{"id":9709,"date":"2025-11-10T15:11:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T15:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=9709"},"modified":"2025-11-10T15:11:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T15:11:56","slug":"neco-2025-ssce-external-exam-to-launch-in-dual-mode-cbt-and-pen-paper-options-available","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/neco-2025-ssce-external-exam-to-launch-in-dual-mode-cbt-and-pen-paper-options-available\/","title":{"rendered":"NECO 2025 SSCE External Exam to Launch in Dual Mode: CBT and Pen-Paper Options Available"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The National Examinations Council (NECO) has confirmed that the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External will be conducted in a dual format, giving candidates the choice of either Computer-Based Test (CBT) or Pen and Paper mode. This initiative is part of NECO\u2019s drive to <strong>enhance accessibility and convenience<\/strong> for candidates across Nigeria. With <strong>additional neighbourhood exam centres<\/strong> now available, candidates can register and sit for the exam in more locations nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Register and Participate in the NECO Mock Exam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To help candidates <strong>familiarise themselves with the new exam process<\/strong>, NECO has organised a <strong>mock examination<\/strong>. Follow these steps to register and participate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Access the Registration Portal<\/strong><br>Visit NECO\u2019s official mock registration portal: <a href=\"https:\/\/practice-exam-reg.neco.gov.ng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">practice-exam-reg.neco.gov.ng<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Complete the Registration Form<\/strong><br>Fill in all required information carefully. Double-check your details to ensure accuracy before submitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Check Your Email<\/strong><br>After registration, check your inbox for instructions, which include your <strong>registration number<\/strong> and <strong>exam guidelines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Log in to the Exam Portal<\/strong><br>Access the mock exam at <a href=\"https:\/\/practice-exam.neco.gov.ng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">practice-exam.neco.gov.ng<\/a>.and log in with your registration number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: Begin the Mock Exam<\/strong><br>Follow the on-screen instructions to start the mock test. This exercise will help candidates <strong>become familiar with NECO\u2019s CBT interface and exam format<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Note<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NECO urges all candidates to participate in the <strong>mock examination<\/strong> to prepare for the 2025 SSCE External. 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