NECO SSCE 2026 Internal Registration Deadline: May 25 for Normal, May 29 for Late
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Summary
NECO sets May 25 normal and May 29 late registration deadlines for 2026 SSCE internal examination. No further extensions will be granted.
NECO SSCE 2026 Internal Registration Deadline: May 25 for Normal, May 29 for Late
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the registration deadlines for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) internal examination. Schools must adhere strictly to these dates as no further extensions will be granted.
Registration Deadlines
- Normal Registration: Monday, May 25, 2026
- Late Registration: Friday, May 29, 2026
NECO has stated clearly that there will be no further extension beyond the late registration deadline.
Who Must Act
This notice is directed at:
- State Ministries of Education
- School proprietors
- Principals of secondary schools
- Commandants of secondary schools
What Schools Should Do
- Begin registration of candidates immediately
- Complete all registrations before the May 25 normal deadline to avoid late fees
- Ensure no candidate is left unregistered before the May 29 final deadline
This announcement was signed by Professor Anthony Ibrahim Oshishi, Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO.
