- The 2024 National Examination Council (NECO) timetable is out.
- The NECO examination will commence on 2024-06-19.
- The NECO examination will end on 2024-07-26.
- The examination will be conducted in various centers across the country.
- Candidates are advised to visit the NECO website to confirm the examination center allotted to them.
- Candidates are to adhere strictly to the examination timetable and arrive at their examination centers on time.
- Candidates are to come to the examination with their registration slips and other relevant documents.
- Candidates are not allowed to bring electronic devices such as phones, calculators, or any other gadgets into the examination hall.
- Any candidate caught with any form of examination malpractice will be disqualified.
The National Examinations Council (NECO) just announced the schedule for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) for students in their last year of high school. They shared this news on X.com this past Monday.
This yearly exam is a big deal for final-year high school students. It tests what they’ve learned in school to see if they’re ready for college. The exams cover lots of different subjects, from must-knows like Math and English to optional subjects that match students’ interests.
Is the Neco 2024 timetable out?
Yes, the National Examinations Council (NECO) has formally announced the timetable for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) intended for students in schools.
When is the NECO Exam Starting?
According to NECO, these exams will start on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, and finish on Friday, July 26, 2024. They’re kicking things off with the hands-on practical exams.
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How much is NECO Registration 2024?
The following are the approved fees for the examination and other related items:
| Registration fees | NGN22,250 (Mandatory fee) |
| Late registration | NGN5,000 per candidate |
| Photo album | NGN2,700 per pair (Mandatory fee) |
| Syllabus | NGN2,000 per copy |
| Four figure table | NGN500 per copy |
| Unviable centre fee | 70,000.00 Naira (for centers that registered less than 20 candidates) |
| Late submission of 3rd year CA fee | 40,000.00 Naira (applies when centers submit their CAS 3 after the window has closed) |
NECO 2024 Timetable
Below is the downloadable version of the NECO SSCE timetable for 2024. Just a heads up, this timetable might change, so it’s important to keep an eye on any updates from the National Examinations Council.
Important Updates:
- If the time listed on your question paper is different from the schedule, go by what your question paper says.
- For exams in Physical Education, Auto Mechanics, French, Music, and Arabic, check with your local NECO State Office to find out where you’ll be taking the test.
- If there isn’t enough equipment, some practical exams might need to be done in groups.
- Make sure to hand out the materials for Visual Arts Paper IV to students at least a week before their exam.
- Get the materials for welding & Fabrication, and Engineering Craft Practice to students three weeks before their exam day.
- Materials for Dyeing and Bleaching, Photography, Painting and Decoration, Printing Craft Practice, and Leather Goods should be given out two weeks before the exam.
- Remember that Nigerian language exams also cover literature content.
- Albino and blind students are allowed an extra 30 minutes for each exam.
- Blind students should use the special braille sheets provided by NECO.
- You can use scientific calculators during the exam.
- Don’t bring any electronic devices into the exam hall; they’re not allowed.
- You need to take the practical exams (Paper 1) if you want a grade in those subjects.
Conclusion
The NECO SSCE 2024 schedule marks a significant point for students gearing up for their final high school exams. With the exam period set from June 19th to July 26th, 2024, students now have a definite schedule to guide their study plans.
By adhering to the advice given in this blog post and keeping an eye on any updates to the schedule, students can gear up effectively for their exams and aim for top performance.
