NECO Examination Date 2025 For School Candidates

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the dates for the 2025 examinations for school candidates. It is important for all candidates registered for the exams, as well as schools, to take note of these crucial dates to ensure they do not miss any paper.

In this post, you will find detailed information about the official NECO examination dates 2025, a copy of the full timetable, and essential guidelines to help navigate the exam period smoothly. Be sure to stay informed and prepared for a successful examination experience.

NECO Examination Date 2025 For School Candidates

The NECO examinations for 2025 are set to begin on Monday, 16th June and conclude on Friday, 25th July, 2025. These dates mark the official timeframe for all candidates registered for the exams.

Every student and school needs to mark these dates on their calendars and take note of how close the exam period is. The NECO examination date is fast approaching, so this is the best time to intensify your preparation. The earlier you start revising, the better prepared you will be.

NECO 2025 Timetable For School Candidates

Now that you know the official start and end dates for the 2025 NECO examinations, let’s take a look at the dates and times for some of the core subjects you will be taking. These are subjects like Mathematics, English, and others that are key to your success in the exams.

Subject	Paper Type	Date	Time
English Language	Paper III: Objective	Wednesday, 16nd July 2025	10:00 am – 11:00 am
	Paper II: Essay	Wednesday, 2nd July 2025	11:15 am – 1:00 pm
	Paper IV: Oral	Wednesday, 2nd July 2025	1:15 pm – 2:00 pm
Mathematics	Paper III: Objective	Wednesday, 16 July 2025	10:00 am – 11:45 am
	Paper II: Essay	Wednesday, 16 July 2025	12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Biology	Paper I: Practical	Friday, 27th June 2025	10:00 am – 12:00 pm
	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay	Monday, 7th July 2025	2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Chemistry	Paper I: Practical	Monday, 30th June 2025	10:00 am – 12:00 pm
	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay	Wednesday, 9th July 2025	2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Physics	Paper I: Practical	Thursday, 3rd July 2025	10:00 am – 12:45 pm
	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay	Friday, 25th July 2025	10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Civic Education	Papers III & II: Objective & Essay	Tuesday, 22nd July 2025	10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Literature in English	Paper II: Drama & Poetry	Monday, 7th July 2025	10:00 am – 11:40 am
	Papers III & IV: Objective & Prose	Wednesday, 9th July 2025	2:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Download the complete timetable PDF Here.

NECO Examination 2025 Guidelines

Before you sit for the NECO 2025 exams, there are some important things you need to know.

If the time on your question paper is different from the timetable, always follow the time on the question paper.
Every candidate must come with their NECO photo card for identification. No photo card, no entry into the exam hall.
For practical subjects like Computer Studies, Science, and Stenography, candidates may be split into groups if equipment is not enough.
For certain subjects, questions must be given ahead of time:

Visual Arts Paper IV (Creative Design) – at least 1 week before the exam.

Welding & Fabrication and Engineering Craft Practice – at least 3 weeks before the exam.

Dyeing & Bleaching, Photography, Painting & Decoration, Leather Goods, and Printing Craft – at least 2 weeks before the exam.

If you miss the practical paper (Paper I) for any subject, you will not receive a result for that subject.
Scientific calculators are allowed, but programmable calculators are not.
No electronic devices are allowed in the exam hall. This includes:

Mobile phones

Smartwatches

Tablets/iPads

Programmable calculators

Electronic pens, glasses, or any gadget with communication features

Blind and albino candidates are allowed 30 extra minutes at the end of each paper.
Blind candidates must use the special NECO-supplied customized braille sheets during the exams.
Nigerian language subjects (like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Edo, Efik, and Ibibio) will include literature components.
For subjects like Physical Education, Auto Mechanics, French, Music, and Arabic (Paper IV), make sure to confirm the correct venue for the practicals.