WAEC GCE Second Series 2025: Full Guide to Registering, Fees, Subjects, Deadlines, and Rules
Heads up! WAEC has kicked off registration for the 2025 GCE Second Series (for private candidates). Whether you’re resitting or rewriting papers, this is your golden chance.
No fluff—just the info you need: subjects, fees, how to register, deadlines, and rules that can cost you your results.
Subjects Offered This Year
Pick wisely—only choose subjects you’re confident in. Here’s the official list:
- Commercial & Humanities: Commerce, Financial Accounting, CRS, Economics, Geography, Government, History, Islamic Studies, Literature in English, Civic Education, Arabic
- Languages: English Language, French, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba
- Science & Mathematics: Further Mathematics, General Mathematics, Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Health Science, Physical Education, Physics
- Technical/Vocational: Auto Mechanics, Building Construction, Metal Work, Technical Drawing, Woodwork, Basic Electricity, Basic Electronics
- Home Science & Arts: Clothing and Textiles, Foods and Nutrition, Home Management, Music, Visual Art
Key Dates and Fees
- Registration Started: Monday, June 9, 2025
- Fee: ₦27,000
- Bank Charges: ₦500
- Deadline to Buy PIN: Friday, August 22, 2025
- Deadline to Register: 11:59 PM, Sunday, August 24, 2025
Where To Pay
You can pay at any approved bank, WAEC office, centre, or agent.
Approved Banks Include:
Access Bank, GTBank, Stanbic IBTC, UBA, Zenith, First Bank, Fidelity, Union Bank, Sterling, WEMA, Polaris, Unity Bank, FCMB, Jaiz, Ecobank, Heritage Bank, Standard Chartered.
Digital Platforms:
Paga, Palmpay, Kuda, Interswitch, Etranzact, Paycom, CoralPay, IQ Pay, SystemSpecs, Xpress Payment, Bancwize and more.
How To Register (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Pay and Get Your PIN
Pay at an approved location and receive your registration PIN.
Step 2: Visit WAEC Portal
Head to WAEC registration site and log in with your PIN.
Step 3: Have Your NIN Handy
You need your National Identification Number (NIN) to complete the process.
Step 4: Declare Special Needs (If Any)
If you have visual, hearing, or physical impairments, mention this clearly during registration.
Step 5: Complete Your Registration
You have 2 weeks to complete the form. Double-check everything—name, photo, gender, date of birth, and subjects.
Print your Admission Notice immediately—it includes your Result Checker PIN.
Useful WAEC GCE Resources
- WAEC GCE Timetable
- WAEC Syllabus & Sample Questions
- Price of WAEC GCE Scratch Cards
- Registration Form Template
- Walk-in Registration Process
WAEC Rules You Can’t Afford to Break
One mistake and your results might disappear. Here’s what can get you disqualified:
What Will Get You Disqualified
| Offense | Consequence |
|---|---|
| Smuggling phones, papers or notes | Lose subject or all results |
| Cheating, double scripts, copying | Full result cancelled |
| Starting early, ending late, making noise | Subject cancelled |
| Helping others cheat | One-year ban |
| Impersonation (sending someone else) | Two-year ban + arrest |
| Posting questions/answers online | Total disqualification |
| Registering in multiple centres | All results cancelled |
| Mass cheating in centre | Everyone loses subject |
| Fighting or using weapons in hall | Arrest + 2-year ban |
| Pencil where pen is needed, booklet violations | Subject cancelled |
| Tampering with answer booklets | All results gone |
Final Tip:
One mistake = lost result.
Two mistakes = entire effort gone.
Be smart. Be honest. Follow the rules. This exam could be your next big step.
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