The West African Examination Council (WAEC), has announced the sales of its 2026 WAEC GCE registration form (first series), which will be held around February or March this year. Interested candidates are encouraged to begin their registration promptly to avoid last-minute challenges.
In this article, you will learn how to complete the WAEC GCE registration and what to do after the registration.
Who should sit for the WAEC GCE Exam?
The WASSCE private examination, popularly known as the WAEC GCE Exam, was initially intended for candidates who were homeschooled or did not attend conventional secondary schools. However, students who attempted the WASSCE for secondary schools and had lapses in certain subjects often sit for this examination to remedy their deficiencies and obtain the necessary credits for tertiary institution admission.
Also, as more schools are shifting from conducting Post-UTME exams to relying on grading systems that combine O-level grades and JAMB UTME scores, having a good O-Level grade improves your chances of getting admission. If you have C’s in the relevant subjects required for the course you want to study, attempting the WAEC GCE exam gives you another opportunity to improve your grades.
How to Register for the WAEC GCE Exam
Choose your subjects wisely
Before proceeding with the WAEC GCE registration process, you should choose the subjects you will attempt in the exam.
The subjects you choose should be related to the subjects you studied in secondary school or private lessons and should also align with the course you intend to study at a tertiary institution. Choosing the right combination of subjects increases your chances of meeting admission requirements and performing well in the examination.
The minimum number of subjects you can choose is seven.
Purchase the WAEC GCE registration pin
You can purchase the WAEC GCE registration pin at major banks in Nigeria or online from Mycyberteller.
If you live in a remote area, there might be no bank close to you, or the PIN might not be available at the nearest bank in your location; in such a situation, we recommend that you buy the WAEC GCE pin from Mycyberteller.
Visit Mycyberteller.com, click on the buy now button.
Fill in your name, home address, email address, and phone number, then click on next step. Select pay with Flutterwave or Quickteller, Make payment to receive your WAEC GCE Pin.
Perhaps you are not comfortable with making a payment online, you can visit a cyber cafe close to you to purchase the pin.
Visit a Cyber Cafe to Register
To commence registration, you will need to do a thumb print, image capture and a printer to print your WAEC GCE photo card. Most cyber cafes have the equipment to complete the registration.
Visit any cyber cafe close to you and inform the operators that you want to register for the WAEC GCE examination.
You will be given a form to fill out. Fill the form correctly with your name, correct date of birth, email address, the subjects you want to attempt in the exam and the town or state where you want to write the exam.
Give a copy to the cafe operator. Provide the WAEC GCE registration pin and complete your biometrics.
If you have not gotten the pin at this point, the cafe operator can get it for you.
Wait for the registration to be completed. Collect your exam photo card before leaving.
The WAEC GCE exam photo card contains your Bio data, passport photograph, the school where the exam will be written, the subjects you will attempt and a free result checker pin.
Before leaving the cyber cafe, check your photo card and ensure that no mistake was made. Also do at least two photocopies of the exam photo card.
After Registration, What Next?
Prepare for the exam
Combining two different O-Level results when applying for admission into a higher institution reduces your chances of gaining admission, as many institutions deduct marks when candidates apply with two results. To improve your chances, study well so you can pass all the required subjects in one sitting.
Visit the school you were assigned
If you don’t know the location of the school you were assigned to for the exam, try to locate the school before the exam commences. You do not want to get lost on exam day.
Download the Exam Timetable
The WAEC GCE exam timetable usually comes out a few days before the registration form closes. Make sure you download the correct timetable to avoid missing examination dates or being unprepared for any subject.
FAQ
How much is the WAEC GCE registration fee?
The official price for the WAEC GCE pin is ₦27,000. If you are purchasing from a third party, you will pay between ₦29,000 and ₦30,000. Cyber cafes charge around ₦5,000 for registration. In total, you will spend approximately ₦35,000 to complete your registration.
There was a mistake on my form. Can it be corrected?
To make any corrections on your form after it has been submitted, you need to visit a WAEC office in the state where you registered for the exam.
Can I choose the school where I want to write the exam?
No, you cannot choose the school where you will write the exam. You only need to select a State and a city, and the school will be randomly selected for you.
