JSS3 BECE timetable 2026: The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) timetable. According to the official announcement, the Junior WAEC exams for school-based candidates will commence on Monday, April 20th, 2026, and conclude on Thursday, April 30th, 2026.
If you are a JSS3 student, parent, or school administrator, you can now view the full daily schedule and download the official PDF version right here on Noniexpo.
Exam Start Date: Monday, April 20, 2026.
Exam End Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Target Candidates: JSS3 students in Federal Unity Colleges and private secondary schools.
Prohibited Items: Mobile phones, smartwatches, and programmable calculators are strictly banned.
| Date | Subject / Paper | Time |
| Mon, April 20 | Business Studies (Practical) | 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM |
| Tue, April 21 | Computer Practical (BST) | 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM |
| Wed, April 22 | BST (Drawing) & CCA (Practical) | Morning / Afternoon |
| Thu, April 23 | History & Languages (Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba) | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Fri, April 24 | CRS & Islamic Studies (Obj I & II) | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat, April 25 | Mathematics (Obj I, II & Essay) | 10:00 AM – 3:10 PM |
| Mon, April 27 | CCA (Obj) & Business Studies (Obj) | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Tue, April 28 | Basic Science (BST) & Pre-Vocational Studies | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wed, April 29 | English Studies (Obj & Essay) & Arabic | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thu, April 30 | National Values (NVE) & French | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
To get the official copy on your phone or laptop, click the link below:
[DOWNLOAD NECO BECE 2026 TIMETABLE PDF HERE]
Photocard: You must bring your printed photocard to every exam hall for identification.
Time Discrepancy: If the time on your question paper is different from the timetable, follow the time on the Question Paper.
Special Needs: Albinos and blind candidates are allowed an extra 30 minutes for every subject.
Is Junior WAEC 2026 starting in April? Yes, the exam starts April 20th.
Can I use my 2025 past questions? Yes, but ensure you study with the 2026 syllabus provided by NECO.
Where can I get Junior WAEC answers? Stay tuned to Noniexpo.com for verified updates and study guides.