2025 National Common Entrance Timetable Released – Here’s What Every Student Needs to Know
Ready for the big exam? Here’s your complete guide to the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) into Federal Unity Colleges – dates, rules, and tips to help you shine!
Quick Summary
- Exam Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
- Purpose: Admission into JSS1 at Federal Unity Colleges across Nigeria
- Includes: Full exam timetable, break time, and key rules
- ✅ For: Primary 6 pupils registered for the NCEE
2025 Common Entrance Exam Timetable – Full Schedule
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the timetable for the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE). This is the exam that determines who gets into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) in Nigeria’s Federal Unity Colleges.
The exam will take place nationwide on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Here’s what the exam day will look like:
Morning Session
- 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM: Arrival, validation, attendance, and sanitisation
- 9:30 AM – 9:40 AM: OMR answer sheets for Paper I distributed
- 9:40 AM – 9:50 AM: Question papers for Paper I handed out
- 9:50 AM – 12:00 PM: Paper I
- Part A: Mathematics & Basic Science and Technology
- Part B: English Studies & National Values Education
⏸️ Break Time
- 12:00 PM – 12:55 PM: Lunch break and sanitisation
Afternoon Session
- 12:55 PM – 1:05 PM: OMR answer sheets for Paper II distributed
- 1:05 PM – 1:15 PM: Question papers for Paper II handed out
- 1:15 PM – 2:35 PM: Paper II
- Part A: Quantitative & Vocational Aptitude
- Part B: Verbal Aptitude
Essential Exam Hall Rules – What You Must Know
To make sure everything goes smoothly, students must follow these rules:
- ⏳ Stick to the timing on the question paper (even if it’s different from the timetable).
- ♿ Special provision: Pupils with albinism or visual impairment will get 30 extra minutes per paper.
- Blind candidates must use the OBR braille sheets provided by NECO.
- ❌ Banned items include:
- Mobile phones
- Tablets and iPads
- Smartwatches or glasses
- Scientific or programmable calculators
- Smart pens
✅ Only a simple calculator is allowed.
Final Tips for Pupils & Parents
- Arrive early – no Nigerian time!
- Double-check all required materials before leaving home.
- Follow instructions strictly and stay calm throughout the exam.
Useful Resources to Help You Prepare
- How to Register for the NCEE – Step-by-Step Guide
- Unity Schools Fees Breakdown for 2025
- Full List of Unity Colleges in Nigeria
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Stay updated, stay prepared, and walk into your exam with confidence. Good luck to all future Unity School stars! ????
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