Planning to sit for the 2025 WAEC GCE Second Series? Whether you’re making a comeback after a first attempt or taking the exam for the first time, this guide will walk you through everything—subjects, registration fees, steps, deadlines, and important rules to avoid costly mistakes.
What You Should Know Before Registering
The 2025 WAEC GCE Second Series is now open for registration. Here’s the breakdown of key details every candidate must know:
- Registration Start Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
- Registration Fee: ₦27,000
- Service/Bank Charge: ₦500
- Total Payable: ₦27,500
- PIN Purchase Deadline: Friday, September 5, 2025
- Registration Closing Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, September 7, 2025
Subjects Available
Candidates can register for a wide range of subjects, including:
- Languages: English, French, Arabic, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba
- Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Science, Health Science
- Mathematics: General Mathematics, Further Mathematics
- Social Sciences: Economics, Government, Geography, Civic Education, History, Commerce, Financial Accounting
- Religious Studies: Christian Religious Studies, Islamic Studies
- Vocational/Technical: Technical Drawing, Auto Mechanics, Woodwork, Metal Work, Basic Electricity, Basic Electronics, Building Construction
- Home Economics & Arts: Foods & Nutrition, Clothing & Textiles, Home Management, Visual Art, Music, Physical Education
Choose wisely—pick subjects relevant to your goals and strengths.
Where to Pay
You can make payment at major banks and approved digital platforms:
- Banks: Access, GTBank, First Bank, Zenith, UBA, FCMB, WEMA, Sterling, Unity, Polaris, Jaiz, Heritage, Fidelity, Standard Chartered, Union, Ecobank, Stanbic IBTC
- Digital Apps/Platforms: Kuda, PalmPay, Paga, Interswitch, Etranzact, CoralPay, IQ Pay, System Specs, Xpress Payment, Paycom
After payment, you will receive a PIN—keep it safe as it is your access key for online registration.
How to Register (Step-by-Step)
- Pay & Collect PIN: Make payment through an approved channel to receive your PIN.
- Visit the WAEC Registration Portal: Log in using your PIN.
- Provide Your NIN: National Identification Number is mandatory.
- State Any Special Needs: Candidates with visual, hearing, or other impairments should indicate this.
- Complete Registration: Finalize your form within two weeks of starting. Confirm your name, gender, date of birth, photo, and subject choices. Print your Admission Notice, which contains your Result Checker PIN.
Important Rules – Avoid Getting Your Result Cancelled
WAEC enforces strict rules. Violations can lead to cancellation of one paper, all your papers, or even a ban. Common offences include:
- Bringing prohibited materials (phones, notes, cheat sheets) into the hall
- Exam malpractice (copying, impersonation, or sharing answers)
- Starting before the official time or tearing answer booklets
- Registering in multiple centres
- Posting live exam questions online
- Violent or disruptive behaviour towards exam staff
Stay disciplined—one mistake can cost you the whole exam.
Final Advice
Don’t wait until the last minute to register. Follow the official guidelines, double-check your information, and prepare early. Passing GCE is often about planning smartly, not cramming last minute.
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