The National Examinations Council (NECO) will conduct the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) on Saturday, June 14, 2025, for pupils seeking admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) in Federal Government Unity Colleges across Nigeria.

Exam Details

• Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
• Time: Activities will begin at 7:30 a.m. with validation, marking of attendance, and sanitization.
• Subjects:
  
• Mathematics
• English Studies
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Verbal Aptitude
• General Science
• Social Studies
• Exam Format: Two papers, each with two sections
  
• Paper I: Mathematics, Basic Science & Technology, English Studies, and National Values Education
• Paper II: Quantitative Aptitude, Vocational Aptitude, and Verbal Aptitude

Eligibility and Registration

• Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 10 years old by September 2025.
• Registration: Registration is strictly online via the NECO portal.
• Registration Fee: ₦5,940 per candidate
• Deadline: Registration closes on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. sharp.

Post-Examination Process

• Successful Candidates: Will be considered for placement into JSS1 classes of Federal Unity Colleges for the 2025/2026 academic session.
• Federal Unity Colleges: These schools are managed by the Federal Ministry of Education and are renowned for:
  
• High academic standards
• Qualified teaching staff
• Subsidized tuition fees

Future Developments

• Computer-Based Testing (CBT):
  NECO and WAEC plan to fully adopt CBT by May/June 2026, with phased implementation beginning November 2025.