The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) internal results.
Registrar Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi announced that 58.67% of candidates secured five credits including English and Maths – a total of 804,948 candidates.
This is a 2.6% drop from 2025 when 61.27% passed. NECO attributed the drop to tougher supervision and a clampdown on malpractice centres in Niger, Kano and Enugu states.
Key Statistics
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Total Registered: 1,378,048 candidates
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Total Sat: 1,371,992 candidates (678,903 males, 693,089 females)
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Five Credits with English & Maths: 804,948 (58.67%)
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Five Credits Without English & Maths: 1,162,118 (84.70%)
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Malpractice Cases: 1,406 candidates (down 64.74% from 3,878 in 2025)
How To Check NECO 2026 Result Online
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Go to results.neco.gov.ng
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Select SSCE Internal 2026
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Enter your exam number
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Enter token from scratch card
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Click View Result
What You Need Before Checking
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A smartphone connected to the internet
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Your NECO examination registration number
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Your NECO result-checking token
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A web browser such as Chrome, Safari or Firefox
Why The Pass Rate Dropped
NECO attributed the decline to several factors. The council noted that the reduction in malpractice cases – down 64.74% – reflects stricter supervision and a crackdown on “miracle centres” in certain states.
Prof. Wushishi also revealed that NECO conducted exams despite Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast, banditry in the Northwest, and sit-at-home orders in the Southeast.
What To Do If Your Result Doesn’t Appear
If your result does not immediately appear:
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Check that you selected the correct examination year and type
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Verify your registration number and token
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Ensure your phone has a stable internet connection
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Try again after a few minutes
Candidates are advised to use only the official NECO result portal and avoid sharing their details with unverified websites.
