A lot of students have been asking about the National Examinations Council (NECO) marking scheme and today I have decided to untie the knot and release the knowledge to you.
The National Examination Council (NECO) of Nigeria is an approved educational system that was permitted by the federal government of Nigeria in 2001, It was created in 1999.
NECO grading system is considered the easiest grading system for students, perhaps this is why neco is much much simpler compare to West Africa Examination Council (WAEC).
How the NECO Examination is Graded
Under the new neco grading system below is how neco grades your examination.
| Grade | Scale | Grade Description | US Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | 1.00 – 1.99 | Excellent | A+ |
| B2 | 2.00 – 2.99 | Very Good | A |
| B3 | 3.00 – 3.99 | Good | B |
| B4 | 4.00 – 4.99 | Credit | B |
| C5 | 5.00 – 5.99 | Credit | C |
| C6 | 6.00 – 6.99 | Credit | C |
| D7 | 7.00 – 7.99 | Pass | D |
| E8 | 8.00 – 8.99 | Pass | D |
| F9 | 9.00 | Fail | F |
In terms of number based GPA, NECO grading system looks like this
- 0 to 39% – failure (F9)
- 40 to 45% – STILL FAILURE (E8)
- 50 to 54% – Credit (C6)
- 55 to 59% – Credit (C5)
- 60 to 64% – Credit (C4)
- 65 to 69% – Good (B3)
- 70 to 74% – Very Good (B2)
- 75 to 100% – Excellent (A1)
How the NECO Examination sheet is marked (LATEST NECO Marking Scheme)
i will use mathematics as a case study;
In mathematics if you want to score A1 You need to score above 75% in neco examination which means you need to answer 75 questions out of 100 questions correctly.
If you are giving 50 questions on a subject, 75% is equivalent to around 38 questions answered correctly, mathematically this is; (38/50)×100% = 76% = A1
This is applicable in all subject so go ahead start calculating and predicting your neco score!
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3 Major Examinations under NECO Grading System
- Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE): In Nigeria, the government offers six years of basic education. Three years for Junior Secondary Education. Though the mathematics courses may not be needed in higher education, both the mathematics and English language course are there for all the students. And then the students seats for the SSCE
- Junior Secondary Certificate Examination (JSCE): JSCE exams held at the final or third year of junior secondary education in federal colleges or secondary schools. Under the state government, the Junior Secondary Certificate Examination (JSCE) is held.
- National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE): after the 6th year of basic education, students who want to join the Federal Unity Colleges, students have to sit for an entrance examination. This is also called the National Common Entrance Examination. Students of Nigeria, have to seat for the two annual exams to have a seat at the Federal Unity Colleges.
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Pls sir I score
B3 in English
B2 in maths
C4 in commers
C4 in economic
C4 in geography
C5 in c r s
C4 in marketing
C4 in civil
C4 in gorvement
In neco can I get admission &which course i am support to story
Yes, your result is very good.
English e8 maths e8 civic e8 islamic c5 government c6 economics c5 hausa c5 commerce d7 marketing c4 what can i study with this result please
I had credits in all subjects can I go for cardiothoracic surgery
yes you can
D7 is good can I get admission with it sir
Sir I got D7 in mathematics can I get the addimission or I Paul
Please sir my brother have credit in all subjects except chemistry.can he study elect-elect at Poly level?
Or which Engineering cause he can study with that result?
Can I use D7 in chemistry to study community health
Can I use D7 in chemistry to study community health
I got d7 in maths and i am studying mass com is it ok
Good morning sir, Can I study Public Administration or Political Science with this my Neco Result?
My English is B3
Mathematics B4
Government C5
Literature C6
Economic C5
Biology D7
Commerce C5
CRS B4
Marketing B3
Can I use only Neco Result to gain Admission into the University?
Please sir, what is the marking scheme for 2023 NECO.
In neco and waec a1 is it 5mark sir
Sir I have issue with my waec,our math is been cancelled but the rest subject is good.
But my neco I have c6 in English,c6 in math,b2 in chem and phy and in my biology I have c4
Pls sir my question is, can I use only the neco to enter nursing or should I combine both
Yes you will have to combine your O’level result, read more: https://speedyminds.com/combine-waec-neco-nabteb-result-for-admission/
Sir my results c5 English,c6 mathematics, b3 Arabic, c5 Civic,d7 fisheries,B2 government,c4 Hausa, c4 Islamic and d7 literature in English
I want study common and Islamic law can I do please!?
Sir,I have
C6 in English
C5 in mathematics
B3 in Civic education
B3 in government
C4 in economics
C5 in Geography
D7 in Animal husbandry
C6 in Islamic studies
Will I be able to get admission to study law ?
Yes you can.
Sir I got B in English,B in Civic,B in literature,C in Crs,C in biology,C in history,D in Data processing,D in Agric sci, and finally E8 in mathematics.
Will I be able to gain admission to study law?
I will be glad if my request is put into consideration.
You are required to possess at least five (5) credit passes which must include Literature in English, English Language, and any three (3) Social Science/Arts subjects.
The admission requirements for law vary with different universities. The average university requires 70% for English Language and 50% for Mathematics.
So make proper research about your proposed school or combine your O’level.
All my subject I got credit except for financial accounting and Yoruba can i go for ican
Why in katsina state neco and weac results is not out government school
sir, I got
chemistry credit
int/science credit
education credits
GSE. credit from NCE
and 1b3. 3c6. and 4c5 in neco result
can I get direct entry admission
Yes you can
English A1
Maths c5
Chemistry c6
Physics c5
Biology c4
Geography B2
Economics B2
Marketing c5
I had those results in neco recently
Can I get admissions in a university to study structural or civil engineering
Stephen, Your result is perfect you are good to go!
Is e8 good in chemistry to study computer science in institution
Bola, You need to have credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Physics plus two (2) other Science subjects before processing admission for Computer Science.
Some institutions can be specific with O’level requirements. Most institutions want exactly what JAMB demand from candidates while a few others want less.
So check the jamb brochure for computer science and search O’level requirements for your school of choice.
WHEN IS NECO RESULT COMING OUT 2022
Yes you can check now: https://speedyminds.com/neco-result-out/
Can i use only neco for admission
Yes you can use it
If I’did practical well
I got b2 and 3 inall my subject except English which I got D7 can I get admission
Offcourse, you can it depends on the course anyway.
I thought A1 in NECO was 85 and above
No it is 75
sir I got 4bs 1 a 1 e8 3 C’s in waec,my e8 was in maths, can I get admitted into university
Oh yes
What if i get D7 in maths but pass my other core subjects for law, can i still get admission?
A credit pass is required in mathematics to advance, but you can combine your o’level result and you will be admitted:https://speedyminds.com/combine-waec-neco-nabteb-result-for-admission/
Sir pls wat if i answewerd obj only correctly without theory
This is pretty difficult to foresee, let’s pray for a good score
Is d7 good for government
It relies on the course you plan to study
English language C5
General mathematics D7
Civic education C6
Economics B2
Fisheries C5
Government C5
Hausa C5
Islamic studies C5
Literature in English B3
Sir my result is good or what