The National Examinations Council (NECO) says it will not extend the registration period for the 2021 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for school based candidates.

Mr Azeez Sani, Head Information and Public Relations Division of the council disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday.

He said the registration exercise which started on March 31 would close on Friday, June 25 and would not be subjected to extension, while the examination would commence unfailingly July 5.

He said this was to enable efficient and effective planning for the examination logistics required for the smooth conduct of the 2021 SSCE internal.

He enjoined State Ministries of Education, Commandants, Principals, Proprietors and other relevant stakeholders to take note of the closing date and ensure timely completion of their candidates registration.

According to him, the Council assures all stakeholders of its resolve to have a seamless conduct of the 2021 SSCE.