If you’re an SS3 student in Nigeria, the countdown has officially begun the 2025 NECO SSCE timetable is here. Whether you’ve been grinding past questions for months or just started taking things seriously, now is the time to lock in. This is your roadmap from June 16 to July 25.
No more guesswork. NECO has stamped dates and times on every subject, from Physics Practical to French Oral. And missing just one paper could cost you an entire year.
In this guide, you’ll find:
- The official NECO exam dates
- Highlights of practical subjects
- Special exam instructions and NECO rules
- What your school needs to tell you that NECO won’t publish online
When Will the 2025 NECO Exams Start?
The 2025 NECO SSCE exams begin on Monday, June 16, and end on Friday, July 25, 2025.
The first week is mostly for practical subjects such as:
- Auto Mechanics
- Physical Education
- Garment Making
- Computer Studies
- Cosmetology
These are the show-your-skill kind of exams. They kick things off before the theory papers start rolling in.
NECO Timetable (June 16–June 20 Highlights)
NECO releases exact practical dates and session times directly to schools. So, while the week is fixed, your exact time slot for practical’s like Biology, Physics, and Chemistry will come from your school.
Expect:
- Group scheduling for practicals
- Session-specific time slots
- Venue assignments from your State Ministry of Education
Make sure your school’s exam officer keeps you updated.
Important NECO Exam Rules (That Students Often Miss)
- Arrive Early: Candidates are expected to be seated 30 minutes before the paper begins.
- Bring the Right Materials: For practicals, no sharing of lab tools or calculators.
- No Smart Gadgets: Phones, smartwatches, or any electronic devices are banned.
- Follow Invigilator Instructions: Disobedience could lead to disqualification.
- Special Needs Candidates: Get proper documentation and submit to your school early.
Final NECO Paper? Agricultural Science.
The final paper for the 2025 NECO SSCE is Agricultural Science, closing the exam series on Friday, July 25.
What to Do Now
- Get your printed timetable from your school
- Bookmark this post for updates
- Organize your study schedule based on subjects with back-to-back papers
- Stay off distractions—yes, even TikTok
Need the complete subject-by-subject NECO timetable in PDF or table format?
Just ask, and I’ll provide a clean, downloadable version or full breakdown per subject. Top of Form Bottom of Form
2071 Paper I: Practical – Physical Education
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
Monday 23rd June
6271 Paper I: Practical – Data Processing – 3 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday 24th June
4102 Paper II: Written Expression – French – 1 hr
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
4104 Paper III: Written Expression – French – 1 hr 45 mins
Time: 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 hrs
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 25th June
4112/4112 Papers III & III: Objective, Essay & Literature – Arabic – 3 hrs 30 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
4022 Papers III & III: Objective & Essay – History – 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday 26th June
6013/6012 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto-Body Repair and Spray Painting – 2 hrs 30 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
6023/6022 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Electrical Work – 2 hrs 30 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
6033/6032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Mechanical Work – 2 hrs 30 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
6063/6062 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Welding & Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice – 3 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
6083/6082 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Radio, Television & Electronics Work – 2 hrs 30 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
6113/6112 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Plumbing & Pipe Fitting – 2 hrs 30 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
6142 Paper IV: Drawing & Design – Furniture Making – 2 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6143/6142 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Furniture Making – 1 hr 45 mins
Time: 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
6163/6162 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Catering Craft Practice – 2 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
6183/6182 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Clothing & Textiles – 2 hrs 30 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
6213/6212 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Cosmetology – 2 hrs 30 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
6233/6232 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Mining – 2 hrs 45 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 12:45 pm
6253/6252 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Tourism – 1 hr 30 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
6273/6272 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Data Processing – 3 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
6283/6282 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Storekeeping – 2 hrs 40 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 12:40 pm
6293/6292 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Bookkeeping – 1 hr 50 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 11:50 am
6303/6302 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – GSM Maintenance & Repairs – 3 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
6343/6342 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Salesmanship – 2 hrs 40 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 12:40 pm
6333/6332 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Marketing – 2 hrs 40 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 12:40 pm
5033/5032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Commerce – 2 hrs 40 mins
Time: 2:10 pm – 4:50 pm
Friday 27th June
2011 Paper I: Practical – Biology – 2 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
2021 Paper I: Practical – Chemistry – 2 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Monday 30th June
5013/5012 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Store Management – 2 hrs 40 mins
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:40 pm
3053/3052 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Mechanics – 2 hrs 30 mins
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Tuesday 1st July
4033/4061 Papers III & II: Objective & Practical / Physical – Geography – 2 hrs 30 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
4123/4122 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Hausa – 3 hrs
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
4133/4132 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Igbo – 3 hrs
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
4143/4142 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Yoruba – 3 hrs
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
4153/4152 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Edo – 3 hrs
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
4163/4162 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Efik – 3 hrs
