NECO GCE Timetable for 2023 Academic Session

The National Examination Council (NECO)  has released the NECO GCE examination timetable for the 2023 academic session.

This informs all SSCE candidates for the Nov/Dec examination that the NECO GCE Timetable is now available for 2023 academic session.

This article provides all the necessary information needed to access the timetable.

If you want to check your NECO GCE Timetable, you must carefully read this article to the end, as it has been made available here.

NECO GCE Examination Date

The National Examination Council (NECO) has released an official date for the NECO GCE Examinations.

And we are happy to inform you that the exams have been slated to take place on Monday, 21st November, and to end on Wednesday, 21st December 2023.

NECO GCE Timetable

Monday, 21st November 2023

Arabic Paper IV (Oral)

French Paper IV (Oral)

The Council will fix the actual date and time.

Tuesday, 22nd November 2023

Hausa Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Igbo Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Yoruba Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Wednesday, 23rd November 2023

Biology Paper I (Alternative to Practical) – 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm

Thursday, 24th November 2023

Technical Drawing Paper I Practical – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Physical Education Paper I (Theory of Practice) – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Friday, 25th November 2023

Agricultural Science Paper I (Alternative to Practical) – 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm

Saturday, 26th November 2023

Further Mathematics Paper III (Objective) – 2.10 pm – 4.40 pm

History Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.10 pm – 4.40 pm

Monday, 28th November 2023

Chemistry Paper I (Alternative to Practical) – 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm

Tuesday, 29th November 2023

Economics Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Wednesday, 30th November 2023

Physics Paper I (Alternative to Practical) – 2.00 pm – 4.45 pm

Thursday, 1st December 2023

French Paper I (Written Comprehension) – 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm

French Paper II (Written Expression) – 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm

Friday, 2nd December 2023

Literature in English Paper II (Drama & Poetry) – 3.00 pm – 4.40 pm

Saturday, 3rd December 2023

English Language Paper II & III (Essay & Objective) – 10.00 am – 12.45 pm

English Language Paper IV (Test of Orals) – 1.00 pm – 1.45 pm

Health Education Paper I (Test of Practical) – 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm

Monday, 5th December 2023

Biology Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm

Tuesday, 6th December 2023

Government Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm

Wednesday, 7th December 2023

Commerce Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm

Chemistry Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm

Thursday, 8th December 2023

Physics Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Friday, 9th December 2023

Literature in English Paper III (Objective) – 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm

Literature in English Paper IV (Prose) – 4.00 pm – 5.15 pm

Saturday, 10th December 2023

General Mathematics Paper III (Objective) – 10.00 am – 11.45 am

General Mathematics Paper II (Essay) – 12.00 noon – 2.30 pm

Data Processing Paper I (Alternative to Practical) – 3.45 pm – 5.30 pm

Monday, 12th December 2023

Civic Education Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Tuesday, 13th December 2023

Geography Paper III & I (Objective & Practical) – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm

Wednesday, 14th December 2023

Agricultural Science Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm

Thursday, 15th December 2023

Technical Drawing Paper III & IV (Objective & Drawing) – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm

Physical Education Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm

Friday, 16th December 2023

Geography Paper II (Essay) – 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Saturday, 17th December 2023

Financial Accounting Paper III (Objective) – 10.00 am – 11.20 am

Financial Accounting Paper II (Theory & Practice) – 11.20 am – 1.50 pm

Health Education Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm

Monday, 19th December 2023

Data Processing Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm

Marketing Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm

Salesmanship Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm

Tuesday, 20th December 2023

Arabic Paper III (Objective) – 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm

Wednesday, 21st December 2023

Arabic Paper II (Essay & Literature) – 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm

Christian Religious Studies Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm

NECO GCE Timetable PDF Download

You can access the NECO GCE Timetable by downloading this PDF file.

Note:

• Candidates should confirm the venues for Oral French and Arabic Paper IV from NECO State Office where they sit for the examination.
• The Nigerian Language, i.e., Hausa. Igbo and Yoruba include the Literature aspect.
• The Nigerian Language, i.e., Hausa. Igbo and Yoruba include the Literature aspect.
• Blind Candidates are to sit for the examination in their respective NECO State Offices and use the supplied Braille Sheets.
• The Albinos and Blind Candidates will be given 30 minutes extra time across all papers.
• The use of a Scientific Calculator is allowed.
• Bringing Into the Examination Hall Electronic Communication Gadgets (Programmable Calculators, Mobile Phones, Ipads, Tablets, Smart Wristwatches/Glasses/Pens Etc) is Strictly Prohibited.
• For Technical Drawing I and IV, candidates should come with their drawing instruments and materials.
• CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT SIT FOR PRACTICAL (PAPER 1 & IV) WILL NOT HAVE RESULTS IN THE SUBJECT.

How to Download NECO GCE Timetable

You can access the PDF file of the NECO GCE Examination timetable by clicking on the PDF link provided above.

Conclusion

If you are an SSCE student reading this article, ensure you follow all the necessary measures to sit for the exam.

Avoid making mistakes and ensure you diligently prepare for the exam using the NECO GCE Timetable in this article. 

If you have further questions concerning the NECO GCE, you can ask them in the comment section below.