NECO & GCE 2026 Exam Timetable: Complete Nov/Dec Dates, Subjects & Times – Your Quick Guide

Hey future scholars! 🎓 The 2026 NECO and GCE exams are just around the corner, and we’ve gathered every date, subject, and time you need to lock into your study planner.

📅 Exam Window – November & December 2026

• NECO: November 20 – December 5
• GCE (O‑Level): November 22 – December 7

🕒 Daily Exam Slots

• 08:00 – 10:30 am – First session (Core subjects)
• 11:00 am – 01:30 pm – Second session (Science & Technical)
• 02:00 – 04:30 pm – Third session (Humanities & Electives)

📚 Subject Breakdown (Key Highlights)

• NECO Core: English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Government, History, Economics.
• GCE O‑Level Core: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Literature in English.
• Elective Options (both exams): Agricultural Science, Computer Studies, French, Yoruba, Christian/Islamic Religious Knowledge.

⚡ Quick Study Tips

• Mark each subject’s slot on a wall calendar – visual cues boost recall.
• Allocate at least 2‑hour revision blocks the day before each exam.
• Practice past papers under timed conditions to get comfortable with the 2.5‑hour window.
• Stay hydrated and get 7‑8 hours of sleep the night before the exam day.

Keep this guide handy, sync it with your personal planner, and you’ll walk into the exam hall confident and prepared. Good luck, and remember – every minute you invest now pays off in your future score!