AND ARABIC PAPER IV, THE SPECIFIC VENUES
FOR THE EXAMINATION SHOULD BE CONFIRMED FROM NECO STATE OFFICES.
PRACTICALS IN SCIENCES, STENOGRAPHY, COMPUTER STUDIES AND DATA PROCESSING CAN BE IN SETS WHERE THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES IS LARGE AND THE EQUIPMENT CANNOT GO ROUND.
VISUAL ARTS PAPER IV [CREATIVE DESIGN] SHOULD BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE THE EXAMINATION DATE.
WELDING & FABRICATION, ENGINEERING CRAFT PRACTICE SHOULD BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES AT LEAST THREE WEEKS BEFORE THE EXAMINATION DATE.
NIGERIAN LANGUAGES (HAUSA, IGBO, YORUBA, EDO, EFIK AND IBIBIO) INCLUDE LITERATURE ASPECT.
ALBINOS AND BLIND CANDIDATES ARE TO BE ALLOWED 30 EXTRA MINUTES AT THE END OF EACH SUBJECT.
BLIND CANDIDATES MUST MAKE USE OF THE NECO SUPPLIED OBR CUSTOMISED BRAILLE SHEET FOR THE EXAMINATION.
DYEING AND BLEACHING 1B, PHOTOGRAPH 1B, PAINTING AND DECORATION 1B, PRINTING CRAFT PRACTICE 1B, LEATHER GOODS
MANUFACTURING AND REPAIR 1B, SHOUD BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE EXAMINATION DATE.
USE OF SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR IS ALLOWED.
BRINGING INTO THE EXAMINATION HALL ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION GADGETS (PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS, MOBILE PHONES, IPADS, TABLETS, SMART WRIST WATCHES/GLASSESS/PENS ETC) ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT SIT FOR PRACTICAL (PAPER 1) WILL NOT HAVE RESULT IN THE SUBJECT.

Tips to Prepare for NECO 2025 Successfully

Use the Timetable to Create a Study Plan
Focus on subjects with earlier exam dates first.
Practice Past Questions
NECO questions often follow a pattern—mastering NECO past questions helps improve speed and accuracy.
Attend Revision Classes & Tutorials
Extra coaching can clarify tough subjects and boost confidence.
Stay Healthy & Rested
Don’t cram all night before exams. Prioritize sleep and balanced nutrition.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about NECO Exams

When will NECO 2025 start? The 2025 NECO SSCE Internal examination starts on Monday, 16th June 2025 and ends on Friday, 25th July 2025.
Is the NECO timetable out for 2025? Yes, the official NECO 2025 timetable has been released and is available for download.
Can I use the timetable for both science and art subjects? Yes. The NECO timetable includes all subjects — science, commercial, and arts — in one schedule.
Are there changes in the timetable later? NECO may issue minor updates. Always confirm with your school or NECO website.
Can I write NECO and WAEC together? Yes, but you must check if the exam dates clash.
Will there be NECO Practical Exams? Yes. Subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and vocational trades include practical papers.
Is this timetable applicable to external candidates? No. This timetable is strictly for SS3 students who registered through schools (internal candidates). NECO GCE (external) has a separate timetable.

The NECO Timetable 2025 is your roadmap to success in the upcoming SSCE exams. With the full schedule now available, this is the time to organize your study time, gather resources, and remain consistent in your preparation.

Whether you're taking Mathematics, English, Biology, or Technical Drawing — planning ahead makes all the difference.

Good luck in your NECO exams!