PHOTOS: National Examination Council of Nigeria (NECO) Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE June/July and Nov/Dec), Basic Certificate Examination [BECE] Biometric Fingerprint Registration Software Download for Computers, Laptops and Guidelines for Registration for 2021/2022 Session.
The National Examination Council of Nigeria has released the Offline Registration Software for Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE June/July and Nov/Dec) and the Basic Certificate Examination [BECE].
NECO SSCE and BECE Offline Biometric & Registration Software (APP) Download and Registration Guidelines [June/July Nov/Dec 2022]
Cyber Cafe agents or Registration Centers are advised to download the NECO SSCE (June/July and Nov/Dec) and BECE Offline Registration Software for them to be able to carry out the registration process.
1. Download the NECO SSCE 2022 Offline Registration App
You can either download the app directly using the download button below or use the 5-easy steps guide to install a light version (called PWA). Both methods work perfectly.
- Direct download
- Install using PWA
2. Download the NECO SSCE 2022 Offline Biometric App
Download the appropriate version of the biometric app for your operating system
3. Download the NECO BECE 2022 Offline Biometric App
Download the appropriate version of the biometric app for your operating system
A System Requirements
The SSCE offline app is a windows based application used for registering candidates for the examination. It provides a simple means for centers to register exam candidates and upload their information to NECO at a later time.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:OS: 32-bit or 64-bit (Windows 7 Windows 8, Windows 10)
DirectX: 9.0 or Higher
RAM: 2GB or Higher
Processor Speed: 2Ghz or Higher
Fingerprint Device:Model: FS80H
Manufacturer: FUTRONIC(below are images of the fingerprint scanner)
The only device that can be used for the collection of candidate biometrics is the FUTRONIC FINGER SCANNER
Where To Get the App.
Installation from CD
After your registration has been completed, NECO provides you with a Registration Package which contains a CD. This CD contains the NECO SSCE offline Application.
Download Application
The following step will guide you on how to download the offline application on your system.
1. Launch a web browser on your PC
2. Visit www.neco.gov.ng
3. Click on download NECO installation app.
4. Select x64 or x86 depending on your Operating System
5. Wait for the download to finish.
6. Install the app on your PC
B. How to Install Your Copy of the NECO BECE, SSCE Offline Application / Software
If the application has been completely downloaded or successfully read by the computer, we can now proceed to install the application.
1. Locate the downloaded application on your download folder and double click on the installation and follow the instructions.
2. Select the Folder where you’d like to install the Application
3. Follow the installation step and install Java.
4. Next the driver for the fingerprint scanner will be installed, click on finish once done.
5. Click finish once all processes have been completed.
C. Getting Started with the NECO SSCE, BECE Offline App / Software
After installation is complete, follow the steps below to begin using your version of the SSCE online app.
- Step 1Click on the SSCE Offline app on your desktop to open it.
- Step 2
Once open enter your school’s ID or choose from a list of available schools.
Step 3. Click on continue to get to the Dashboard
D. How to Register Candidates
After successfully getting to your dashboard, you will notice different tabs and buttons on the home screen. To begin with, candidate registration follow the steps below;
Step 1. Click on the ‘Add New Candidate’ Button or Registration Tab to begin Candidate registration
Step 2: Enter the candidate’s details and click on the Save button
Step 3
The next step is to select the candidate’s subjects. A candidate is required to select a minimum total of 8 subjects and a maximum of 9(6 or 7 Core subjects, 1 Trade subject, and 1 Elective subject). Input the candidates 1st CA and 2nd CA and click next
Step 4
The final step is to upload your candidate’s photo. Make sure the passport photograph uploaded is with the required specifications i.e dimensions should be no more than a maximum of 140px *140px and a minimum of 70px * 70px, and the candidate’s face is showing in the picture.
E. How to Capture a Candidates Biometrics
After you completely registered a candidate for the SSCE, you need to collect their bio-metrics i.e their fingerprints. To begin this process follow the steps below;
1. log in to your offline app, if already logged in, click on the Fingerprint Tab.
2. Select a student which you’d like to capture
- Connect recommended fingerprint scanner
- Take the candidate’s fingerprint record.
F. How to Export Validation List
The validation list is a list of the students who will be taking the exams. After a candidate has validated all his/her information the candidate will be required to sign and the list is then sent to NECO.
To print out a validation list;
- Step 1
Login to your SSCE Offline App - Step 2
Click on the Report tab on the top right side of the application - Step 3
Click on the ‘Export Validation List’ button, NB: this process will print out for all candidates that have been registered. - Step 4
Select an appropriate folder and click proceed. - Step 5
Click on ‘Done’ to finish the process.
