NECO registration number format
Last updated: 2026-10-01
On 2026 NECO slips, the registration number is 12 characters: 10 digits
followed by 2 letters — for example 2612345678AB. Older slips
use 8 digits + 2 letters (e.g. 12345678AB). Type it exactly as printed. It is also called your exam
number, and you need it (with your token) to check your result.
Breaking it down
| Part | Length | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Digits | 10 (older slips: 8) | 2612345678 |
| Letters | 2 | AB |
| Full number | 12 (older slips: 10) | 2612345678AB |
People often ask whether the number is “centre number plus seat number”. Practically it is: the digits identify your exam centre and your candidate (seat) position at it, and the two letters complete it. Type the whole thing as printed — the centre number alone is not accepted.
Where to find it
- Your NECO registration/printout slip.
- Your candidate photo card or examination ID.
- Your school’s exam officer records.
- Faint printout? Check each digit against the school’s list before using a token — one wrong digit gives “Result not found”.
Common mistakes
- Swapping the order — letters always come last.
- Adding spaces — enter the characters with no spaces.
- Confusing the token (12 digits, no letters) with the registration number (digits ending in 2 letters).
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Frequently asked questions
What does a NECO registration number look like? +
On 2026 NECO slips it is 12 characters: 10 digits followed by 2 letters, e.g. 2612345678AB. Older slips use 8 digits + 2 letters (e.g. 12345678AB).
Where do I find my exam number? +
It is on your NECO registration printout, your photo card/ID, or your school’s records.
Is the exam number the same as the registration number? +
Yes — NECO uses them interchangeably for result checking.
Are the letters case-sensitive? +
No. Enter them in either case; the portal accepts both.
Is the registration number the centre number plus my seat number? +
In effect, yes: the digits identify your examination centre and your candidate (seat) position at that centre, and the two letters close the number. NECO prints it as one continuous number on the slip — type all 12 characters together. The centre number on its own is not your registration number and will return “not found”.
I forgot my registration number — how do I recover it? +
Ask your school’s exam officer (schools keep the candidate list with every number), check your photo card or registration printout, or contact NECO’s help desk at support.neco.gov.ng with your name, school and exam year. This site cannot look up registration numbers.
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