NECO SSCE 2024 Timetable Released
NECO SSCE 2024 Timetable Released: Essential Information for Students
NECO SSCE 2024 Timetable
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the timetable for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) internal examinations. These exams are set to take place between Wednesday, June 19th, and Friday, July 26th, 2024. This blog post provides detailed information on the timetable, including key dates, paper codes, paper titles, subjects, durations, and examination times. Additionally, you will find tips for effective exam preparation and conduct.
NECO SSCE Internal Exams 2024: Key Information and Tips
Exam Schedule
- Dates: June 19th to July 26th, 2024.
Exam Purpose
- Objective: To assess final year secondary school students and determine their eligibility for tertiary education.
Subjects
- Core Subjects: Mathematics, English
- Elective Subjects: Various subjects depending on the school’s offerings and student choices.
Timetable Availability
- Download: The NECO 2024 exam timetable is available for download in PDF format.
Key Points for Exam Preparation and Conduct
- Adhere to Paper Time: Ensure you know the exact time for each of your exams and arrive early.
- Check Venues: Confirm the venue for each subject exam beforehand to avoid any last-minute confusion.
- Practical Exam Conditions: Be aware of specific requirements for practical exams and ensure you have all necessary materials.
Exam Tips
- Start Early: Begin your revision well in advance to cover all topics thoroughly.
- Create a Study Schedule: Organize your study time to balance all subjects effectively.
- Practice with Past Questions: Familiarize yourself with the exam format and question types by practicing past exam papers.
- Join Study Groups: Collaborate with peers to share knowledge and tackle difficult topics.
- Take Breaks: Avoid burnout by taking regular breaks during study sessions.
- Maintain Health: Ensure you get adequate rest, eat healthily, and stay hydrated.
Prohibitions
- No Electronic Communication Gadgets: Do not bring mobile phones, smartwatches, or any electronic devices into the examination hall.
Special Considerations
- Extra Time: Albino and blind candidates are granted an additional 30 minutes for their exams.
- Specific Materials: Ensure you have any required materials for certain subjects, particularly for practical exams.
2024 NECO Exam Dates
The SSCE internal examinations are designed for students in their third and final year of senior secondary education. This annual examination assesses students’ academic abilities and helps to determine their eligibility for tertiary education. The exams cover a wide range of subjects, including core subjects such as Mathematics and English, as well as elective subjects based on students’ areas of interest.
The NECO 2024 Timetable states that the examination is set to commence on June 19 and conclude on July 26, 2024.
NECO SSCE 2024 Timetable
NECO Timetable 2024
Below is the detailed NECO SSCE timetable for 2024. Please note that this timetable is subject to change, so it’s essential to stay updated on any alterations made by the National Examinations Council.
Wednesday 19th June to Friday 21st June
- Paper I Practical – Physical Education
- Paper I Practical – Auto Mechanics (3 hrs)
- Paper I Practical – Woodwork (3 hrs)
- Paper I Practical – Home Management (3 hrs)
- Paper I Practical – Foods and Nutrition (3 hrs)
- Performance Test, Music Technology/Alternative (1 hr 30 mins)
- Paper IV: Aural Music (50 mins)
- Paper IV: Oral French (1 hr)
- Paper IV: Oral Arabic (1 hr 20 mins)
- Paper I Practical – Auto Body Repair and Spray Painting (3 hrs)
- Paper I: Auto Electrical Work (3 hrs)
- Paper I Practical – Auto Mechanical Work (3 hrs)
- Paper I Practical – Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (2 hrs)
- Paper I Practical – Welding and Fabrication, Engineering Craft Practice (6 hrs)
- Paper I Practical – Electrical Installation & Maintenance Work (3 hrs)
- Paper I Practical – Radio, Television and Electronics Work (3 hrs)
- Paper I Practical – Blocklaying, Bricklaying and Concrete Work (5 hrs)
- Paper IV: Exhibition – Painting and Decoration (3 hrs)
- Paper I Practical – Plumbing and Pipe Fitting (5 hrs)
- Paper I Practical – Machine Woodworking (3 hrs)
- Paper I Practical – Carpentry and Joinery (4 hrs)
- Paper I Practical – Furniture Making (3 hrs)
- Paper I Practical – Upholstery (3 hrs)
- Paper I Practical – Catering Craft Practice (3 hrs)
- Paper I Practical – Garment Making (4 hrs)
- Paper I Practical – Clothing and Textiles (3 hrs)
- Paper IV: Exhibition – Dyeing and Bleaching (3 hrs)
- Paper IV: Exhibition – Printing Craft Practice (3 hrs)
- Paper I Practical – Cosmetology (3 hrs)
- Paper IV: Exhibition – Photography (3 hrs)
- Paper I Practical – Leather Goods, Manufacturing and Repair (3 hrs)
- Paper I Practical – GSM Maintenance and Repairs (3 hrs)
- Paper IV: Progressive Assessments – Animal Husbandry
Monday 24th June
- Paper I Practical – Computer Studies (3 hrs) (10:00 am – 1:00 pm)
Tuesday 25th June
- Paper I Practical – Agricultural Science (2 hrs 30 mins) (2:00 pm – 4:30 pm)
- Paper I Practical – Basic Electricity (2 hrs 45 mins) (2:00 pm – 4:45 pm)
