BECE Timetable For JSS3 2025/2026 And Grading System

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the BECE timetable for the basic certificate examination (JSS 3). According to the Council, the examination will commence on Monday, May 12, 2025, and end on Friday, May 23, 2025.

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Timetable in Pictures

Monday 12th May

• Paper I: Objective: Christian Religious Studies 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• Paper I: Objective: Islamic Studies 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• Paper II: Objective: Christian Religious Studies 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
• Paper II: Objective: Islamic Studies 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
• Paper I: Objective: History 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• Paper II: Objective: History 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Tuesday 13th May

• Paper I: Objective: French Language 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• Paper II: Objective: French Language 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
• Paper I: Objective: Arabic Language 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• Paper II: Objective: Arabic Language 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Wednesday 14th May

• Paper I: Objective: English Studies 10:00 am – 11:20 am
• Paper II: Objective: English Studies 11:20 am – 12:00 noon
• Paper III: Essay: English Studies 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

Thursday 15th May

• Paper I: Objective: Business Studies 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• Paper II: Objective: Business Studies 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
• Paper II: Objective: Hausa L1 – 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
• Paper II: Objective: Igbo L1 – 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
• Paper II: Objective: Yoruba L1 – 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
• Paper II: Objective: Edo L1 – 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
• Paper II: Objective: Efik L1 – 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
• Paper II: Objective: Ibibio L1 – 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
• Paper II: Objective: Hausa L1 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• Paper II: Objective: Igbo L1 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• Paper II: Objective: Yoruba L1 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• Paper II: Objective: Edo L1 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• Paper II: Objective: Efik L1 3:30pm – 4:30 pm
• Paper II: Objective: Ibibio L1 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• Paper I: Objective: Hausa L2 – 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm
• Paper I: Objective: Igbo L2 – 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm
• Paper I: Objective: Yoruba L2 – 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm

Friday 16th May

• Paper I: Objective: National Values Education (NVE) 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• Paper II: Objective: National Values Education (NVE) 11:00 am – 12:00 noon

Saturday 17th May

• Paper III: Practical: Business Studies 10:00 am – 10:20 am

Monday 19th May

• Paper I: Objective: Basic Science and Technology (BST) 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• Paper II: Objective: Basic Science and Technology (BST) 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
• Paper IV: Drawing: Basic Science and Technology (BST) 2:30 0pm – 3:15 pm

Tuesday 20th May

• Paper I: Objective: Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA) 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• Paper II: Objective: Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA) 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
• Paper III: Practical: Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA) 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Wednesday 21st May

• Paper I: Objective: Mathematics 10:00 am – 11:20 am
• Paper II: Objective: Mathematics 11:20 am – 12:40 pm
• Paper III: Essay: Mathematics 2:30 pm – 3:10 pm

Thursday 22nd May

• Paper III: Computer Practical: Basic Science and Technology (BST) 10:00 am – 10:45 am

Friday 23rd May

• Paper I: Objective: Pre-Vocational Studies (PVS) 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• Paper II: Objective: Pre-Vocational Studies (PVS) 1:00 am – 12:00 noon

Recommended: BECE Syllabus

All candidates writing BECE 2024 should take note of the following:

• Practical in Business Studies and Basic Science & Technology (BST) should be in sets where the number of candidates is large and the equipment cannot go around. 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 will be given 30 minutes extra time in all subjects.
• Blind Candidates must use NECO-supplied OBR Customised Braille Sheet for the Examination.

NECO conducts for Federal Unity Colleges and other allied institutions. BECE certificate replaces the primary school certificate as the first school leaving certificate.

The BECE grading system is as follows:

• A – Distinction
• B – Upper Credit
• C – Lower Credit
• P – Pass
• F – Fail