2025 Junior WAEC (BECE) Timetable & Grading System

When will the 2025 Junior WAEC/BECE Examination Start?

The 2025 JSCE/BECE timetable is out, and the examination will commence on Monday, 12th May 2025 and end on Friday, 23rd May 2025.

Monday 12th May

• 5161: Paper I – Christian Religious Studies – 1hr – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• 5181: Paper I – Islamic Studies – 1hr – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• 5162: Paper II – Christian Religious Studies – 1hr – 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 5182: Paper II – Islamic Studies – 1hr – 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 8341: Paper I – History – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• 8342: Paper II – History – 1hr – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Tuesday 13th May

• 2051: Paper I – French Language – 1hr – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• 2052: Paper II – French Language – 1hr – 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 2061: Paper I – Arabic Language – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• 2062: Paper II – Arabic Language – 1hr – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Wednesday 14th May

• 1011: Paper I – English Studies – 1hr 20mins – 10:00 am – 11:20 am
• 1012: Paper II – English Studies – 40mins – 11:20 am – 12:00 noon
• 1013: Paper III – Essay – English Studies – 45mins – 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm
• 3111: Paper I – Business Studies – 1hr – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• 3112: Paper II – Business Studies – 1hr – 11:00 am – 12:00 noon

Thursday 15th May

• 2071: Paper I – Hausa L1 – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• 2081: Paper I – Igbo L1 – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• 2091: Paper I – Yoruba L1 – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• 2191: Paper I – Edo L1 – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• 6231: Paper I – Efik L1 – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• 6241: Paper I – Ibibio L1 – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• 2072: Paper II – Hausa L1 – 1hr – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• 2082: Paper II – Igbo L1 – 1hr – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• 2092: Paper II – Yoruba L1 – 1hr – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• 2192: Paper II – Edo L1 – 1hr – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• 6232: Paper II – Efik L1 – 1hr – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• 6242: Paper II – Ibibio L1 – 1hr – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Friday 16th May

• 2201: Paper I – Hausa L2 – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• 2211: Paper I – Igbo L2 – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• 2221: Paper I – Yoruba L2 – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• 8331: Paper I – National Values Education – 1hr – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• 8332: Paper II – National Values Education – 1hr – 11:00 am – 12:00 noon

Saturday 17th May

• 3113: Paper III – Business Studies Practical – 20mins – 10:00 am – 10:20 am

Monday 19th May

• 8301: Paper I – Basic Science and Technology – 1hr – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• 8302: Paper II – Basic Science and Technology – 1hr – 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 8304: Paper IV – Drawing – Basic Science and Technology – 45mins – 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

Tuesday 20th May

• 7291: Paper I – Cultural and Creative Arts – 1hr – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• 7292: Paper II – Cultural and Creative Arts – 1hr – 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 7293: Paper III – Cultural and Creative Arts Practical – 1hr – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Wednesday 21st May

• 1021: Paper I – Mathematics – 1hr 20mins – 10:00 am – 11:20 am
• 1022: Paper II – Mathematics – 1hr 20mins – 11:20 am – 12:40 pm
• 1023: Paper III – Mathematics Essay – 40mins – 2:30 pm – 3:10 pm

Thursday 22nd May

• Paper III: Computer Practical: Basic Science and Technology (BST) – 10.00 am – 10.45 am

Friday 23rd May

• 8311: Paper I – Pre-Vocational Studies – 1hr – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• 8312: Paper II – Pre-Vocational Studies – 1hr – 11:00 am – 12:00 noon

BECE Grading System:

The BECE grading system is as follows:

• A – Distinction (100 – 80)
• B – Upper Credit (60 – 79)
• C – Lower Credit (50 – 59)
• P – Pass (40 – 49)
• F – Fail (0 – 39)

Study Junior WAEC (BECE) Past Questions with Answers and Solutions Here: