The National Examination Council (NECO) has started selling application forms for the November/December 2024 External Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).
Prospective candidates who are interested in registering for the November/December 2024 SSCE External can now begin the process of registering to write the exams as the registration window is now open. This is a great chance for you to obtain your Senior School Certificate results.
This article provides an important guide for potential candidates, including details about who is qualified to participate in the exam, the registration process and the locations where the exam will be held.
Who Can Register For Nov/Dec NECO External Exam 2024
This exam is designed for people who are not currently attending a secondary school. This set of people are often called private candidates.
Where Can I Find NECO GCE Examination Centres?
The NECO GCE Examination Centres are organized into different neighborhoods within each state for the convenience of candidates. Once candidates upload their registration information online, they will be assigned an examination centre in the neighborhood they initially chose.
Guidelines for Applying for NECO GCE Form
Fee Structure for Application
Here is a breakdown of the fees for the registration process:
- Registration Fee: ₦17,800.00
- Four-Figure Table: ₦500.00 per copy
- Waterproof Certificate Jacket/Folder: ₦2,000.00
Supplementary payments for stamp duty, service, and Remita are applicable.
Methods of Payment
Candidates or registration points, such as cyber cafes, need to visit NECO’s official website, create and activate an account, and then choose one of the following five payment options:
- ATM Card
- Internet Banking
- USSD
- Wallet
- Bank Branch
Important Information: The use of scratch cards for NECO transactions has been discontinued.
Registration Timeline
The registration will begin in September 2024. Late registration from November 14 to November 19 will require an additional fee of ₦2,000.00. The fee for walk-in registration is ₦28,000.00 per candidate.
How To Register for Nov/Dec NECO External Examination
Registration Methods: Candidates can register for the examination either offline or online.
Online Registration Steps:
- Go to the Council’s website on www.ssceexternal.neco.gov.ng
- Create an account and buy the registration pin.
- Visit a reputable cybercafé to complete the registration and provide biometric data.
Registration Timeline: Candidates should register within the specified period as announced on the Council’s website.
Requirements For Registration
- A passport-sized photograph is necessary for registration. The photograph should be taken within the last six months and have a white background.
- A computer webcam can be used to take a passport-sized photograph during the registration process, if necessary.
Important Notes on Biometric Data:
Offline Registration: Biometric fingerprints will be collected for each candidate during the offline registration process.
Examination Verification:
- Biometric verification will occur during the examination.
- Candidates with mismatched fingerprints during verification will be treated as impersonators and will be punished according to the law.
Special Provisions for Candidates with Visual Impairments
Candidates who have visual impairments can also register for the exam. They need to mention the nature of their disability when filling out the bio-data in the offline application.
NECO GCE Attestation Photocards and Timetable
After successfully registering, candidates must obtain the following:
- A timetable for the examination.
- At least one clear copy of the NECO Photocard, which is necessary for admission into the Examination Hall.
- An authorized person from the following categories of people must sign and stamp the Referee’s Attestation part of the Photocard:
Eligibility Criteria for Various Positions:
- School Principal of a recognized Senior Secondary School
- Ordained Clergyman or Chief Imam
- Commissioned Officer of the Nigerian Armed Forces or Police, with a rank not below Captain
- Senior Civil Servant, with a minimum rank of GL. 14
- Certified Legal Practitioner with at least ten years of experience
It is important to note that candidates are no longer required to submit their attestation photo cards at NECO state offices for stamping.
NECO GCE General Information
- The registration fee is non-refundable.
- Those who like to walk in may register up to six hours before the commencement of the subject of their choice.
- Once the choice of examination centre is uploaded, it cannot be edited.
- Both candidates and cybercafé operators should carefully follow the SSCE External link on www.neco.gov.ng for registration instructions.
- It is strongly recommended to use reputable cyber cafes. Errors in registration will not be the Council’s responsibility. Therefore, before candidates should review their offline information twice before online submission. Revisions are only possible online once the file has been uploaded.
- One-Time Correction: Candidates have the opportunity to make a one-time correction within two weeks after uploading their information.
- Â Complete name changes are not allowed.
- Only one of the following can be corrected: Name (Surname, First name, or Middle name) or Passport, along with other registration details.
- Study Materials: Candidates should review the Rules & Regulations and the Syllabus before the examination.
- Photograph Requirements: The photograph uploaded during registration will be printed on the certificates.
- Centre Viability: Candidates will receive information about the availability of their examination centers at least one day before the examination date.
- Prohibited Items: Smoking and bringing electronic communication devices (such as programmable calculators, mobile phones, iPads, tablets, smart wristwatches/glasses/pens, etc.) into the examination hall are strictly forbidden.
- Dress Code: Candidates should wear casual clothing (mufti), and no one will be allowed to enter the examination hall with weapons.
- Multiple Registrations: Registering multiple times is not allowed. Candidates who register more than once will have all their results cancelled.
- Late Entry: No candidate will be permitted to enter the examination hall after the examination has started.
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