The West African Examination Council (WAEC) GCE registration for private candidates – second series 2024 has officially begun.
This comprehensive guide will help you navigate the registration process for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates in 2024.
Follow these steps carefully to ensure a smooth and successful registration.
Registration Details and Fees
Registration Period:
The registration period starts on Monday, July 8, 2024.
The last day to get the PIN is Friday, October 11, 2024.
Candidates must complete their Biometrics and Online registration by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2024.
Registration Fee:
The non-refundable registration fee is Twenty-Seven Thousand Naira (N27,000).
An additional bank commission of Five Hundred Naira (N500.00) is also required.
Payment Locations:
Payments can be made at any of the following banks:
- Access Bank Plc
- Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
- Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc
- United Bank for Africa Plc
- Ecobank Plc
- Heritage Bank Plc
- Standard Chartered Bank Plc
- Unity Bank Plc
- Fidelity Bank Plc
- Jaiz Bank
- Sterling Bank Plc
- WEMA Bank Plc
- First Bank of Nigeria Ltd
- Polaris Bank Ltd
- Union Bank of Nigeria Plc
- Zenith Bank Plc
- First City Monument Bank Plc
You can also make payments at WAEC Registration Centres and through accredited agents.
Cashless Payment Options:
Registration tokens can be obtained using credit or debit cards through the following services:
- Bancwize Limited
- Paga
- Coralpay
- Cyberspace Ltd
- Brinq Africa
- Palmpay
- Etranzact
- Fidelity Bank
- Broadshift Technologies Ltd
- Paycom
- IQ Pay
- Itex
- Citiserve Ltd
- System Specs Ltd
- Unified Payments
- UBA
- Xpress Payment
- Interswitch
- Capricorn Ltd
- Kuda
How to Apply for the 2024 WAEC GCE
Step-by-Step Registration Process
- Obtain Registration PIN: After paying the registration fee, you will receive a Registration PIN.
- Online Registration: Visit the WAEC registration website and use your PIN to register.
- National Identification Number (NIN): Ensure you have a National Identification Number (NIN).
- Special Needs Candidates: If you have special needs, register online and specify your impairment (e.g., visual, low vision, spastic, speech, hard of hearing).
- Complete Registration: Finish the registration within two weeks of first accessing the website during the registration period. Verify your personal details, including name, gender, passport photo, date of birth, and subjects. Print the Admission Notice as proof of registration. This notice will include the Result Checker PIN.
Important Requirements and Information
- Fingerprint Scanner: Use the UareU digitalPersona fingerprint scanner for biometric validation.
- Examination Choice: Candidates can choose either CB-WASSCE or Pen and Paper Test.
- Mock Examination: Online mock exams are available. Details will be sent via SMS, email, and social media.
- Non-Refundable Fee: The registration fee is non-refundable.
- Examination Timetable: Regularly check the WAEC website for the exam timetable.
- Passport Photograph: Use a Microsoft HD 3000 digital camera for your photo. Acceptable formats are black and white or colour JPEG, 275×314 pixels, 72 dpi resolution, with a size limit between 7kb and 15kb.
Examination Day Requirements
- Dress Code: Wear mufti; professional uniforms are not allowed.
- Prohibited Items: Weapons and electronic gadgets, including mobile phones, are not allowed in the exam hall.
- Accuracy of Information: Ensure all entry details are correct as they cannot be amended after registration.
- Original Photocard: Bring the original Photocard to the examination hall.
- Malpractice Consequences: Results will be cancelled for malpractice, and candidates may face prosecution.
- Contact Information: Provide accurate email and telephone numbers during registration.
Ensure all information is correct and follow all guidelines to avoid issues during registration and examination.