NECO Timetable 2025 June/July Exam [Official & Authentic]

 

NECO Timetable 2025 June/July Exam [Official & Authentic]


The 2025 NECO timetable is out. Get all exam dates, practical paper details, and NECO rules in one place. Read this if you’re writing.





It’s official. It’s here. The clock has started ticking louder for every SS3 student in Nigeria. Whether you’ve been solving past questions since January or you’re still cramming formulas with one hand and scrolling TikTok with the other, this is the moment to pay attention. The 2025 NECO SSCE timetable has landed, and with it comes the map to your June and July.



There’s no time to play guesswork anymore. Every subject, every paper, every practical—from Cosmetology to French Orals—is now stamped with a date and time. If you miss it, you miss it.

This guide? It hands you the full picture. Not just the schedule, but the oddities NECO slips into the rules. Group practicals. Special allowances. Venues set by state offices. You won’t find this buried in bulletins. So read carefully.


When Do NECO Exams Begin?
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Monday, 16 June 2025. That’s the start. And by Friday, 25 July, it’s over.

The first papers? Mostly practicals—Auto Mechanics, Physical Education, Garment Making. The kind that need you to show, not just tell.

The last? Agricultural Science. A big closer.


NECO Timetable



Monday 16th June to Friday 20th June2071 Paper I: Practical – Physical EducationDuration: To be determined
Time: Actual date and time will be fixed by the Council.
3051 Paper I: Practical – Auto Mechanics – 3 hrs
3071 Paper I: Practical – Woodwork – 3 hrs
3081 Paper I: Practical – Home Management – 3 hrs
3091 Paper I: Practical – Foods and Nutrition – 3 hrs
4041 Paper I: Performance Test, Music Technology/Alternative – 1 hr 30 mins
4044 Paper IV: Aural Music – 50 mins
4104 Paper IV: Oral French – 1 hr
4114 Paper IV: Oral Arabic – 1 hr 20 mins
6011 Paper I: Practical – Auto Body Repair and Spray Painting – 3 hrs
6021 Paper I: Auto Electrical Work – 3 hrs
6031 Paper I: Practical – Auto Mechanical Work – 3 hrs
6051 Paper I: Practical – Air Conditioning and Refrigeration – 2 hrs
6061 Paper I: Practical – Welding and Fabrication, Engineering Craft Practice – 6 hrs
6081 Paper I: Practical – Electrical Installation & Maintenance Work – 3 hrs
6083 Paper I: Practical – Radio, Television and Electronics Work – 3 hrs
6091 Paper I: Practical – Blocklaying, Bricklaying and Concrete Work – 5 hrs
6101 Paper IV: Exhibition – Painting and Decoration
6111 Paper I: Practical – Plumbing and Pipe Fitting – 5 hrs
6121 Paper I: Practical – Machine Woodworking – 3 hrs
6131 Paper I: Practical – Carpentry and Joinery – 4 hrs
6141 Paper I: Practical – Furniture Making – 3 hrs
6151 Paper I: Practical – Upholstery – 3 hrs
6161 Paper I: Practical – Catering Craft Practice – 3 hrs
6171 Paper I: Practical – Garment Making – 3 hrs
6184 Paper I: Practical – Clothing and Textiles – 3 hrs
6194 Paper IV: Exhibition – Dyeing and Bleaching
6204 Paper IV: Exhibition – Printing Craft Practice
6211 Paper I: Practical – Cosmetology – 3 hrs
6224 Paper IV: Exhibition – Photography
6254 Paper IV: Exhibition – Leather Goods, Manufacturing and Repair
6301 Paper I: Practical – GSM Maintenance and Repairs
6314 Paper IV: Progressive Assessments – Animal Husbandry
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Monday 23rd June6271 Paper I: Practical – Data Processing – 3 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Tuesday 24th June4102 Paper II: Written Expression – French – 1 hrTime: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
4104 Paper III: Written Expression – French – 1 hr 45 minsTime: 11:00 am – 12:45 pm
4042/4043 Papers II & III: Objective & Essay – Music – 2:00 pm – 3:40 pm
4031 Paper I: Practical – Electronics – 3 hrsTime: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wednesday 25th June4112/4112 Papers III & III: Objective, Essay & Literature – Arabic – 3 hrs 30 minsTime: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
4022 Papers III & III: Objective & Essay – History – 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Thursday 26th June6013/6012 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto-Body Repair and Spray Painting – 2 hrs 30 minsTime: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
6023/6022 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Electrical Work – 2 hrs 30 minsTime: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
6033/6032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Mechanical Work – 2 hrs 30 minsTime: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
6063/6062 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Welding & Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice – 3 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
6083/6082 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Radio, Television & Electronics Work – 2 hrs 30 minsTime: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
6113/6112 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Plumbing & Pipe Fitting – 2 hrs 30 minsTime: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
6142 Paper IV: Drawing & Design – Furniture Making – 2 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6143/6142 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Furniture Making – 1 hr 45 minsTime: 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
6163/6162 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Catering Craft Practice – 2 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
6183/6182 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Clothing & Textiles – 2 hrs 30 minsTime: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
6213/6212 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Cosmetology – 2 hrs 30 minsTime: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
6233/6232 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Mining – 2 hrs 45 minsTime: 10:00 am – 12:45 pm
6253/6252 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Tourism – 1 hr 30 minsTime: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
6273/6272 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Data Processing – 3 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
6283/6282 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Storekeeping – 2 hrs 40 minsTime: 10:00 am – 12:40 pm
6293/6292 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Bookkeeping – 1 hr 50 minsTime: 10:00 am – 11:50 am
6303/6302 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – GSM Maintenance & Repairs – 3 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
6343/6342 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Salesmanship – 2 hrs 40 minsTime: 10:00 am – 12:40 pm
6333/6332 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Marketing – 2 hrs 40 minsTime: 10:00 am – 12:40 pm
5033/5032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Commerce – 2 hrs 40 minsTime: 2:10 pm – 4:50 pm




