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NECO releases 2026 SSCE results in Nigeria

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal results in Nigeria. Out of 1,371,992 candidates who sat for the exam, 804,948 (58.67 per cent) obtained at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics.

NECO Registrar Prof. Dantani Wushishi reported a 64.74 per cent reduction in examination malpractice compared to 2025, with 1,406 cases recorded. The South-west region was identified as the top-performing zone. The results, released 63 days after the examination concluded, are essential for students seeking admission into tertiary institutions.

In India, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has declared the NEET PG 2026 results. The minimum qualifying cut-off for General and EWS candidates is 262 marks (50th percentile), while the cut-off for SC, ST, and OBC candidates is 226 marks (40th percentile). Individual scorecards are scheduled for release on October 1, 2026.

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Dantani Wushishi · India · Minna · National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences · National Examinations Council · Nigeria