NECO GCE Registration Form Now Available
NECO GCE Registration form is out for those that has been waiting for, you can go ahead now and apply.
For the External students that to write NECO GCE, all the information that you would need is present in this article.
Are you a Nigerian student looking for correct information about NECO GCE?
Then you have found the right place because here we make sure to give you the correct information that you seek.
The National Examination Council has announced that the sale of forms for GCR is currently ongoing for the November/December examination and all interested students should start their application now before it ends.
The registration is done both Online and offline, the offline version will be done if you can locate the nearest NECO office or any accredited centre for registration.
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Requirements Needed For NECO GCE Registration
For you to start your registration or while going, you should carry along some things we have listed below;
1. Passport Photograph
A passport photograph is very important when you want to register for NECO GCE and not just any how passport but ome that has not stayed more than 6 months in your hand. So taking a fresh passport should be the best option for you.
Note that the background of your passport should be white or the person doing the registration for you can also use their system camera to take the passport and upload.
2. Biometric Fingerprint
In the journey to reduce identity fraud in this NECO GCE Examination, NECO had to bring up the biometics fingerprint method as nobody has the same print.
During the registration, you will be expected to thumbprint and it will ve captured and saved.
Keep in mind that NECO will also conduct another Biometics during the exam (Verification), to be sure that the person that did the thumbprint before is still the person writing the exam.
Any person who is found with a mismatched fingerprint is labelled an imprrsonator and will be punished according to examination law.
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Examination Fee
The examination fee for NECO GCE is 17,000 naira and you ade also expected to pay some other bills like; 500 naira and 2,000 naira for four-figuere table and waterproof cert jacket/folder respectively.
Basic Information Needed For NECO GCE Candidates
There are some things you should know about NECO GCE before you proceed to register or write your exam. Carefully read the list below;
- The registration fee for NECO is not refundable
- WALK IN CANDIDATES are expected to do their registration one day before the first paper.
- Examination centre can not be edited after submission
- Students should make sure the cyprr cafe or where you are doing the registration follows the council provided link www.neco.gov.ng and read their instructions before proceeding
- You are advised to use a cypercafe that is know for their good work as aby error recorded or committed by students will not be blamed on the council.
- Candidates are advised to cross-check their work very well to avoid all kinds of error before going ahead to submit the form because mistakes made might be hard to correct.
- Note: if any correction is to be made, it will be done with the first 2 weeks of your registration
- Complete change of name will not be possible as only one will be allower along side other details (Surname, Middle name, Last name).
- All candidates are expected to study the rules and regulations very well and alsl study the syllabus well before the exam
- Keep in mind that whatever photograph you submitted during registration is what will be added to your NECO GCE Certificate
- All candidates will be informed about the availability of their centres ome day before the exam so you can prepare and go early and late coming migbt be a problem for you.
- Smoking and bringing any electronic devices into the exam hall are strictly not allowed. This includes things like programmable calculators, mobile phones, iPads, tablets, smartwatches, smart glasses, and smart pens.
- Candidates should dress in casual clothes, not uniforms. No one will be allowed into the exam hall with any weapons. You are only allowed to register for the exam once. If you register more than once, all your results will be canceled.
- Also, be sure to arrive on time. Once the exam starts, no one will be allowed to enter the exam hall.
- NECO GCE result can be used to enter into higher institution alongside your Jamb Result
Note: To upload candidates’ data to the NECO portal online and get examination numbers, the candidate must be registered and have an online account.
If the candidate doesn’t have an account, it can be created for them at a cyber café.
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Once the account is created, the candidate needs to log in and buy registration tokens (scratch cards are no longer used for SSCE External registration).
NECO GCE Registration Period
Here are the detailed instructions for the registration period and associated fees:
- The registration period for candidates begins on September 11, 2024 Candidates are advised to complete their registration promptly.
- The regular registration period will close on November 13, 2024, precisely at 12:00 midnight. It is important to ensure that all registration steps are completed before this deadline to avoid any complications.
Late Registration
- If you miss the regular registration deadline, there is a late registration window available.
- Late registration starts on November 14, 2024, and ends on November 19, 2024.
- Candidates opting for late registration will incur an additional fee of 2,000 Naira. This fee is added to the standard registration cost.
It’s crucial to act quickly during this period to avoid missing the final opportunity to register.
3. Walk-In Registration
- For those who are unable to register during the regular or late registration periods, there is an option for walk-in registration.
- The cost for walk-in registration is significantly higher, at 25,000 Naira per candidate.
- Walk-in registration must be completed at least one day before the scheduled date of the first subject or paper the candidate intends to take.
- This means if your first exam is on a Monday, you must complete your walk-in registration by Sunday at the latest.
Following these guidelines, candidates can ensure they are properly registered and avoid any last-minute issues or additional fees.
Make sure to keep track of these dates and plan accordingly to facilitate a smooth registration process.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is NECO GCE
During your registration you are expected to pay the sum total of 17,000 for your registration.
How Much is NECO GCE Stratch card?
Stratch cards are no longer in existence, you have to create a portal and that’s where you can check your result.
Conclusion
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