2023 NECO TIMETABLE JUNE/JULY SSCE
The National Examinations Council (NECO), has released the 2023 NECO timetable. NECO exam is set to commence Monday 3rd July 2023 and to conclude on Friday 11th August 2023.
This is to inform you that the National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the official 2023 NECO timetable for the SSCE Examination.
NECO examination taken by candidates 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 while the Second is SSCE External and is for candidates not in the School system, i.e. Private Candidates.

Are you getting ready to write the 2023 NECO June/July Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal exam and are wondering whether the NECO timetable that will be used for the SS3 candidates has been released? If so, you’re not the only one.
What is NECO
The National Examination Council (also known as NECO) is an examination body in Nigeria that conducts the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination and the General Certificate in Education in June/July and November/December respectively.
NECO was created by former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar in April 1999. It was the first Federal organization to offer subsidized registration to academic candidates in Nigeria.
Mandates
NECO was mandated to take over the responsibilities of the National Board of Education Measurement (NBEM). Its maiden examination took place in mid-2000.
The Examination is for Senior School Certificate Examination internal NECO is expected to start on Monday 3rd July, and end by Friday 11th August, 2023. The NECO SSCE internal has seventy-six subjects.
NECO Timetable 2023/2024 — June/July SSCE (DOWNLOAD PDF) Check out NECO Timetable 2023/2024 – June/July SSCE recently released by the board of National Examinations Council.
When Is NECO 2023 Examination Starting
The NECO SSCE internal has seventy-six subjects. The examination has been schedule to starts on Monday, 27th June, 2023 and ends on Friday 12th August, 2023.
All candidates sitting for the 2023 National Examinations Council (NECO) SSCE Examination are advised, to read and study hard and become well-prepared for their forthcoming Examination.
NECO has urge all candidates to abide by the rules and regulations guiding the conduct of the examination.
National Examinations Council (NECO) 2023 TIMETABLE
The NECO 2023 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal Exam timetable is now available, with dates ranging from 3rd July to 11th August 2023.
This comprehensive schedule covers all subjects and offers students ample time to prepare for their exams. Stay ahead in your studies and maximize your chances of success with the latest information on 2023 NECO SSCE exam dates and updates.
The NECO 2023 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal Exam timetable is now available, with dates ranging from July 3 to August 11. This comprehensive schedule covers all subjects and offers students ample time to prepare for their exams. Stay ahead in your studies and maximize your chances of success with the latest information on NECO SSCE exam dates and updates.
National Examinations Council (NECO) Timetable.
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 page has presents the detailed timetable, including dates, paper codes, paper titles, subjects, durations, and examination times.
Download the timetable in PDF format here 2023 NECO timetable.
NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL (NECO) 2023 NECO TIMETABLE SSCE INTERNAL EXAM
Monday, 27th June, 2023 – Friday, 1st July,
2023
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
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
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
Thursday 3rd August
Paper I(b): Painting and Decoration (Practical) 6hrs 10:00am – 4:00pm
Paper I(b): Dyeing and Bleaching (Practical) 6hrs 10:00am – 4:00pm
Paper I(b): Printing Craft Practice (Practical) 6hrs 10:00am – 4:00pm
Paper I(b): Photography (Practical) 6hrs 10:00am – 4:00pm
Paper I(b): Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair (Practical) 6hrs 10:00am – 4:00pm
Paper I: Practical – Mining 2hrs 10:00am – 12:00noon
Paper I: Practical – Fisheries 1hr 30mins 10:00am – 11:30am
Paper I: Practical – Animal Husbandry 1hr 30mins 10:00am – 11:30am
Paper I: Practical – Stenography 1hr 17mins 10:00am – 11:17am
Paper IV: Practical – Stenography (Word Processing) 2hrs 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Friday 4th August
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration 1hr 40mins 10:00am – 11:40am
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Electrical Installation & Maintenance Work 2hrs 10:00am – 12:00noon
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Blocklaying, Bricklaying & Concrete Work 2hrs 10:00am – 12:00noon
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Machine Woodworking 1hr 40mins 10:00am – 11:40am
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Carpentry & Joinery 2hrs 10:00am – 12:00noon