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
4173/4172 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Ibibio – 3 hrs
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 2nd July
1013 Paper III: Objective – English Language – 1 hr
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
1012 Paper II: Essay – English Language – 1 hr 45 mins
Time: 11:15 am – 1:00 pm
1014 Paper IV: Test of Orals – English Language – 45 mins
Time: 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm
5053/5052 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Insurance – 2 hrs 40 mins
Time: 2:20 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday 3rd July
2031 Paper I: Practical – Physics – 2 hrs 45 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 12:45 pm
4073/4072 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Government – 2 hrs 40 mins
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:40 pm
3043/3042 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Electronics – 2 hrs 40 mins
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:40 pm
Friday 4th July
4062 Paper II: Essay – Human and Regional Geography – 2 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Monday 7th July
4092 Paper I: Practical – Technical Drawing – 3 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
4092 Paper II: Drama & Poetry – Literature in English – 1 hr 40 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 11:40 am
2013/2022 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Biology – 2 hrs 30 mins
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8th July
2081 Paper II: Practical – Computer Studies – 2 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
2023/2022 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Chemistry – 3 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
4093/4094 Papers III & IV: Objective & Prose – Literature in English – 2 hrs 15 mins
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Wednesday 9th July
6101 Paper Ib: Painting and Decoration (Practical) – 6 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
6191 Paper Ib: Dyeing and Bleaching (Practical) – 6 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
6201 Paper Ib: Printing Craft Practice (Practical) – 6 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
6221 Paper Ib: Photography (Practical) – 6 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
6251 Paper Ib: Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair (Practical) – 6 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
6201 Paper I: Practical – Mining – 2 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6251 Paper I: Practical – Fisheries – 1 hr 30 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
6311 Paper I: Practical – Animal Husbandry – 1 hr 30 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
6261 Paper I: Practical – Stenography – 1 hr 17 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 11:17 am
6264 Paper IV: Practical – Stenography (Word Processing) – 2 hrs
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
3013/3044 Papers III & II: Objective & Drawing – Technical Drawing – 2 hrs 30 mins
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Friday 11th July
6033/6032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Parts Merchandising – 2 hrs 15 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 12:15 pm
6053/6052 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration – 1 hr 40 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 11:40 am
6073/6072 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Electrical Installation & Maintenance Work – 2 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6093/6092 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Blocklaying, Bricklaying & Concrete Work – 2 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6123/6122 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Machine Woodworking – 1 hr 40 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 11:40 am
6133/6132 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Carpentry & Joinery – 2 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6153/6152 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Upholstery – 1 hr 30 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
6263/6262 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Stenography – 2 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6313/6312 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Animal Husbandry – 2 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6333/6332 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Fisheries – 2 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6101 Paper Id: Painting and Decoration (Report Writing) – 2 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6191 Paper Id: Dyeing and Bleaching (Report Writing) – 2 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6201 Paper Id: Printing Craft Practice (Report Writing) – 2 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6221 Paper Id: Photography (Report Writing) – 2 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6251 Paper Id: Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair (Report Writing) – 2 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Monday 21st July
3061 Paper I: Drawing – Building Construction – 3 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
4034 Paper IV: Creative Design – Visual Art – 3 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
3033/3032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Basic Electricity – 2 hrs 15 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 12:15 pm
4031 Paper I: Drawing – Visual Art – 3 hrs
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 22nd July
1033/1032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Civic Education – 3 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
2073/2072 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Physical Education – 2 hrs
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
3063/3062 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Building Construction – 2 hrs
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
5043/5042 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Office Practice – 3 hrs
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 23rd July
4013/4012 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Christian Religious Studies – 2 hrs 30 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
4023/4022 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Islamic Studies – 2 hrs 30 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
3093/3092 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Foods & Nutrition – 2 hrs 30 mins
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Thursday 24th July
2043 Paper III: Objective – Further Mathematics – 2 hrs
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
2042 Paper II: Essay – Further Mathematics – 2 hrs 30 mins
Time: 12:00 noon – 2:30 pm
4033/4032 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Visual Art – 3 hrs
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday 25th July
2063/2062 Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Agricultural Science – 2 hrs 30 mins
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
The full PDF timetable is available at official NECO exam timetable 2025. here
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