The registration for the WAEC GCE second series 2024 for private candidates has officially commenced. This is your chance to take a significant step toward your academic and professional goals. This comprehensive guide will assist you through the registration process for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates.
Key Registration Details
Registration Period:
- Start Date: July 8, 2024
- End Date for PIN: September 27, 2024
- Final Registration Deadline: September 29, 2024 (11:59 p.m.)
Registration Fee:
- Total Fee: ₦27,000
- Additional Bank Commission: ₦500
Test Options:
- Choice: CB-WASSCE or Pen and Paper Test
Registration Method:
- Platform: Online
Identification Requirement:
- NIN (National Identification Number)
Photo Specifications:
- Format: JPEG
- Dimensions: 275×314 pixels
- Resolution: 72 dpi
- File Size: Between 7KB and 15KB
Special Needs:
- Provision: Specify any impairments during registration (e.g., visual, low vision, spastic, speech, hard of hearing)
Completion:
- Action: Print the Admission Notice upon completing registration
Step-by-Step Registration Process
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Obtain Registration PIN:
- Pay the registration fee to receive a unique Registration PIN.
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Online Registration:
- Visit the WAEC registration website and use your PIN to start the registration process.
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National Identification Number (NIN):
- Ensure you have a valid NIN.
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Special Needs Registration:
- If applicable, specify your impairment online during registration.
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Complete Registration:
- Finalize your registration within two weeks of accessing the website. Verify personal details (name, gender, passport photo, date of birth, subjects) and print the Admission Notice. This notice will include your Result Checker PIN.
Important Requirements and Information
- Fingerprint Scanner: Use a UareU digitalPersona fingerprint scanner for biometric validation.
- Examination Choice: Select between CB-WASSCE and Pen and Paper Test.
- Mock Examination: Participate in online mock exams. Details will be sent via SMS, email, and social media.
- Non-Refundable Fee: The registration fee is non-refundable.
- Examination Timetable: Check the WAEC website regularly for updates.
- Passport Photograph: Use a Microsoft HD 3000 digital camera for your photo. Ensure it meets the JPEG format requirements: 275×314 pixels, 72 dpi, and file size between 7KB and 15KB.
Examination Day Requirements
- Dress Code: Wear mufti; professional uniforms are not allowed.
- Prohibited Items: Weapons and electronic gadgets, including mobile phones, are not permitted in the exam hall.
- Accuracy of Information: Ensure all details are accurate as they cannot be amended post-registration.
- Original Photocard: Bring the original Photocard to the exam hall.
- Malpractice Consequences: Results will be cancelled for malpractice, and candidates may face prosecution.
Payment Locations and Cashless Options
Payment Locations
- Access Bank Plc
- Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
- Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc
- United Bank for Africa Plc
- Ecobank Plc
- Heritage Bank Plc
- Standard Chartered Bank Plc
- Unity Bank Plc
- Fidelity Bank Plc
- Jaiz Bank
- Sterling Bank Plc
- WEMA Bank Plc
- First Bank of Nigeria Ltd
- Polaris Bank Ltd
- Union Bank of Nigeria Plc
- Zenith Bank Plc
- First City Monument Bank Plc
Payments can also be made at WAEC Registration Centres and through accredited agents.
Cashless Payment Options
- Bancwize Limited
- Paga
- Coralpay
- Cyberspace Ltd
- Brinq Africa
- Palmpay
- Etranzact
- Fidelity Bank
- Broadshift Technologies Ltd
- Paycom
- IQ Pay
- Itex
- Citiserve Ltd
- System Specs Ltd
- Unified Payments
- UBA
- Xpress Payment
- Interswitch
- Capricorn Ltd
- Kuda
Conclusion
Ensure that all information is correct and adhere to all guidelines to avoid complications during registration and examination. For any inquiries, visit the WAEC website or contact their support services.
Related
- WAEC 2024 May/June Exam Timetable Released
- Guide to Registering for WAEC GCE 2024 (2nd Series) as a Private Candidate
- WAEC GCE Registration for Private Candidates (2nd Series) 2024: A Complete Guide
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