The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the timetable for the 2023 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) internal examinations. The exams are scheduled to take place between Monday, July 3rd, and Friday, August 11th, 2023. This post presents the detailed timetable, including dates, paper codes, paper titles, subjects, durations, and examination times.

Candidates take the NECO June/July examination in their last stage of Secondary School Education. The SSCE is in two categories. One is for candidates in the third and final year of their senior secondary education, and it is called SSCE Internal. At the same time, the Second is SSCE External and is for candidates not in the School system, i.e. Private Candidates.

NECO Exam Date

The NECO 2023 Timetable states that the examination is set to commence on July 3 and conclude on August 11, 2023.

The NECO SSCE timetable for 2023 is provided below. Additionally, you can find the PDF version of the NECO Timetable at the end of this article.

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NECO Timetable

Below is the detailed NECO SSCE timetable for 2023. Please note that this timetable is subject to change, so it’s essential to stay updated on any alterations made by the National Examinations Council.

Follow the link below to download the PDF version. [The PDF version contains the paper code and duration for each subject].

Click Here to download PDF version of 2023-NECO-Timetable

Monday 3th June to Friday 7th July [Actual date and time will be fixed by the Council]

  • Paper 1: Practical – Physical Education
  • Paper 1: Practical – Auto Mechanics
  • Paper 1: Practical – Woodwork
  • Paper 1: Practical – Home Management
  • Paper 1: Practical – Foods and Nutrition
  • Paper 1: Performance Test, Music Technology/Alternative
  • Paper IV: Aural Music
  • Paper IV: Oral French
  • Paper IV: Oral Arabic
  • Paper 1: Practical – Auto Body Repair and Spray Painting
  • Paper 1: Auto Electrical Work
  • Paper 1: Practical – Auto Mechanical Work
  • Paper 1: Practical – Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
  • Paper 1: Practical – Welding and Fabrication, Engineering Craft Practice
  • Paper 1: Practical – Electrical Installation & Maintenance Work
  • Paper 1: Practical – Radio, Television and Electronics Work
  • Paper 1: Practical – Blocklaying, Bricklaying and Concrete Work
  • Paper IV: Exhibition – Painting and Decoration
  • Paper 1: Practical – Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
  • Paper 1: Practical – Machine Woodworking
  • Paper 1: Practical – Carpentry and Joinery
  • Paper 1: Practical – Furniture Making
  • Paper 1: Practical – Upholstery
  • Paper 1: Practical – Catering Craft Practice
  • Paper 1: Practical – Garment Making
  • Paper 1: Practical – Clothing and Textiles
  • Paper IV: Exhibition – Dyeing and Bleaching
  • Paper IV: Exhibition – Printing Craft Practice
  • Paper 1: Practical – Cosmetology
  • Paper IV: Exhibition – Photography
  • Paper IV: Exhibition – Leather Goods, Manufacturing and Repair
  • Paper 1: Practical – GSM Maintenance and Repairs
  • Paper IV: Progressive Assessments – Animal Husbandry
Monday 10th July
  • Paper I: Practical – Data Processing – 10:00am – 1:00pm
Tuesday 11th July
  • Paper I: Practical – Biology – 10:00am – 12:00noon
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Music – 2:00pm – 4:30pm
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Insurance – 2:00pm – 4:40pm
Wednesday 12th July
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – History – 10:00am – 1:00pm
  • Paper I: Drawing – Building Construction – 10:00am – 1:00pm
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Foods & Nutrition – 2:00pm – 4:30pm
  • Paper IV: Drawing & Design – Woodwork – 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Thursday 13th July
  • Paper I: Practical – Chemistry – 10:00am – 12:00noon
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Government – 2:00pm – 4:40pm
Friday 14th July
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Building Construction – 10:00am – 12:05pm
  • Paper III & IV: Objective & Prose – Literature in English – 10:00am – 12:15pm
Monday 17th July
  • Paper I: Practical – Agricultural Science – 10:00am – 11:30am
  • Paper III & II: Objective, Essay & Literature – Arabic – 2:00pm – 5:30pm
Tuesday 18th July
  • Paper I: Practical – Physics – 10:00am – 12:45pm
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Basic Electricity – 2.00pm – 4:15pm
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Office Practice – 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Wednesday 19th July
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Agricultural Science – 10:00am – 12:30pm
  • Paper I: Written Comprehension – French – 3:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Paper II: Written Expression – French – 4:00pm – 5:45pm
Thursday 20th July
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Civic Education – 10:00am – 1:00pm
  • Paper I: Test of Practical – Health Education – 2:00pm – 3:30pm
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Health Education – 3:35pm – 5:35pm
Friday 21st July
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Biology – 10:00am – 12:30pm
Monday 24th July
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Chemistry – 10:00am – 1:00pm
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Hausa – 2:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Igbo – 2:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Yoruba – 2:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Edo – 2:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Efik – 2:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Ibibio – 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Tuesday 25th July
  • Paper I: Practical – Technical Drawing – 10:00 am – 1:00pm
  • Paper I: Practical – Basic Electricity – 2:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Commerce – 2:00pm – 4:40pm
Wednesday 26th July
  • Paper II & III: Essay & Objective – English Language – 10:00am – 12:45pm
  • Paper IV: Test of Orals – English Language – 1:00pm – 1:45pm
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Electronics – 2:30pm – 4:30pm
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Store Management – 2:30pm – 5:10pm
Thursday 27th July
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Physics – 10:00am – 1:00pm
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Woodwork – 2:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Paper II: Drama & Poetry – Literature in English – 2:00pm – 3:40pm
Friday 28th July
  • Paper III & I: Objective & Practical / Physical – Geography – 10:00am – 12:30pm
Monday 31st July
  • Paper IV: Creative Design – Visual Art – 10:00am – 1:00pm
  • Paper I: Practical – Metal Work – 10:00am – 1:00pm
  • Paper I: Drawing – Visual Art – 2:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Paper I: Practical – Electronics – 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Tuesday 1st August
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Economics – 10:00 am – 1:00pm
  • Paper II: Essay – Human and Regional Geography – 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Tuesday 2nd August

