National Examinations Council (NECO) BECE Timetable 2026: Full Junior WAEC Dates and Subject Set Up

Necessary Highlights

NECO has released the 2026 BECE timetable. The examination ranges from 20 to 30 April 2026.

• Test begins on Monday, 20 April 2026
• Exam ends on Thursday, 30 April 2026
• Every candidate needs to bring a photocard
• Question paper time takes top priority
• Phones and smart devices are prohibited

Continue reading for the complete schedule and examination notes.

The National Examinations Council, NECO, has actually formally launched the timetable for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Assessment, BECE, also called Junior WAEC.

The assessment will range from Monday, 20 April 2026 to Thursday, 30 April 2026. For schools, moms and dads, and prospects, this schedule sets the pace early; every paper now has a set date and time.

Table of contents Previous questions, answers

, and assistance 2026 NECO BECE schedule Monday, 20 April Tuesday, 21 April Wednesday, 22 April Thursday, 23 April Friday, 24 April Saturday, 25 April Monday, 27 April Tuesday, 28 April Wednesday, 29 April Thursday, 30 April What schools and candidates ought to note Previous questions, answers, and support BECE students can download past questions and answers through the MySchoolGist CBT Android app and the MySchoolGist CBT iOS app. The desktop variation is likewise readily available

. For clearness, prospects can chat on WhatsApp or call 0915 526 9270. The PDF version of the 2026 NECO BECE Timetable is readily available here (56KB)

Monday, 20 April Paper III: Practical:

Service Researches,

• 20 minutes, 10:00 am to 10:20 am Tuesday, 21 April Paper II: Computer Practical: Fundamental Science and Innovation( BST), 45

minutes, 10:00 am to 10:45

• am Wednesday, 22 April Paper IV: Illustration: Standard Science and Innovation( BST ), 45 mins, 10:00 am to 10:45 am Paper III: Practical: Cultural and Imaginative Arts (CCA ), 1 hr, 2:00 pm

to 3:00 pm Thursday, 23 April Paper I: Goal: History, 1 hr, 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Paper I: Goal: History, 1 hr, 11:00 am to 12:00 noon

Paper I: Objective: Hausa L1, 1 hr, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Paper I: Goal: Igbo L1, 1 hr, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Paper I: Goal: Yoruba L1, 1 hr, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Paper I: Goal: Hausa L2, 1 hr, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Paper I: Objective: Igbo L2, 1 hr, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Paper I: Objective: Yoruba L2, 1 hr, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Paper II: Goal: Hausa L1, 1 hr, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Paper II: Goal: Igbo L1, 1 hr, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Paper II: Objective: Yoruba L1, 1 hr, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Friday, 24 April

• Paper I: Objective: Christian Religious Studies, 1 hr, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
• Paper I: Goal: Islamic Research studies, 1 hr, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
• Paper II: Objective: Christian Religious Researches, 1 hr, 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
• Paper II: Goal: Islamic Studies, 1 hr, 11:00 am to 12:00 midday

Saturday, 25 April

• Paper I: Objective: Mathematics, 1 hr 20 mins, 10:00 am to 11:20 am
• Paper II: Objective: Mathematics, 1 hr 20 mins, 11:20 am to 12:40 pm
• Paper III: Essay: Mathematics, 40 minutes, 2:30 pm to 3:10 pm

Monday, 27 April

• Paper I: Objective: Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA), 1 hr, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
• Paper II: Objective: Cultural and Imaginative Arts (CCA), 1 hr, 11:00 am to 12:00 twelve noon
• Paper I: Objective: Company Studies, 1 hr, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
• Paper II: Goal: Business Researches, 1 hr, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Tuesday, 28 April

• Paper I: Objective: Fundamental Science and Technology (BST), 1 hr, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
• Paper II: Goal: Standard Science and Innovation (BST), 1 hr, 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
• Paper I: Goal: Pre-Vocational Research Studies (PVS), 1 hr, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
• Paper II: Goal: Pre-Vocational Studies (PVS), 1 hr, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Wednesday, 29 April

• Paper I: Goal: English Researches, 1 hr 20 minutes, 10:00 am to 11:20 am
• Paper II: Objective: English Studies, 40 minutes, 11:20 am to 12:00 midday
• Paper III: Essay: English Researches, 45 minutes, 1:15 pm to 2:00 pm
• Paper I: Goal: Arabic Language, 1 hr, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
• Paper II: Objective: Arabic Language, 1 hr, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Thursday, 30 April

• Paper I: Objective: National Worths Education (NVE), 1 hr, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
• Paper II: Goal: National Worths Education (NVE), 1 hr, 11:00 am to 12:00 midday
• Paper I: Goal: French Language, 1 hr, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
• Paper II: Objective: French Language, 1 hr, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

What schools and prospects ought to keep in mind

NECO also listed essential guidelines for schools and prospects. These points are Authorities, and each one matters on the test day.

• Every prospect needs to have a photocard for identification.
• Where the time on the question paper varies from the time on the schedule, the time on the question paper should be followed strictly.
• Practicals in Organization Research Studies and Basic Science and Technology (BST) should be taken in sets where the number of prospects is big and equipment can not go round.
• The useful assessment should not go beyond 5:00 pm.
• Computers can be used for Business Studies.
• Albinos and blind candidates are to be given 30 mins additional time in all subjects.
• Blind prospects should use the NECO-supplied OBR Customised Braille Sheet for the assessment.
• Usage of easy calculator is enabled.
• Electronic interaction gadgets are prohibited in the evaluation hall. This consists of programmable calculators, cellphones, iPads, tablets, wise wrist watches, wise glasses, and wise pens.

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