NECTA Primary School Leaving Examination Timetable 2026 Released
The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) has officially released the NECTA Primary School Leaving Examination Timetable 2026, outlining the examination schedule for candidates sitting the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) in September 2026.
The timetable provides detailed information on dates, time allocations, subject codes, and examination sessions for Standard Seven candidates across the country. According to the published schedule under the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, the examinations will take place over two consecutive days in September 2026.
Examination Dates and Schedule Overview
The NECTA Primary School Leaving Examination Timetable 2026 Released confirms that the national examinations will be conducted on:
- Wednesday, 09 September 2026
- Thursday, 10 September 2026
Each examination day is structured into specific time blocks, including subject papers and official break sessions.
Wednesday, 09 September 2026 – Examination Schedule
On the first day of the Primary School Leaving Examination, candidates will sit for three subjects with designated break intervals between sessions.
🕒 2:00 PM – 3:40 PM
- Subject Code 01: Kiswahili
🕒 3:40 PM – 4:30 PM
- Break (Mapumziko)
🕒 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Subject Code 04: Hisabati
- Subject Code 04E: Mathematics
🕒 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Break (Mapumziko)
🕒 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Subject Code 06: Uraia na Maadili
- Subject Code 06E: Civic and Moral Education
The first day covers core subjects including language, mathematics, and civic education, structured with adequate intervals to allow candidates rest between sessions.
Thursday, 10 September 2026 – Examination Schedule
The second day of the examination continues with three additional subjects as outlined in the NECTA Primary School Leaving Examination Timetable 2026 Released.
🕒 2:00 PM – 3:40 PM
- Subject Code 02: English Language
🕒 3:40 PM – 4:30 PM
- Break (Mapumziko)
🕒 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Subject Code 05: Sayansi na Teknolojia
- Subject Code 05E: Science and Technology
🕒 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Break (Mapumziko)
🕒 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Subject Code 03: Maarifa ya Jamii na Stadi za Kazi
- Subject Code 03E: Social Studies and Vocational Skills
The second day includes English, Science and Technology, and Social Studies, completing the full PSLE subject assessment framework.
What the NECTA Primary School Leaving Examination Timetable 2026 Means for Candidates
The release of the NECTA Primary School Leaving Examination Timetable 2026 Released provides clarity for students, teachers, and parents regarding the exact examination structure. With clearly defined dates, subject codes, and session durations, schools can now finalize preparation strategies in line with the official national schedule.
Candidates are expected to sit for all listed subjects within the specified time frames over the two-day examination period in September 2026.
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