Over 1.3 Million Candidates Sit for 2025 NECO Exams, CBT Introduced
Quick Summary
National Examinations Council said over 1.3 million candidates are sitting for the 2025 SSCE, with Kano recording the highest enrolment and Kebbi the lowest. The exam includes a pilot CBT phase ahead of a full rollout by 2026, aimed at reducing malpractice and improving examination standards.
Key Facts:
- National Examinations Council reported that 1,367,210 candidates are sitting for the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) nationwide.
- Kano State recorded the highest enrolment with over 137,000 candidates, while Kebbi State had the lowest with just above 5,000 candidates.
- The 2025 SSCE includes a pilot Computer-Based Testing (CBT) system being used in selected centres for the first time.
- NECO plans to fully transition to CBT by 2026 as part of broader examination reforms.
- Registrar Prof. Dantani Wushishi said the CBT initiative is aimed at reducing examination malpractice and improving exam quality, while calling for better CBT infrastructure nationwide.
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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.
