For private pupils hoping to take the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in 2024, the West African Examination Council (WAEC) has announced a noteworthy chance. Since the first series registration has been formally announced, you must take note of every detail to guarantee a smooth registration procedure.
An Overview of Private Candidates for the WASSCE
Twice-yearly Series for Individual Candidates
Every year, WAEC offers the WASSCE for Private Candidates in two series. These consist of the August/September Second Series and the January/February First Series. Private applicants can select the series that best suits their preparation plan because to this structure’s flexibility.
Including Biometric Information
The addition of biometric elements to the WAEC GCE registration in 2024 is a crucial improvement. This cutting-edge strategy aims to make validation procedures at testing facilities easier. It emphasizes WAEC’s dedication to preserving the security and integrity of the examination procedure.
Change to Computer-Based Testing
The WAEC GCE in 2024 will mostly be a computer-based exam (CBT). The entire Objective paper process will be done using CBT. But the test will use a hybrid approach where questions appear on displays and you record your responses on paper for essays and practical examinations.
WAEC GCE: Candidates’ Online Practice Test
Registered applicants will get access to an online mock exam. The purpose of this program is to acquaint you with the testing environment so that you are ready for the real test. Information about the mock test’s date and procedures will be shared when it becomes available.
Crucial Times and Places
Schedule of Examinations
The examination is expected to start on January 31 and end on February 17, 2024.
Towns Under Examination
Several locations, including Dopemu, Egbe, Ijegun, Ogba, Yaba, Ilupeju, Oshodi, Okota, and Ejigbo, would be the sites of the test.
How to Register for the WAEC GCE in 2024
The cost of the examination is N27,000. Furthermore, candidates must give the approved Banks or Agents a commission of N500.
- Access Bank Plc
- Ecobank Plc
- Fidelity Bank Plc
- First Bank of Nig
- First City Monument Bank Plc
- Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
- Heritage Bank Plc
- Jaiz Bank
- Polaris Bank Ltd
- Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc
- Standard Chartered Bank Plc
- Sterling Bank Plc
- Union Bank of Nigeria Plc
- United Bank for Africa Plc
- Unity Bank Plc
- WEMA Bank Plc
- Zenith Bank Plc
As an alternative, candidates can use a credit or debit card to obtain the registration token by utilizing any of the following cashless payment methods listed in the latest advertisement.
Candidates should register by going to https://registration.waecdirect.org/ after receiving their Registration PIN.
NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (NIN):
- Each Candidate is expected to have a National Identification Number for the Registration exercise.
COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION:
- During the registration period, candidates must complete their registration within two weeks of gaining access to the website for the first time. They have to make sure that their names, gender, birthdates, passport photos, and subjects are all accurate. Additionally, they must print the Admission Notice, which will be used as identification during the exam and serve as proof of their successful enrollment. The Admission Notice will also provide the PIN for the Result Checker. The UareU digitalPersona fingerprint device is an approved fingerprint scanner.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Candidates should view the Information VCD before they register for the examination
- Candidates should note that the registration fee is not refundable
- Candidates should continue to check the website for the examination Timetable
- Entries must be uploaded with passport photographs captured with a digital camera. The specification of the digital camera should be Microsoft HD 3000. The passport photographs must be of good quality BLACK & WHITE OR COLOUR (JPEG File only, 275 by 314 pixels with 72-bit resolution), and with a CONTRASTING BACKGROUND. There must be no obstructive items. Please note that the submission of a defaced or poor-quality photograph by a candidate would automatically invalidate the entry of the candidate. For further details, visit www.waecnigeria.org
- Candidates should study the Regulations and Syllabuses for the examination which they can download from the WAEC website (www.waeconline.org.ng) using the Registration PIN
- Candidates must go to examination halls in mufti and without arms. No professional uniform of any kind will be allowed in the examination halls
- The entire result of candidates who sit for the examination in more than one center will be canceled -Smoking is not allowed in the examination hall
- Any Candidate that comes into the examination hall with mobile phone(s) and /or any other electronic gadget(s) will have his or her entire results canceled.
- Candidates must ensure that their entries are correctly completed before uploading as the Council will not be held responsible for errors in candidates’ particulars. Request for amendments will NOT BE entertained on any information that a candidate voluntarily gives at the point of registration.
- Candidates must come into the examination hall with their original Admission Notice
- Candidates who engage in examination malpractice will not only have their results cancelled but may be prosecuted
- Candidates must ensure they provide valid email and telephone number(s) during registration
Closing Date:
January 8, 2024.
It’s essential for private candidates getting ready for the WAEC GCE 2024 to be educated and follow the rules to have a positive registration and exam experience. This represents the first step towards gaining access to future professional and academic prospects.
Source: Myschoolgist
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