The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that registration for the 2025 WASSCE for Private Candidates (GCE) – Second Series is ongoing.
The deadline for registration has been extended to Sunday, September 7, 2025, while PIN generation closes on Friday, September 5, 2025. Candidates are therefore advised to complete both their biometric capturing and online registration before the deadline.
Here’s a full breakdown of everything you need to know:
📝 Registration Process
Registration is online only via www.waeconline.org.ng.
Candidates must first obtain a Registration PIN from accredited banks or agents.
Biometric features (fingerprints) are compulsory and will be validated at exam centres.
Registration must be completed within two weeks of first login.
💰 Fees & Payment
Registration Fee: ₦27,000
Bank/Agent Commission: ₦500
Walk-in Candidates: ₦45,000 (must register at least 24 hours before their paper).
Payment Channels
Candidates can pay through:
Banks: Access, Ecobank, First Bank, GTBank, UBA, Zenith, Polaris, Wema, Union Bank, Stanbic IBTC, and others.
Cashless Options: Interswitch, Paga, Palmpay, Paycom, Etranzact, Unified Payments, CoralPay, Bancwize, etc.
📍 Where to Register
Accredited Banks
Cyber Cafés
WAEC Offices
Recognized WAEC Registration Points nationwide
📸 Registration Requirements
Valid NIN
Correct personal details (Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Subjects)
Recent passport photograph (Black & White or Colour, JPEG, 275 × 314 pixels, contrasting background, no headgear unless for religion).
Fingerprint capture with UareU digitalPersona scanner.
♿ Special Needs Candidates
Registration is also online.
Candidates must clearly state their impairment (e.g. visual, hearing, speech, low vision).
⏳ Exam Format
The 2025 GCE will be Computer-Based (CBT) for the first time.
Objective papers: Fully CBT (questions & answers on-screen).
Theory & Practical papers: Hybrid (questions on-screen, answers written on paper).
A Mock CBT exam will be held for interested candidates (date to be announced via SMS, email, and social media).
📅 Key Dates
Registration began: June 9, 2025
PIN purchase ends: September 5, 2025
Registration closes: September 7, 2025 (11:59pm)
Mock exam: To be announced
Exam timetable: Available online via WAEC official site and Myschool.ng
⚠️ Important Rules
Candidates must appear in mufti (no uniforms).
No arms, phones, or gadgets are allowed in exam halls.
Smoking in the hall is strictly prohibited.
Entries with defaced/poor-quality passport photos will be invalid.
Multiple exam centre entries = automatic cancellation.
Exam malpractice = result cancellation + possible prosecution.
Registration fee is non-refundable.
📊 Why This Matters
This year’s GCE introduces CBT for the first time, a major shift aimed at improving transparency and efficiency. Candidates are strongly advised to practice with WAEC CBT software/apps to familiarise themselves with the new system.
With the reforms, WAEC aims to reduce delays, ensure fairness, and provide accurate, quick results.
✅ In summary:
Fee: ₦27,000
Deadline: Sept 7, 2025
Mode: CBT + hybrid
Walk-in: ₦45,000
Mock exam: coming soon
For more details and study resources, visit the official WAEC portal: www.waecnigeria.org.
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