We have heard on several occasions, that candidates’ names are misspelled or misrepresented during NECO, fortunately, this can be changed to reflect the real names. I have come up with an update on How To Change the Name On the NECO Result. Read carefully to understand every detail because if the mistake is not corrected is going to affect the individual shortly.
Failure to rectify this incident could potentially lead to future complications. For example, an inaccurately spelled name might hinder your admission or prompt your employer to scrutinize your certificate.
In this blog post, I’m going to guide you on how to make changes to the name on your NECO result or certificate. And am so sure it will work for you.
Frequently Asked Question
Yes,
You have the option to modify names on your NECO result, as long as the change does not involve replacing it with an entirely different name.
To pay for NECO correction of name
Select Payment Item: Choose or search for a payment category or item you wish to make a payment for, such as Correction of Name, Syllabus, Exam Bag, etc.
Get Payment Item Code: Obtain the code associated with the selected payment item.
Fill out the Payment Form: Complete the required information on the payment form.
Confirm Your Payment: Verify and confirm the details of your payment before finalizing the transaction.
The NECO Registration fee is Seventeen Thousand Eight Hundred Naira (N17,800.00) only. Stamp Duty N50.
Yes, 2024 NECO registration is scheduled to commence on December 13th, 2023, and will end on June 20th, 2024. It’s important to note that the NECO website will be inaccessible after June 20th, 2024.
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially announced the deadline for the registration of the 2024 June/July Senior Certificate Examination (SSCE) will end on June 20th, 2024
Validation list/Reference letter from the school Principal
Photo Album for Internal candidates/Printout of the result
Amount payable to NECO TSA ACCOUNT: N3,500.00
How to change Name on NECO result
Back to the main topic of the day as it has reached my team change of name on Neco result is only for those who sate for the exam from 2000- 2018 respectively and to do that all candidates involved should follow instructions below.
Obtain A Reference Letter From Your School Principal
If you took an SSCE external exam, you must visit your school to acquire a reference letter from the school.
Make Your Payment Via NECO Account
To make a payment visit https://payments.neco.gov.ng/payment Navigate to payments, and click on the options you are making payments for.
The list includes options such as SSCE Internal (for school candidates) and SSCE External (for private candidates), among others. Choose the relevant option to proceed with online payments.
NECO Correction of Names Compulsory Documents Requirements [SSCE, BECE & NCEE:
Candidates desiring to rectify their names must provide the following listed documents:
- Original Birth Certificate
- Original NECO Result / Certificate (Which contains the error in names)
- Sworn Affidavit (for Correction of Name)
- Payment Receipt of the Sum of N2,500 amount as specified below for Names Correction.
NECO Correction of Names Fees
The registration fee for various examinations is Two Thousand Five Hundred Naira Only (N2,500) for each category, including SSCE Internal (June/July), SSCE External (Nov/Dec), BECE, and NCEE candidates.
NECO Correction of Names Payment Guidelines
So to make payments for correction of your name on Neco Result.
- Please access the NECO Items Online Payment Portal at https://payments.neco.gov.ng/. Choose or search for the desired Payment Category or Payment Item, such as Correction of Name SSCE, BECE, NCEE, etc. Obtain the necessary payment item code from the NECO website at www.neco.gov.ng.
- Ensure payment verification before proceeding, and note that refunds are not applicable once payment is completed. Fill out the form on the right and proceed to payment. Select the mode of payment, either Bank branch payment or Debit card payment.
- Review the transaction breakdown, read and accept the disclaimer, and then click the confirm button to proceed. Verify payment details and check the checkbox to accept the disclaimer. Upon successful payment, you will receive a payment receipt.
- Present the evidence of payment to your nearest NECO office.
Instructions
No account is required for payment. The payment item code is necessary for any NECO payment, and you can find the codes and prices for various items on the NECO website. Verify your payment before proceeding, and it’s important to note that refunds are not applicable once the payment is completed. See also: How to Buy NECO Scratch Card Online and also: How to Check NECO Results Online With Your Phone 2024/2025