NECO SSCE 2026 Eligibility: Age, Qualification, Nationality & Attempt Limits

NECO SSCE 2026 eligibility criteria

Candidates in their final year of secondary school (SS3) may register for the June/July diet, while private candidates may register for the December/January external examination. Candidates must have completed the prescribed secondary school curriculum. For university admission, a minimum of six credits including English and Mathematics in not more than two sittings is typically required across WAEC and NECO combined or in a single diet.

Before you apply

• Confirm your Class 12 stream matches the required subject combination.
• Check the maximum age limit on the application date (not the exam date).
• Keep scans of photo ID, mark sheets, category certificate, and passport-size photo ready.