The Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) schedule for 2023 has been formally released by the National Examinations Council (NECO). This crucial manual is intended for candidates taking the test to make sure they are well-prepared and knowledgeable about the subjects and exam times.
Detailed NECO GCE Timetable
PLEASE NOTE: The full NECO timetable (PDF format) is available at the end of this post. It shows the paper code and duration for each subject. It’s advisable you make references to it.
Examination Duration: 20th November to 20th December 2023.
Monday 20th Nov.
- French Paper IV (Oral) – Actual date and time will be fixed by the Council
- Arabic Paper IV (Oral) – Actual date and time will be fixed by the Council
Tuesday 21st Nov.
- Arabic Paper III (Objective) – 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
- Arabic Paper II (Essay & Literature) – 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Wednesday 22nd Nov.
- Chemistry Paper I (Alternative to Practical) – 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Thursday 23rd Nov.
- Christian Religious Studies Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
- Islamic Studies Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Friday 24th Nov.
- Literature in English Paper II (Drama & Poetry) – 3.00 pm – 4.40 pm
Saturday 25th Nov.
- Financial Accounting Paper III (Objective) – 10.00 am – 11.20 am
- Financial Accounting Paper II (Theory & Practice) – 11.20 am – 1.50 pm
- Health Education Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Monday 27th Nov.
- Physics Paper I (Alternative to Practical) – 2.00 pm – 4.45 pm
Tuesday 28th Nov.
- Biology Paper I (Alternative to Practical) – 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Wednesday 29th Nov.
- Economics Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Thursday 30th Nov.
- Technical Drawing Paper I Practical – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
- Physical Education Paper I (Theory of Practice) – 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Friday 1st Dec.
- Agricultural Science Paper I (Alternative to Practical) – 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Saturday 2nd Dec.
- General Mathematics Paper III (Objective) – 10.00 am – 11.45 am
- General Mathematics Paper II (Essay) – 12.00 noon – 2.30 pm
- Health Education Paper I (Test of Practical) – 3.45 pm – 5.15 pm
Monday 4th Dec.
- Physics Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
- Commerce Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Tuesday 5th Dec.
- Technical Drawing Paper III & IV (Objective & Drawing) – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
- Physical Education Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Wednesday 6th Dec.
- Chemistry Paper II & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Thursday 7th Dec.
- Data Processing Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
- Store keeping Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
- Marketing Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
- Salesmanship Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
Friday 8th Dec.
- Literature in English Paper III (Objective) – 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
- Literature in English Paper IV (Prose) – 4.00 pm – 5.15 pm
Saturday 9th Dec.
- Further Mathematics Paper III (Objective) – 10.00 am – 12.00 noon
- Further Mathematics Paper II (Essay) – 12.10 pm – 2.40 pm
- History Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 10.00 am – 12.00 noon
Monday 11th Dec.
- Biology Paper III & II – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Tuesday 12th Dec.
- French Paper I – 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
- French Paper II – 3.00 pm – 4.45 pm
Wednesday 13th Dec.
- Geography Paper III & I – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Thursday 14th Dec.
- Civic Education Paper III & II – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Friday 15th Dec.
- Geography Paper II – 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Saturday 16th Dec.
- English Language Paper III – 10.00 am – 11.00 am
- English Language Paper II – 11.15 am – 1.00 pm
- English Language Paper IV – 1.15 pm – 2.00 pm
- Data Processing Paper I – 3.15 pm – 5.00 pm
Monday 18th Dec.
- Agricultural Science Paper III & II – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Tuesday 19th Dec.
- Government Paper III & II – 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
Wednesday 20th Dec.
- Hausa Paper III & II – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
- Igbo Paper III & II – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
- Yoruba Paper III & II – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Noteworthy Instructions for Candidates
- It is recommended that candidates confirm the precise locations for the Oral French and Arabic Paper IV at the NECO State Office, the location where they have registered to take the test.
- The Nigerian languages that make up the Literature component are Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba.
- Candidates who are blind must use the Braille Sheets that are given and take the exam at their local NECO State Offices.
- For all papers and courses, candidates who are blind or albino are allowed to an extra thirty minutes.
- It is acceptable to use a scientific calculator.
- It is completely prohibited to bring any electronic communication equipment inside the examination hall, including smartwatches, pens, iPads, tablets, cell phones, and programmable calculators.
- Candidates are expected to bring their own sketching tools and supplies for Technical Sketching I and IV.
- Candidates will not receive a result for that subject if they do not show up for the practical tests (Paper I & IV).
Preparation Tips for Success
- Make a Plan: To schedule your revisions, use the timetable. Give difficult issues a priority.
- Practice with Previous Papers: Become acquainted with the format of the questions and enhance your time management abilities.
- Keep Up: Make sure you stay informed about any alterations or additions to the exam schedule.
- Observe Instructions: Make sure you comprehend and adhere to all guidelines given.
Closing Remarks
All applicants are wished well in their exams by the National Examinations Council. A seamless testing procedure can be ensured by adhering to the schedule and following the guidelines. Recall that the secret to success is preparation. Good luck and stay informed!
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