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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the official Computer-Based Test (CBT) timetable for the 2026 WASSCE for Private Candidates (First Series). Candidates who registered for the examination are advised to check the timetable early and plan accordingly.

Examination Dates

According to WAEC, the 2026 First Series GCE examinations will:

• Commence: Wednesday, 28 January 2026

• End: Saturday, 14 February 2026

This period covers all CBT papers scheduled for the first series.

Access To The CBT Timetable

Registered candidates can now access the full CBT timetable. The complete timetable has been provided in a PDF format, which candidates are advised to download and keep for reference. EducationNGR also learnt that checking the timetable early helps candidates avoid last-minute confusion.

Registration Status Reminder

WAEC also reminded candidates that registration for the 2026 GCE First Series is still ongoing.

• Registration closes: Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Candidates who have not completed their registration are advised to do so before the deadline, as late entries may not be entertained.

Important Note To Candidates

Candidates should ensure they are familiar with the CBT examination format ahead of time and strictly adhere to the dates and subjects listed on the timetable. Regular checks are advised in case of any official update from WAEC.

The attached PDF remains the official reference document for the 2026 WAEC GCE First Series CBT examinations.

Download WAEC Timetable 2026

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has commenced registration for the 2026 WASSCE for Private Candidates – First Series. Interested candidates are advised to register early to avoid missing deadlines and to prepare adequately for the exam.

Registration Details

• Cost: N27,000

• Deadline: 11:59 PM, Friday, 30th January 2026

• Mode: Online registration via the WAEC official portal www.waeconline.org.ng

• Biometric Requirement: Candidates must provide fingerprints for validation at exam centres

Payment of Registration Fee

Candidates can pay the fee at branches of any accredited banks or agents, with an additional N500 commission:

Banks:
Access Bank, Ecobank, Fidelity Bank, First Bank, FCMB, GTBank, Heritage Bank, Jaiz Bank, Polaris Bank, Stanbic IBTC, Standard Chartered Bank, Sterling Bank, Union Bank, UBA, Unity Bank, WEMA Bank, Zenith Bank

Cashless Channels:
Bancwize, Bring Africa, Broadshift Technologies, Citiserve, Xpress Payment, Paga, Palmpay, Paycom, System Specs, Interswitch, Coralpay, Etranzact, IQ Pay, Fidelity Bank, Itex, Unified Payments, UBA, Capricorn, Kudi

Walk-in Candidates:
Late registrants may be accommodated as “Walk-in-Candidates” at N45,000, provided they register at least 24 hours before the scheduled exam.

Special Needs Candidates

Candidates with visual, hearing, speech, mobility, or other impairments must indicate their condition during registration to receive special arrangements.

Registration Steps

1. Purchase a Registration PIN from an accredited bank, agent, or WAEC office.

2. Access the WAEC portal and complete your registration within two weeks of first login.

3. Ensure all personal information (name, gender, date of birth, passport photo, and subjects) is accurate.

4. Print the Admission Notice as proof of successful registration; it will also contain your Result Checker PIN.

5. Fingerprint authentication will be required using the UareU digitalPersona fingerprint device.

Examination Format

• Computer-Based Test (CBT): All objective papers

• Hybrid Format: Essay and practical papers displayed on-screen, answers written on answer booklets

• Optional online Mock Examination will be available for registered candidates, with dates communicated via SMS, email, and social media.

Important Instructions

• Registration fee is non-refundable.

• Passport photos must be JPEG, 275×314 pixels, 72 dpi, with a contrasting background. Poor quality images will invalidate the registration.

• Candidates must study the syllabus and regulations available on the WAEC portal.

• Examinees must attend in mufti, without professional uniforms, mobile phones, or electronic gadgets.

• Results of candidates sitting in multiple centres will be cancelled.

• Examination malpractice will attract cancellation of results and prosecution.

• Candidates must provide valid email addresses and phone numbers for communication.

Where to Register

• Accredited banks and agents

• WAEC offices and WAEC Registration Points

• Cybercafes approved by WAEC

Candidates are strongly encouraged to complete registration early, prepare using WAEC CBT software or mobile app, and familiarise themselves with the CBT environment and past questions for optimal performance.

The 2025 WAEC GCE second series is now open for registration, and for many students, it’s another shot at improving their results. Some are rewriting papers from before, others just want a head start. Whatever your reason, this is the time to get it right.

WAEC kicked things off on Monday, 9 June 2025, so the window’s already ticking. Don’t wait till the last hour.

WAEC GCE subjects you can sit

WAEC’s giving you plenty of choices again this year, from the arts to science to technical subjects. Don’t just pick what your friend’s doing, abeg. Go for what you can handle, not what sounds fancy.

1. Commerce
2. Financial Accounting
3. Christian Religious Studies
4. Economics
5. Geography
6. Government
7. History
8. Islamic Studies
9. Literature in English
10. Civic Education
11. Arabic
12. English Language
13. French
14. Hausa
15. Igbo
16. Yoruba
17. Further Mathematics
18. General Mathematics
19. Agricultural Science
20. Biology
21. Chemistry
22. Health Science
23. Physical Education
24. Physics
25. Auto Mechanics
26. Building Construction
27. Metal Work
28. Technical Drawing
29. Woodwork
30. Basic Electricity
31. Basic Electronics
32. Clothing and Textiles
33. Foods and Nutrition
34. Home Management
35. Music
36. Visual Art

Quite a menu, isn’t it? Choose wisely.

WAEC GCE fees and start date

• Registration opened on Monday, 9 June 2025.
• Pay ₦27,000 for registration.
• Pay ₦500 bank or service charge.
• Total: ₦27,500.

WAEC GCE, where to pay

You can pay through major banks like Access, GTBank, First Bank, Zenith, UBA, FCMB, WEMA, Sterling, Unity, Polaris, Jaiz, Heritage, Fidelity, Standard Chartered, Union, Ecobank, and Stanbic IBTC.

Prefer an app? You’re covered too. Pay via Kuda, PalmPay, Paga, Interswitch, Paycom, Etranzact, CoralPay, IQ Pay, System Specs, or Xpress Payment.

Once payment’s done, you’ll get a PIN — don’t lose it. It’s your golden ticket for everything that follows.

WAEC GCE registration steps

• Step 1: Pay and get your PIN from any approved bank or app.
• Step 2: Visit WAEC registration site and log in using the PIN.
• Step 3: Keep your National Identification Number (NIN) ready. You’ll need it to continue.
• Step 4: If you have special needs (sight, hearing, mobility), mention it during registration.
• Step 5: Complete your form carefully within two weeks. Double-check everything: your name, subjects, photo, gender, and date of birth. Print your Admission Notice — it also carries your Result Checker PIN.

Key Deadlines

• PIN Purchase Ends: Friday, 17 October 2025
• Registration Closes: Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

No extra days. No appeals.

Rules You Must Follow

Hard truth, WAEC is strict. Break a rule, you might lose one paper, or the whole lot. Why risk it.

• Bringing notes, phones or cheat sheets into the hall? Say goodbye to that subject.
• Copying or getting help? Whole result gone.
• Tearing your paper or making noise? Cancelled.
• Helping others cheat? One-year ban.
• Whispering or passing notes? You and your partner both lose the paper.
• Paying someone to write for you? Police fit show face.
• Posting live questions or answers online? Result gone.
• Registering at two centres? Everything gone.
• Fighting or threatening staff? Arrest straight.
• Using pencil when pen’s needed? Paper cancelled.
• Hiding cheating evidence? Result withheld.

Play fair, stay calm, and follow the rules.