NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL (NECO)

KM 8 BIDA ROAD P.M.B 159, MINNA, NIGER STATE

2023 BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (BECE)
EXAMINATION TIMETABLE: MONDAY 15TH MAY TO FRIDAY 26TH MAY, 2023
PAPER
DATE PAPER TITLE AND SUBJECT DURATION TIME
CODE
2061 Paper I: Objective: Arabic Language 1hr 10.00am – 11.00am
2062 Paper II: Objective: Arabic Language 1hr 11.00am – 12.00noon
Monday 15th May
2051 Paper I: Objective: French Language 1hr 2.30pm – 3.30pm
2052 Paper II: Objective: French Language 1hr 3.30pm – 4.30pm
8301 Paper I: Objective: Basic Science and Technology (BST) 1hr 10.00am – 11.00am
Tuesday 16th May 8302 Paper II: Objective: Basic Science and Technology (BST) 1hr 11.00am – 12.00noon
8304 Paper IV: Drawing: Basic Science and Technology (BST) 45mins 2.30pm – 3.15pm
1011 Paper I: Objective: English Studies 1hr 20mins 10.00am – 11.20am
Wednesday 17th May 1012 Paper II: Objective: English Studies 40mins 11.20am – 12.00 noon
1013 Paper III: Essay: English Studies 30mins 2.30pm – 3.00pm
8341 Paper I: Objective: History 1hr 10.00am – 11.00am
8342 Paper II: Objective: History 1hr 11.00am – 12.00noon
Thursday 18th May
8311 Paper I: Objective: Pre-Vocational Studies (PVS) 1hr 2.30pm – 3.30pm
8312 Paper II: Objective: Pre-Vocational Studies (PVS) 1hr 3.30pm – 4.30pm
5161 Paper I: Objective: Christian Religious Studies 1hr 10.00am – 11.00am
5181 Paper I: Objective: Islamic Studies 1hr 10.00am – 11.00am
Friday 19th May
5162 Paper II: Objective: Christian Religious Studies 1hr 11.00am – 12.00noon
5182 Paper II: Objective: Islamic Studies 1hr 11.00am – 12.00noon
Saturday 20th May 3113 Paper III: Practical: Business Studies 20mins 10.00am – 10.20am
7291 Paper I: Objective: Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA) 1hr 10.00am – 11.00am
Monday 22nd May 7292 Paper II: Objective: Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA) 1hr 11.00am – 12.00noon
7293 Paper III: Practical: Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA) 1hr 2.30pm – 3.30pm
3111 Paper I: Objective: Business Studies 1hr 10.00am – 11.00am
3112 Paper II: Objective: Business Studies 1hr 11.00am – 12.00noon
2071 Paper I: Objective: Hausa L1 1hr 2.30pm – 3.30pm
2081 Paper I: Objective: Igbo L1 1hr 2.30pm – 3.30pm
2091 Paper I: Objective: Yoruba L1 1hr 2.30pm – 3.30pm
2191 Paper I: Objective: Edo L1 1hr 2.30pm – 3.30pm
6231 Paper I: Objective: Efik L1 1hr 2.30pm – 3.30pm
6241 Paper I: Objective: Ibibio L1 1hr 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Tuesday 23rd May 2072 Paper II: Objective: Hausa L1 1hr 3.30pm – 4.30pm
2082 Paper II: Objective: Igbo L1 1hr 3.30pm – 4.30pm
2092 Paper II: Objective: Yoruba L1 1hr 3.30pm – 4.30pm
2192 Paper II: Objective: Edo L1 1hr 3.30pm – 4.30pm
6232 Paper II: Objective: Efik L1 1hr 3.30pm – 4.30pm
6242 Paper II: Objective: Ibibio L1 1hr 3.30pm – 4.30pm
2201 Paper I: Objective: Hausa L2 1hr 3.30pm – 4.30pm
2211 Paper I: Objective: Igbo L2 1hr 3.30pm – 4.30pm
2221 Paper I: Objective: Yoruba L2 1hr 3.30pm – 4.30pm
1021 Paper I: Objective: Mathematics 1hr 20mins 10.00am – 11.20am
Wednesday 24th May 1022 Paper II: Objective: Mathematics 1hr 20mins 11.20am – 12.40pm
1023 Paper III: Essay: Mathematics 40mins 2.30pm – 3.10pm
Thursday 25th May 8303 Paper III: Computer Practical: Basic Science and Technology (BST) 45mins 10.00am – 10.45am
8331 Paper I: Objective: National Values Education (NVE) 1hr 10.00am – 11.00am
Friday 26th May
8332 Paper II: Objective: National Values Education (NVE) 1hr 11.00am – 12.00noon

SCHOOLS AND CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Where the time on the question paper differs from the time on this timetable, the time on the question paper should be strictly
adhered to.
2. Practical in Business Studies as well as Basic Science & Technology (BST) should be in sets where the number of candidates is
large and the equipment cannot go round. However, the practical examination should not exceed 5.00pm. Computers can be
used for Business Studies.
3. Albinos and Blind Candidates are to be given 30mins extra time in all subjects.
4. Blind Candidates must make use of NECO-supplied OBR Customised Braille Sheet for the Examination.
5. Bringing into the examination hall electronic communication gadgets (programmable calculators, mobile phones, ipads
tablets, smart wrist watches/glasses/pens etc) are strictly prohibited.

STEPHEN O. ADEBUNMI
Ag. DIRECTOR EXAMINATION ADMINISTRATION