WAEC GCE 2026 First Series: Final CBT Timetable & Registration Details

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially published the international timetable for the 2026 WASSCE Private Candidates (First Series). Notably, this series continues WAEC’s transition toward a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format for private candidates.

Core Examination Schedule

• Start Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
• End Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026.
• Format: Objective papers are fully digital (CBT), while Essay and Practical papers remain in a hybrid format (digital questions with physical answer booklets).

High-Priority Exam Dates

Registration & Walk-in Status

• Normal Registration: Officially closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
• Walk-in Candidates: If you missed the deadline, you can still register as a “Walk-in” candidate up to 24 hours before your specific paper.
• Walk-in Fee: ₦45,000.00.
• Standard Fee: ₦27,000.00 (plus ₦500 commission).

Important Note: Candidates must bring their Admission Notice to the exam hall as evidence of registration. Since this is a CBT-led exam, arriving at least 30 minutes early to your assigned centre is critical for biometric verification.

WAEC 2026 Exam CBT Practice Guide

This video provides a walkthrough of the CBT practice software which is essential for getting familiar with the digital exam environment WAEC is using this year.