The NECO 2026 SSCE (June/July) result is OUT. NECO announced it on Thursday 24 September 2026, two days after results started loading on the portal. Check yours at results.neco.gov.ng with a result token, your registration number, exam year 2026 and exam type SSCE Internal.
NECO 2026 result: where things stand
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| 2026 SSCE Internal exam | Held 15 June to 23 July 2026; 1,378,048 candidates registered |
| Result release | Released — announced by NECO on 24 September 2026; live on results.neco.gov.ng since 22 September |
| 2026 pass rate | 804,948 of 1,371,992 candidates (58.67 percent) got five credits including English and Mathematics |
| Where to check | results.neco.gov.ng (with the s). The old result.neco.gov.ng address returns a 404 |
| What you need | Registration number, a NECO result token, exam year and exam type |
| Token | ₦2,000 on the NECO portal plus payment charges (about ₦2,250 in total), or ₦2,300 delivered instantly from Awajis Pay; one token checks one candidate’s result up to five times |
| 2025 SSCE External (Nov/Dec) | Released 3 February 2026; 71.63 percent got five credits including English and Mathematics |
NECO does not announce a date in advance. The result appeared on the portal first, on 22 September, and the Registrar held the press briefing two days later. The full 2026 timetable is on our NECO 2026 timetable page.
NECO 2026 result statistics
The Registrar, Prof Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, announced the figures at a press briefing at NECO headquarters in Minna on Thursday 24 September 2026, 63 days after the last paper.
| 2026 SSCE Internal | Figure |
|---|---|
| Registered | 1,378,048 candidates (682,352 male, 695,696 female) |
| Sat the exam | 1,371,992 candidates |
| Five credits including English and Mathematics | 804,948 candidates, 58.67 percent (60.26 percent in 2025) |
| Five credits in any subjects | 1,162,118 candidates, 84.70 percent (84.26 percent in 2025) |
| Malpractice cases | 1,406 candidates, down from 3,878 in 2025 |
| Candidates with special needs | 334 |
Five credits including English and Mathematics is the benchmark most universities and polytechnics use for admission, so the 58.67 percent figure is the one that matters for JAMB and post-UTME. It is a small dip from last year. Source: NECO press briefing, Minna, 24 September 2026, as reported by The Whistler and PM News.
What you need to check your NECO result
- Your NECO registration number (on your exam slip or photocard).
- A NECO result token. Buy it before release day; the token portal is at its slowest in the first hours after results drop.
- The exam type (SSCE Internal for June/July school candidates, SSCE External for Nov/Dec private candidates) and the exam year.
- A phone or computer with data. Save or print the result page once it opens.
Buy a NECO result token
A token costs ₦2,000 on the NECO portal, plus card and transfer charges. Awajis Pay sells the same official token for ₦2,300 with instant delivery on screen and by email, so you skip the account creation and the queue on release day. Each token works for one candidate’s registration number and can be used up to five times on that result.
How to check your NECO result
Option A: you already have a token
- Open results.neco.gov.ng.
- Select the examination year, for example 2026.
- Select the examination type, for example SSCE INTERNAL.
- Enter your token.
- Enter your NECO registration number.
- Click Check Result. Save or print the page.
Option B: buy the token on the NECO portal first
- Go to results.neco.gov.ng/login and log in, or create an account with your email and a password.
- Click Purchase token and pay by card or transfer. One token per result, so buy more if you are checking for several candidates.
- Click My token, pick the token and click Check Result beside it.
- Enter the exam year, exam type and registration number, then view, save or print the result.
If the page will not load in the first hours after release, that is crowding, not a wrong token. Wait a while and try again, or try early the next morning.
Internal or external: which result is yours?
SSCE Internal is the June/July exam for SS3 students in approved schools. SSCE External is the November/December exam for private candidates. The checking steps are identical; only the exam type you select changes. Results for the 2025 External sitting came out on 3 February 2026, and the 2026 External exam is registered separately at ssceexternal.neco.gov.ng.
Common problems and fixes
- Invalid token or token already used: a token expires after five checks on one registration number. Confirm you typed it correctly, then buy a new one if it is exhausted.
- Wrong registration number: every digit counts. Copy it from your exam slip, with no spaces.
- Result not found: the result may not be released yet, or you picked the wrong year or exam type. Check both before assuming a problem with your result.
- Portal not opening: release-day traffic. Retry later, switch networks, and never enter your token on a look-alike site. The only address is results.neco.gov.ng.
- Withheld or incomplete result: contact your school principal first; schools receive NECO’s list of withheld results. NECO’s help desk is support@neco.gov.ng.
Verifying a NECO result for admission or work
Schools, employers and universities confirm a NECO result through NECO’s e-Verify service, not with your checker token. If a university asks you to verify, it needs a NECO verification PIN, which is a separate product from the result token. Awajis Pay stocks the NECO e-verification PIN as well.
Related guides
- NECO 2026 timetable and result release date
- How to check your WAEC result
- How to verify a WAEC certificate online
- How to check your JAMB result
FAQs
Is the NECO 2026 result out?
Yes. NECO announced the 2026 SSCE Internal result on 24 September 2026, and it has been live on results.neco.gov.ng since 22 September. 58.67 percent of candidates got five credits including English and Mathematics.
How do I check my NECO result online?
Go to results.neco.gov.ng, choose the exam year and type, enter your token and registration number, and click Check Result.
How much is a NECO result token?
₦2,000 on the NECO portal before payment charges, or ₦2,300 with instant delivery from Awajis Pay. One token checks one result up to five times.
Can I check my NECO result without a token?
No. The portal requires a token for every result. Your school may check on your behalf, but it still uses a token.
Can I check my NECO result on my phone?
Yes. The portal works in any phone browser; save a screenshot or the PDF once the result opens.
Why does result.neco.gov.ng not open?
That address no longer exists and returns a 404. The working portal is results.neco.gov.ng, with an s.
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