The Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is the examination conducted for candidates in their final year of Junior Secondary School. It is used for transition from JSS 3 of the basic education class to the senior secondary school.
What is BECE? BECE stands for Basic Education Certificate Examination. It is a standardised examination conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO) for Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3) students in Nigeria. A successful BECE result is required for admission into Senior Secondary School (SSS1). BECE Timetable 2026 Below is the complete and official NECO BECE Timetable 2026, covering ...
According to the WAEC, the BECE 2026 Timetable for school and private candidates is ready and final. The examination begins on Monday, 4th May, 2026 and ends on Monday, 11th May, 2026.
NECO 2026 BECE timetable released. JSS3 exams run April 20-30 covering English, Maths, Sciences, Languages. Get the full schedule and exam rules here.
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the schedule for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The examination is slated to run from Monday, April 20th to Thursday, April 30th, 2026.
NECO has released the official NECO BECE Timetable 2026. The exam starts April 20 and ends April 30. Check the full schedule and registration updates here.
The BECE remains the main national examination used to assess students completing Junior High School education in Ghana and serves as the basis for placement into Senior High Schools under the national placement system.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says all is set for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), which will start on Monday, May 4 and end on Friday, .