Friday 27th June2011 Paper I: Practical – Biology – 2 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
2021 Paper I: Practical – Chemistry – 2 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Monday 30th June5013/5012 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Store Management – 2 hrs 40 minsTime: 2:00 pm – 4:40 pm
3053/3052 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Mechanics – 2 hrs 30 minsTime: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Tuesday 1st July4033/4061 Papers III & II: Objective & Practical / Physical – Geography – 2 hrs 30 minsTime: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
4123/4122 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Hausa – 3 hrsTime: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
4133/4132 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Igbo – 3 hrsTime: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
4143/4142 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Yoruba – 3 hrsTime: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
4153/4152 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Edo – 3 hrsTime: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
4163/4162 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Efik – 3 hrsTime: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
4173/4172 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Ibibio – 3 hrsTime: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wednesday 2nd July1013 Paper III: Objective – English Language – 1 hrTime: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
1012 Paper II: Essay – English Language – 1 hr 45 minsTime: 11:15 am – 1:00 pm
1014 Paper IV: Test of Orals – English Language – 45 mins
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5053/5052 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Insurance – 2 hrs 40 minsTime: 2:20 pm – 5:00 pm

Thursday 3rd July2031 Paper I: Practical – Physics – 2 hrs 45 minsTime: 10:00 am – 12:45 pm
4073/4072 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Government – 2 hrs 40 minsTime: 2:00 pm – 4:40 pm
3043/3042 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Electronics – 2 hrs 40 minsTime: 2:00 pm – 4:40 pm

Friday 4th July4062 Paper II: Essay – Human and Regional Geography – 2 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Monday 7th July4092 Paper I: Practical – Technical Drawing – 3 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
4092 Paper II: Drama & Poetry – Literature in English – 1 hr 40 minsTime: 10:00 am – 11:40 am
2013/2022 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Biology – 2 hrs 30 minsTime: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Tuesday 8th July2081 Paper II: Practical – Computer Studies – 2 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
2023/2022 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Chemistry – 3 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
4093/4094 Papers III & IV: Objective & Prose – Literature in English – 2 hrs 15 minsTime: 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Wednesday 9th July6101 Paper Ib: Painting and Decoration (Practical) – 6 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
6191 Paper Ib: Dyeing and Bleaching (Practical) – 6 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
6201 Paper Ib: Printing Craft Practice (Practical) – 6 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
6221 Paper Ib: Photography (Practical) – 6 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
6251 Paper Ib: Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair (Practical) – 6 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
6201 Paper I: Practical – Mining – 2 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6251 Paper I: Practical – Fisheries – 1 hr 30 minsTime: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
6311 Paper I: Practical – Animal Husbandry – 1 hr 30 minsTime: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
6261 Paper I: Practical – Stenography – 1 hr 17 minsTime: 10:00 am – 11:17 am
6264 Paper IV: Practical – Stenography (Word Processing) – 2 hrsTime: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
3013/3044 Papers III & II: Objective & Drawing – Technical Drawing – 2 hrs 30 minsTime: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Friday 11th July6033/6032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Parts Merchandising – 2 hrs 15 minsTime: 10:00 am – 12:15 pm
6053/6052 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration – 1 hr 40 minsTime: 10:00 am – 11:40 am
6073/6072 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Electrical Installation & Maintenance Work – 2 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6093/6092 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Blocklaying, Bricklaying & Concrete Work – 2 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6123/6122 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Machine Woodworking – 1 hr 40 minsTime: 10:00 am – 11:40 am
6133/6132 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Carpentry & Joinery – 2 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6153/6152 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Upholstery – 1 hr 30 minsTime: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
6263/6262 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Stenography – 2 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6313/6312 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Animal Husbandry – 2 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6333/6332 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Fisheries – 2 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6101 Paper Id: Painting and Decoration (Report Writing) – 2 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6191 Paper Id: Dyeing and Bleaching (Report Writing) – 2 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6201 Paper Id: Printing Craft Practice (Report Writing) – 2 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6221 Paper Id: Photography (Report Writing) – 2 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6251 Paper Id: Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair (Report Writing) – 2 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon




