NECO BECE 2025 Registration Guide; The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially begun the sale of registration forms for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE)—the crucial exam for JSS 3 pupils transitioning into Senior Secondary School (SS1).
Whether you’re a school administrator, teacher, parent, or student, this post will walk you through who can register, how to register, important deadlines, and exam fees. You’ll also find essential details about the grading system and where to get help if needed.
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What is the NECO BECE?
The BECE is conducted for students in Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS 3) and marks their official move into Senior Secondary School.
- Each state ministry of education and the FCT organizes the exam for its schools.
- NECO conducts the exam for Federal Unity Colleges and other approved institutions.
- Private schools may participate only if cleared by their State Ministry of Education.
- The BECE certificate now replaces the old First School Leaving Certificate.
BECE 2025 Grading System
The result format includes five performance grades:
- A – Distinction
- B – Upper Credit
- C – Lower Credit
- P – Pass
- F – Fail
Want to see the full exam schedule? Check the NECO 2025 BECE Timetable here.
Who Can Register?
Only the following candidates are eligible:
- Pupils in JSS 3 only
- School-based candidates (inside or outside Nigeria)
- No private candidates allowed
Heads of schools and state education ministries are responsible for ensuring all registration rules are followed.
How to Register for BECE 2025
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Registration uses both offline and online methods, and must follow these exact steps:
Access the School Portal
- Schools already registered in NECO’s system must log in using their existing credentials.
- For login issues, use the “Forget Password” or “Dispute” options on the portal.
- New schools must claim their portal using their official school email and phone number.
- Do not use personal or café emails.
- Once verified, a default password will be sent to the school email.
Install the Correct Offline App
- Uninstall any previous version of the registration app.
- Download the 2025 version from the official NECO BECE registration page
- Fill in all student details in the app.
- Upload clear passport photos of pupils in school uniform.
- A comprehensive registration manual is also available on the NECO site.
A pupil will only receive a registration number after payment and successful upload.
2025 BECE Fees Breakdown
Here are all the charges associated with BECE 2025:
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration per pupil | ₦10,875 |
| Unviable Centre Fee | ₦15,625 |
| Syllabus Copy | ₦2,000 |
| Late Registration (per pupil) | ₦5,000 |
| Re-sit Fee (per subject) | ₦3,750 |
Stamp duty and Remita service charges will apply at checkout. All payments are non-refundable.
Viable vs. Unviable Centres
To qualify as a viable centre, a school must register at least 20 pupils.
Schools with fewer than 20 must pay the ₦15,625 unviable centre fee to conduct exams on their premises.
NECO Syllabus Purchase
- Each syllabus copy costs ₦2,000.
- Schools must keep at least four copies for internal use.
Key Registration Dates to Remember
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Registration | Monday, 11 November 2024 |
| Normal Registration Deadline | Friday, 2 May 2025 |
| Late Registration Window | 5–6 May 2025 |
| Portal Closes | Tuesday, 6 May 2025 at 11:59 PM |
| Final Submission (RRR & List) | Tuesday, 6 May 2025 |
| CAS 3 Upload Deadline | Friday, 6 June 2025 |
Important Instructions for Schools
- All student data must be entered offline and uploaded online after payment.
- Schools are responsible for any errors in entries.
- Fix all mistakes before uploading. Do not duplicate student entries.
- Passport photos can be changed only before the final deadline.
- To avoid unviable centre charges, register at least 20 pupils upfront.
- Do not use expired RRR codes for late payments.
- Every pupil must have a printed photocard to enter the exam hall.
- Late entries (5–6 May) will attract an extra ₦5,000 per pupil.
- Keep proof of CAS 3 upload, printed from your school email.
NECO Support Contact Info
Need help or facing technical issues? Reach out to NECO directly:
Emails:
Phone Lines:
- 08027597699
- 09032224473
- 08069232760
- 08189342653
- 08189342754
You can also request the NECO BECE 2025 registration document from NECO, which includes all technical instructions, templates, and app download links.
