The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the official timetable for the 2026/2027 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for external candidates. This guide provides all the subjects, paper codes, dates, and times to help you plan and prepare effectively.
External candidates include private candidates or those not currently enrolled in a senior secondary school, while the internal SSCE is for students completing their final year.
NECO GCE Timetable 2026/2027 for External Candidates
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The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the official timetable for the 2026/2027 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for external candidates. This guide provides all the subjects, paper codes, dates, and times to help you plan and prepare effectively.
External candidates include private candidates or those not currently enrolled in a senior secondary school, while the internal SSCE is for students completing their final year.
The 2026/2027 NECO GCE exams are scheduled to start on Monday, November 21, and end on Wednesday, December 21, 2026.
NECO GCE 2026/2027 Exam Schedule
Key Notes for Candidates:
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PDF version of the complete timetable is available at the end of this post.
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Bring the timetable to the exam hall for reference.
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Exam Dates and Papers
Monday, 21st November 2026
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French Paper IV (Oral) – date/time fixed by NECO
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Arabic Paper IV (Oral)
Tuesday, 22nd November 2026
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Hausa Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Igbo Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Yoruba Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 23rd November 2026
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Biology Paper I (Alternative to Practical) – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Thursday, 24th November 2026
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Technical Drawing Paper I (Practical) – 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Physical Education Paper I (Theory) – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Friday, 25th November 2026
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Agricultural Science Paper I (Alternative to Practical) – 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Saturday, 26th November 2026
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Further Mathematics Paper III (Objective) – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
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Further Mathematics Paper II (Essay) – 2:10 pm – 4:40 pm
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History Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Monday, 28th November 2026
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Chemistry Paper I (Alternative to Practical) – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, 29th November 2026
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Economics Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 30th November 2026
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Physics Paper I (Alternative to Practical) – 2:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Thursday, 1st December 2026
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French Paper I (Written Comprehension) – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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French Paper II (Written Expression) – 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Friday, 2nd December 2026
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Literature in English Paper II (Drama & Poetry) – 3:00 pm – 4:40 pm
Saturday, 3rd December 2026
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English Language Paper II & III (Essay & Objective) – 10:00 am – 12:45 pm
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English Language Paper IV (Oral) – 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
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Health Education Paper I (Practical) – 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
(Continue full schedule in PDF download below for remaining dates)
Important Instructions for Candidates
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Oral exams: Confirm exact locations with NECO State Office.
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Stenography Papers I & IV: Bring a laptop or computer.
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Blind and albino candidates: Extra 30 minutes allowed. Use supplied Braille sheets.
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Technical Drawing: Bring required drawing tools.
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Calculators: Only scientific calculators are allowed; programmable calculators are prohibited.
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GSM phones: Not allowed in exam rooms.
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