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Store Management (2 hrs 40 mins) (2:00 pm – 4:40 pm)
- Paper I Practical – Biology (2 hrs) (10:00 am – 12:00 noon)
Wednesday 26th June
- Papers III & II: Objective, Essay & Literature – Arabic (3 hrs 30 mins) (2:00 pm – 5:30 pm)
Thursday 27th June
- Paper I Practical – Physics (2 hrs 45 mins) (10:00 am – 12:45 pm)
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Computer Studies (3 hrs) (2:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
Friday 28th June
- Papers III & II: Objective & Practical / Physical – Geography (2 hrs 30 mins) (10:00 am – 12:30 pm)
- Paper IV: Drawing & Design – Woodwork (3 hrs) (10:00 am – 1:00 pm)
NECO SSCE 2024 Timetable
Monday 1st July
- Paper III: Objective – Further Mathematics (2 hrs) (10:00 am – 12:00 noon)
- Paper II: Essay – Further Mathematics (2 hrs) (12:00 noon – 2:30 pm)
- Paper II: Drama & Poetry – Literature in English (1 hr 40 mins) (2:40 pm – 4:20 pm)
- Paper I: Practical – Technical Drawing (3 hrs) (2:40 pm – 5:40 pm)
NECO SSCE 2024 Timetable
Tuesday 2nd July
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – History (3 hrs) (10:00 am – 1:00 pm)
- Papers III & II: Objective & Drawing – Technical Drawing (2 hrs 30 mins) (10:00 am – 12:30 pm)
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Biology (2 hrs 30 mins) (2:00 pm – 4:30 pm)
Wednesday 3rd July
- Paper I: Practical – Electronics (3 hrs) (10:00 am – 1:00 pm)
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Office Practice (3 hrs) (10:00 am – 1:00 pm)
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Civic Education (2 hrs 40 mins) (2:00 pm – 4:40 pm)
Thursday 4th July
- Paper I Practical – Chemistry (3 hrs) (9:00 am – 12:00 noon)
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Government (2 hrs 40 mins) (2:00 pm – 4:40 pm)
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Basic Electricity (2 hrs 15 mins) (2:00 pm – 4:15 pm)
Friday 5th July
- Paper II: Essay – Human and Regional Geography (2 hrs) (10:00 am – 12:00 noon)
Monday 8th July
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Physics (3 hrs) (10:00 am – 1:00 pm)
- Papers III & II: Objective & Prose – Literature in English (2 hrs 15 mins) (2:00 pm – 4:15 pm)
Tuesday 9th July
- Papers III & II: Objective, Theory & Practice – Financial Accounting (3 hrs 30 mins) (10:00 am – 1:30 pm)
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Agricultural Science (2 hrs 30 mins) (2:20 pm – 4:50 pm)
NECO SSCE 2024 Timetable
Wednesday 10th July
- Paper II: Objective – General Mathematics (1 hr 45 mins) (10:00 am – 11:45 am)
- Paper II: Essay – General Mathematics (2 hrs 30 mins) (12:00 noon – 2:30 pm)
**Thursday 11
th July**
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Commerce (2 hrs 40 mins) (2:00 pm – 4:40 pm)
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Economics (2 hrs 40 mins) (2:00 pm – 4:40 pm)
Friday 12th July
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Christian Religious Studies (2 hrs 40 mins) (10:00 am – 12:40 pm)
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Islamic Studies (2 hrs 40 mins) (10:00 am – 12:40 pm)
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Health Education (2 hrs 40 mins) (2:00 pm – 4:40 pm)
Monday 15th July
- Paper II: Objective – French (2 hrs) (10:00 am – 12:00 noon)
Tuesday 16th July
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – English Language (2 hrs 30 mins) (10:00 am – 12:30 pm)
Wednesday 17th July
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Chemistry (2 hrs 40 mins) (10:00 am – 12:40 pm)
Thursday 18th July
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Geography (2 hrs 40 mins) (10:00 am – 12:40 pm)
Friday 19th July
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Yoruba (2 hrs 30 mins) (10:00 am – 12:30 pm)
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Hausa (2 hrs 30 mins) (10:00 am – 12:30 pm)
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Igbo (2 hrs 30 mins) (10:00 am – 12:30 pm)
Monday 22nd July
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Home Management (2 hrs 30 mins) (10:00 am – 12:30 pm)
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Dyeing and Bleaching (2 hrs 30 mins) (10:00 am – 12:30 pm)
Tuesday 23rd July
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Catering Craft Practice (2 hrs 30 mins) (10:00 am – 12:30 pm)
Wednesday 24th July
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Data Processing (2 hrs 30 mins) (10:00 am – 12:30 pm)
Thursday 25th July
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Animal Husbandry (2 hrs 30 mins) (10:00 am – 12:30 pm)
Friday 26th July
- Papers III & II: Objective & Essay – Leather Goods, Manufacturing and Repairs (2 hrs 30 mins) (10:00 am – 12:30 pm)
NECO SSCE 2024 Timetable
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Conclusion
The NECO SSCE 2024 timetable is a critical document for all candidates preparing for the examinations. Ensure you download the official timetable and plan your study schedule accordingly. Remember, preparation and adherence to the examination guidelines are key to success. Good luck to all candidates!
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