The National Examination Council NECO has released the official examination time-table for the upcoming Basic Education Certification Examination (BECE) / Junior WAEC examinations for Federal Unity Colleges, 2026/2027 academic session.
According to the time-table released by the National Examination Council, NECO the examination for the Basic Education Certification Examination (BECE) is scheduled to commence from 20th April and end on 30th April, 2026.
The Official Time-Table of the National Examination Council, NECO Basic Education Certification Examination (BECE) has been released by the examination council and can be downloaded in PDF via the link below:
Also Read: NECO (BECE) Registration Guidelines | Basic Education Certification Examination.
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NECO BECE Time-Table [20th - 30th April, 2026] | Original & Authentic Version.
| Date | Paper Code | Paper Title and Subject | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 20th April | 3113 | Business Studies Paper III (Practical) | 20 mins | 10:00 am – 10:20 am |
| Tuesday 21st April | 8303 | BST Paper III (Computer Practical) | 45 mins | 10:00 am – 10:45 am |
| 8304 | BST Paper IV (Drawing) | 45 mins | 10:00 am – 10:45 am | |
| 7293 | CCA Paper III (Practical) | 1 hr | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | |
| 8341 | History Paper I (Objective) | 1 hr | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | |
| 8342 | History Paper II (Objective) | 1 hr | 11:00 am – 12:00 noon | |
| 2071–2221 | Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba (L1 & L2 Papers I) | 1 hr | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | |
| 2072–2092 | Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba (L1 Papers II) | 1 hr | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | |
| Wednesday 22nd April | 5161 | Christian Religious Studies Paper I | 1 hr | 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
| 5181 | Islamic Studies Paper I | 1 hr | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | |
| 5162 | Christian Religious Studies Paper II | 1 hr | 11:00 am – 12:00 noon | |
| 5182 | Islamic Studies Paper II | 1 hr | 11:00 am – 12:00 noon | |
| Thursday 23rd April | 1021 | Mathematics Paper I (Objective) | 1 hr 20 mins | 10:00 am – 11:20 am |
| 1022 | Mathematics Paper II (Objective) | 1 hr 20 mins | 11:20 am – 12:40 pm | |
| 1023 | Mathematics Paper III (Essay) | 40 mins | 2:30 pm – 3:10 pm | |
| Friday 24th April | 7291 | CCA Paper I | 1 hr | 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
| 7292 | CCA Paper II | 1 hr | 11:00 am – 12:00 noon | |
| 3111 | Business Studies Paper I | 1 hr | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | |
| 3112 | Business Studies Paper II | 1 hr | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | |
| Saturday 25th April | 8301 | BST Paper I | 1 hr | 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
| 8302 | BST Paper II | 1 hr | 11:00 am – 12:00 noon | |
| Monday 27th April | 8311 | PVS Paper I | 1 hr | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm |
| 8312 | PVS Paper II | 1 hr | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | |
| Tuesday 28th April | 1011 | English Studies Paper I | 1 hr 20 mins | 10:00 am – 11:20 am |
| 1012 | English Studies Paper II | 40 mins | 11:20 am – 12:00 noon | |
| 1013 | English Studies Paper III | 45 mins | 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm | |
| Wednesday 29th April | 8331 | National Values Education Paper I | 1 hr | 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
| 8332 | National Values Education Paper II | 1 hr | 11:00 am – 12:00 noon | |
| Thursday 30th April | 2051 | French Paper I | 1 hr | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm |
| 2052 | French Paper II | 1 hr | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm |
Important Instructions to Candidates
- Albino and blind candidates are entitled to 30 minutes extra time in all subjects.
- Use of simple calculator is allowed.
- Electronic devices (phones, smart watches, tablets, etc.) are strictly prohibited.
- Each candidate must have a photocard for identification.
- Where there is a time difference, the time on the question paper should be followed.
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