First Series WAEC SSCE 2026 Registration Forms | Current Timetable

Have you registered for WAEC 2026 Examination? Do you know many secondary schools have commenced WAEC SSCE 2026 Registration forms? All you need to know about how to register for 2026 WAEC exams will be shown.

The WAEC exams are held annually in May or June and cover subjects like Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. The exams are for students in five West African countries: Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and Liberia.

The registration for WAEC SSCE 2026/2027 First Series will start on Wednesday, December 18, 2025, and end on Friday, January 30, 2026.

To commence the registration process you can:

• Obtain a Registration PIN
• Log on to the WAEC registration portal
• Create an account
• Enroll your fingerprints and capture other personal details using the Biometric Data Capture software
• Enter your bio data, including your gender, date of birth, nationality, and state of origin
• Take a picture with a webcam
• Supply your contact information, including your telephone number, email address, and residential address
• Select the state and town where you wish to write the examination

Intending candidates who wish to seat for the 2026 WASSCE for Private Candidate First Series should please be informed that registration will be closed on Friday, January 30th, 2025.

The closing date for Private Candidate First series WAEC SSCE Registration forms is usually at the end of January or early February and the exams will commence Wednesday 28th January and ends 14th February. But you too can utilize current WAEC 2026 timetable to prepare for the examination prior to the examination.

WALK-IN-CANDIDATES:

Candidates who wish to register for the examination after the close of entries may be accommodated as “Walk-in-Candidates” provided they register not less than twenty-four hours to the scheduled time of the paper(s) they intend to write. The “Walk-in-Candidate” fee is Forty-Five Thousand Naira (N45,000.00) only.

CANDIDATES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS:

Candidates with special needs will also register online like other candidates but they must clearly state their Impairments e.g Visual, Low vision, Spastic, Speech, Hard to hear, etc

 

What is new about WAEC SSCE 2026 Registration?

The WAEC SSCE 2026/2027 First Series will be the first time that WAEC will conduct the examination using the Computer Based Examination (CBE) mode. This means that the Objective Tests will be fully computerized, while the Essay and Test of Practical papers will be hybrid, where the questions will be displayed on the computer screen and the candidates will write their answers on the answer booklets provided.

According to WAEC, this innovation is in line with global best practices and will enhance the quality and reliability of the examination. It will also reduce the chances of examination malpractice and ensure faster release of results.

How Much Is WAEC SSCE 2026 Registration Form?

The WAEC SSCE 2026 registration fee is N27,000 (Twenty Seven Thousand Naira) only. This fee covers the cost of the examination, the online registration, and the CBE service charge. Candidates are also expected to pay N500 (Five Hundred Naira) only to the banks or accredited agents as commission.

To avoid excessive charges, you should register at centres that charge less. Federal secondary schools generally charge a lower WAEC enrolment fee. Schools referred to as “Miracle centers” charge higher for WAEC registration.

It is no news that a lot of private secondary schools Nigeria charge up to ₦50,000 and even more for WAEC registration at their respective centers.

Full List of WAEC Approved Examination Centres

Click the links below to see WAEC Approved Examination Centres and their Centre Numbers:

• Approved WAEC Examination Centres In FCT Abuja (Center Numbers)
• Approved WAEC Examination Centres in Lagos (Centre Numbers)
• Approved Full List Of WAEC Exam Centres In Nigeria 36 States

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2026 WASSCE Payment For Private Candidates

To pay for WASSCE for Private Candidates in 2026, you need to follow these steps:

• Visit the WAEC website here and enter your registration PIN and serial number.
• Select your preferred payment method from the options available, such as bank payment, card payment, USSD payment, or internet banking.
• Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the payment process and obtain an e-receipt.
• Print out the e-receipt and keep it as evidence of payment.

 

Conducting WAEC SSCE 2026 Registration First Series (WASSCE for Private Candidates)

The registration for WAEC SSCE 2026/2027 First Series will start on Wednesday, December 18, 2025, and end on Friday, January 30, 2026. Candidates who wish to register for the examination must follow these steps after you visit www.waeconline.org.ng:

Step 1: Login
You should begin your registration by enrolling your fingerprints and capturing other personal details using the Biometric Data Capture software.

You can download the software from the WAEC website here if you have a fingerprint scanner, or visit any Registration Centre with such facilities to scan your fingerprints. Ensure your surname, first name, and other names are captured using the software.

