NECO 2025 GCE Registration Now Open: Deadline November 18, Late Fee ₦35,000
Summary
NECO 2025 GCE registration open July 7 - Nov 18 (₦30,000), late reg Nov 19-25 (₦35,000). CBE format, 16 subjects. Exam Nov 26 - Dec 13. NIN mandatory, biometric fingerprints captured. www.neco.gov.ng
NECO 2025 GCE Registration Now Open: Deadline November 18, Late Fee ₦35,000
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially opened registration for the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, also known as GCE. If you missed the June/July NECO or need to upgrade your O'Level results, here's everything you need to know about registering for the November/December GCE.
Registration Period
- Regular Registration: July 7 - November 18, 2025 (midnight)
- Late Registration: November 19-25, 2025 (additional ₦5,000 penalty)
Examination Period
Exam Dates: November 26 - December 13, 2025
Registration Fees
- Regular Fee: ₦30,000 (includes mathematical table and certificate folder)
- Late Registration: ₦35,000 (₦30,000 + ₦5,000 penalty)
Exam Format
Computer-Based Examination (CBE) for all sixteen subjects
Required Documents
National Identification Number (NIN)
Mandatory: You must provide a valid NIN to register. If you don't have one:
- Visit NIMC enrollment center
- Complete NIN registration
- Obtain your NIN before attempting NECO registration
Passport Photograph
- Background: White background only
- Recency: Not older than six months
- Format: Professional passport-style photo
- Size: Standard passport size
Biometric Registration
Critical Security Measure: Biometric fingerprints will be captured during offline registration and verified during the actual examination.
Warning: Mismatched fingerprints result in automatic disqualification. This means:
- You must register personally (no proxy registration)
- The person registered must be the one writing the exam
- Exam malpractice through impersonation is impossible
Available Subjects (16 Total)
Compulsory/Core Subjects
- English Language
- General Mathematics
Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
Social Sciences & Humanities
- Geography
- Economics
- Government
- Literature in English
- CRK/IRK (Religious Studies)
Commercial Subjects
- Commerce
- Accounting
Other Subjects
- Agricultural Science
- And other available subjects
How to Register
- Visit NECO official website: www.neco.gov.ng
- Click "GCE Registration" or "External SSCE Registration"
- Create registration account or log in
- Fill in personal information (name, DOB, gender, state)
- Provide your NIN (National Identification Number)
- Select your subjects (minimum 5, maximum 9)
- Upload passport photograph (white background, recent)
- Choose examination center preferences
- Pay ₦30,000 registration fee online
- Submit registration
- Print registration slip
- Visit designated center for biometric capture
Who Should Register for GCE?
Private Candidates
- Not currently in SS3
- Already graduated secondary school
- Need O'Level results for admission, employment, or travel
Result Upgrade Candidates
- Wrote June/July NECO but failed some subjects
- Need to improve grades
- Want to complete five credits
Working Adults
- Didn't complete secondary school earlier
- Need O'Level certificate for career advancement
- Seeking educational qualification
Subject Selection Strategy
- Register for subjects you need for university admission
- Check JAMB/university requirements for your intended course
- Don't register for more subjects than necessary (costs add up)
- Focus on subjects where you can pass
- Consider subjects you previously failed if upgrading
Important Reminders
- Deadline: November 18 for regular fee, November 25 final deadline
- Fee: ₦30,000 (₦35,000 if late)
- NIN: Mandatory - get it before registering
- Photo: Recent, white background
- Biometric: Fingerprints captured and verified at exam
- Format: Computer-Based Examination
Next Steps
- Get your NIN if you don't have one
- Prepare recent passport photo (white background)
- Decide which subjects to register
- Gather ₦30,000 for registration
- Visit www.neco.gov.ng to register
- Don't wait for late registration - register early
NECO GCE provides a second chance to obtain O'Level results. Register early, prepare well, and give yourself the best shot at success.
Source: National Examinations Council (NECO)
