After Tanzania Mainland had pulled out of the East African Examinations Council, in 1971 and before NECTA was established by Law, in 1973, the Curriculum and Examinations Section of the Ministry of Education was responsible for all examinations.
With the establishment of NECTA, the Examinations became its responsibility in accordance with the law.
The Curriculum continued to be under the Ministry of Education and the University College, Dar es Salaam until when it was taken over by the newly established, autonomous Institute of Curriculum Development (ICD) in 1975, which in 1993 was renamed as the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE).
Between 1972 and 1976 the first staff of NECTA were recruited, among them was Mr. P. P Gandye who was recruited in 1972 and later on in 1994 was appointed as Executive Secretary.
The other staff members continued to be recruited and especially so when NECTA’s premises moved from the Ministry of Education Headquarters to the present premises at Kijitonyama near Mwenge. Presently the number of NECTA’s staff is more than 250.
NECTA Mission and Vission
Our vission
To be the Centre of Excellence in Quality Education Assessment and Certification.
Our mission
To Provide Fair, Efficient and Effective Educational Assessment.
Our motto
To serve you better anywhere and everywhere ! Your satisfaction is our pleasure.
NECTA Roles
The Functions of National Examinations of Tanzania
To ensure responsibility for examinations within the United Republic of Tanzania and to make provision for places and centres for examinations
To receive from other persons or bodies of persons reports or other material affecting examinations policy and from from time to time to consider and review examinations policy as circumstances may require
To co-operate with other persons or bodies of persons in the orderly development of an examinations system in the United Republic of Tanzania
To conduct examinations for, and to grant, diplomas, certificates and other awards of the the council
To act as the body which shall facilitate, administer and supervise foreign examinations in Tanzania.
Powers and Duties of The National Examinations Council of Tanzania
Administer the properties of the Council both movable and immovable
To administer the funds and other assets of the Council
To signify the acts of the Council by use of the common seal;
Subject to the provisions of this Act, to appoint such officers of the Council as it may deem necessary
To review regulations relating to examinations
To consider and approve subjects suitable for examinations
To appoint panels or boards of examiners
To enter into arrangements, whether reciprocal or otherwise, with other persons or organization, whether within or outside the United Republic, for the recognition of awards granted in respect of examinations falling within their respective responsibilities
Organization Structure
The Council
The Council functions for a period of 4 years and consists of the following committees:
- Executive Committee responsible for the day to day running of the Council
- School Examinations Committee responsible for school examinations
- Professional Examinations Committee responsible for professional examinations
The composition of the Council:
- The Chairman appointed by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania
- 14 members appointed by the Minister for Education and Culture.
The Secretariat
The Secretariat comprises:
The Executive Secretary who is the Chief Executive Officer of NECTA.
The Deputy Executive Secretary who is responsible for coordinating and monitoring of all the activities of the Examinations Departments of NECTA.
The Heads of Departments who are responsible for successful implementation of the set goals and objectives of NECTA pertaining to their respective departments.
Heads of Sections who are responsible for the successful implementation of the day to day running of their sections.
Registration Matters
Registration Periods
| Type of Examination | Registration Periods | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Registration | Late Registration With Penalty | |
| Certificate of Primary Examination | 1st January – 28th February | N/A |
| Qualifying Test | 1st January – 28th February | 1st March – 31st March |
| Certificate of Secondary Education Examination | 1st January – 28th February | 1st March – 31st March |
| Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination | 1st July – 30th September | 1st October – 31st October |
| Grade A Teachers Certificate Examination | 1st July – 30th September | 1st October – 31stOctober |
| Diploma in Secondary Education Examination | 1st July – 30th September | 1st October – 31st October |
Registration Fees
| Type of Examination | Registration Fees | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Registration | Late Registration With Penalty | |
| Certificate of Primary Examination (English Medium) |
TZS. 15,000 | N/A |
| Qualifying Test | TZS. 30,000 | TZS. 40,000 |
| Certificate of Secondary Education Examination | TZS. 50,000 | TZS. 65,000 |
| Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination | TZS. 50,000 | TZS. 65,000 |
| Grade A Teachers Certificate Examination | TZS. 50,000 | TZS. 65,000 |
| Diploma in Secondary Education Examination | TZS. 50,000 | TZS. 65,000 |
NOTE:
The above fees are applicable for the specified dates in the registration periods.
NECTA’s Bank accounts
NECTA has the following bank accounts which can be used by School Candidates for fees deposit. Remember to keep the bank deposit receipts until you have confirmed with NECTA about your payments.
NOTE:
Private Candidates are supposed to pay their registration fees at Tanzania Posts Corporation (POSTA)
| S/N | Bank Name | Name of Account | Account Number | Currency | Type of Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | NMB Bank – Bank House | NECTA Reccurent Revenue Account | 2011100238 | TZS | Examination Fees |
| 2. | NBC Bank – Corporate Branch | National Examinations Council of Tanzania | 011103001074 | TZS | Examination Fees |
| 3. | CRDB Bank – Kijitonyama Branch | National Examinations Council of Tanzania | 01J1013540000 | TZS | Examination Fees |
| 4. | CRDB Bank – Tower Branch | National Examinations Council of Tanzania | 03J1042982300 | GBP (£) | Examination Fees (External Bodies) |
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