Step 2: Bio Data
You should insert your bio data, which includes gender, disability, marital status, maiden name (if applicable), date of birth, nationality, and state of origin.

You must observe that your name should not be more than 40 characters, including spaces between the surname, first name, and other name. Also, ensure you select “NONE” for disability information if you are not disabled.

Step 3: Picture Capture Using Webcam
You need to take a picture with a webcam using a minimum camera specification of 2.0MP 720p USB 2.0 Color: High Resolution RGB Support Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified 2.0 megapixel sensor Up to 30 frames per second.

A Microsoft LifeCam HD 3000 Webcam is highlyrecommended. Note that the picture will be printed on your photocard and certificate.

Step 4: Contact Information
You need to supply your contact information, which includes telephone, email, residential address, residential city, residential state, postal address, city, and state.

Do observe that the telephone number is compulsory, as it will be used to contact you if the need arises.

Step 5: Select Preferred Examination Town
You should select the state and town where you wish to write the examination. The exact centre will be automatically assigned to you by the system. It is important to note that you cannot change your examination town after submission.

Step 6: Selection of Subjects
You need to select the subjects you wish to register for the examination. You can choose a minimum of seven and a maximum of nine subjects. You can also select a trade subject as an additional subject.

Step 7: Declaration
You need to read and accept the declaration, which states that the information you have provided is true and correct, and that you agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the examination.

Step 8: Submission of Registration
Once you have completed the registration form, you are required to click the “ACCEPT” button then a preview of your details will be displayed.

You need to review your application at this stage and click the EDIT button if you desire to make any modification. You should click the “SAVE” button if you want to save your application and still be able to come back and modify it.

Be informed that you can only modify up to 3 times. Click the “SUBMIT” button if you want to submit your application. NOTE that you will no longer be able to modify your application once you click the “SUBMIT” button.

Step 9: Printing of Admission Notice/Photo Card
Once you have successfully complete and submit your registration form, the system will allocate a centre to you and generate your examination number.

You should immediately print the admission notice/photo card. Note that this document will be required before you are allowed into the examination hall.

Click on the link below to download the registration form for 2026.

 

Is 2026 WAEC Examination Timetable Out?

The WAEC SSCE 2026/2027 examination date and deadline are as follows:

The examination will start on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 and end on Friday, Saturday 14, 2026.

The deadline for the collection of the certificates would be Monday, June 2, 2026.

 

WAEC Timetable 2026/2027 FirstSeries January/February for SSCE is Out. Candidates who long to prepare for the up coming West African Examinations Council (WAEC) examinations should do so with the use of WAEC Timetable 2026 for January/February.

The date for the start of the First Series WAEC SSCE 2026 examination has been released, and WAEC 2026 exam starts on 28th January, 2026 and ends on Saturday 14th February, 2026.

Documents like WAEC Timetable and Syllabus for the examination could easily be printed or downloaded by the School Authorities during e-Registration. This is why WAEC candidates should meet their school Principals for Timetable and Syllabus, or visit online via https://registration.waecdirect.org/

Click to access the final Current First Series WAEC SSCE 2026 Timetable

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the WAEC exam simple to pass?
Most students find the WAEC examination extremely difficult to pass; some even require more than one sitting to be eligible to apply for university admission.

How many SSCE exams are written in a year?
While WAEC SSCE has been divided into two sections, one for January/February and the other for August/September. The first and second series are referred to as such. Instead of the real practicals (laboratory practicals) used in the April/May exams, questions are set with the alternative to practicals (on paper practicals).

Can I only use WAEC for admission?
Yes, you can use WAEC SSCE results for both domestic and international admissions. WASSCE is the most widely accepted senior secondary school result in Nigeria and abroad for admission to any higher education institution.

Is WAEC accepted in America?
You can definitely use your WAEC result to study in the United States, as long as your certificate meets the school’s cut-off mark and the specific university where you want to study.

How long can WAEC result validity last?
Your O’level result, whether WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB, is valid for life and has no expiration date. Because the examinations conducted by these bodies are known as “achievement tests,” the certificates awarded are valid for ever.

Which Countries sit for WAEC?
WAEC has been in charge of most national and international examinations at the pre-tertiary level in Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia since its inception.

 

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