WAEC GCE 2025 Registration Form, Fees, and Key Dates
The 2025 WAEC GCE second series is now open for registration. For many students, this is another chance to improve their grades or gain an early edge before the next school year. Some are rewriting previous papers, others just want to test their preparation. Either way, the clock is ticking, and now’s the best time to get started.
WAEC began registration for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2025 – Second Series, on Monday, 9 June 2025, so the countdown has already begun. Don’t leave it to the last day — it’s always better to finish early.
Subjects You Can Register for in the WAEC GCE
This year’s WAEC GCE offers a wide range of subjects across arts, sciences, and technical fields. Pick subjects that suit your strengths, not what others choose. Here’s the full list:
Arts and Languages
- Commerce
- Financial Accounting
- Christian Religious Studies
- Economics
- Geography
- Government
- History
- Islamic Studies
- Literature in English
- Civic Education
- Arabic
- English Language
- French
- Hausa
- Igbo
- Yoruba
Science and Technical Subjects
- Further Mathematics
- General Mathematics
- Agricultural Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Health Science
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Auto Mechanics
- Building Construction
- Metal Work
- Technical Drawing
- Woodwork
- Basic Electricity
- Basic Electronics
Home and Creative Subjects
- Clothing and Textiles
- Foods and Nutrition
- Home Management
- Music
- Visual Art
WAEC GCE Registration Fees and Start Date
Registration opened on Monday, 9 June 2025.
Here’s the breakdown:
- Registration Fee: ₦27,000
- Bank or Service Charge: ₦500
- Total: ₦27,500
Where to Pay for WAEC GCE Registration
Payments can be made at any major bank including Access, GTBank, First Bank, Zenith, UBA, FCMB, WEMA, Sterling, Unity, Polaris, Jaiz, Heritage, Fidelity, Standard Chartered, Union, Ecobank, and Stanbic IBTC.
Prefer digital options? Use apps such as Kuda, PalmPay, Paga, Interswitch, Paycom, Etranzact, CoralPay, IQ Pay, System Specs, or Xpress Payment.
After payment, you’ll receive a PIN — keep it safe, as you’ll need it for your registration and results.
How to Register for WAEC GCE
Step 1: Pay and collect your PIN from any approved payment channel.
Step 2: Go to WAEC registration site and log in with your PIN.
Step 3: Have your National Identification Number (NIN) ready.
Step 4: If you have any special needs (visual, hearing, or mobility), indicate this when registering.
Step 5: Fill out your form carefully within two weeks. Check all details — name, subjects, gender, photo, and date of birth — before submitting. Then print your Admission Notice, which includes your Result Checker PIN.
Key Dates to Remember
- PIN Purchase Ends: Friday, 31 October 2025
- Registration Closes: Sunday, 2 November 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
There won’t be extensions, so plan ahead.
Helpful Links for WAEC GCE Preparation
- WAEC GCE Timetable
- WAEC GCE Scratch Card Price and Selling Points
- WAEC GCE Registration Closing Date
- WAEC GCE Walk-in Candidates Process
- WAEC GCE Registration Form Template
- WAEC Syllabus by Subject
- WAEC Sample Questions and Scheme
WAEC GCE Rules You Must Follow
WAEC is strict about exam conduct. Breaking any rule could cost a subject — or the whole result. Here’s what to avoid:
- Bringing phones, notes, or cheat sheets into the hall.
- Copying answers or accepting help.
- Damaging your answer sheet or causing noise.
- Assisting others to cheat or passing notes.
- Registering at more than one centre.
- Posting live exam questions or answers online.
- Paying someone to sit for you.
- Threatening staff or hiding evidence of cheating.
Play fair, stay calm, and focus on your paper. Every action counts.
Closing Thoughts
The 2025 WAEC GCE isn’t as tough as it sounds. Most students slip up by missing deadlines, entering wrong details, or ignoring simple instructions. Take your time, plan well, and you’ll do fine. Exams test preparation, not panic. So, stay steady and give it your best shot.
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