BECE Registration & Timelines (by State) 2025
How BECE registration actually works in Nigeria: who handles it, when states open/close their portals, and what parents should check with the school.
- Registration is usually school-based on each state (or NECO) portal.
- Windows typically run in Term 3 (late May → July), but deadlines vary by state.
- Parents should confirm: candidate biodata spelling, subject selection, fee, and admission slip/photocard.
How registration works (simple)
- School receives the official circular from the state exam board (or NECO where applicable).
- School collects candidate bio-data, passport photo, and subjects; creates entries on the portal.
- Fee payment via the portal/bank channels stated in the circular (amounts differ by state).
- School prints admission slips/photocards showing centre, date(s), and subjects; parents verify details.
Note: Some states allow external/private entries; others restrict to school-based only. Always follow the state circular.
State timelines & portals (quick links)
Use these placeholders and swap URLs as your research confirms each state’s dates/fees:
- Lagos — BECE/JS3 Registration Portal & circular
- FCT — BECE Registration Dates, fees, centres
- Rivers — State Exam Board BECE updates
- Kano — BECE Portal/Circular
- Anambra — BECE Information
- Oyo — BECE Registration
- Kaduna — BECE Timetable
- Delta — BECE Circular
- Enugu — BECE Portal
- Borno — BECE Updates
- Benue — BECE Registration
- Edo — BECE Circular
Parent checklist (before finalising)
- Ask the school for the official state circular (dates, fees, rules, portal).
- Confirm name order/spelling, date of birth, and school name as they should appear on the result/certificate.
- Review subject combination (core + applied/language) and keep a copy of selections.
- Pay the correct fee via approved channels; keep the receipt/reference.
- Collect and photocopy/scan the admission slip/photocard; verify exam centre & timetable.
Common issues & quick fixes
- Missed deadline: some boards open short late-entry windows with extra fees; ask the school immediately.
- Name mismatch: match spellings with birth certificate; request correction before final submission.
- Photo rejected: use a recent passport (plain background, full face); check max file size stated by the portal.
- Payment issues: don’t pay twice — confirm on the dashboard; report with reference/receipt if not reflected.
FAQs
Who registers the student, parent or school?
Typically the school completes entries on the state/NECO portal. Parents provide documents and confirm details.
Are external/private candidates allowed?
It depends on the state. Some allow external entries; others restrict to school-based only. Check the circular or call the board.
Do states use the same fees and dates?
No — fees/dates vary. Always rely on the state’s official circular shared through your school.
More BECE guides
Official links
Check your State Examinations Board portal for circulars and timelines, and the NECO official website for BECE information where applicable.
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