NECO 2024 GCE Results Released: Over 67% of Candidates Achieve Five Credits or More
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially announced the results for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, also known as the NECO GCE. The exams took place between November 14 and December 14, 2024. This is a crucial step for many students in their academic journey, and the results have already sparked conversations across the nation.
Key Highlights:
- A total of 86,067 candidates registered for the 2024 NECO GCE.
- 84,799 candidates sat for the exam, with a significant number of students performing well.
Performance Overview:
The results reveal impressive performances, particularly in core subjects. Here’s a breakdown of the candidate performance:
- 67.35% (57,114 candidates) of students earned five credits or more, including in the critical subjects of English Language and Mathematics.
- 83.39% (70,711 candidates) achieved five credits or more in all subjects, regardless of English and Mathematics.
- A total of 83,220 candidates took the English Language exam, with 75.62% (62,929 candidates) scoring a credit or above.
- For Mathematics, 83,024 candidates sat for the exam, and 93.93% (77,988 candidates) earned a credit or above.
Examination Malpractice: A Decrease in Cases
NECO continues to tackle examination malpractice. This year, a total of 6,160 candidates were involved in malpractice, which is a notable 27.7% decrease compared to the 8,518 cases reported in 2023. NECO has taken strong measures to maintain the integrity of the exams:
- Seven supervisors from Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Cross River, and Ebonyi States have been recommended for blacklisting due to malpractice.
- Fourteen exam centers, including 10 in Ogun and 4 in Oyo, have also been blacklisted for widespread cheating in multiple subjects.
How to Check Your NECO GCE 2024 Results
Candidates can check their results online by simply using their examination registration number. To access the results, follow the detailed steps in the official NECO GCE result guide.
In Conclusion:
The release of the 2024 NECO GCE results marks an important milestone for thousands of candidates across Nigeria. Whether you’re celebrating success or planning for future steps, make sure to check your results soon and prepare for the next phase of your academic journey.
Stay tuned for more updates, and don’t forget to follow the official guide for accessing your results!
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