2025 NECO GCE Registration Form: How to Apply, Requirements & Closing Date
NECO GCE 2025 Eligibility: Who Can Apply
The 2025 NECO GCE (Nov/Dec SSCE External) is strictly for private candidates who are not in regular secondary school. If you need the Senior School Certificate outside the school system, this exam is for you.
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Registration can be done online or offline.
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The exam will be computer-based (CBE) and cover 16 subjects.
NECO GCE 2025 Registration Requirements and Documents
Before starting your registration, ensure you have the following:
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A valid National Identification Number (NIN)
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A passport photograph (not older than 6 months, white background)
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Access to a fingerprint scanner at a registration café for biometric capture
⚠️ Note: Your fingerprints will be verified during the exam. Any mismatch could lead to impersonation charges.
NECO GCE 2025 Registration Portal and Step-by-Step Process
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Visit the official NECO registration portal.
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Create an account using your email or phone number.
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Purchase a registration quota.
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Complete biometric capture and passport upload at an accredited café.
NECO GCE 2025 Registration Fees and Charges
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₦30,000 – covers registration, a waterproof certificate folder, and a mathematics table.
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Extra charges – for stamp duty and Remita transaction.
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Late registration (19–25 November): additional ₦5,000.
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Walk-in registration: ₦43,000.
NECO GCE 2025 Payment Methods
After creating your NECO account, you can pay through:
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ATM Card
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Internet Banking
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USSD
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NECO Wallet
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Bank Branch
✅ All payments must go directly into the NECO TSA account.
NECO GCE 2025 Registration Deadline and Exam Dates
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Registration Opens: 7 July 2025
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Regular Registration Closes: 18 November 2025 (midnight)
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Late Registration: 19–25 November 2025
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Exam Dates: 26 November – 13 December 2025
NECO GCE 2025 Photo Card, Exam Timetable and Referee Guidelines
After registration:
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Print your exam timetable.
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Collect your photo card (with passport and referee’s signature/stamp).
Accepted Referees:
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Principal of a recognized school
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Cleric (Pastor/Imam)
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Military or Police Officer (Captain and above)
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Civil Servant (GL 14 and above)
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Lawyer (10+ years post-call)
❌ Candidates no longer need to submit the card to any NECO state office.
NECO GCE 2025 Special Needs Registration
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Register normally like all other candidates.
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Select the “Special Needs” option during online registration.
NECO GCE 2025 Exam Centres and Location Rules
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Centres are assigned based on your chosen neighbourhood.
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⚠️ Once submitted, you cannot change your centre.
NECO GCE 2025 Subjects and Available Options
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Agricultural Science
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Civic Education
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Christian Religious Studies
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Commerce
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Economics
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English Language
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Financial Accounting
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General Mathematics
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Geography
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Government
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Islamic Studies
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Literature in English
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Marketing
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Physics
NECO GCE 2025 Exam Format, Rules and Restrictions
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Computer-Based Exam (CBE) format
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A mock exam will be conducted before the main test
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You can edit details only once before exams begin
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Only one correction is allowed (either name or passport, not both)
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NIN and photo will appear on your certificate
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Double registrations will be automatically cancelled
NECO GCE 2025 Exam Day Instructions (Dos and Don’ts)
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Arrive 30 minutes early to your centre
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No phones, gadgets, or uniforms allowed
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Avoid multiple registrations
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Study the NECO syllabus and exam rules
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Use trusted cafés only – mistakes cannot be corrected by NECO
Final Advice for NECO GCE 2025 Candidates
Register early, use a reliable café, and carefully verify all details before submission. Always keep your photo card, exam timetable, and proof of payment safe.
To start your registration, visit the NECO External Portal.