The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External. A total of 86,067 candidates registered for the examination, which was conducted between November 14 and December 14, 2024. The overall pass rate for the examination stands at 67.35%, with 57,114 candidates achieving five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics.
Performance Overview
The 2024 NECO SSCE External results revealed that 62,929 candidates (75.62%) obtained credit and above in English Language, while 77,988 candidates (93.93%) secured credit and above in Mathematics. Additionally, 70,711 candidates (83.39%) obtained five credits and above, regardless of whether they passed English Language and Mathematics.
Decrease in Malpractice Cases
The results also showed a significant reduction in examination malpractice cases, with only 6,160 candidates booked for various forms of malpractice. This represents a 27.7% decrease compared to the previous year. NECO has also blacklisted 14 examination centers due to involvement in whole-center malpractice.
How to Check Your Result
Candidates who sat for the 2024 NECO SSCE External examination can check their results online through the official NECO portal. Here’s how to check your result:
- Visit the official NECO result-checking portal: www.neco.gov.ng
- Enter your registration number and result-checking token.
- Click on “Check Result.”
- Your result will be displayed on the screen. Make sure to take note of your scores and any important details.
Candidates can also check their results via SMS by sending their examination number to the designated NECO shortcode (as announced on the official NECO website).
About NECO
The National Examinations Council (NECO) is responsible for conducting the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for secondary school students in Nigeria. NECO administers two major SSCE categories: the Internal SSCE for students completing their secondary education, and the External SSCE for private candidates who need to retake or complete their exams. The SSCE is vital for university admission in Nigeria and is recognized both locally and internationally.