The National Examinations Council (NECO) has set Wednesday, 22 July and Thursday, 23 July 2026 for the 2026 BECE Re-Sit Examination.
The Council has also released the complete timetable for the Mathematics and English Studies papers. All candidates who are resitting any of these subjects are advised to take note of their examination dates and times and prepare adequately for the papers.
If you have not seen the timetable yet, you can check below for the full NECO BECE Re-Sit Examination 2026 timetable.
NECO BECE Re-Sit Timetable 2026
The complete timetable for the NECO BECE Re-Sit Examination 2026 is provided below. The examination will cover English Studies and Mathematics, and candidates are advised to check their papers, dates, and examination times carefully before the examination begins.
| Date | Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 22 July 2026 | Paper I: Objective, English Studies | 1 hour 20 minutes | 10:00 am – 11:20 am |
| Wednesday, 22 July 2026 | Paper II: Objective, English Studies | 40 minutes | 11:20 am – 12:00 noon |
| Wednesday, 22 July 2026 | Paper III: Essay, English Studies | 45 minutes | 12:10 pm – 12:55 pm |
| Thursday, 23 July 2026 | Paper I: Objective, Mathematics | 1 hour 20 minutes | 10:00 am – 11:20 am |
| Thursday, 23 July 2026 | Paper II: Objective, Mathematics | 1 hour 20 minutes | 11:20 am – 12:40 pm |
| Thursday, 23 July 2026 | Paper III: Essay, Mathematics | 40 minutes | 12:50 pm – 1:30 pm |
If you have not yet registered for the NECO BECE Re-Sit Examination 2026, this is the right time to complete the registration process. Candidates and schools are advised not to wait until the deadline before applying.
The registration fee for the BECE Re-Sit is ₦3,750 per subject per candidate. Candidates who are rewriting both Mathematics and English Studies are expected to pay ₦3,750 for each subject.
Schools and parents can proceed to register their candidates, wards, or students through the approved NECO registration process. Ensure that all details are correctly provided during registration to avoid issues later.
NECO BECE Re-Sit Application Guidelines 2026
Before proceeding with the NECO BECE Re-Sit Examination 2026 registration, schools are expected to carefully follow the approved registration guidelines to ensure that candidates are properly enrolled for the examination. The registration process is carried out through the school’s NECO profile, and the school must ensure that all candidates’ information is correctly entered and verified before submission.
The following guidelines should be followed:-
- Schools should log in to their NECO portal using their centre number, username, and password.
- Select the “Resit” option on the portal.
- Choose the candidate(s) who will be taking part in the Re-Sit examination.
- Ensure that candidates’ details, including their names, date of birth, gender, subjects, NIN, state of origin, local government area, and passport photograph are correctly provided.
- Candidates with special needs should also be registered like other candidates, but their specific needs must be indicated during registration.
- Schools should review and confirm all candidate information before uploading the final registration details.
- After completing the required steps, proceed to make payment using the available payment options.
- Candidates should keep their registration documents safe, as they will be required for identification during the examination.
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