NECO GCE Timetable 2026: Full Nov/Dec Exam Dates, Subjects and Times
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NECO GCE 2026 timetable showing examination dates, paper codes, subjects, durations and times from 4 to 21 November.
NECO GCE Timetable at a Glance
NECO has released the 2026 GCE timetable; the SSCE External examination is set for 4 to 21 November 2026.
Marketing is the first scheduled subject on 4 November.
Government is the final scheduled subject on 21 November.
Candidates are expected to be seated 30 minutes before each paper.
A photocard is required for identification.
Read on for every subject, paper code, date and examination time.
The National Examinations Council has released the timetable for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination External, commonly referred to as the NECO GCE and the examination period is Wednesday, 4 November to Saturday, 21 November 2026.
Candidates sitting for the examination can use the timetable below to check each subject date, paper code, duration and examination time. NECO has also stated examination-day requirements covering identification, arrival time, calculators and prohibited electronic communication devices.
Agricultural Science Paper I (Alternative to Practical)
1 hr 30 mins
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Friday, 6 November 2026
Paper Code
Subject and Paper
Duration
Time
3013
Commerce Paper III (Objective)
1 hr
10:00 am – 11:00 am
3012
Commerce Paper II (Essay)
1 hr 40 mins
11:00 am – 12:40 pm
Saturday, 7 November 2026
Paper Code
Subject and Paper
Duration
Time
1003
Civic Education Paper III (Objective)
1 hr
10:00 am – 11:00 am
1002
Civic Education Paper II (Essay)
2 hrs
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Monday, 9 November 2026
Paper Code
Subject and Paper
Duration
Time
3003
Accounting Paper III (Objective)
1 hr 20 mins
10:00 am – 11:20 am
3002
Accounting Paper II (Theory & Practice)
2 hrs 30 mins
11:20 am – 1:50 pm
Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Paper Code
Subject and Paper
Duration
Time
2063
Geography Paper III (Objective)
1 hr
10:00 am – 11:00 am
2061
Geography Paper I (Practical)
1 hr 30 mins
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
2062
Geography Paper II (Essay)
2 hrs
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Paper Code
Subject and Paper
Duration
Time
4093
Literature in English Paper III (Objective)
1 hr
10:00 am – 11:00 am
4094
Literature in English Paper IV (Prose)
2 hrs
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
4092
Literature in English Paper II (Drama & Poetry)
1 hr 15 mins
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Thursday, 12 November 2026
Paper Code
Subject and Paper
Duration
Time
2023
Chemistry Paper III (Objective)
1 hr
10:00 am – 11:00 am
2022
Chemistry Paper II (Essay)
2 hrs
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
2021
Chemistry Paper I (Alternative to Practical)
2 hrs
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Friday, 13 November 2026
Paper Code
Subject and Paper
Duration
Time
4083
Islamic Studies Paper III (Objective)
1 hr
10:00 am – 11:00 am
4082
Islamic Studies Paper II (Essay)
1 hr 30 mins
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Saturday, 14 November 2026
Paper Code
Subject and Paper
Duration
Time
1013
English Language Paper III (Objective)
1 hr
10:00 am – 11:00 am
1012
English Language Paper II (Essay)
1 hr 45 mins
11:15 am – 1:00 pm
1014
English Language Paper IV (Test of Orals)
45 mins
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm
Monday, 16 November 2026
Paper Code
Subject and Paper
Duration
Time
2093
Physics Paper III (Objective)
1 hr 15 mins
10:00 am – 11:15 am
2092
Physics Paper II (Essay)
1 hr 45 mins
11:15 am – 1:00 pm
2091
Physics Paper I (Alternative to Practical)
2 hrs 45 mins
2:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Paper Code
Subject and Paper
Duration
Time
3023
Economics Paper III (Objective)
1 hr
10:00 am – 11:00 am
3022
Economics Paper II (Essay)
2 hrs
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Wednesday, 18 November 2026
Paper Code
Subject and Paper
Duration
Time
1023
General Mathematics Paper III (Objective)
1 hr 45 mins
10:00 am – 11:45 am
1022
General Mathematics Paper II (Essay)
2 hrs 30 mins
12:00 noon – 2:30 pm
Thursday, 19 November 2026
Paper Code
Subject and Paper
Duration
Time
2013
Biology Paper III (Objective)
1 hr
10:00 am – 11:00 am
2012
Biology Paper II (Essay)
1 hr 30 mins
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
2011
Biology Paper I (Alternative to Practical)
2 hrs
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Friday, 20 November 2026
Paper Code
Subject and Paper
Duration
Time
4023
Christian Religious Studies Paper III (Objective)
1 hr
10:00 am – 11:00 am
4022
Christian Religious Studies Paper II (Essay)
1 hr 30 mins
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Saturday, 21 November 2026
Paper Code
Subject and Paper
Duration
Time
4043
Government Paper III (Objective)
1 hr
10:00 am – 11:00 am
4042
Government Paper II (Essay)
1 hr 40 mins
11:00 am – 12:40 pm
NECO GCE Examination Rules for Candidates
Each candidate is required to have a photocard for identification and candidates are expected to be seated 30 minutes before the start of every subject or paper.
Where the time printed on the virtual question paper differs from the time shown on the timetable, candidates are required to follow the time stated on the virtual question paper.
Albino and blind candidates will be given 30 minutes of extra time across all papers.
Scientific calculators are allowed. Programmable calculators are among the electronic communication gadgets prohibited in the examination hall, together with mobile phones, iPads, tablets, smart wrist watches, smart glasses and smart pens.
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