NECO 2025 BECE Timetable for JSS 3 [Junior WAEC]; The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the official timetable for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). This nationwide exam, commonly referred to as Junior WAEC, is for pupils in JSS 3 moving into Senior Secondary School (SS1).
The examination will run from Monday, 12 May to Friday, 23 May 2025, covering all core and elective subjects. This blog post contains the full schedule, subject list, and essential exam guidelines to help students, parents, and schools stay fully prepared.
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2025 BECE Exam Dates
- Start Date: Monday, 12 May 2025
- End Date: Friday, 23 May 2025
If you haven’t registered yet, see the NECO BECE Registration Steps to complete your application.
Full NECO BECE 2025 Timetable (Day-by-Day Breakdown)
Monday, 12 May 2025
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
5161: CRS Paper I
5181: Islamic Studies Paper I - 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
5162: CRS Paper II
5182: Islamic Studies Paper II - 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
8341: History Paper I - 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
8342: History Paper II
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
2051: French Paper I - 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
2052: French Paper II - 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
2061: Arabic Paper I - 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
2062: Arabic Paper II
Wednesday, 14 May 2025
- 10:00 am – 11:20 am
1011: English Paper I - 11:20 am – 12:00 noon
1012: English Paper II - 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm
1013: English Essay Paper III - 10:00 am – 11:00 am
3111: Business Studies Paper I - 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
3112: Business Studies Paper II
Thursday, 15 May 2025
All papers below run at the same time:
- 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm (Paper I)
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm (Paper II)
Languages (Paper I & II):
- 2071 / 2072: Hausa L1
- 2081 / 2082: Igbo L1
- 2091 / 2092: Yoruba L1
- 2191 / 2192: Edo L1
- 6231 / 6232: Efik L1
- 6241 / 6242: Ibibio L1
Friday, 16 May 2025
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- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
8331: National Values Education Paper I - 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
8332: National Values Education Paper II - 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
2201: Hausa L2
2211: Igbo L2
2221: Yoruba L2
Saturday, 17 May 2025
- 10:00 am – 10:20 am
3113: Business Studies Practical – 20 minutes
Monday, 19 May 2025
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
8301: Basic Science & Technology Paper I - 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
8302: Basic Science & Technology Paper II - 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm
8304: Drawing (BST Paper IV)
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
7291: Cultural & Creative Arts Paper I - 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
7292: Cultural & Creative Arts Paper II - 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
7293: Cultural & Creative Arts Practical
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
- 10:00 am – 11:20 am
1021: Mathematics Paper I - 11:20 am – 12:40 pm
1022: Mathematics Paper II - 2:30 pm – 3:10 pm
1023: Mathematics Essay Paper III
Thursday, 22 May 2025
- 10:00 am – 10:45 am
8303: Computer Practical (BST Paper III)
Friday, 23 May 2025
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
8311: Pre-Vocational Studies Paper I - 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
8312: Pre-Vocational Studies Paper II
Important Exam Guidelines
To ensure a smooth and successful exam experience, please follow these instructions strictly:
Identification
- Every pupil must bring their printed photocard to the exam hall.
Timings
- If the duration on the question paper is different from the timetable, follow the time on the question paper.
Practicals
- Business Studies and Basic Science & Tech practicals should run in batches if there’s limited equipment.
- All practicals must end by 5:00 pm daily.
- Computers may be used for Business Studies practicals.
Special Needs
- Pupils with albinism or visual impairments will get 30 extra minutes per subject.
- Blind students must write only on NECO Braille Sheets.
Prohibited Items
The following electronic devices are strictly banned from the exam hall:
- Mobile phones
- Calculators (except simple ones)
- Tablets or iPads
- Smart pens, watches, or glasses
- Programmable or scientific calculators
