REVIEWED 2026 SSCE EXTERNAL REGISTRATION GUIDELINE (CBT AND PPE) - Application Instructions

Sep 26, 2026

Niger State’s examination authority provides the 2026 SSCE External registration guideline for candidates using a dual mode format covering Hybrid Computer Based Examination (CBE) and Pen and Paper Examination (PPE). The process requires creating an account online or via offline registration, purchasing a quota, entering biodata, and completing biometric capture and verification. Candidates must submit an appropriately dated passport photograph and use a valid NIN, complete payment through listed channels, meet set deadlines, and follow photocard and attestation requirements.

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1. Application for Registration

Registration is dual mode (CBE and PPE)

2. Registration Website

3. Registration Fee and Other Materials

4. Mode of Payment

5. Registration Period

6. Examination Period

7. Attestation/Photo Cards and Examination Timetable

8. Candidates with Special Needs

9. Examination Centres

10. Available Subjects for the Examination

11. Mock Examination

12. General Information

NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL (NECO) KM 8, BIDA ROAD, P.M.B. 159, MINNA NIGER STATE 2026 SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (SSCE) EXTERNAL REGISTRATION OF CANDIDATES 1. APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION Prospective candidates who wish to register for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, which SHALL BE DUAL MODE, COMPRISING HYBRID COMPUTER BASED EXAMINATION (CBE) AND PEN AND PAPER EXAMINATION (PPE) in sixteen (16) selected subjects, are hereby informed that registration for the examination has commenced. The registration is both offline and online. Prospective candidates should visit the Council’s [corporate website](corporate website www.neco.gov.ng SSCE External)[ ](corporate website www.neco.gov.ng SSCE External)[www.neco.gov.ng](corporate website www.neco.gov.ng SSCE External)[ SSCE External](corporate website www.neco.gov.ng SSCE External) link ([ssceexternal.neco.gov.ng](ssceexternal.neco.gov.ng)) and register by creating an account, purchase registration quota, input biodata and then proceed to any reputable Cybercafé for biometric capture and completion of registration. ❖ Passport size photograph is required for the registration. The candidate’s passport size photograph should NOT be more than SIX MONTHS old and must have a white background. System Camera can also be used to snap the passport size photograph at the point of registration as the case may be. ❖ Candidate’s valid National Identification Number (NIN) must be inputted appropriately before he/she will be able to successfully register for the examination. ❖ BIOMETRIC FINGERPRINTS WILL BE CAPTURED DURING THE OFFLINE REGISTRATION OF EACH CANDIDATE. ❖ CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE BIOMETRIC VERIFICATION DURING THE CONDUCT OF THE EXAMINATION. ❖ CANDIDATES FOUND TO HAVE MISMATCHED PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPHS/FINGERPRINTS AT THE POINT OF VERIFICATION ARE DEEMED IMPERSONATORS AND WOULD BE SANCTIONED ACCORDING TO EXTANT LAWS. 2. REGISTRATION WEBSITE – [www.ssceexternal.neco.gov.ng](www.ssceexternal.neco.gov.ng) 3. REGISTRATION FEE AND OTHER MATERIALS The Registration Fee is Thirty Thousand Naira (~~N~~30,000.00) only including Four-figure Mathematical Table and Waterproof Certificate Jacket/Folder. Note that: i. Stamp Duty, Service and Remita charges apply. ii. The Registration fee, once paid, is non-refundable. 4. MODE OF PAYMENT Candidates or registration points (cyber cafes) [are to visit](are to visit www.ssceexternal.neco.gov.ng and create an account using)[ www.ssceexternal.neco.gov.ng](are to visit www.ssceexternal.neco.gov.ng and create an account using)[ and create an account using](are to visit www.ssceexternal.neco.gov.ng and create an account using)[ ](are to visit www.ssceexternal.neco.gov.ng and create an account using)either their emails or phone numbers, activate the accounts and pay into the NECO TSA through five payment options. ➢ ATM Card ➢ Internet Banking ➢ USSD ➢ Wallet ➢ Bank Branch 5. REGISTRATION PERIOD i. The registration period begins from 7th July, 2026 and ends on 26th October, 2026 at 12.00 midnight. ii. Late registration i.e. registration done from 27th October to 3rd November, 2026 will attract payment of ADDITIONAL Five Thousand Naira (~~N~~5,000) only. iii. Walk-in registration is Forty-Three Thousand Naira (~~N~~43,000.00) only per candidate. 6. EXAMINATION PERIOD The Examination Period is from Wednesday, 4th November to Saturday, 21st November 2026. 7. ATTESTATION/PHOTO CARDS AND EXAMINATION TIMETABLE On completion of the registration process, each candidate must obtain the following from the Cybercafé: i. Timetable for the examination; and ii. At least One (1) clear copy of the NECO Photocard; which would be used to admit the candidate into the Computer Based Examination Centre/Examination Hall. (Candidates should note that Passport size photographs on the Photocards that are not clear will NOT be accepted at the Examination Centre) . ❖

FAQs

How do candidates register for the 2026 SSCE External examination?

Candidates create an account (online or via offline registration), purchase a registration quota, input biodata, and proceed to a reputable Cybercafé for biometric capture and completion of registration.

What biometric and photo requirements apply during registration and verification?

Passport-size photographs are required and must not be more than six months old with a white background. Biometric fingerprints are captured during offline registration, and biometric verification occurs during the examination; mismatches lead to sanctions.

What are the registration payment options and payment rules?

Payment is made through five options: ATM Card, Internet Banking, USSD, Wallet, or Bank Branch. Stamp Duty and Service/Remita charges apply, and once the registration fee is paid, it is non-refundable.

Sep 26, 2026

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