Start with a plan
Passing NECO with credits (C6 and above) comes from steady, targeted work. List your subjects and topics, then plan revision backward from the timetable.
Study by topic
Work through each subject topic by topic in our Study Centre, which is organised the way you’ll be examined, and target your weak areas first.
Practise for CBT
NECO 2026 is fully computer-based, so practise on screen: our free CBT practice lets you answer timed objective questions exactly as you will in the exam, building both speed and confidence with the interface.
Focus on English & Maths
English and Mathematics are compulsory and needed at credit for admission — and are among the most-failed subjects. Give them extra, regular attention.
Exam-day tips
- Read every instruction and answer the required number of questions.
- Manage your time across the paper.
- For CBT, get comfortable navigating questions and flagging ones to revisit.
- Stay calm and attempt everything you can.
Avoid malpractice
Never risk malpractice — it can get your result withheld or cancelled (see result problems). Honest preparation is faster and safer.
Quick wins
- Use past questions alongside the syllabus.
- You can combine a NECO and WAEC sitting for your credits.
- Check which credits your course needs in our course profiles.
- Rest well before each paper.