Over 1.3 Million Candidates Sit for 2025 NECO Exams, CBT Introduced

NECO says 1,367,210 candidates are taking the 2025 SSCE nationwide, with Kano topping enrolment at over 137,000 and Kebbi recording the lowest, just above 5,000. For the first time, the exam features a pilot Computer-Based Testing (CBT) mode in select centres, ahead of a full rollout by 2026. NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, said the … Continue reading “Over 1.3 Million Candidates Sit for 2025 NECO Exams, CBT Introduced”

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NECO says 1,367,210 candidates are taking the 2025 SSCE nationwide, with Kano topping enrolment at over 137,000 and Kebbi recording the lowest, just above 5,000.

For the first time, the exam features a pilot Computer-Based Testing (CBT) mode in select centres, ahead of a full rollout by 2026.

NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, said the shift aims to curb malpractice and improve exam quality, while calling for more CBT infrastructure across states.