Monday 21st July3061 Paper I: Drawing – Building Construction – 3 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
4034 Paper IV: Creative Design – Visual Art – 3 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
3033/3032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Basic Electricity – 2 hrs 15 minsTime: 10:00 am – 12:15 pm
4031 Paper I: Drawing – Visual Art – 3 hrsTime: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Tuesday 22nd July1033/1032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Civic Education – 3 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
2073/2072 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Physical Education – 2 hrsTime: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
3063/3062 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Building Construction – 2 hrsTime: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
5043/5042 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Office Practice – 3 hrsTime: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wednesday 23rd July4013/4012 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Christian Religious Studies – 2 hrs 30 minsTime: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
4023/4022 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Islamic Studies – 2 hrs 30 minsTime: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
3093/3092 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Foods & Nutrition – 2 hrs 30 minsTime: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Thursday 24th July2043 Paper III: Objective – Further Mathematics – 2 hrsTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
2042 Paper II: Essay – Further Mathematics – 2 hrs 30 minsTime: 12:00 noon – 2:30 pm
4033/4032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Visual Art – 3 hrsTime: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Friday 25th July2063/2062 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Agricultural Science – 2 hrs 30 minsTime: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm


The full PDF timetable is available at official NECO exam timetable 2025.
What You Must Know About NECO Special Rules

Think you just show up with a pen and your timetable? Not quite. NECO has its peculiar way of doing things. Ignore these, and even with full marks, you could walk away with nothing.
1. Photocard is mandatory

No photocard? No entry. Your name is not enough. Your face must match.
2. Timetable vs. question paper? Question paper wins

If there’s a clash between the printed timetable and the time on your question paper, obey the question paper.
3. Group practicals aren’t on the public schedule

Subjects like:Data Processing
Computer Studies
Visual Arts
Welding and Fabrication

…will be timed and announced by NECO offices. Don’t assume. Ask your school.
4. Special needs candidates get extra time

Albino? Blind? NECO grants 30 extra minutes. Blind students will write on special braille sheets.
5. Some exams are ‘share early’ only
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Subjects like:Dyeing and Bleaching
Photography
Printing Craft Practice
Leather Work

…require early paper distribution—two weeks ahead. For Welding and Fabrication? Three weeks.
6. Oral French and Arabic are not fixed on the timetable

Your school will tell you when. Probably a last-minute whisper.
Forbidden Items in the Exam Hall

Yes, calculators are allowed. But not the fancy ones. These are banned:Mobile phones
Smartwatches
Tablets and iPads
Programmable calculators
Any device that does more than it should
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Bring them in, and you could be thrown out before the first bell.
Skipping the Practical? You Lose the Whole Subject

This one’s brutal. If your subject has a Paper I (Practical) and you don’t show up, you won’t get a result—even if you ace the theory. It’s a hard rule, not up for debate.
Tips to Actually Survive the 2025 NECO Exam Season

You can know the dates and still flop. You can follow every rule and still blank out at the question. That’s why these small things matter:Start revision early. Don’t let the calendar scare you into a cram frenzy.
Past questions help. Not because they repeat word-for-word, but because formats matter.
Study groups work. Especially for practical-heavy subjects.
Sleep before the exam. Nothing fancy. Just seven solid hours.
Eat properly. Bread and Lipton won’t carry you through 3 hours of Further Maths.
One Last Thing
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Don’t just print the timetable and hang it on your wall. Read it. Know it. Follow it. There’s no mercy for someone who misses the English Language paper because they thought it was on Wednesday when it was really Tuesday.

And if you’re confused about anything—time, venue, paper code—ask your school principal. NECO doesn’t do sympathy grades.