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The general public and intending candidates are hereby informed that registration for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2026 First Series has commenced.

The registration fee is ₦27,000, and the portal will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026. Candidates are strongly advised to read all registration guidelines carefully to ensure a smooth and successful process.

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Registration Method

Registration is strictly online. After purchasing a Registration PIN, candidates are to proceed to www.waeconline.org.ng to complete their registration.

The registration process includes biometric data capture, which will be used for verification at examination centres.

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Registration Period
    •    Normal Registration Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026

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Mode Of Payment

Candidates are to pay ₦27,000 at any of the listed banks or accredited agents to obtain a Registration PIN and Information VCD.

Approved Banks:
    •    Access Bank Plc
    •    Ecobank Plc
    •    Fidelity Bank Plc
    •    First Bank of Nigeria Plc
    •    First City Monument Bank Plc
    •    Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
    •    Heritage Bank Plc
    •    Jaiz Bank
    •    Polaris Bank Ltd
    •    Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc
    •    Standard Chartered Bank Plc
    •    Sterling Bank Plc
    •    Union Bank of Nigeria Plc
    •    United Bank for Africa Plc
    •    Unity Bank Plc
    •    WEMA Bank Plc
    •    Zenith Bank Plc

An additional ₦500 commission is payable to banks or accredited agents.

Cashless Payment Channels:
Candidates may also purchase registration tokens using credit or debit cards via approved platforms, including:
Bancwize Limited, Bring Africa, Broadshift Technologies Ltd, Citiserve Ltd, Xpress Payment, Paga, PalmPay, Paycom, System Specs Ltd, Interswitch, CoralPay, Etranzact, IQ Pay, Cyberspace Ltd, Fidelity Bank, Itex, Unified Payments, UBA, Capricorn Ltd, and Kudi.

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Walk-In Candidates

Candidates who miss the normal registration deadline may register as Walk-In Candidates, provided registration is completed at least 24 hours before the scheduled paper.
    •    Walk-In Registration Fee: ₦45,000

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Candidates With Special Needs

Candidates with special needs are to register online like other candidates but must clearly state their impairment (e.g., visual, low vision, spastic, speech, hearing impairment) during registration.

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Where To Register

Registration can be completed at:
    •    Accredited banks
    •    Cyber cafés
    •    WAEC offices
    •    Approved WAEC Registration Points

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Completion Of Registration

Candidates must complete registration within two weeks of first accessing the portal. All personal details—name, gender, date of birth, subjects, and passport photograph—must be carefully verified before submission.

After registration, candidates must:
    •    Print their Admission Notice, which serves as identification during the examination
    •    Note that the Result Checker PIN is printed on the Admission Notice

The approved fingerprint scanner is the UareU DigitalPersona fingerprint device.

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General Information
    •    The examination will be Computer-Based. Objective papers will be fully CBT, while essay and practical papers will follow a hybrid format (questions on screen, answers written in booklets).
    •    An online mock examination will be organised for interested candidates. Details will be communicated via SMS, email, and social media.
    •    Registration fees are non-refundable.
    •    Candidates should regularly check the website for the examination timetable.
    •    Passport photographs must be digitally captured using a Microsoft HD 3000 camera, in JPEG format, either black-and-white or colour, sized 275 × 314 pixels, with 72 dpi resolution and a contrasting background.
    •    Defaced or poor-quality photographs will lead to automatic disqualification.
    •    Candidates are advised to download and study the WAEC Regulations and Syllabuses using their Registration PIN.
    •    Candidates must attend examinations in mufti. Professional uniforms are not allowed.
    •    Multiple registrations across centres will result in total cancellation of results.
    •    Smoking and possession of mobile phones or electronic gadgets in the examination hall are strictly prohibited.
    •    Requests for correction of personal data after submission will not be entertained.
    •    Candidates must come to the examination hall with their original Admission Notice.
    •    Examination malpractice attracts result cancellation and possible prosecution.
    •    Candidates must provide valid email addresses and phone numbers during registration.

For additional details, candidates are advised to visit www.waecnigeria.org.

Bottom line: register early, double-check everything, and don’t give yourself unnecessary stress. 
 

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