The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially commenced registration for the 2025 GCE Second Series, also known as the November/December private candidate exam. If you’re planning to sit for this exam, now is the time to act fast. The clock is ticking, and missing the deadlines means missing the opportunity to write the exam this year.
Key Registration Deadlines
WAEC has set two important deadlines for the 2025 GCE Second Series:
- Deadline for PIN Generation: Friday, August 22, 2025
- Final Deadline for Registration & Biometrics: 11:59 PM on Sunday, August 24, 2025
Candidates must complete their biometric capturing and online registration before the final deadline. There will be no further extensions once the portal closes.
Exam Schedule
The 2025 WAEC GCE Second Series exam is slated to begin in November 2025, giving candidates approximately three months to prepare.
If you’re planning to use this result for admission or academic advancement, treat this exam like a serious opportunity and start preparing immediately.
What You Should Do Now
- Purchase your e-PIN early: Don’t wait until the last minute. Get your registration PIN from accredited banks or vendors and begin the process.
- Complete your biometric capture: This is mandatory and part of your registration. Make sure you do it at an accredited center.
- Start preparing: With only three months until the exam, build a study plan and stick to it. Use WAEC past questions, syllabuses, and online resources.
- Verify your details before submission: Mistakes during registration can cost you your exam. Double-check your biodata and subject selection.
Final Reminder
Thousands of candidates write the WAEC GCE every year to improve their academic standing or meet university admission requirements. If you’re one of them, do not miss these deadlines. Once the portal closes, that’s it — no excuses, no extensions.
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