NABTEB Nov/Dec 2026 Examination Timetable: Dates and Times
NABTEB Nov/Dec 2026 Examination Timetable: Dates and Times
The NABTEB Nov/Dec 2026 Examination Timetable provides candidates with the official schedule for the November/December National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) examination. It contains the examination dates, registered subjects, practical examination schedules, and starting and finishing times.
Candidates preparing for the 2026 NABTEB November/December examination are advised to check the timetable carefully to know when their respective subjects and papers will take place.
The examination timetable covers both practical and theory examinations, including Objective, Essay, Short Structured, Alternative to Practical, and other specialised papers.
Important Notice: Some practical examinations have their time listed as “To be arranged”. Candidates sitting for these examinations should contact their respective examination centres for information about the specific dates and arrangements.
NABTEB Nov/Dec 2026 Timetable for Practical Examinations
The practical examination schedule begins on Monday, 2nd November 2026. Below is the complete date-by-date timetable.
Monday, 2nd November 2026
- Advanced Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice (Practical) — To be arranged
- Advanced Photographic Practice (Practical) — 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Ceramics (Practical) — 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, 3rd November 2026
- Advanced Footwear Manufacture (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Weaving (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Leather Tanning (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Surface Design & Textile Printing (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Bleaching, Dyeing & Finishing (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Catering Craft Practice (Practical) — 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Painting and Decorating (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday, 4th November 2026
- Advanced Surface Design & Printing of Textile (Practical) — To be arranged
- Photographic Practice (Practical) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice (Practical) — To be arranged
- Foundry Craft Practice (Practical) — To be arranged
- Fabrication and Welding (Practical) — To be arranged
Thursday, 5th November 2026
- Advanced Bricklaying/Blocklaying and Concreting (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Advanced Foundry Craft Practice (Practical) — To be arranged
- Advanced Furniture Making (Practical) — To be arranged
- Advanced Machine Wood Working (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Advanced Painting and Decorating (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Advanced Plumbing and Pipe Fitting (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Advanced Ladies Garment Making (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Advanced Catering Craft Practice (Practical) — 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Advanced Printing Craft (Practical) — 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Information and Communications Technology (ICT) (Practical) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Building/Engineering Drawing (Practical) — 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Friday, 6th November 2026
- Computer Craft Studies (Practical) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Advanced Shorthand (140 W.P.M.) (Passages) — 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday, 7th November 2026
- Machine Wood Working (Practical) — 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Shorthand (80 W.P.M.) (Passages) — 9:00 am – 10:40 am
- Ship Building Craft Practice (Practical) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Appliance Maintenance and Repairs (Domestic and Office Machines Maintenance) (Practical) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Leather Goods Manufacture (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Advanced Fabric Production (Practical) — To be arranged
- Ladies Garment Making (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Plumbing and Pipe Fitting (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Cosmetology (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Carpentry and Joinery (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Bricklaying, Blocklaying and Concreting (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Men’s Garment Making (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Furniture Making (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Leather Goods Manufacture (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Spinning (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Graphic Design (Practical) — 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Monday, 9th November 2026
- Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Works (Practical) — 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Auto Electrical Works (Practical) — 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Agricultural Equipment and Mechanics Works (Practical) — 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Instrument Mechanics Works (Practical) — 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Motor Vehicle Mechanics Works (Practical) — 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Appliance Maintenance and Repairs (Electrical/Medical Appliances and Projectors Maintenance) (Practical) — 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Advanced Agricultural Equipment and Implement Mechanics Works (Practical) — 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
- Advanced Electrical Installation and Maintenance Works (Practical) — 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Advanced Electrical Works (Practical) — 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Advanced Fisheries (Alternative to Practical) — 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Electrical Installation and Maintenance Works (Practical) — 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Draughtsmanship Craft Practice (Alternative to Practical) — 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Animal Husbandry (Alternative to Practical) — 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
- Fisheries (Alternative to Practical) — 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Marine Engineering Craft (Practical) — 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Electronics Works (Practical) — 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, 10th November 2026
- Biology (Alternative to Practical) — 9:00 am – 11:00 am
- Advanced Men’s Garment Making (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Advanced Marine Engineering Craft (Practical) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Advanced Computer Craft Studies (Practical) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday, 11th November 2026
- Advanced Shorthand (120 W.P.M.) (Passages) — 9:00 am – 11:00 am
- Advanced Leather Tanning (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Advanced Yarn Production (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Advanced Graphic Design (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Advanced Ceramics and Design (Practical) — 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Advanced Motor Vehicle Mechanic Works (Practical) — 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Advanced Fabrication and Welding (Practical) — 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Chemistry (Alternative to Practical) — 9:00 am – 11:00 am
- Geography (Physical & Practical Geography) — 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Animal Science (Alternative to Practical) — 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday, 12th November 2026
- Vehicle Body Building (Practical) — 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Light Vehicle Body Repair Works (Practical) — 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- General Wood Work (Practical) — 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Agricultural Equipment and Implement Mechanics Works (Practical) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Typewriting (35 W.P.M.) (Practical) — 9:00 am – 11:40 am
- Advanced Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Works (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Advanced Vehicle Body Building (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Advanced Animal Husbandry (Alternative to Practical) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Advanced Carpentry and Joinery (Practical) — 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Footwear Manufacture (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Printing Craft Practice (Practical) — 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday, 13th November 2026
- Basic Electricity (Practical) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science (Alternative to Practical) — 9:00 am – 11:30 am
- Advanced Typewriting (50 W.P.M.) (Practical) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Advanced Typewriting (60 W.P.M.) (Practical) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Physics (Alternative to Practical) — 3:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Saturday, 14th November 2026
- Agricultural Science (Practical) — 9:00 am – 11:00 am
- General Metal Work (Practical) — 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
NABTEB Nov/Dec 2026 Timetable for Theory Examinations
The theory examination section covers Objective, Essay, and Short Structured papers. Candidates should pay attention to the different examination sessions and ensure they arrive at their examination centres before the scheduled starting times.
