NECO Subjects List for Science, Art, and Commercial 2026/2027

NECO Subjects List for Science, Art, and Commercial 2026/2027: For NECO SSCE, candidates are required to register for 8 to 9 subjects, comprising compulsory core subjects, a trade/entrepreneurship subject, and electives tailored to your specific field (Science, Art, or Commercial).

To successfully register for the 2026 NECO SSCE, candidates must sit for exactly 8 to 9 subjects. This must include English Language and Mathematics (compulsory for everyone), Civic Education, one trade subject, and electives specific to your chosen field: science, art, or commercial.

Subjects (For All Candidates)

This guide provides the complete and updated NECO subjects list for Science, Art, and Commercial students, including compulsory and elective subjects, subject codes, and everything you need before registration.

If you are preparing for the 2026 or 2027 NECO SSCE, choosing the right subjects is very important. Many students make mistakes during registration by selecting wrong or incomplete subjects, which can affect their results and admission opportunities.

What Is NECO SSCE?

The National Examinations Council conducts the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) for both school and private candidates in Nigeria. It also oversees the BECE and NCEE examinations.

The SSCE is required for admission into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. NECO SSCE Internal currently offers over seventy subjects across different fields.

There are two categories of the exam:

SSCE Internal — for students in SS3
SSCE External (GCE) — for private candidates outside the school system

The 2026 NECO SSCE internal examination is expected to begin on 23 June 2026 and run through late July.