NECO COMMENCES REGISTRATION FOR 2026 SSCE (EXTERNAL) EXAMINATION
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially commenced registration for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, inviting eligible candidates across the country to register for the examination before the closing date.
According to the Council, the 2026 SSCE External will be conducted using a dual-mode examination system, combining Hybrid Computer-Based Examination (CBE) and the traditional Pen-and-Paper Examination (PPE). Candidates will sit for examinations in 16 selected subjects under the approved examination format.
NECO stated that the registration exercise is available through both online and offline channels. Interested candidates are required to begin the process by visiting the Council's official registration portal, where they are expected to create an account, purchase a registration quota, complete their biodata, and thereafter proceed to a reputable cybercafé for biometric capture and final submission of their registration details.
Registration Timeline
The registration exercise commenced on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, and will remain open until Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 12:00 midnight.
Candidates who fail to register within the stipulated period will still have an opportunity to do so during the late registration window, scheduled from November 18 to November 24, 2026. However, late registration will attract an additional ₦5,000 surcharge.
Examination Schedule
The 2026 NECO SSCE External Examination is scheduled to hold from Wednesday, November 25, 2026, to Saturday, December 12, 2026.
Prospective candidates are strongly advised to complete their registration well before the deadline to avoid last-minute challenges. They are also encouraged to ensure that all personal information and biometric data are accurately captured during the registration process.
For further information and official updates, candidates should visit the NECO registration portal and follow announcements released by the Council.
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