Neco Timetable For Science Students 2026/2027

Neco Timetable For Science Students 2026/2027: The NECO 2026/2027 Intephysics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, followed by theory papers. While official 2026 dates are released closer to the exam, students should prepare for a schedule similar to the June-July pattern.

The projected 2026 NECO science timetable (SSCE Internal) indicates that Agricultural Science practicals may hold around mid-June, computer studies in late June, and core science practicals (physics, chemistry, biology) from late June to early July, followed by their theory papers in early July, while mathematics and further mathematics are usually scheduled between mid- and late June.

Registration is expected to run from January to May 2026, with late entry attracting about a₦5,000 penalty, and science candidates are required to take core subjects like English, mathematics, and civic education alongside biology, chemistry, physics, and agricultural science.

However, these dates are only projections, so candidates should confirm the final timetable on the official National Examinations Council or through trusted school channels.

NECO Examination Date/Period 2026

The NECO SSCE typically spans about six weeks, covering a wide range of subjects in various disciplines. The exam usually starts in early July and ends in August. Here’s an anticipated timeline for the 2025 exam session:

  • Start Date: Monday, July 1, 2026
  • End Date: Friday, August 9, 2026

NECO exams typically start with core subjects like English language and mathematics, followed by science, arts, and commercial subjects. The timetable is structured to balance practical and written exams, with science and vocational practicals usually conducted before theory papers. Students should stay updated with official schedules from the National Examinations Council and prepare accordingly.

Neco Timetable For Science Students 2026/2027

Monday 23rd June 2026

Data Processing (Practical)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Tuesday 24th June 2026

French (Written Comprehension)
10:00 am – 11:00 am
French (Written Expression)
11:00 am – 12:45 pm
Music (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Electronics (Practical)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wednesday 25th June 2026

Literature – Arabic (Objective, Essay)
10:00 am – 1:30 pm

History (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Thursday 26th June 2026

Auto-Body Repair and Spray Painting (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Auto Electrical Work (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Auto Mechanical Work (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Welding & Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Television & Electronics Work (Objective & Essay Radio)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Plumbing & Pipe Fitting (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Furniture Making (Drawing & Design)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Furniture Making (Objective & Essay)
12:15 pm – 2:00 pm

Catering Craft Practice (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am 12:30 pm

Clothing & Textiles (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Garment Making (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Cosmetology (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Mining (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:45 pm

Tourism (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 1:30 pm

Data Processing (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Storekeeping (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:40 pm

Bookkeeping (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 1:50 pm

GSM Maintenance & Repairs (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Salesmanship (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:40 pm

Marketing (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:40 pm

Commerce (Objective & Essay)
2:10 pm – 4:50 pm

Friday 27th June 2026

Biology (Practical)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Monday 30th June 2026

Chemistry (Practical)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Store Management (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:40 pm

Auto Mechanics (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Tuesday 1st July 2026

Geography (Objective & Practical / Physical)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Hausa (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Igbo (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Yoruba (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wednesday 2nd July 2026

English Language (Objective)
10:00 am – 11:00 am

English Language (Essay)
11:15 am – 1:00 pm

English Language (Test of Orals)
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm

Insurance (Objective & Essay)
2:20 pm – 5:00 pm

Thursday 3rd July 2026

Physics (Practical)
10:00 am – 12:45 pm

Government (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:40 pm

Electronics (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Friday 4th July 2026

Human and Regional Geography (Essay)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Monday 7th July 2026

Technical Drawing (Practical)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Literature in English (Drama & Poetry)
10:00 am – 11:40 am

Biology (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Tuesday 8th July 2026

Computer Studies (Practical)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Wednesday 9th July 2026

Chemistry (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Literature in English (Objective & Prose)
2:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Thursday 10th July 2026

Painting and Decoration (Practical)
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Printing Craft Practice (Practical)
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Photography (Practical)
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair (Practical)
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Mining (Practical)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Fisheries (Practical)
10:00 am – 11:30 am

Animal Husbandry (Practical)
10:00 am – 11:30 am

Stenography (Practical)
10:00 am – 11:17 am

Stenography (Word Processing)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Technical Drawing (Objective & Drawing)
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Friday 11th July 2026

