WAEC GCE Registration 2026 for Second Series

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially announced the commencement of registration for the 2026 WAEC GCE Second Series examination for private candidates. Candidates who wish to obtain their O-Level results, improve previously obtained grades, or complete missing subjects can now proceed to register for the examination before the deadline.

The WAEC GCE Second Series is mainly designed for private candidates who are not currently in secondary school but still want to sit for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

In this article, you will find everything you need to know about the WAEC GCE Registration 2026 for Second Series, including the registration fee, registration deadline, approved banks, payment methods, how to register, examination format, important instructions, and other useful information for candidates.

WAEC GCE 2026 Registration Period

WAEC has announced that the closing date for the generation of registration PINs is Friday, 31 July 2026. Candidates are expected to complete their biometric capturing and online registration before 11:59 pm on Sunday, 2 August 2026.

Candidates are strongly advised not to wait until the last minute before registering. Early registration will help candidates avoid network issues, registration delays, and unnecessary mistakes during the registration process.

WAEC GCE Registration Fee 2026

The official registration fee for the 2026 WAEC GCE Second Series examination is Twenty-Seven Thousand Naira (₦27,000) only.

Candidates are also required to pay an additional Five Hundred Naira (₦500) commission charge to the approved bank or accredited registration agent.

After payment, candidates will receive a Registration PIN and Information VCD, which will be used to complete the online registration process.

Approved Banks and Payment Channels

Candidates can make payment for the WAEC GCE registration at any of the approved banks listed below:

• Access Bank Plc
• Ecobank Plc
• Fidelity Bank Plc
• First Bank of Nigeria
• First City Monument Bank (FCMB)
• Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank)
• 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 (UBA)
• Unity Bank Plc
• WEMA Bank Plc
• Zenith Bank Plc

Candidates can also make payment through approved cashless payment platforms using debit or credit cards. Some of the approved payment platforms include:

• Paga
• PalmPay
• Interswitch
• CoralPay
• Etranzact
• IQ Pay
• Unified Payments
• Kudi
• Xpress Payment
• Paycom

After a successful payment, candidates should ensure they keep their PIN secure and use it immediately to register.

How to Register for WAEC GCE 2026 Second Series

Candidates who want to register for the examination should carefully follow the steps below:

• Visit any approved bank or accredited payment platform and pay the official registration fee to obtain your Registration PIN.
• Go to the official WAEC registration portal and begin the online registration process using your PIN.
• Candidates will be required to complete fingerprint capturing using the approved biometric device.
• Carefully enter your:-

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Email address
• Phone number

• Candidates should ensure all details entered are correct because WAEC may not allow corrections after submission.
• Upload a clear passport photograph that meets WAEC requirements.
• Choose the subjects you wish to register for carefully before submitting your application.
• After successful registration, print your Admission Notice and keep it safe because it will be required during the examination.

Requirements for WAEC GCE Registration

Candidates are expected to provide the following during registration:

• A valid email address
• An active phone number
• Clear passport photograph
• Correct personal information
• Biometric fingerprint capture

WAEC also stated that passport photographs must be clear, properly captured, and should have a plain, contrasting background. Poor-quality or unclear photographs may lead to disqualification of the registration.

Walk-in Registration

Candidates who miss the normal registration deadline may still be allowed to register as walk-in candidates.

However, such candidates must register at least 24 hours before the paper they intend to write.

The official fee for walk-in registration is Forty-Five Thousand Naira (₦45,000).

Where to Register for WAEC GCE 2026

Candidates can complete their registration at any of the following approved locations:

• Accredited banks
• Approved cyber cafés
• WAEC offices
• Official WAEC Registration Points nearest to them

Candidates should avoid registering through unauthorized centres to prevent issues during the examination.

Make sure you carefully check all your details before submitting your registration form and keep your Admission Notice safe until the examination period.

You should also share this post with other candidates who may be planning to register for the WAEC GCE examination. In addition, visit our page regularly for more important updates on WAEC syllabus, timetable, past questions, examination guides, and other useful information for candidates preparing for the examination.