NECO Releases 2026 BECE Results Nationwide

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the result of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), marking the conclusion of this year’s assessment for junior secondary school candidates.

According to the Council, a total of 186,291 candidates registered for the examination, which covered 12 subjects. The candidates were drawn from all 36 states of the federation, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and five foreign countries.

The examination commenced on April 20, 2026, and was successfully concluded on April 30, 2026.

NECO stated that the release of the results followed the successful conclusion of the 2026 BECE Award Committee Meeting held at its headquarters in Minna, Niger State.

During the meeting, the Chairperson of the Award Committee, Dr. (Mrs.) Folake Olatunji-David, who represented the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the examination and the processes leading to the release of the results.

The Council affirmed that the release of the BECE results is part of its commitment to maintaining credibility, transparency, and efficiency in the conduct of national examinations