The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) takes an important role in the Tanzanian education system. As an autonomous body, NECTA is responsible for overseeing and administering national examinations in primary, secondary, and post-secondary education levels.
Whether you’re a student, parent, educator, or simply curious about the Tanzanian education system, understanding NECTA is essential.
What is NECTA?
NECTA was established by the Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania in 1973. It was created to take over the responsibility of conducting national examinations from the Ministry of Education.
NECTA’s mandate is to ensure that the examinations are fair, credible, and standardized across the country, which is critical for maintaining the integrity of the Tanzanian education system.
NECTA Examinations
One of the function of National Examination Council of Tanzania NECTA is to manage and administer all of the national examination in the country.
Also, NECTA is responsible for ensuring that examinations are conducted fairly, securely, and efficiently, and that the results accurately reflect students’ abilities.
The types of NECTA examinations which are administering Includes:
- Standard Four National Assessment – SFNA
- Primary School Leaving Examination – PSLE
- Form Two National Assessment – FTNA
- Qualifying Test – QT
- Certificate Secondary Education Examination – CSEE
- Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination – ACSEE
- Grade A Teacher Certificate Examination – GATCE
- Grade A Teacher’s Special Course Certificate Examination – GATSCCE
- Diploma in Technical Examination – DTE
- Diploma in Secondary Education Examination – DSEE
NECTA Results
NECTA Results is a big news for all candidates who completed the type of examination in the specific year. National Examination Council of Tanzania also involved in the marking process and announcing the results.
NECTA results is a big news for candidates especial for the heading Standard Seven Results, Form Four results, and Form Six results. These are the results which attracts the whole nation since they provide an advancing level to the education system in Tanzania.
How to be updated in NECTA news
The NECTA news tab is the important section in the NECTA website which provide different updates for all candidates and education sectors.
The tab provide news about National results, Coming examination Timetables, any changes in the exam system including examination format and even employment opportunities offer by the council.