The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially announced that the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for Junior Secondary School (JSS3) students will commence on Monday, 12 May, and end on Friday, 23 May 2025.
Alongside this announcement, NECO has also released the official timetable for the examination, which includes the dates, duration, time, and paper codes for each subject. This move is aimed at helping candidates get organized and adequately prepared ahead of time.
If you are a candidate, a parent or guardian, or a school administrator searching for the correct timetable, this post provides the complete and official NECO BECE 2025 timetable. You can also download the NECO BECE Timetable for JSS3 Candidates in PDF format for easy access and reference at any time.
NECO BECE Timetable For JSS3 Candidates 2025
Below is the official timetable for the 2025 Junior WAEC. Schools should make sure they make this timetable available to candidates so they can prepare adequately for their examinations.
| Date | Paper Code | Subject | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 12 May | 5161 | Christian Religious Studies Paper I | 1 hr | 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
| 5181 | Islamic Studies Paper I | 1 hr | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | |
| 5162 | Christian Religious Studies Paper II | 1 hr | 11:00 am – 12:00 noon | |
| 5182 | Islamic Studies Paper II | 1 hr | 11:00 am – 12:00 noon | |
| 8341 | History Paper I | 1 hr | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | |
| 8342 | History Paper II | 1 hr | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | |
| Tuesday 13 May | 2051 | French Language Paper I | 1 hr | 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
| 2052 | French Language Paper II | 1 hr | 11:00 am – 12:00 noon | |
| 2061 | Arabic Language Paper I | 1 hr | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | |
| 2062 | Arabic Language Paper II | 1 hr | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | |
| Wednesday 14 May | 1011 | English Studies Paper I | 1 hr 20 mins | 10:00 am – 11:20 am |
| 1012 | English Studies Paper II | 40 mins | 11:20 am – 12:00 noon | |
| 1013 | English Studies Essay Paper III | 45 mins | 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm | |
| 3111 | Business Studies Paper I | 1 hr | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | |
| 3112 | Business Studies Paper II | 1 hr | 11:00 am – 12:00 noon | |
| Thursday 15 May | 2071 | Hausa L1 Paper I | 1 hr | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm |
| 2081 | Igbo L1 Paper I | 1 hr | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | |
| 2091 | Yoruba L1 Paper I | 1 hr | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | |
| 2191 | Edo L1 Paper I | 1 hr | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | |
| 6231 | Efik L1 Paper I | 1 hr | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | |
| 6241 | Ibibio L1 Paper I | 1 hr | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | |
| 2072 | Hausa L1 Paper II | 1 hr | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | |
| 2082 | Igbo L1 Paper II | 1 hr | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | |
| 2092 | Yoruba L1 Paper II | 1 hr | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | |
| 2192 | Edo L1 Paper II | 1 hr | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | |
| 6232 | Efik L1 Paper II | 1 hr | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | |
| 6242 | Ibibio L1 Paper II | 1 hr | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | |
| Friday 16 May | 8331 | National Values Education Paper I | 1 hr | 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
| 8332 | National Values Education Paper II | 1 hr | 11:00 am – 12:00 noon | |
| 2201 | Hausa L2 Paper I | 1 hr | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | |
| 2211 | Igbo L2 Paper I | 1 hr | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | |
| 2221 | Yoruba L2 Paper I | 1 hr | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | |
| Saturday 17 May | 3113 | Business Studies Practical Paper III | 20 mins | 10:00 am – 10:20 am |
| Monday 19 May | 8301 | Basic Science and Tech Paper I | 1 hr | 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
| 8302 | Basic Science and Tech Paper II | 1 hr | 11:00 am – 12:00 noon | |
| 8304 | Basic Science and Tech Drawing Paper IV | 45 mins | 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm | |
| Tuesday 20 May | 7291 | Cultural & Creative Arts Paper I | 1 hr | 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
| 7292 | Cultural & Creative Arts Paper II | 1 hr | 11:00 am – 12:00 noon | |
| 7293 | Cultural & Creative Arts Practical Paper III | 1 hr | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | |
| Wednesday 21 May | 1021 | Mathematics Paper I | 1 hr 20 mins | 10:00 am – 11:20 am |
| 1022 | Mathematics Paper II | 1 hr 20 mins | 11:20 am – 12:40 pm | |
| 1023 | Mathematics Essay Paper III | 40 mins | 2:30 pm – 3:10 pm | |
| Thursday 22 May | 8303 | Basic Science and Tech Computer Practical | 45 mins | 10:00 am – 10:45 am |
| Friday 23 May | 8311 | Pre-Vocational Studies Paper I | 1 hr | 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
| 8312 | Pre-Vocational Studies Paper II | 1 hr | 11:00 am – 12:00 noon |
NECO 2025 BECE Examination Guidelines
Candidates and schools should take note of the following:-
- Every candidate must come to the examination hall with a valid photocard. This serves as an essential means of identification and must be presented before taking any paper.
- Candidates are strictly prohibited from bringing electronic communication gadgets into the examination hall. This includes:-
- Mobile phones
- Programmable calculators
- Smart watches or any device capable of storing or transmitting information
- All candidates must adhere to the examination rules and conduct themselves appropriately. Any form of malpractice or violation of examination regulations may lead to disqualification.
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