Monday, 23rd November 2026
- Motor Vehicle Mechanics Works (Objective & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 2:40 pm
- Advanced Motor Vehicle Mechanics Works (Short Structured & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Automobile Electrical Works (Objective & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 2:40 pm
- Furniture Making (Objective & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 2:40 pm
- Advanced Furniture Making (Short Structured & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Commerce (Objective & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 3:20 pm
- Advanced Commerce (Short Structured & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
- Cosmetology (Objective & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 2:40 pm
- Light Vehicle Body Repair Works (Objective & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 2:40 pm
- Foundry Craft Practice (Objective & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 2:40 pm
- Advanced Foundry Craft Practice (Short Structured & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
- Ladies Garment Making (Objective & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 2:40 pm
- Advanced Ladies Garment Making (Short Structured & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Appliance Maintenance and Repairs (Domestic and Office Machines Maintenance) (Objective & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 2:40 pm
- Introduction to Building Construction (Objective & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 2:20 pm
- Machine Wood Working (Objective & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 2:40 pm
- Advanced Machine Wood Working (Short Structured & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, 24th November 2026
- Engineering Drawing and Design (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Biology (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:20 am
- Literature in English (Objective & Prose) — 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- Appliance Maintenance and Repairs (Electrical/Medical Appliances and Projectors Maintenance) (Objective & Essay) — 3:00 pm – 5:40 pm
- Electronics Works (Objective & Essay) — 3:00 pm – 5:40 pm
- Vehicle Body Building (Objective & Essay) — 3:00 pm – 5:40 pm
- Advanced Vehicle Body Building (Short Structured & Essay) — 3:00 pm – 5:40 pm
- Ship Building Craft Practice (Objective & Essay) — 3:00 pm – 5:40 pm
- Bleaching, Dyeing & Finishing (Objective & Essay) — 3:00 pm – 5:40 pm
Wednesday, 25th November 2026
- Catering Craft Practice (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:40 am
- Advanced Catering Craft Practice (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Works (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:40 am
- Advanced Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Works (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Instrument Mechanics Works (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:40 am
- Advanced Electronics Works (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Computer Craft Studies (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:40 am
- Advanced Computer Craft Studies (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Financial Accounting (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Advanced Financial Accounting (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Agricultural Equipment and Implement Mechanics Works (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:10 pm
- Advanced Agricultural Equipment and Implement Mechanics Works (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Fabrication and Welding (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:10 pm
- Advanced Fabrication and Welding (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Electrical Installation and Maintenance Works (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:40 am
- Advanced Electrical Installation and Maintenance (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Animal Science (Objective & Essay) — 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Thursday, 26th November 2026
- Chemistry (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:30 am
- Mechanical Engineering Science (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:30 am
- Photographic Practice (Objective & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 2:40 pm
- Advanced Photographic Practice (Short Structured & Essay) — 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
- Draughtsmanship Craft Practice (Objective & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 2:40 pm
- Advanced Draughtsmanship Craft Practice (Short Structured & Practical) — 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Bricklaying/Blocklaying and Concreting (Objective & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 2:40 pm
- Advanced Bricklaying/Blocklaying and Concreting (Short Structured & Essay) — 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Leather Tanning (Objective & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 2:40 pm
- Advanced Leather Tanning (Short Structured & Essay) — 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Carpentry and Joinery (Objective & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 2:40 pm
- Advanced Carpentry and Joinery (Short Structured & Essay) — 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Painting and Decorating (Objective & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 2:40 pm
- Advanced Painting and Decorating (Short Structured & Essay) — 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Weaving (Objective & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 2:40 pm
- Advanced Fabric Production (Short Structured & Essay) — 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Agricultural Equipment and Implement Mechanics Works (Tractor Component and Systems) (Objective & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 3:10 pm
- Men’s Garment Making (Objective & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 2:40 pm
- Advanced Men’s Garment Making (Short Structured & Essay) — 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Salesmanship (Objective & Essay) — 12:00 pm – 3:20 pm