G. How to Export Candidates Photocard
Candidates Photocard is a printout, for candidates who have completed their registration. The Photocard contains the candidate’s registered information, center, total subjects registered, a bar-code, and space for the candidate to sign. The photocard also contains a person’s photograph on it, which they can use to prove who they are.
Follow the steps below to print out a candidate’s photocard.
- Step 1
Login to your SSCE application - Step 2
Click on the Report tab on the top right-hand side - Step 3
Click on the Export Candidates Photocard. NB: This process will export all registered candidates into a single PDF file. - Step 4
Select an appropriate folder to save the file and then click proceed. - Step 5
Click on Done to finish the process.
H. How to Export Entry Schedules
The entry schedule is a list that every candidate must sign after he or she has completed his registration and is sure the subjects shown are what he has chosen to write in the examination. This process is a means by which candidates validate their registration.
To export Entry schedule:
- Step 1
Login to your offline application, if you already logged in, move to step 2. - Step 2
Click on the ‘Report’ tab located at the top right-hand side of your application - Step 3
Click on the ‘Export Entry Schedule’. - Step 4
A pop-up window will show that this process is for all candidates, click the’ Proceed’ button to continue. - Step 5
Select an appropriate folder to save the exported form. - Step 6
Once the process is complete click on the ‘Done’ button to finish the process. - Step 7
Once the process is complete, locate the exported file and send it to print
I. How to Export Subject Analysis Form
The Subject analysis form is the total amount of subjects that each candidate has registered for the examination. This list is exported and sent to NECO for validation and to inform them of how many students will be writing each exam paper.
To export and print your validation list:
- Step 1
Login to your offline application, if you already logged in, move to step 2. - Step 2
Click on the Report tab located at the top right-hand side of your application - Step 3
Click on the Export Validation List. - Step 4
A pop-up window will show that this process is for all candidates, click the Proceed button to continue. - Step 5
Select an appropriate folder to save the exported form. - Step 6
Once the process is complete click on the Done button to finish the process. - Step 7
Once the process is complete, locate the exported file and send it to print
J. How to Upload Completed Registration
Once you have completed a Candidates registration, you need to upload his/her details to the NECO server to confirm their payment. Kindly ensure that you are connected to the internet before you begin following the steps below as an internet connection is required to synchronize with the NECO server.
- Step 1
Click on the Payment and Upload Tab - Step 2
Login as an Operator, using your Operator details. Please note once the operator has logged in, he remains permanently logged in. - Step 3
Click on the Check Payment button at the top left corner - Step 4
After clicking on the “check on the button you’ll be required to provide the administrator login details. Kindly get your administrator to do so. - Step 5
After the admin has logged in you will be able to see how many students have paid for their NECO registration. - Step 6
Click on the upload students button on the top right side. NB: if there are any more uploads or incomplete uploads the total number remaining will show on the upload button and you will be required to upload all the remaining students.
K. How to Change Examination Center
- Step 1
Login in to your application and go to the dashboard or home screen of the application. - Step 2
Click on the UP-DOWN arrow on the top left of the screen. - Step 3
Enter the Center number of the school you wish to change to and click Ok. NB: clicking ok will change the school you’re currently working on to the school whose center number you just entered
Alternatively,
- Open your SSCE application
- Enter a new school number
- Click update.NB: Clicking on the update button will not change schools for you button will save the school into the DB and will let you keep working on your current school.
- Click the Ok button. You’ll be logged into the new center.
L. How to Check Your Payments Transactions
Before you can check payments you need to connect to the Internet as this process checks the student’s details online to confirm payments. Follow the steps below;
- Step 1
Connect your system to an available network - Step 2
Click on the Payment&Upload tab - Step 3
You will notice an arrow is a point at the check payment button, click on it - Step 4
Once you’ve clicked on it you’ll be requested to enter the operator password. - Step 5
The app will synchronize with NECO servers to find all payments that have been made. If any payments have been made, You will need to enter the Admin details. - Step 6
Once Admin details have been provided, the total number of payments made will be shown in a pop-up window. Click the Ok button to continue.
Encountering Any Problems/Contact NECO Support Below:
a. Customer Support
Our customer support personnel are here to assist you with all your examination software
requirements either by Phone or Email.
Support Lines:
08069232760, 08052218069, 08052218070, 08126886938, 08126886939, 08189342653, 08189342754
Support Emails: neconigeria@yahoo.com, support@mynecoexams.com
Contact Us
b. Head Office National Examinations Council (NECO)
Western Bye Pass,
Dr Nnamdi Azikwe road,
P.M.B 159
Minna
Nigeria.
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