WAEC opens registration for 2026 WASSCE for private candidates
May 8, 2026 11:08 pm
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The West African Examinations Council, Nigeria, has announced the commencement of registration for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, Second Series.
WAEC, in an announcement on its X handle on Friday, said, “Registration opened on Sunday, May 4, 2026, and will close on Thursday, July 31, 2026.”
It added that the examination will be conducted entirely as a Computer-Based Examination.
The registration fee is set at ₦37,000.
Candidates are advised to visit the nearest WAEC office in their state to confirm available examination towns before completing their registration.
WAEC encouraged prospective candidates to register early to avoid a last-minute rush and to take full advantage of the computer-based format.
The WASSCE for Private Candidates (Second Series) is a special annual examination organised by WAEC for individuals who are not in regular secondary schools, allowing them to register and sit for the examination independently to obtain the certificate.
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