The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially opened registration for the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External for candidates outside the formal school system.

This was contained in a statement signed by Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO.

According to the statement, registration started on July 7, 2025 and will run until September 18, 2025.

Only candidates who have attempted the SSCE Internal exam within the last five years are eligible to apply for this external examination.

The examination board stated that to complete the registration, candidates must have a National Identification Number (NIN), which will be linked to their biometric data. Biometric fingerprints will be captured offline during registration and verified again during the examination to prevent impersonation.

NECO emphasized that anyone found with mismatched biometric details will be treated as an impersonator and sanctioned under the law.

The registration must be completed online through NECO’s official portal, www.neco.gov.ng, at a certified cybercafé or NECO office.

The cost of registration is N40,000, which covers essential materials like the four-digit mathematical table, a waterproof certificate jacket, and service charges.

Payment must be made via the NECO portal using approved methods, such as POS, ATM card, or Remita. Candidates who fail to register before the deadline will incur an additional N10,000 late fee starting September 19, 2025.

The examination will run from Wednesday, September 29, to Friday, December 19, 2025. Candidates must print and bring their photo card to the exam venue as it will serve as their entry permit.

(Nairametrics)