NECO RELEASES 2026 BECE RESULTS, ANNOUNCES RE-SIT EXAMINATION DATES
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) conducted across Nigeria.
The examination was held between April 20 and April 30, 2026, with a total of 186,291 candidates registering for the examination across 12 subjects. Candidates participated from the 36 states of the federation, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as well as five foreign countries.
The results were approved following the successful conclusion of the 2026 BECE Award Committee Meeting held at NECO's headquarters in Minna, Niger State.
The meeting was chaired by Dr. (Mrs.) Folake Olatunji David, Director of Basic Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, who represented the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa.
NECO Announces 2026 BECE Re-Sit Examination
In addition to releasing the results, the Award Committee approved the timetable for the 2026 BECE Re-sit Examination.
According to NECO, the re-sit examination will take place on:
- Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- Thursday, July 23, 2026
The re-sit will cover only Mathematics and English Studies.
Who Is Eligible for the Re-Sit?
The examination is strictly for candidates who have conditional deficiencies in Mathematics, English Studies, or both subjects.
NECO explained that the re-sit provides affected candidates with another opportunity to meet the minimum requirements needed for the award of the Basic Education Certificate and seamless admission into Senior Secondary School One (SSS1) without repeating an academic session.
The Council noted that the initiative is aimed at supporting students in correcting deficiencies and ensuring they continue their academic journey without unnecessary delays.
The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Azeez Sani, Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, National Examinations Council (NECO).
Candidates are advised to check their results through NECO's official result-checking platform and eligible candidates should begin preparations for the scheduled re-sit examination.