Auto Parts Merchandising (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:15 pm

Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 11:40 am

Electrical Installation & Maintenance Work (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Blocklaying, Bricklaying & Concrete Work (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Machine Woodworking (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 11:40 am

Carpentry & Joinery (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Upholstery (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 11:30 am

Stenography (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Animal Husbandry (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Fisheries (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Painting and Decoration (Report Writing)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Dyeing and Bleaching (Report Writing)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Printing Craft Practice (Report Writing)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Photography (Report Writing)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair (Report Writing)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Monday 14th July 2026

Economics (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Computer Studies (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Tuesday 15th July 2026

Physics (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Financial Accounting (Objective, Theory & Practice)
10:00 am – 1:50 pm

Basic Electricity (Practical)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wednesday 16th July 2026

General Mathematics (Objective)
10:00 am – 11:45 am

General Mathematics (Essay)
11:55 am – 2:25 pm

Home Management (Objective & Essay)
2:45 pm – 5:15 pm

Thursday 17th July 2026

Woodwork (Drawing & Design)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

MetalWork (Practical)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Health Education (Test of Practical)
10:00 am – 11:30 pm

Woodwork (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Metalwork (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Health Education (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Friday 18th July 2026

Agricultural Science (Practical)
10:00 am – 11:30 am

Monday 21st July 2026

Building Construction (Drawing)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Visual Art (Creative Design)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Basic Electricity (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:15 pm

Visual Art (Drawing)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Tuesday 22nd July 2026

Civic Education (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Physical Education (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Building Construction (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Office Practice (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wednesday 23rd July 2026

Christian Religious Studies (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Islamic Studies (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Foods & Nutrition (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Thursday 24th July 2026

Further Mathematics (Objective)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Further Mathematics (Essay)
12:00 noon – 2:30 pm

Visual Art (Objective & Essay)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Friday 25th July 2026

Agricultural Science (Objective & Essay)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

