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Approved Subject Combination For Neco Ssce (2025/2026 Guide)

If you’re preparing for the NECO SSCE 2025/2026 examination, selecting the right subject combination is critical for university admission and career opportunities. This official guide will help you choose the correct subjects for Art, Commercial, and Science courses based on the latest NECO standards.


How NECO Subject Selection Works

  • Minimum Subjects: 8

  • Maximum Subjects: 9

  • Compulsory Subjects: 5 (English, Mathematics, Civic Education, Trade Subject, and One Major Course Subject)

Each student must select subjects according to their career path: Art, Commercial, or Science.


Approved Art Subject Combination for NECO (2025/2026)

Compulsory Subjects Optional Subjects (Choose 4–5)
English Language Literature in English
Mathematics Government
Civic Education Christian Religious Studies / Islamic Studies
One Trade Subject (e.g. Marketing, etc.) History
  Yoruba / Hausa / Igbo / French / Arabic
  Civic Education (If not counted as compulsory)
  Economics
  Visual Art / Music / Dyeing and Bleaching

Approved Commercial Subject Combination for NECO (2025/2026)

Compulsory Subjects Optional Subjects (Choose 4–5)
English Language Commerce
Mathematics Financial Accounting
Civic Education Economics
One Trade Subject (e.g. Marketing) Office Practice
  Insurance
  Government
  Store Keeping
  Typewriting

Approved Science Subject Combination for NECO (2025/2026)

Compulsory Subjects Optional Subjects (Choose 4–5)
English Language Physics
Mathematics Chemistry
Civic Education Biology
One Trade Subject (e.g. Computer Studies) Geography
  Agricultural Science
  Further Mathematics
  Technical Drawing
  Animal Husbandry / Fisheries

General Trade Subjects in NECO SSCE

Trade subjects help students develop vocational skills. Students should choose at least one trade subject from:

  • Computer Studies

  • Data Processing

  • Marketing

  • Book Keeping

  • Store Keeping

  • Office Practice

  • GSM Phone Maintenance

  • Auto Mechanics

  • Photography

  • Catering Craft Practice

  • Fisheries

  • Animal Husbandry


Important Tips

  • Choose subjects relevant to your future course (for JAMB & university admission).

  • Mathematics and English Language are compulsory for all candidates.

  • Avoid choosing unrelated subjects that could delay your admission.


Conclusion

Choosing the correct NECO subject combination in 2025/2026 can help you gain direct admission into your desired course. Follow this guide carefully based on your career path — Art, Commercial, or Science.

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