NECTA Announced CSEE Examination Timetable for November 2026

This announcement is one of the most eagerly awaited in the Tanzanian education calendar, particularly for students who are preparing to sit for their Form Four national examinations. The official timetable, referenced as REF. CSEE 2026, has been published and covers all registered subjects for the November 2026 sitting across the country.

Candidates registered for the Food and Human Nutrition Practical paper (051/2) should note that their practical examination is scheduled ahead of the main window, running from 12th October to 30th October 2026. All other practical examinations fall within the main November sitting.

It is worth noting that examinations will proceed as scheduled even if a particular date falls on a public holiday. NECTA has made this clear in the official document, and no postponements will be granted on those grounds.

All CSEE 2026 written papers are held in two daily sessions. Morning papers start at 8:00 AM and finish at 11:00 AM, while afternoon papers run from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Practical examinations start at 10:00 AM and conclude at 12:30 PM. A few subjects carry special durations that differ from the standard slots.

Below is the complete and official CSEE 2026 schedule as published by NECTA. The timetable covers all three weeks of the main examination sitting, from 9th to 27th November 2026. Entries highlighted in green indicate practical examination papers.

The CSEE 2026 timetable covers subjects across several broad categories, accommodating students from both general and technical secondary schools across Tanzania.

Every Form Four candidate is expected to sit for the core subjects that define the national curriculum at this level. These include Civics (011), Kiswahili (021), English Language (022), Basic Mathematics (041), and Geography (013). History (012) is also among the most widely registered subjects, scheduled for the afternoon of Friday 13th November.

Science subjects each carry a written paper and one or more practical sessions spread across separate dates. Biology has its written paper (033/1) on 10th November, followed by three practical sittings on 12th, 19th, and 25th November. Chemistry (032/1) is written on 13th November, with practicals on 17th, 24th, and 26th November. Physics (031/1) falls on 16th November, with practicals on 18th, 23rd, and 27th November. Agriculture and Food and Human Nutrition also carry separate written and practical components.

Alongside Kiswahili and English, students may register for French (023), Arabic (025), Chinese (026), and Literature in English (024). Religious education papers include Bible Knowledge (014) and Elimu ya Dini ya Kiislamu (015), both scheduled on the morning of Friday 20th November. Additional Mathematics (042) is available for high-ability candidates.

Fine Art candidates sit Fine Art 1 (016/1) on the afternoon of 12th November and Fine Art 2 (016/2) on 23rd November, which carries an extended special duration from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Music 1 (017/1) and Music 2 (017/2) are scheduled on 19th and 25th November respectively. Other subjects in this category include Theatre Arts (019), Physical Education (018), and Textiles and Garment Construction (052/1, 052/2).

A substantial number of technical subjects reflect the strength of vocational education within Tanzania's secondary school system. These include Engineering Science (035), Building Construction (071), Electrical Engineering (080), Engineering Drawing (091), Book Keeping (062), Commerce (061), Civil Engineering Surveying (073), Electronics and Communication Engineering (081), Manufacturing Engineering (088), Woodwork and Painting Engineering (074), Architectural Draughting (072), Electrical Draughting (082), Electronics Draughting (083), Automotive Engineering (087), and Information and Computer Studies (036/1, 036/2).

Every candidate sitting the CSEE Examination Timetable for November 2026 is bound by the official rules and regulations published by NECTA. These rules apply at all registered examination centres throughout Tanzania. Here is a full summary of all 15 key obligations every candidate must observe.

Now that the official CSEE Examination Timetable for November 2026 is publicly available, all registered candidates should carefully study the full schedule and identify every paper they are expected to sit. Cross-check the listed subject codes against your registration slip to confirm there are no gaps in your preparation.

Plan to arrive at your registered centre well before 8:00 AM for morning papers and before 2:00 PM for afternoon papers. For practical sessions, remember that you are required to be in the holding room from 7:00 AM while the laboratory or examination space is being prepared. The surrounding area is restricted during this period.

If you notice any contradiction between the printed timetable and the question paper on your examination day, follow the instructions written on the question paper. That is the rule as clearly stated by NECTA and it takes precedence in all circumstances.

This is a significant milestone in every student's academic journey in Tanzania. Study hard, revise consistently, and walk into every examination room with the confidence that comes from proper preparation. We wish all candidates appearing under the CSEE Examination Timetable for November 2026 the very best in their results.