WAEC Extends 2026 GCE Registration Deadline to August 28
WAEC has extended registration for the 2026 GCE Second Series to August 28, with the computer-based examination scheduled for September and October. The registration fee remains ₦37,000.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has extended the registration deadline for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, Second Series, to Friday, August 28, 2026.
WAEC announced the extension on Saturday, urging prospective candidates who have yet to register to take advantage of the additional time and complete the process.
The examination, commonly known as WAEC GCE, is designed for candidates who are not enrolled in regular secondary schools and those seeking to obtain or improve their O’Level results.
According to WAEC, the 2026 second-series examination will be conducted entirely as a Computer-Based Examination (CBE) and is scheduled to take place between September and October 2026.
The registration fee remains ₦37,000. Candidates have also been advised to visit the nearest WAEC office in their state to confirm available examination towns before completing their registration.
Registration for the examination began on May 4, 2026, while the latest extension replaces the previous July 31 deadline.
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