NECO Timetable 2026 for School Candidates

Schools and candidates are expected to carefully take note of the following important instructions regarding the 2026 NECO examination:

1. Every candidate must come to the examination hall with their NECO photocard, as it will be used for proper identification during the examination.
2. If there is any difference between the time written on the question paper and the time stated in the timetable, candidates should strictly follow the time indicated on the question paper.
3. Candidates who fail to participate in any practical paper (Paper I) will not have a result recorded for that particular subject.
4. NECO trade subjects are structured in a hybrid format, so candidates should prepare accordingly.
5. For subjects such as Physical Education Practical Paper I, French Paper IV, Music Paper IV, and Arabic Paper IV, candidates are advised to confirm their examination venues from the nearest NECO State Office.
6. Science practicals and Computer Studies practicals may be conducted in batches or sets where the number of candidates is too large for the available equipment.
7. Candidates offering Visual Arts should note that Paper IV (Creative Design) will be given to them at least one week before the examination date.
8. Nigerian languages, including Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba, also contain Literature aspects, and candidates should prepare for both sections.
9. Albino and blind candidates are entitled to an additional 30 minutes at the end of each paper.
10. Blind candidates are required to use the NECO-approved OBR customised Braille sheet during the examination.
11. Candidates are allowed to use scientific calculators during the examination.
12. The use of electronic communication devices such as mobile phones, programmable calculators, tablets, iPads, smart watches, smart glasses, electronic pens, and similar gadgets is strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.