NECO Targets Full CBT Transition for SSCE Exams

The National Examinations Council (NECO) is targeting a complete transition to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, the Minister of State for Education, expressed satisfaction with the ongoing CBT implementation at Anglican Girls Grammar School in Abuja, describing it as a significant step toward eliminating examination malpractice.

Ahmad reported that candidates preferred the CBT format over traditional paper-based exams, confirming no technical glitches during the examinations. NECO Registrar Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi stated that 1,378,048 candidates registered for this year's SSCE, with female candidates slightly outnumbering their male counterparts, reflecting the impact of government policies promoting girl-child education.

NECO has established 10 CBT centers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and expects to release examination results in the first week of September to support the 2026 admission process. The randomization of questions in the CBT format is expected to significantly reduce opportunities for examination malpractice and enhance the credibility of the examination process.