- Advanced Salesmanship (Short Structured & Essay) — 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Friday, 27th November 2026
- Plumbing and Pipe Fitting (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:40 am
- Advanced Plumbing and Pipe Fitting (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Spinning (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:40 am
- Advanced Yarn Production (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Footwear Manufacture (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:40 am
- Advanced Footwear Manufacture (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Printing Craft Practice (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:40 am
- Advanced Printing Craft Practice (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Marine Engineering Craft (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:40 am
- Advanced Marine Engineering Craft (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- General Wood Work (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:40 am
- Physics (Objective & Essay) — 3:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Saturday, 28th November 2026
- Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:40 am
- Advanced Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Leather Goods Manufacture (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:40 am
- Advanced Leather Goods Manufacture (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Surface Design & Textile Printing (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:40 am
- Advanced Surface Design and Printing of Textile (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Graphic Arts (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:10 am
- Advanced Graphic Design (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Tourism (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:40 am
- Advanced Tourism (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Animal Husbandry (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:40 am
- Advanced Animal Husbandry (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Fisheries (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:40 am
- Advanced Fisheries (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Ceramics (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:20 am
- Advanced Ceramics and Design (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Office Practice (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:20 pm
- Advanced Secretarial Duties (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Office Management (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Basic Electricity (Objective & Essay) — 1:00 pm – 3:40 pm
Monday, 30th November 2026
- Economics (Objective & Essay) — 10:30 am – 1:50 pm
- Advanced Economics (Short Structured & Essay) — 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
- Agricultural Science (Objective & Essay) — 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
- Advanced Building Drawing (Short Structured & Essay) — 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 1st December 2026
- Mathematics (Objective) — 9:00 am – 10:30 am
- Mathematics (Essay) — 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Advanced Mathematics (Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
- Information and Communications Technology (ICT) (Objective & Essay) — 2:00 pm – 4:40 pm
Wednesday, 2nd December 2026
- English Language (Objective/Test of Orals) — 9:00 am – 10:40 am
- English Language (Essay Writing, Comprehension & Summary) — 10:40 am – 1:10 pm
- Advanced English Language (Essay Writing, Comprehension & Summary) — 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
- General Metal Work (Objective & Essay) — 2:00 pm – 4:40 pm
Thursday, 3rd December 2026
- Government (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
- Further Mathematics (Objective) — 12:00 noon – 1:45 pm
- Further Mathematics (Essay) — 1:45 pm – 4:15 pm
Friday, 4th December 2026
- Building Science (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
- Civic Education (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 11:30 am
- Christian Religious Studies (Objective & Essay) — 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
- Islamic Studies (Objective & Essay) — 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Saturday, 5th December 2026
- Geography (Objective & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
- Business/Construction Management (Short Structured & Essay) — 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
- Building/Engineering Drawing (Objective) — 12:30 pm – 1:10 pm
- Literature in English (Drama & Poetry) — 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Important Information for NABTEB Nov/Dec 2026 Candidates
Candidates sitting for the NABTEB November/December 2026 examination should take note of the following instructions:
- Check the timetable carefully and identify the dates and times for all registered subjects.
- Pay attention to the distinction between practical and theory examinations.
- Contact your examination centre for practical papers marked “To be arranged”.
- Arrive at your examination centre early before the scheduled examination time.
- Prepare all necessary examination materials ahead of each paper.
- Follow the examination rules and instructions provided by NABTEB and your examination centre.
When Will NABTEB Nov/Dec 2026 Examination End?
According to the timetable provided, the NABTEB November/December 2026 examination is scheduled to end on Saturday, 5th December 2026, with Literature in English (Drama & Poetry) scheduled for 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
ALSO READ: NECO GCE 2026 Timetable: November/December Exam Dates, Subjects and Times
FINAL NOTE
The NABTEB Nov/Dec 2026 Examination Timetable is an important guide for candidates preparing for the examination. Candidates should save a copy of the timetable, confirm their individual subject schedules, and stay informed about any official changes or announcements.
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