WAEC Opens Registration for 2026 Private Candidate Examination (1st Series

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.