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Garment Making 2hrs 30mins 10:00am – 12:30pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Marketing 2hrs 40mins 10:00am – 12:40pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Upholstery 1hr 30mins 10:00am – 11:30am
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Stenography 2hrs 10:00am – 12:00noon
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Animal Husbandry 2hrs 10:00am – 12:00noon
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Fisheries 2hrs 10:00am – 12:00noon
Paper I(a): Painting and Decoration (Report Writing) 2hrs 10:00am – 12:00noon
Paper I(a): Dyeing and Bleaching (Report Writing) 2hrs 10:00am – 12:00noon
Paper I(a): Printing Craft Practice (Report Writing) 2hrs 10:00am – 12:00noon
Paper I(a): Photography (Report Writing) 2hrs 10:00am – 12:00noon
Paper I(a): Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair (Report Writing) 2hrs 10:00am – 12:00noon
Monday 7th August
Paper 1: Practical – Computer Studies 3hrs 10:00 am – 1:00pm
Tuesday 8th August
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto-Body Repair and Spray Painting 2hrs 30mins 10:00am – 12:30pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Electrical Work 2hrs 30mins 10:00am – 12:30pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Mechanical work 2hrs 30mins 10:00am – 12:30pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Parts Merchandising 2hrs 15mins 10:00am – 12:15pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Welding & Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice 3hrs 10:00am – 1:00pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Radio, Television & Electronics Work 2hrs 30mins 10:00am – 12:30pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Plumbing & Pipe Fitting 2hrs 30mins 10:00am – 12:30pm
Paper IV: Drawing & Design – Furniture Making 2hrs 10:00am – 12:00noon
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Furniture Making 1hr 45mins 12:30pm – 2:15pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Catering Craft Practice 2hrs 30mins 10:00am – 12:30pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Clothing & Textiles 2hrs 30mins 10:00am – 12:30pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Cosmetology 2hrs 30mins 10:00am – 12:30pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Minning 2hrs 45mins 10:00am – 12:45pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Tourism 3hrs 30mins 10:00am – 1:30pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Data Processing 3hrs 10:00am – 1:00pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Store Keeping 2hrs 40mins 10:00am – 12:40pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Book Keeping 3hrs 50mins 10:00am – 1:50pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – GSM Maintenance & Repairs 3hrs 10:00am – 1:00pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Salesmanship 2hrs 40mins 10:00am – 12:40pm
Paper III & IV: Objective & Drawing – Technical Drawing 2hrs 30mins 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Wednesday 9th August
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Computer Studies 3hrs 10:00am – 1:00am
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Christian Religious Studies 2hrs 30mins 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Islamic Studies 2hrs 30mins 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Thursday 10th August
Paper III: Objective – Further Mathematics 2hrs 10:00am – 12:00noon
Paper II: Essay – Further Mathematics 2hrs 30mins 12:00pm – 2:30pm
Paper III & II: Objective, Theory & Practice – Financial Accounting 3hrs 50mins 10:00am – 1:50pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Visual Art 3hrs 2:40pm – 5:40pm
Friday 11th August
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Mechanics 2hrs 30mins 10:00am – 12:30pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Home Management 2hrs 30mins 10:00am – 12:30pm
Schools and candidates should be aware of the following key points:
- Adhere to the time on the question paper if it differs from the timetable.
- Confirm examination venues for Physical Education, Auto Mechanics, French, Music, and Arabic from NECO State Offices.
- Practical exams in certain subjects may be conducted in sets when equipment is limited.
- Provide Visual Arts Paper IV to candidates at least one week before the exam date.
- Distribute Welding & Fabrication and Engineering Craft Practice materials at least three weeks before the exam date.
- Give Dyeing and Bleaching, Photography, Painting and Decoration, Printing Craft Practice, and Leather Goods materials at least two weeks before the exam date.
- Nigerian languages include a literature aspect.
- Allow albinos and blind candidates an additional 30 minutes for each subject.
- Blind candidates must use the NECO-supplied OBR customized braille sheet.
- The use of scientific calculators is permitted.
- Electronic communication gadgets are strictly prohibited in the examination hall.
- Candidates must sit for practical exams (Paper 1) to receive a result in the subject.
Keep checking this page everyday in other to know if there's any change with the Timetable being date or subject reschedule.
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