Download BECE Timetable for JSS3 2026/2027 PDF

The BECE timetable for 2026/2027 is now available. If you are preparing for the Junior Secondary School (JSS3) examination, the official Junior WAEC timetable has been released. Below, you will find detailed instructions for downloading the BECE timetable PDF, along with the start and end dates for the exam.

What is BECE

The BECE is an important exam for students in their third and final year of Junior Secondary School (JSS3). The examination is conducted in various states across Nigeria, as well as in countries like Ghana and Sierra Leone. If you’re one of the candidates asking, “When does BECE 2026 start?” keep reading for all the essential information.

When is Junior WAEC 2026 Starting?

The BECE 2026 exam will begin on a date that will soon be announced by the Federal Ministry of Education in Nigeria. Stay tuned for official announcements regarding the exact start date.

Click here to download the official BECE timetable PDF for 2026/2027. This timetable has been approved for Nigeria, and it outlines all the dates and times for the exam.

BECE Timetable for JSS3 Candidates

The BECE exam is scheduled for multiple days, covering a range of subjects. Here is a preview of the timetable:

Monday, April 20

• Business Studies (Practical – Paper III): 10:00 am – 10:20 am (20 mins)

Tuesday, April 21

• Basic Science & Technology (Computer Practical – Paper II): 10:00 am – 10:45 am (45 mins)

Wednesday, April 22

• Basic Science & Technology (Drawing – Paper IV): 10:00 am – 10:45 am (45 mins)
• Cultural & Creative Arts (Practical – Paper III): 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (1 hr)

Thursday, April 23

• History (Objective – Paper I): 10:00 am – 12:00 noon (two sessions)
• Hausa, Igbo & Yoruba (Objective – Paper I – L1 & L2): 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• Hausa, Igbo & Yoruba (Objective – Paper II – L1): 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Friday, April 24

• Christian Religious Studies & Islamic Studies (Objective – Paper I): 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• Christian Religious Studies & Islamic Studies (Objective – Paper II): 11:00 am – 12:00 noon

Saturday, April 25

• Mathematics (Objective – Paper I): 10:00 am – 11:20 am
• Mathematics (Objective – Paper II): 11:20 am – 12:40 pm
• Mathematics (Essay – Paper III): 2:30 pm – 3:10 pm

Monday, April 27

• Cultural & Creative Arts (Objective – Papers I & II): 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
• Business Studies (Objective – Papers I & II): 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Tuesday, April 28

• Basic Science & Technology (Objective – Papers I & II): 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
• Pre-Vocational Studies (Objective – Papers I & II): 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Wednesday, April 29

• English Studies:
  • Objective (Paper I): 10:00 am – 11:20 am
  • Objective (Paper II): 11:20 am – 12:00 noon
  • Essay (Paper III): 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm
• Arabic Language (Objective – Papers I & II): 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Thursday, April 30

• National Values Education (Objective – Papers I & II): 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
• French Language (Objective – Papers I & II): 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Important Information:

1. Special accommodations will be made for candidates with special needs, such as extended time for albino or blind students.
2. The practical exams in Business Studies and Basic Science & Technology will be organized in batches where necessary to ensure all candidates have access to the required equipment.
3. For Business Studies, computers may be used in place of manual typewriters.

Additionally, you can find information on how to register for Junior WAEC 2026 admission and access BECE  past questions and answers for all subjects.

Make sure you are fully prepared by downloading the official BECE 2026 timetable today. Don’t miss any important dates.