NECO SSCE preparation: subjects, streams and live classes
English Language and Mathematics plus your stream’s subjects, usually 8 or 9 in all. NECO results are accepted for admission alongside WAEC.
The rules
- Register 8 or 9 subjects. English Language and Mathematics are compulsory.
- Choose the rest from your stream: Science, Humanities or Business.
- Most universities ask for credits (C6 or better) in five relevant subjects, including English and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings.
- Grades: A1, B2, B3, C4, C5 and C6 are credits; D7 and E8 are passes; F9 is a fail.
- Subjects
- 8–9 (English + Maths compulsory)
- Pass for admission
- 5 credits incl. English and Maths
- Grades
- A1 to F9
- Run by
- National Examinations Council
Streams and their subjects
Science
PhysicsChemistryBiologyFurther MathematicsAgricultural ScienceGeographyTechnical DrawingComputer StudiesFood and NutritionHumanities (formerly Arts)
Literature in EnglishGovernmentChristian Religious StudiesIslamic StudiesHistoryFrenchIgboHausaYorubaVisual ArtsMusicBusiness (formerly Commercial)
EconomicsFinancial AccountingCommerceMarketingOffice PracticeGovernmentGeography
Core subjects (new curriculum)
NECO bootcamps and group classes
Live on Google Meet with verified tutors, a class for each subject, and every session recorded to watch again. Choose your stream and subjects.
No NECO bootcamps are open right now. See every live class, or book a tutor one-to-one.
NECO CBT practice
Timed tests in the real NECO computer-based format, set by Konetuto. Sign in or create a free account to take one; your score and the correct answers are shown when you finish.
New NECO practice tests are on their way. See every practice test.
More ways to prepare
The NECO programme
A structured plan with a tutor, starting with a diagnostic.
Free CBT practice
Timed mock exams in the real format, marked at once.
Ask Tutor-Ai
Type /neco with your course or a topic for subject advice, teaching and exam-style questions.
Questions about NECO
Get ready for NECO with a tutor
One-to-one lessons with a verified tutor, a report after every lesson, and progress by topic.