NECO GCE Exam Timetable 2024: Full Schedule and Dates

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the official timetable for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for private candidates (GCE).

This comprehensive schedule details all exam dates, times, and subjects, serving as an essential guide for candidates preparing for their exams.

The exams will take place from Thursday, November 14th to Saturday, December 14th, 2024.

For convenience, a downloadable PNG version of the complete timetable is provided at the end of this post. This allows candidates to quickly reference and organize their study plans based on their exam schedule.

NECO GCE Timetable

National Examinations Council (NECO) GCE Adjusted Timetable

Thursday, 14th Nov.

• French Paper IV (Oral)
  • Paper Code: 4104
  • Duration: Actual date and time to be set by the Council
• Arabic Paper IV (Oral)
  • Paper Code: 4114
  • Duration: Actual date and time to be set by the Council

Friday 15th Nov.

• French Paper I (Written Comprehension)
  • Paper Code: 4101
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Time: 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
• French Paper II (Written Expression)
  • Paper Code: 4102
  • Duration: 1 hour 45 mins
  • Time: 4.00 pm – 5.45 pm

Saturday 16th Nov.

• Further Mathematics Paper III (Objective)
  • Paper Code: 2043
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 noon
• Further Mathematics Paper II (Essay)
  • Paper Code: 2042
  • Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
  • Time: 12.10 pm – 2.40 pm
• Health Education Paper I (Test of Practical)
  • Paper Code: 2051
  • Duration: 1 hour 30 mins
  • Time: 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm
• Literature in English Paper II (Drama & Poetry)
  • Paper Code: 4092
  • Duration: 1 hour 40 mins
  • Time: 3.00 pm – 4.40 pm

Monday 18th Nov.

• Chemistry Paper I (Alternative to Practical)
  • Paper Code: 2021
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Time: 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm

Tuesday 19th Nov.

• Civic Education Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
  • Paper Codes: 1033 & 1032
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Wednesday 20th Nov.

• Arabic Paper III (Objective)
  • Paper Code: 4113
  • Duration: 1 hour 30 mins
  • Time: 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
• Arabic Paper II (Essay & Literature)
  • Paper Code: 4112
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Time: 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm

Thursday 21st Nov.

• Chemistry Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
  • Paper Codes: 2023 & 2022
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Friday 22nd Nov.

• Literature in English Paper III (Objective)
  • Paper Code: 4093
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Time: 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
• Literature in English Paper IV (Prose)
  • Paper Code: 4094
  • Duration: 1 hour 15 mins
  • Time: 4.00 pm – 5.15 pm

Saturday 23rd Nov.

• Financial Accounting Paper III (Objective)
  • Paper Code: 5023
  • Duration: 1 hour 20 mins
  • Time: 10.00 am – 11.20 am
• Financial Accounting Paper II (Theory & Practice)
  • Paper Code: 5022
  • Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
  • Time: 11.20 am – 1.50 pm
• Data Processing Paper I (Alternative to Practical)
  • Paper Code: 6271
  • Duration: 1 hour 45 mins
  • Time: 2.45 pm – 4.30 pm

Monday 25th Nov.

• Technical Drawing Paper I (Practical)
  • Paper Code: 3011
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
• Physical Education Paper I (Theory of Practice)
  • Paper Code: 2071
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Time: 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm

Tuesday 26th Nov.

• Physics Paper I (Alternative to Practical)
  • Paper Code: 2031
  • Duration: 2 hours 45 mins
  • Time: 2.00 pm – 4.45 pm

Wednesday 27th Nov.

• Geography Paper III & I (Objective & Practical)
  • Paper Codes: 4063 & 4061
  • Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
  • Time: 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm

Thursday 28th Nov.

• Physics Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
  • Paper Codes: 2033 & 2032
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Friday 29th Nov.

• Biology Paper I (Alternative to Practical)
  • Paper Code: 2011
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Time: 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Saturday 30th Nov.

• English Language Paper III (Objective)
  • Paper Code: 1013
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Time: 10.00 am – 11.00 am
• English Language Paper II (Essay)
  • Paper Code: 1012
  • Duration: 1 hour 45 mins
  • Time: 11.15 am – 1.00 pm
• English Language Paper IV (Test of Orals)
  • Paper Code: 1014
  • Duration: 45 mins
  • Time: 1.15 pm – 2.00 pm
• Agricultural Science Paper I (Alternative to Practical)
  • Paper Code: 2061
  • Duration: 1 hour 30 mins
  • Time: 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm

Monday 2nd Dec.

• Biology Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
  • Paper Codes: 2013 & 2012
  • Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
  • Time: 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm

Tuesday 3rd Dec.

• History Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
  • Paper Codes: 4053 & 4052
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Wednesday 4th Dec.

• Data Processing Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
  • Paper Codes: 6273 & 6272
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
• Store Keeping Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
  • Paper Codes: 6283 & 6282
  • Duration: 2 hours 40 mins
  • Time: 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
• Marketing Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
  • Paper Codes: 6333 & 6332
  • Duration: 2 hours 40 mins
  • Time: 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
• Salesmanship Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
  • Paper Codes: 6343 & 6342
  • Duration: 2 hours 40 mins
  • Time: 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm

Thursday 5th Dec.

• Economics Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
  • Paper Codes: 4083 & 4082
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Friday 6th Dec.

• Geography Paper II (Essay)
  • Paper Code: 4062
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Time: 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Saturday 7th Dec.

• Technical Drawing Paper III & IV (Objective & Drawing)
  • Paper Codes: 3013 & 3014
  • Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
  • Time: 10.00 am – 12.30 pm
• Physical Education Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
  • Paper Codes: 2073 & 2072
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 noon
• Health Education Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
  • Paper Codes: 2053 & 2052
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Time: 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm

Monday 9th Dec.

• Agricultural Science Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
  • Paper Codes: 2063 & 2062
  • Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
  • Time: 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm

Tuesday 10th Dec.

• Commerce Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
  • Paper Codes: 5033 & 5032
  • Duration: 2 hours 40 mins
  • Time: 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm

Wednesday 11th Dec.

• Government Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
  • Paper Codes: 4073 & 4072
  • Duration: 2 hours 40 mins
  • Time: 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm

Thursday 12th Dec.

• Hausa Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
  • Paper Codes: 4123 & 4122
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
• Igbo Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
  • Paper Codes: 4133 & 4132
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
• Yoruba Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
  • Paper Codes: 4143 & 4142
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Friday 13th Dec.

• Christian Religious Studies Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
  • Paper Codes: 4013 & 4012
  • Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
  • Time: 3.00 pm – 5.30 pm
• Islamic Studies Paper III & II (Objective & Essay)
  • Paper Codes: 4023 & 4022
  • Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
  • Time: 3.00 pm – 5.30 pm

Saturday 14th Dec.

• General Mathematics Paper III (Objective)
  • Paper Code: 1023
  • Duration: 1 hour 45 mins
  • Time: 10.00 am – 11.45 am
• General Mathematics Paper II (Essay)
  • Paper Code: 1022
  • Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
  • Time: 12.00 noon – 2.30 pm

Essential Information for Candidates

• Check with the NECO State Office to confirm locations for French and Arabic Paper IV (Orals).
• Nigerian language exams include Literature.
• Albino and visually impaired candidates are granted an additional 30 minutes.
• Scientific calculators are permitted.
• Electronic communication devices are strictly prohibited in the exam hall.
• Technical Drawing candidates must bring their own drawing tools.
• Failure to attend any practical or oral exam (Paper I/IV) will result in zero marks for that subject.