Necessary Highlights
NECO has released the 2026 BECE schedule. The examination ranges from 20 to 30 April 2026.
- Exam begins on Monday, 20 April 2026
- Exam ends on Thursday, 30 April 2026
- Every candidate should bring a photocard
- Concern paper time takes priority
- Phones and smart devices are prohibited
Continue reading for the complete schedule and exam notes.
The National Examinations Council, NECO, has officially launched the timetable for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Assessment, BECE, also called Junior WAEC.
The examination will run from Monday, 20 April 2026 to Thursday, 30 April 2026. For schools, moms and dads, and candidates, this timetable sets the pace early; every paper now has a set date and time.
. For clarity, prospects can talk on WhatsApp or call 0915 526 9270. The PDF variation of the 2026 NECO BECE Timetable is offered here (56KB)
Monday, 20 April Paper III: Practical:
Company Researches,
- 20 minutes, 10:00 am to 10:20 am Tuesday, 21 April Paper II: Computer System Practical: Fundamental Science and Innovation( BST), 45
mins, 10:00 am to 10:45
- am Wednesday, 22 April Paper IV: Drawing: Basic Science and Technology( BST ), 45 minutes, 10:00 am to 10:45 am Paper III: Practical: Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA ), 1 hr, 2:00 pm
to 3:00 pm Thursday, 23 April Paper I: Objective: History, 1 hr, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Friday, 24 April
- Paper I: Objective: Christian Religious Studies, 1 hr, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
- Paper I: Objective: Islamic Studies, 1 hr, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
- Paper II: Goal: Christian Religious Researches, 1 hr, 11:00 am to 12:00 twelve noon
- Paper II: Goal: Islamic Research studies, 1 hr, 11:00 am to 12:00 twelve noon
Saturday, 25 April
- Paper I: Goal: Mathematics, 1 hr 20 mins, 10:00 am to 11:20 am
- Paper II: Objective: Mathematics, 1 hr 20 minutes, 11:20 am to 12:40 pm
- Paper III: Essay: Mathematics, 40 minutes, 2:30 pm to 3:10 pm
Monday, 27 April
- Paper I: Goal: Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA), 1 hr, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
- Paper II: Objective: Cultural and Imaginative Arts (CCA), 1 hr, 11:00 am to 12:00 twelve noon
- Paper I: Goal: Company Researches, 1 hr, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
- Paper II: Goal: Organization Studies, 1 hr, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Tuesday, 28 April
- Paper I: Objective: Standard Science and Technology (BST), 1 hr, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
- Paper II: Goal: Fundamental Science and Innovation (BST), 1 hr, 11:00 am to 12:00 twelve noon
- Paper I: Goal: Pre-Vocational Research Studies (PVS), 1 hr, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
- Paper II: Goal: Pre-Vocational Studies (PVS), 1 hr, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Wednesday, 29 April
- Paper I: Objective: English Researches, 1 hr 20 minutes, 10:00 am to 11:20 am
- Paper II: Goal: English Researches, 40 mins, 11:20 am to 12:00 twelve noon
- Paper III: Essay: English Studies, 45 minutes, 1:15 pm to 2:00 pm
- Paper I: Goal: Arabic Language, 1 hr, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Paper II: Objective: Arabic Language, 1 hr, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Thursday, 30 April
- Paper I: Objective: National Values Education (NVE), 1 hr, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
- Paper II: Goal: National Worths Education (NVE), 1 hr, 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
- Paper I: Objective: French Language, 1 hr, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
- Paper II: Goal: French Language, 1 hr, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
What schools and prospects ought to keep in mind
NECO likewise listed crucial directions for schools and candidates. These points are Official, and each one matters on the test day.
- Every candidate needs to have a photocard for identification.
- Where the time on the question paper varies from the time on the schedule, the time on the question paper need to be followed strictly.
- Practicals in Organization Research Studies and Basic Science and Technology (BST) ought to be taken in sets where the number of candidates is large and devices can not go round.
- The practical evaluation ought to not surpass 5:00 pm.
- Computer systems can be utilized for Organization Research studies.
- Albinos and blind prospects are to be provided 30 mins additional time in all subjects.
- Blind prospects need to utilize the NECO-supplied OBR Customised Braille Sheet for the evaluation.
- Use of easy calculator is enabled.
- Electronic communication devices are prohibited in the examination hall. This includes programmable calculators, cellphones, iPads, tablets, wise wrist watches, clever glasses, and clever pens.
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