Starting with the May/June 2026 SSCE, NECO will phase out paper-and-pencil tests in favour of a CBT model to curb malpractice and speed up result processing. To ease the transition, the council will use a hybrid approach, with objective questions answered digitally, while some theory/essay papers may still use traditional booklets during the initial phase. To address the rural divide, NECO is implementing offline-capable testing software and mapping underserved schools to centralised hubs with mandatory solar or generator backups. The National Examinations Council (NECO) is officially retiring the traditional paper-and-pencil format. Starting in 2026, the council is transitioning to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) , marking a major change in how millions of Nigerian students are assessed. Quick facts First major exam: SSCE Internal (May/June 2026). T rial dates: National Gifted Exam (May 23) and Common Entrance (June 6, 2026). Format: Hybrid...