The National Examinations Council (NECO) released the timetable for the 2020 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) which will take place from April 27th to May 12th. The timetable outlines the dates, subjects, papers and duration of each paper to be taken. Some key points include exams being administered over 14 days, subjects ranging from English and Math to Business Studies and various languages. Practical exams may be split across multiple sessions if equipment is limited and extra time is allotted for blind and albino candidates. Schools and candidates are advised to take note of exam instructions and guidelines.
The National Examinations Council (NECO) released the timetable for the 2020 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) which will take place from April 27th to May 12th. The timetable outlines the dates, subjects, papers and duration of each paper to be taken. Some key points include exams being administered over 14 days, subjects ranging from English and Math to Business Studies and various languages. Practical exams may be split across multiple sessions if equipment is limited and extra time is allotted for blind and albino candidates. Schools and candidates are advised to take note of exam instructions and guidelines.
The National Examinations Council (NECO) released the timetable for the 2020 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) which will take place from April 27th to May 12th. The timetable outlines the dates, subjects, papers and duration of each paper to be taken. Some key points include exams being administered over 14 days, subjects ranging from English and Math to Business Studies and various languages. Practical exams may be split across multiple sessions if equipment is limited and extra time is allotted for blind and albino candidates. Schools and candidates are advised to take note of exam instructions and guidelines.
2020 BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (BECE) EXAMINATION TIMETABLE: 27TH APRIL TO 12TH MAY, 2020 DATE PAPER PAPER TITLE AND SUBJECT DURATION TIME PAPER PAPER TITLE AND SUBJECT DURATION TIME Monday 27th April CODE 3113 Paper III: Practical: Business Studies 20mins 10.00am – 10.20am CODE 7291 Paper I: Objective: Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA) 1hr 10.00am – 11.00am Paper III: Practical: Cultural and Creative Arts Tuesday 28th April 7293 1hr 2.30pm – 3.30pm 7292 Paper II: Objective: Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA) 1hr 11.00am – 12.00noon (CCA) 1011 Paper I: Objective: English Studies 1hr 20mins 10.00am – 11.20am 1013 Paper III: Essay: English Studies 30mins 2.30pm – 3.00pm Wednesday 29th April 1012 Paper II: Objective: English Studies 40mins 11.20am – 12.00 noon 2071 Paper I: Objective: Hausa L1 1hr 10.00am – 11.00am 5161 Paper I: Objective: Christian Religious Studies 1hr 2.30pm – 3.30pm 2081 Paper I: Objective: Igbo L1 1hr 10.00am – 11.00am 5181 Paper I: Objective: Islamic Religious Studies 1hr 2.30pm – 3.30pm 2091 Paper I: Objective: Yoruba L1 1hr 10.00am – 11.00am 2191 Paper I: Objective: Edo L1 1hr 10.00am – 11.00am 6231 Paper I: Objective: Efik L1 1hr 10.00am – 11.00am 6241 Paper I: Objective: Ibibio L1 1 hr 10.00am – 1100am Thursday 30th April 2072 Paper II: Objective: Hausa L1 1hr 11.00am – 12.00noon 5162 Paper II: Objective: Christian Religious Studies 1hr 3.30pm – 4.30pm 2082 Paper II: Objective: Igbo L1 1hr 11.00am – 12.00noon 5182 Paper II: Objective: Islamic Religious Studies 1hr 3.30pm – 4.30pm 2092 Paper II: Objective: Yoruba L1 1hr 11.00am – 12.00noon 2192 Paper II: Objective: Edo L1 1hr 11.00am – 12.00noon 6232 Paper II: Objective: Efik L1 1hr 11.00am – 12.00noon 6242 Paper II: Objective: Ibibio L1 1 hr 11.00am – 12.00noon 8301 Paper I: Objective: Basic Science and Technology (BST) 1hr 10.00am – 11.00am 2201 Paper I: Objective: Hausa L2 1hr 2.30pm – 3.30pm Monday 4th May 8302 Paper II: Objective: Basic Science and Technology (BST) 1hr 11.00am – 12.00noon 2211 Paper I: Objective: Igbo L2 1hr 2.30pm – 3.30pm 2221 Paper I: Objective: Yoruba L2 1hr 2.30pm – 3.30pm Tuesday 5th May 8304 Paper IV: Drawing: Basic Science and Technology (BST) 45mins 10.00am – 10.45am Wednesday 6th May 1021 Paper I: Objective: Mathematics 1hr 20mins 10.00am – 11.20am 1023 Paper III: Essay: Mathematics 40mins 2.30pm – 3.10pm 1022 Paper II: Objective: Mathematics 1hr 20mins 11.20am – 12.40pm 8331 Paper I: Objective: National Values Education (NVE) 1hr 10.00am – 11.00am 3111 Paper I: Objective: Business Studies 1hr 2.30pm – 3.30pm Thursday 7th May 8332 Paper II: Objective: National Values Education (NVE) 1hr 11.00am – 12.00noon 3112 Paper II: Objective: Business Studies 1hr 3.30pm – 4.30pm 2061 Paper I: Objective: Arabic Language 1hr 10.00am – 11.00am Friday 8th May 2062 Paper II: Objective: Arabic Language 1hr 11.00am – 12.00noon 8311 Paper I: Objective: Pre-Vocational Studies (PVS) 1hr 10.00am – 11.00am 2051 Paper I: Objective: French Language 1hr 2.30pm – 3.30pm Monday 11th May 8312 Paper II: Objective: Pre-Vocational Studies (PVS) 1hr 11.00am – 12.00noon 2052 Paper II: Objective: French Language 1hr 3.30pm – 4.30pm Tuesday 12th May 8303 Paper III: Computer Practical: Basic Science and Technology (BST) 45mins 10.00am – 10.45am SCHOOLS AND CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THE FOLLOWING: * Practical in Business Studies as well as Basic Science & Technology (BST) should be in sets where the number of candidates is large and the equipment cannot go round. However, the practical examination should not exceed 5.00pm. Computers can be used in place of manual Typewriters for Business Studies. * Albinos and Blind Candidates are to be given 30mins extra time in all subjects. * Blind Candidates must make use of NECO-supplied OBR Customised Braille Sheet for the Examination.
MICHAEL O. OLAPADE Ag. Director, Examination Administration For: Registrar/Chief Executive