NECO 2026 SSCE INTERNAL EXAMINATION TIMETABLE | AUTHENTIC

DatePaper CodePaper Title and SubjectDurationTime
Monday 16th June to Friday 20th June2071
3051
3071
3081
3091
4041
4064
4104
4114
6011
6021
6031
6051
6061
6071
6081
6091
6104
6111
6121
6131
6141
6151
6161
6171
6181
6194
6204
6211
6224
6254
6301
6314
Paper I: Practical – Physical Education
Paper I: Practical – Auto Mechanics
Paper I: Practical – Woodwork
Paper I: Practical – Home Management
Paper I: Practical – Foods and Nutrition
Paper I: Practical – Electronics
Paper IV: Aural – Music
Paper IV: Oral French
Paper IV: Oral Arabic
Paper I: Practical – Auto Body Repair and Spray Painting
Paper I: Practical – Auto Electrical Work
Paper I: Practical – Auto Mechanical Work
Paper I: Practical – Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Paper I: Practical – Welding and Fabrication, Engineering Craft Practice
Paper I: Practical – Electrical Installation & Maintenance Work
Paper I: Practical – Radio, Television & Electronics Work
Paper I: Practical – Blocklaying, Bricklaying & Concrete Work
Paper IV: Exhibition – Painting and Decoration
Paper I: Practical – Plumbing & Pipe Fitting
Paper I: Practical – Machine Woodworking
Paper I: Practical – Carpentry & Joinery
Paper I: Practical – Furniture Making
Paper I: Practical – Upholstery
Paper I: Practical – Catering Craft Practice
Paper I: Practical – Garment Making
Paper I: Practical – Clothing & Textiles
Paper IV: Exhibition – Dyeing and Bleaching
Paper IV: Exhibition – Printing Craft Practice
Paper I: Practical – GSM Maintenance & Repairs
Paper IV: Exhibition – Photography
Paper IV: Exhibition – Leather Goods, Manufacturing & Repair
Paper I: Practical – Mining
Paper IV: Exhibition – Visual Arts
To be arranged by NECO
Monday 23rd June6271Paper I: Practical – Data Processing3hrs10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday 24th June4101Paper I: Written Comprehension – French1hr10:00 am – 11:00 am
4102Paper II: Written Expression – French1hr 45mins11:00 am – 12:45 pm
4043/4042Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Arabic2hrs 30mins2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
3041Paper I: Practical – Electronics3hrs2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 25th June4113/4112Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Body Repair and Spray Painting10:00 am – 12:00 pm
4053/4052Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Electrical Work10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friday 27th June2011Paper I: Practical – Biology2hrs10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Monday 30th June2021Paper I: Practical – Chemistry2hrs10:00 am – 12:00 noon
5013/5012Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Store Management2hrs 40mins2:00 pm – 4:40 pm
3053/3052Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Mechanics2hrs 30mins2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Tuesday 1st July4123/4122Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Hausa3hrs2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
4133/4132Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Igbo3hrs2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
4143/4142Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Yoruba3hrs2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
4153/4152Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Edo3hrs2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
4163/4162Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Efik3hrs2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
4173/4172Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Ibibio3hrs2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 2nd July1013Paper III: Objective – English Language1hr10:00 am – 11:00 am
1012Paper II: Essay – English Language1hr 45mins11:15 am – 1:00 pm
1014Paper IV: Test of Orals – English Language45mins1:15 pm – 2:00 pm
5053/5052Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Insurance2hrs 40mins2:20 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday 3rd July2031Paper I: Practical – Physics2hrs 45mins10:00 am – 12:45 pm
4003/4002Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Government2hrs 40mins2:00 pm – 4:40 pm
3043/3042Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Electronics2hrs2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Friday 4th July4062Paper II: Essay – Human and Regional Geography2hrs10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Monday 7th July3011Paper I: Practical – Technical Drawing3hrs10:00 am – 1:00 pm
4092Paper II: Drama & Poetry – Literature in English1hr 40mins10:00 am – 11:40 am
2013/2012Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Biology2hrs 30mins2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8th July2081Paper I: Practical – Computer Studies3hrs10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Wednesday 9th July2023/2022Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Chemistry3hrs10:00 am – 1:00 pm
4093/4094Papers III & IV: Objective & Prose – Literature in English2hrs 15mins2:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Thursday 10th July6101Paper III: Painting and Decoration (Practical)6hrs10:00 am – 4:00 pm
6191Paper III: Dyeing and Bleaching (Practical)6hrs10:00 am – 4:00 pm
6201Paper III: Photography (Practical)6hrs10:00 am – 4:00 pm
6221Paper III: Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repair (Practical)6hrs10:00 am – 4:00 pm
6251Paper I: Practical – Mining2hrs10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6321Paper I: Practical – Fisheries1hr 30mins10:00 am – 11:30 am
6311Paper I: Practical – Animal Husbandry1hr 30mins10:00 am – 11:30 am
6261Paper I: Practical – Stenography1hr 17mins10:00 am – 11:17 am
6264Paper IV: Practical – Stenography (Word Processing)2hrs10:00 am – 12:00 noon
3013/3014Papers III & IV: Objective & Drawing – Technical Drawing2hrs 30mins2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Friday 11th July6043/6042Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Auto Parts Merchandising2hrs10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6053/6052Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration1hr 40mins10:00 am – 11:40 am
6073/6072Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Electrical Installation & Maintenance Work2hrs10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6093/6092Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Blocklaying, Bricklaying & Concrete Work2hrs10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6133/6132Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Carpentry & Joinery2hrs10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6153/6152Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Upholstery1hr 30mins10:00 am – 11:30 am
6163/6162Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Catering Craft Practice2hrs10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6183/6182Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Clothing & Textiles2hrs10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6203/6202Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Fisheries2hrs10:00 am – 12:00 noon
6191Paper III: Printing Craft Practice (Practical)6hrs10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Monday 14th July1023/1022Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Economics3hrs10:00 am – 1:00 pm
5033/5032Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Bookkeeping3hrs 50mins2:00 pm – 5:50 pm
Tuesday 15th July2083/2082Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Computer Studies3hrs10:00 am – 1:00 pm
5023/5022Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Commerce2hrs 40mins2:00 pm – 4:40 pm
Wednesday 16th July2033/2032Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Physics3hrs10:00 am – 1:00 pm
4063/4061Papers III & I: Objective & Practical/Physical – Geography2hrs 30mins2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Thursday 17th July1043/1042Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Financial Accounting3hrs 50mins10:00 am – 1:50 pm
3073/3072Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Woodwork2hrs2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Friday 18th July2053/2052Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – General Mathematics4hrs10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Monday 21st July3061Paper I: Drawing – Building Construction3hrs10:00 am – 1:00 pm
4034Paper IV: Creative Design – Visual Art3hrs10:00 am – 1:00 pm
3033/3032Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Basic Electricity2hrs10:00 am – 12:00 noon
4031Paper I: Drawing – Visual Art3hrs2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 22nd July1033/1032Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Civic Education3hrs10:00 am – 1:00 pm
2073/2072Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Physical Education2hrs2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
3063/3062Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Building Construction2hrs2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
5043/5042Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Office Practice3hrs2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 23rd July4013/4012Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Christian Religious Studies2hrs 30mins10:00 am – 12:30 pm
4023/4022Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Islamic Studies2hrs 30mins10:00 am – 12:30 pm
3093/3092Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Foods & Nutrition2hrs 30mins2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Thursday 24th July2043Paper III: Objective – Further Mathematics2hrs10:00 am – 12:00 noon
2042Paper II: Essay – Further Mathematics2hrs 30mins12:00 noon – 2:30 pm
4033/4032Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Visual Art3hrs2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday 25th July2063/2062Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Agricultural Science2hrs 30mins10:00 am – 12:30 pm

