How to check your NECO 2025 external result online and via SMS

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for external candidates. 

While announcing the results on Tuesday in Minna, Niger state, Ibrahim Wushishi, the NECO registrar, explained that a total of 96,979 candidates registered for the examination, including 51,823 males (53.43%) and 45,156 females (46.56%).

The main exercise, which took place nationwide between November 26 and December 13, 2025, saw 95,160 candidates eventually sit for the examination. This includes 50,785 males (53.36%) and 44,375 females (46.63%).

The NECO registrar said 68,166 candidates, representing 71.63%,  obtained five credits and above, including English language and Mathematics. Also, 82,082 candidates, representing 86.26%, secured five credits and above, irrespective of the two compulsory subjects.

The examination saw the adoption of the CBT mode as an option for candidates following its introduction during the May/June edition. The model is in contention to roll out into full spring in 2026.

This article provides a detailed guide on how to obtain your result checker (tokens) and access your result via a browser. For those without internet access, this is a guide on how to access your results via SMS. 

It also provides an overview of possible common errors candidates might encounter in checking their results and how to tackle such issues.

How to purchase a NECO Result Checking Token

Before checking your result, you need to purchase a token that serves as a Personal Identification Number (PIN). For this:

Go to the official NECO Results portal, and create an account by providing your name, email, and password. After setting up your account, log in to your dashboard and click on “Purchase Token”.

Note that each token can only be used to check a result once. So you need to purchase more than one token, depending on your preference. Each token costs N1,000.  

Complete the payment process using any payment method to acquire your tokens. 

After you’ve successfully made the payment, the purchased token will be available in your account under the “My Tokens” section. 

How to check your result online

After purchasing your tokens, you’re now set to check your result using the following process.

Step 1: Go to the NECO Results portal

Step 2: Click on “Check Result.“

Step 3: Enter the token you purchased, your examination registration number, the exam year, and the exam type (SSCE Internal). 

Step 4: Click on the “Check My Result” button to view your results. 

Also Read: Is Nigeria ready to transition WAEC and NECO exams to CBT in 2026.

How to check your results via SMS 

To check your NECO 2025 result via SMS, ensure you have at least N50 airtime. Since you don’t have internet access, you can get your tokens from local vendors. These people get the tokens from the portal and sell them. 

Open your phone’s messaging app and type your NECO details into a single message, without spaces, in the format: NECOExamNoPINExamYear.

Then, send the message to the NECO official SMS number, 32327. Wait for the reply, which will contain your NECO result.

In short, send an SMS in the format NECO*ExamNo*PIN*ExamYear (without spaces) to the official NECO SMS number, which is 32327. 

For instance, if your exam number is 12345678AB, your token is 686442341122, and the year is 2025, you would send the message: NECO*12345678AB*686442341122*2025 to 32327. 

Common errors while checking your result online

When checking your result online, you may encounter technical glitches or concerning responses. While it can be disturbing, the errors might be related to one or two of the following.

1. Network congestion/Load error

This can occur when there’s congestion on the result checking portal. You can consider switching to another browser or accessing it on a laptop or from a quality network. If errors persist, try again late in the night or at midnight.

2. “Invalid token”

This error appears when there’s a mismatch with the PIN. It means you’ve typed the wrong PIN from your token. You can double-check the token and also contact the vendor. 

3. “Result not found” 

At every examination, candidates encounter issues relating to the absence of results. Before panicking, you should consider rechecking the details you entered, such as the exam number or year. You can recheck their exam slip and try again.

If the outcome persists, it might mean your result has been withheld. You can check the NECO portal for updates or contact their support line: support@neco.gov.ng. Candidates can also contact their exam school for more support. 

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