The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the Neco 2026 Exam Timetable (June/July) SSCE Internal Examination Timetable for secondary school candidates across Nigeria. Students preparing for the examination are advised to carefully review the timetable and begin their preparations early to ensure excellent performance.

According to available information, the 2026 NECO SSCE Internal Examination is scheduled to commence in June 15th 2026 and run through July 2026. Candidates are encouraged to obtain the complete Neco 2026 Exam Timetable and confirm the dates for their registered subjects.

Monday, 15th June 2026
Physical Education 1 (Practical)  Time to be fixed by Council

Foods and Nutrition 1 (Practical) 3 hrs (Time to be fixed by Council)

Home Management 1 (Practical) 3 hrs (Time to be fixed by Council)

Music 1 (Performance Test, Music Technology & Alternative to Music Technology)
1 hr 30 mins (Time to be fixed by Council)

Music 4 (Aural Music) 50 mins (Time to be fixed by Council)

French 4 (Oral) 1 hr (Time to be fixed by Council)

Arabic 4 (Oral) 1 hr 20 mins (Time to be fixed by Council)

Fashion Design and Garment Making 1 (Practical) 4 hrs (Time to be fixed by Council)

Livestock Farming 4 (Progressive Assessments) Time to be fixed by Council

Beauty and Cosmetology 1 (Practical) 3 hrs (Time to be fixed by Council)

Computer Hardware and GSM Repairs 1 (Practical) 3 hrs (Time to be fixed by Council)

Catering Craft 1 (Practical) 3 hrs (Time to be fixed by Council)
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Monday, 22nd June 2026

Computer Studies 1 (Practical) 10:00am – 1:00pm
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Tuesday, 23rd June 2026
French 1 (Written Comprehension) 2:00pm – 3:00pm
French 2 (Written Expression) 3:00pm – 4:45pm
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Wednesday, 24th June 2026
Music 3 & 2 (Objective & Essay) 10:00am – 12:30pm

Arabic 3 & 2 (Objective, Essay & Literature) 2:00pm – 5:30pm
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Thursday, 25th June 2026
Chemistry 1 (Practical) 10:00am – 12:00noon

Hausa 3 & 2 (Objective & Essay) 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Igbo 3 & 2 (Objective & Essay) 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Yoruba 3 & 2 (Objective & Essay) 2:00pm – 5:00pm
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Friday, 26th June 2026
Biology 1 (Practical) 10:00am – 12:00noon
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Monday, 29th June 2026
Biology 3 & 2 (Objective & Essay) 10:00am – 12:30pm
Home Management 3 & 2 (Objective & Essay) 2:00pm – 4:30pm
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Tuesday, 30th June 2026
Christian Religious Studies 3 & 2 (Objective & Essay)  10:00am – 12:30pm
Islamic Studies 3 & 2 (Objective & Essay) 10:00am – 12:30pm

Health Education 1 (Test of Practical) 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Health Education 3 & 2 (Objective & Essay) 3:30pm – 5:30pm
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Wednesday, 1st July 2026
General Mathematics 3 (Objective) 10:00am – 11:45am
General Mathematics 2 (Essay) 12:00noon – 2:30pm
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Thursday, 2nd July 2026 for Neco 2026 Exam Timetable
Physics 1 (Practical) 10:00am – 12:45pm

Nigerian History 3 & 2 (Objective & Essay) 2:00pm – 5:00pm
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Friday, 3rd July 2026
Literature in English 3 & 4 (Objective & Prose) 10:00am – 12:15pm
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Monday, 6th July 2026
Government 3 & 2 (Objective & Essay) 10:00am – 12:40pm

Physical Education 3 & 2 (Objective & Essay) 2:00pm – 4:00pm
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Tuesday, 7th July 2026 for Neco 2026 Exam Timetable
Physics 3 & 2 (Objective & Essay) 10:00am – 1:00pm

Foods and Nutrition 3 & 2 (Objective & Essay) 2:00pm – 4:30pm
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Wednesday, 8th July 2026
Visual Arts 4 (Creative Design) 10:00am – 1:00pm

Visual Arts 1 (Drawing) 2:00pm – 5:00pm
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Thursday, 9th July 2026
Further Mathematics 3 (Objective) 10:00am – 12:00noon
Further Mathematics 2 (Essay) 12:00noon – 2:30pm
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Friday, 10th July 2026
Visual Arts 3 & 2 (Objective & Essay) 2:00pm – 5:00pm
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Monday, 13th July 2026
Technical Drawing 3 & 4 (Objective & Drawing) 10:00am – 12:30pm
Computer Studies 3 & 2 (Objective & Essay) 10:00am – 1:00pm

Commerce 3 & 2 (Objective & Essay)  2:00pm – 4:40pm
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Tuesday, 14th July 2026 for Neco 2026 Exam Timetable
Chemistry 3 & 2 (Objective & Essay) 10:00am – 1:00pm

Technical Drawing 1 (Practical) 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Literature in English 2 (Drama & Poetry) 2:00pm – 3:40pm
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Wednesday, 15th July 2026
English Language 3 (Objective) 10:00am – 11:00am
English Language 2 (Essay) 11:15am – 1:00pm

English Language 4 (Test of Orals) 1:15pm – 2:00pm
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Thursday, 16th July 2026
Agricultural Science 1 (Practical) 10:00am – 11:30am

Geography 3 & 1 (Objective, Practical & Physical) 2:00pm – 4:30pm
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Friday, 17th July 2026
Geography 2 (Essay – Human and Regional) 10:00am – 12:00noon
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Monday, 20th July 2026
Economics 3 & 1 (Objective & Essay) 10:00am – 1:00pm

Catering Craft 3 & 1 (Objective & Essay) 2:00pm – 4:30pm
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Tuesday, 21st July 2026
Civic Education 3 & 1 (Objective & Essay) 10:00am – 1:00pm

Agricultural Science 3 & 1 (Objective & Essay) 2:00pm – 4:30pm
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Wednesday, 22nd July 2026 for Neco 2026 Exam Timetable
Livestock Farming 1 (Practical) 2:15pm – 3:45pm
Computer Hardware and GSM Repairs 3 & 1 (Objective & Essay) 2:15pm – 5:15pm

Fashion Design and Garment Making 3 & 1 (Objective & Essay) 2:15pm – 4:45pm
Beauty and Cosmetology 3 & 1 (Objective & Essay) 2:15pm – 4:45pm
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Thursday, 23rd July 2026
Marketing 3 & 1 (Objective & Essay) 10:00am – 12:40pm
Livestock Farming 3 & 1 (Objective & Essay) 2:00pm – 3:30pm
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Why You Need the Neco 2026 Exam Timetable

The NECO timetable helps candidates to:

• Know the exact dates for each subject.
• Create an effective study plan.
• Avoid missing examination papers.
• Prepare adequately for practical and theory examinations.
• Manage examination stress and time effectively.

The NECO 2026 Exam Timetable is an essential guide for every candidate preparing for the Senior School Certificate Examination. Students are advised to obtain the complete timetable, study consistently, and stay updated with any announcements from NECO.

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