SCHOOLS AND CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

1. IT IS MANDATORY THAT EACH CANDIDATE HAS A PHOTOCARD FOR IDENTIFICATION
2. WHERE THE TIME ON THE QUESTION PAPER DIFFERS FROM THE TIME ON THIS TIMETABLE, THE TIME ON THE QUESTION PAPER SHOULD BE STRICTLY
ADHERED TO.
3. FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND AUTO MECHANICS PRACTICAL PAPER I; FRENCH, MUSIC AND ARABIC PAPER IV, THE SPECIFIC VENUES
FOR THE EXAMINATION SHOULD BE CONFIRMED FROM NECO STATE OFFICES.
4. PRACTICALS IN SCIENCES, STENOGRAPHY, COMPUTER STUDIES AND DATA PROCESSING CAN BE IN SETS WHERE THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES
IS LARGE AND THE EQUIPMENT CANNOT GO ROUND.
5. VISUAL ARTS PAPER IV [CREATIVE DESIGN] SHOULD BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE THE EXAMINATION DATE.
6. WELDING & FABRICATION, ENGINEERING CRAFT PRACTICE SHOULD BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES AT LEAST THREE WEEKS BEFORE THE EXAMINATION DATE.
7. NIGERIAN LANGUAGES (HAUSA, IGBO, YORUBA, EDO, EFIK AND IBIBIO) INCLUDE LITERATURE ASPECT.
8. ALBINOS AND BLIND CANDIDATES ARE TO BE ALLOWED 30 EXTRA MINUTES AT THE END OF EACH SUBJECT.
9. BLIND CANDIDATES MUST MAKE USE OF THE NECO SUPPLIED OBR CUSTOMISED BRAILLE SHEET FOR THE EXAMINATION.
10. DYEING AND BLEACHING 1B, PHOTOGRAPH 1B, PAINTING AND DECORATION 1B, PRINTING CRAFT PRACTICE 1B, LEATHER GOODS
MANUFACTURING AND REPAIR 1B, SHOUD BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE EXAMINATION DATE.
11. USE OF SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR IS ALLOWED.
12. BRINGING INTO THE EXAMINATION HALL ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION GADGETS (PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS, MOBILE PHONES, IPADS, TABLETS,
SMART WRIST WATCHES/GLASSESS/PENS ETC) ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
13. CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT SIT FOR PRACTICAL (PAPER 1) WILL NOT HAVE RESULT IN THE SUBJECT.

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