Check the official NECO Vocational Trades Timetable 2026 for Computer Studies, Catering Craft, Health Education, Fashion Design, Livestock Farming, Beauty & Cosmetology, and more. See practical and theory exam dates.
NECO Timetable for Vocational Trades 2026 Officially Released
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the official 2026 SSCE Internal examination timetable, including schedules for Vocational Trades and Applied Technology subjects.
Students offering trade and vocational subjects are advised to pay close attention to both practical and theory examination dates. NECO has also warned that candidates who fail to participate in compulsory practical examinations may not receive results for the affected subjects.
The vocational examination schedule covers:
- Computer Studies
- Computer Hardware and GSM Repairs
- Catering Craft
- Health Education
- Physical Education
- Home Management
- Foods and Nutrition
- Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Beauty and Cosmetology
- Livestock Farming
2026 NECO Timetable for Vocational Trades
General Subject
English Language
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
- Objective Paper: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Essay Paper: 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM
- Test of Orals: 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
General Mathematics
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
- Objective Paper: 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM
- Essay Paper: 12:00 Noon – 2:30 PM
June 2026 Practical Examinations
Monday 15 June – Friday 19 June 2026
Time will be determined by subject demand and communicated by schools.
- Practical – Physical Education
- Practical – Foods and Nutrition
- Practical – Home Management
- Practical – Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Progressive Assessments – Livestock Farming
- Practical – Beauty and Cosmetology
- Practical – Computer Hardware and GSM Repairs
- Practical – Catering Craft
Monday, 22 June 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Computer Studies Practical (Paper I)
Monday, 29 June 2026
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Home Management (Objective & Essay)
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
- Health Education Practical Test
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Health Education Objective & Essay
July 2026 Vocational Subject Examination Dates
Monday, 6 July 2026
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Physical Education (Objective & Essay)
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Foods and Nutrition (Objective & Essay)
Monday, 13 July 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Computer Studies (Objective & Essay)
Monday, 20 July 2026
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Catering Craft (Objective & Essay)
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
2:15 PM – 3:45 PM
- Livestock Farming Practical
2:15 PM – 5:15 PM
- Computer Hardware and GSM Repairs (Objective & Essay)
2:15 PM – 4:45 PM
- Fashion Design and Garment Making (Objective & Essay)
2:15 PM – 4:45 PM
- Beauty and Cosmetology (Objective & Essay)
Thursday, 23 July 2026
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
- Livestock Farming (Objective & Essay)
Important Information for Trade Subject Candidates
Practical Examinations Are Compulsory
Candidates must attend all required practical examinations.
Failure to participate in a practical examination may result in a No Result (NR) status for that subject, regardless of performance in the written papers.
Trade Subject Questions Are Hybrid
NECO has stated that vocational and trade subject examinations are hybrid in nature.
Students should prepare for:
- Theory questions
- Practical-based questions
- Real-life application scenarios
- Skills assessment questions
Schools Will Announce Practical Dates
For practical examinations scheduled between June 15 and June 19, schools will receive specific dates and times from NECO based on local arrangements and available facilities.
Students should maintain close communication with their school examination officers to avoid missing practical sessions.
How to Prepare for NECO Trade Subjects
To improve performance in vocational subjects:
- Attend all practical classes.
- Practice past NECO trade questions.
- Understand practical procedures and safety rules.
- Study diagrams, tools, and equipment used in your subject.
- Revise both theory and practical aspects equally.
