WAEC GCE 2025 (2nd Series) Registration Now Open (Deadline Extended)
Heads up to all prospective candidates! The registration window for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates, Second Series is officially open. If you’re planning to sit for the exam, now’s the time to act. The registration fee is ₦27,000, and every detail you need to get started is right here.
How to Register
Registration is strictly online. Once you’ve purchased your registration PIN, head over to www.waeconline.org.ng to begin. The process includes biometric data capture, which will be used to verify your identity at the exam center, so make sure everything is done correctly.
Prepare Smarter with CBT Tools
For the first time ever, WAEC is rolling out Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for this exam series. That means candidates will be answering questions digitally no more paper and pencil. To get comfortable with the new format, you can practice using the WAEC CBT Software or the WAEC CBT Mobile App. These tools offer access to past WAEC questions (both objective and theory), complete with answers and explanations.
Attention Schools & Tutorial Centers
This is your moment to shine. If you’re running a school, institution, or tutorial center, consider setting up a CBT training facility. You can become an official WAEC CBT agent or training center, helping students prepare effectively for the new exam format. Want to know how to get started? Click here for more info.
Important Dates to Remember
- Registration Start Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
- Deadline to Generate PIN: Friday, September 5, 2025
- Final Deadline for Registration & Biometrics: Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 11:59 PM
How to Pay for Your WAEC GCE 2025 Registration
To register for the 2025 WAEC GCE Second Series, candidates are required to pay a registration fee of ₦27,000. This payment can be made at any branch of the banks listed below or through an accredited WAEC agent. Once payment is made, you’ll receive your Registration PIN and an information VCD to guide you through the process.
🏦 Participating Banks Include:
- Access Bank
- Ecobank
- Fidelity Bank
- First Bank of Nigeria
- First City Monument Bank
- Guaranty Trust Bank
- Heritage Bank
- Jaiz Bank
- Polaris Bank
- Stanbic IBTC
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Sterling Bank
- Union Bank
- United Bank for Africa (UBA)
- Unity Bank
- WEMA Bank
- Zenith Bank
Note: A small commission fee of ₦500 will be charged by the bank or agent for processing.
Prefer Cashless? Go Digital!
If you’d rather skip the bank queues, you can pay online using your credit or debit card through any of the approved cashless payment platforms. These platforms allow you to purchase your registration token securely and conveniently:
Approved Payment Channels:
- Bancwize Limited
- Bring Africa
- Broadshift Technologies
- Citiserve
- Xpress Payment
- Paga
- PalmPay
- Paycom
- SystemSpecs
- Interswitch
- CoralPay
- Etranzact
- IQ Pay
- Cyberspace Ltd
- Fidelity Bank
- Itex
- Unified Payments
- UBA
- Capricorn Ltd
- Kudi
Whether you choose to pay in person or online, make sure you keep your receipt and registration details safe. You’ll need them to complete your biometric capture and finalize your registration.
Late to Register? You Can Still Join as a Walk-In Candidate
Missed the official registration deadline? Don’t panic you can still take part in the 2025 WAEC GCE Second Series as a Walk-In Candidate. Just make sure you register at least 24 hours before your scheduled exam paper. The fee for walk-in registration is ₦45,000, and it gives you a last-minute chance to sit for the exam.
Support for Candidates with Special Needs
WAEC ensures inclusivity for all. If you have any form of impairment, whether it’s visual, low vision, spastic, speech-related, or hearing difficulties you’ll still register online like everyone else. Just be sure to clearly indicate your condition during registration so appropriate arrangements can be made to support you during the exam.
Where to Register
You can complete your registration at any of the following locations:
- Accredited banks
- Cyber cafés
- WAEC offices
- Official WAEC Registration Points near you
These centers can assist with PIN purchase and guide you through the registration process.
Finalizing Your Registration
Once you’ve accessed the registration portal, you have two weeks to wrap everything up. Double-check that your:
- Full name
- Gender
- Passport photo
- Date of birth
- Selected subjects
…are all accurate. After completing your registration, print your Admission Notice this is your official proof of registration and will be required at the exam center. It also contains your Result Checker PIN, which you’ll need to access your results later.
Important Tech Note: Only the UareU DigitalPersona fingerprint scanner is accepted for biometric capture. Make sure your registration center uses this device.
Don’t wait until the last minute; get your registration done early and start preparing with confidence.