Download the official BECE 2025/2026 timetable for JSS3. Get the full Junior WAEC exam schedule, including start dates and subject times. Stay prepared with the latest BECE timetable PDF.
The BECE timetable for 2025/2026 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 2025 start?” keep reading for all the essential information.
When is Junior WAEC 2025 Starting?
The BECE 2025 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 2025/2026. 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 16th May
- Paper I: Objective: Hausa L1 – 10.00am – 11.00am
- Paper I: Objective: Igbo L1 – 10.00am – 11.00am
- Paper I: Objective: Yoruba L1 – 10.00am – 11.00am
- Paper I: Objective: Edo L1 – 10.00am – 11.00am
- Paper I: Objective: Efik L1 – 10.00am – 11.00am
- Paper I: Objective: Ibibio L1 – 10.00am – 11.00am
- Paper II: Objective: Hausa L1 – 11.00am – 12.00noon
- Paper II: Objective: Igbo L1 – 11.00am – 12.00noon
- Paper II: Objective: Yoruba L1 – 11.00am – 12.00noon
- Paper II: Objective: Edo L1 – 11.00am – 12.00noon
- Paper II: Objective: Efik L1 – 11.00am – 12.00noon
- Paper II: Objective: Ibibio L1 – 11.00am – 12.00noon
- Paper I: Objective: Hausa L2 – 10.00am – 11.00am
- Paper I: Objective: Igbo L2 – 10.00am – 11.00am
- Paper I: Objective: Yoruba L2 – 10.00am – 11.00am
- Paper I: Objective: Business Studies – 2.30pm – 3.30pm
- Paper II: Objective: Business Studies – 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Tuesday 17th May
- Paper I: Objective: National Values Education (NVE) – 10.00am – 11.00am
- Paper II: Objective: National Values Education (NVE) – 11.00am – 12.00noon
- Paper IV: Drawing: Basic Science and Technology (BST) – 2.30pm – 3.15pm
Wednesday 18th May
- Paper I: Objective: Mathematics – 10.00am – 11.20am
- Paper II: Objective: Mathematics – 11.20am – 12.40pm
- Paper III: Essay: Mathematics – 2.30pm – 3.10pm
Thursday 19th May
- Paper III: Practical: Business Studies – 10.00am – 10.20am
Friday 20th May
- Paper I: Objective: History – 10.00am – 11.00am
- Paper II: Objective: History – 11.00am – 12.00noon
Monday 23rd May
- Paper III: Computer Practical: Basic Science and Technology (BST) – 10.00am – 10.45am
Tuesday 24th May
- Paper I: Objective: Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA) – 10.00am – 11.00am
- Paper II: Objective: Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA) – 11.00am – 12.00noon
- Paper III: Practical: Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA) – 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Wednesday 25th May
- Paper I: Objective: English Studies – 10.00am – 11.20am
- Paper II: Objective: English Studies – 11.20am – 12.00 noon
- Paper III: Essay: English Studies – 2.30pm – 3.00pm
Thursday 26th May
- Paper I: Objective: Christian Religious Studies – 10.00am – 11.00am
- Paper I: Objective: Islamic Studies – 10.00am – 11.00am
- Paper II: Objective: Christian Religious Studies – 11.00am – 12.00noon
- Paper II: Objective: Islamic Studies – 11.00am – 12.00noon
- Paper I: Objective: Pre-Vocational Studies (PVS) – 2.30pm – 3.30pm
- Paper II: Objective: Pre-Vocational Studies (PVS) – 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Friday 27th May
- Paper I: Objective: Basic Science and Technology (BST) – 10.00am – 11.00am
- Paper II: Objective: Basic Science and Technology (BST) – 11.00am – 12.00noon
Monday 30th May
- Paper I: Objective: Arabic Language – 10.00am – 11.00am
- Paper II: Objective: Arabic Language – 11.00am – 12.00noon
- Paper I: Objective: French Language – 2.30pm – 3.30pm
- Paper II: Objective: French Language – 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Important Information:
- Special accommodations will be made for candidates with special needs, such as extended time for albino or blind students.
- 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.
- For Business Studies, computers may be used in place of manual typewriters.
Additionally, you can find information on how to register for Junior WAEC 2025 admission and access BECE past questions and answers for all subjects.
Make sure you are fully prepared by downloading the official BECE 2025 timetable today. Don’t miss any important dates.