Hello Juniors! In this article, I will guide you through everything you need to know about the upcoming the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), popularly known as "Junior WAEC". This examination board is being managed by National Examination Councils (NECO) and the management has made changes to the BECE time table.
In addition to letting you know when the Junior WAEC will start in 2025, I will also give you the updated time table scheduled for the examination.
The Junior WAEC is a national exam taken by students at the end of their Junior Secondary School (JSS3). It is used to assess their knowledge in various subjects and determine if they are ready to proceed to secondary school academic levels.
It’s essential to pass this examination because passing it marks the completion of basic education (junior secondary school JSS) and allows students to choose between academic (senior secondary school SSS) or technical schools in secondary school.
When is Junior WAEC Starting?
The BECE (Junior WAEC) will commence on on Monday, 15th May, 2025. This starting date has been indicated in the exam time table.
Students will start with Arabic Language and French Language. Then follows by Basic.Tech on Tuesday and so on. However, it worth noting that student must pass at least six (6) subjects, including Mathematics and English, to be promoted to senior secondary school.
Junior WAEC Timetable 2025
Junior WAEC Timetable 2025
| Paper |
Subject |
Time |
| Paper I: Objective |
Arabic Language |
10:00am – 11:00am |
| Paper II: Objective |
Arabic Language |
11:00am – 12:00noon |
| Paper I: Objective |
French Language |
2:30pm – 3:30pm |
| Paper II: Objective |
French Language |
3:30pm – 4:30pm |
| Paper |
Subject |
Time |
| Paper I: Objective |
Basic Science and Technology (BST) |
10:00am – 11:00am |
| Paper II: Objective |
Basic Science and Technology (BST) |
11:00am – 12:00noon |
| Paper IV: Drawing |
Basic Science and Technology (BST) |
2:30pm – 3:15pm |
| Paper |
Subject |
Time |
| Paper I: Objective |
English Studies |
10:00am – 11:20am |
| Paper II: Objective |
English Studies |
11:20am – 12:00noon |
| Paper III: Essay |
English Studies |
2:30pm – 3:00pm |
| Paper |
Subject |
Time |
| Paper I: Objective |
History |
10:00am – 11:00am |
| Paper II: Objective |
History |
11:00am – 12:00noon |
| Paper I: Objective |
Pre-Vocational Studies (PVS) |
2:30pm – 3:30pm |
| Paper II: Objective |
Pre-Vocational Studies (PVS) |
3:30pm – 4:30pm |
| Paper |
Subject |
Time |
| Paper I: Objective |
Christian Religious Studies |
10:00am – 11:00am |
| Paper I: Objective |
Islamic Studies |
10:00am – 11:00am |
| Paper II: Objective |
Christian Religious Studies |
11:00am – 12:00noon |
| Paper II: Objective |
Islamic Studies |
11:00am – 12:00noon |
| Paper |
Subject |
Time |
| Paper III: Practical |
Business Studies |
10:00am – 10:20am |
| Paper |
Subject |
Time |
| Paper I: Objective |
Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA) |
10:00am – 11:00am |
| Paper II: Objective |
Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA) |
11:00am – 12:00noon |
| Paper III: Practical |
Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA) |
2:30pm – 3:30pm |
| Paper |
Subject |
Time |
| Paper I: Objective |
Hausa L1, Igbo L1, Yoruba L1, Edo L1, Efik L1, Ibibio L1 |
10:00am – 11:00am |
| Paper II: Objective |
Hausa L1, Igbo L1, Yoruba L1, Edo L1, Efik L1, Ibibio L1 |
11:00am – 12:00noon |
| Paper I: Objective |
Business Studies |
2:30pm – 3:30pm |
| Paper II: Objective |
Business Studies |
3:30pm – 4:30pm |
| Paper |
Subject |
Time |
| Paper I: Objective |
Mathematics |
10:00am – 11:20am |
| Paper II: Objective |
Mathematics |
11:20am – 12:40pm |
| Paper III: Essay |
Mathematics |
2:30pm – 3:10pm |
| Paper |
Subject |
Time |
| Paper III: Computer Practical |
Basic Science and Technology (BST) |
10:00am – 10:45am |
| Paper |
Subject |
Time |
| Paper I: Objective |
National Values Education (NVE) |
10:00am – 11:00am |
| Paper II: Objective |
National Values Education (NVE) |
11:00am – 12:00noon |
Conclusion
In a nutshell, Junior WAEC for 2025/2026 academic session is set to start on Monday, 15th of May, 2025 and end on Wednesday, 26th of May, 2025. This timetable reflects the updated timetable directly from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments section. Best of Luck!