  • Paper III: Objective – General Mathematics – 10:00am – 11:45am
  • Paper II: Essay – General Mathematics – 12:00pm – 2:30pm
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Metal Work – 3:00pm – 5:30pm
  • Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Physical Education – 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Note: Check the newly released NECO timetable correctly so as to avoid missing any paper. I wish you the best.

SCHOOLS AND CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THE FOLLOWING

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. PRACTICAL IN SCIENCES, STENOGRAPHY, COMPUTER STUDIES & DATA PROCESSING CAN BE IN SETS WHERE THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES IS LARGE, AND THE EQUIPMENT CANNOT GO ROUND.
  4. VISUAL ARTS Paper IV [CREATIVE DESIGN] SHOULD BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE THE EXAMINATION DATE.
  5. WELDING & FABRICATION ENGINEERING CRAFT PRACTICE SHOULD BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES AT LEAST THREE WEEKS BEFORE THE EXAMINATION DATE.
  6. NIGERIAN LANGUAGES (HAUSA, IGBO, YORUBA, EDO, EFIK AND IBIBIO) INCLUDE LITERATURE ASPECT.
  7. ALBINOS AND BLIND CANDIDATES ARE TO BE ALLOWED 30 EXTRA MINUTES AT THE END OF EACH SUBJECT.
  8. BLIND CANDIDATES MUST MAKE USE OF THE NECO SUPPLIED OBR CUSTOMISED BRAILLE SHEET FOR THE EXAMINATION.
  9. DYEING AND BLEACHING IB, PHOTOGRAPH IB, PAINTING AND DECORATION IB, PRINTING CRAFT PRACTICE IB, LEATHER GOODS MANUFACTURING AND REPAIR IB, SHOULD BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE EXAMINATION DATE.
  10. USE OF A SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR IS ALLOWED.
  11. BRINGING INTO THE EXAMINATION HALL ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION GADGETS (PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS, MOBILE PHONES, IPADS, TABLETS ETC) IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

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Tips for Exam Success:

  • Start preparing early: Give yourself enough time to study and revise all the subjects you’ll be tested on. Cramming is not an effective strategy for retaining information.
  • Create a study schedule: Design a study plan that includes all the subjects you need to cover, and allocate sufficient time for each subject based on your strengths and weaknesses.
  • Use past questions: Practice with past examination questions to familiarize yourself with the exam format, question types, and marking scheme.
  • Join a study group: Collaborate with classmates or friends who are also preparing for the exams. A study group can help you stay motivated and offer different perspectives on challenging topics.
  • Take breaks and maintain a healthy lifestyle: Ensure you get enough sleep, eat well, and exercise regularly. This will help keep your mind and body in optimal condition for the exams.

In conclusion, the release of the NECO SSCE 2023 timetable is an essential milestone for students preparing for their final secondary school examinations. With the exams scheduled from July 3rd to August 11th, 2023, students have a clear timeline to follow in their preparation. By following the tips provided in this blog post and staying updated on any changes to the timetable, students can effectively prepare for their exams and achieve academic success.

Follow the link below to download the PDF version. [The PDF version contains the paper code and duration for each subject].