WAEC GCE Registration Closing Date And How To Apply: WAEC General Certificate Examination (GCE) is a very important exam for students and private candidates in West Africa, offering a second chance for those who missed or wish to improve their grades. In 2024, the WASSCE for private candidates, GCE 2024 Second series, comprises of 36 subjects.
Prospective candidates should visit the WAEC website or portal to confirm available examination towns nearest to them and the subjects they wish to retake before obtaining their registration PIN.
What Is WAEC GCE
The WAEC General Certificate Examination (GCE) is an external examination designed for private candidates seeking Senior School Certificates. It offers flexibility and it is held twice a year. It covers a wide range of subjects, and is recognized by universities and employers across West Africa.
The exam is open to all individuals who have completed secondary education, regardless of age or educational background. Benefits of the WAEC GCE include a second chance for students who didn’t perform well in school-based exams, career advancement opportunities, admission into higher education institutions, and personal fulfillment.
WAEC GCE Registration Closing Date
The 2024 WAEC GCE registration is from July 8th and the closing date is August 9th 2024. Candidates must complete their registration before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues or system delays. The registration period is online and designed to accommodate biometric features and this will serve as validation at examination centers.
How To Apply For 2024 WAEC GCE
- Create a Profile
To register for GCE, visit WAEC’s registration portal, fill in personal details to create a profile, and then pay a non-refundable N27,000 fee, plus an additional N500.00 bank commission. - Obtain a Registration PIN
Upon payment of the registration fee, a Registration PIN is obtained from the payment source and should be kept safe for registration purposes. - Fill in Your Details
To register for WAEC exams, log in with your username and password, enter your registration PIN, and fill in necessary details on the WAEC registration website. - Upload Required Documents
Upload a clear, JPEG-format passport photo, along with other necessary documents like a valid ID and National Identification Number (NIN), to meet the specified size limit. - Review and Submit
Before finally submitting your registration form either online or offline, check again to be sure you the information or details on the form are correct. Make corrections where necessary and then proceed by submitting the form. - Print Your Photocard
After the whole registration process for the examination, candidates must print an admission card or a photocard with their examination number, timetable, and center. Candidates must complete registration within two weeks of accessing the website, verify personal details, and print the admission card as proof of registration. The PIN to check your result will also be on the admission card. - Physically Challenged or Special Needs Candidates
Candidates that are physically challenged also known as special needs candidate are also required to register online and then state your physical impairment. - Walk-in Candidates
Walk-in candidates are those people who could not register during the stipulated registration period. WAEC makes room for them to register as walk-in candidates provided they register not later than twenty-four hours before the examination. Walk-in candidates are required to pay a registration fee of forty-five thousand naira(45,000).
Conclusion
Registering and meeting deadline for your 2024 WAEC GCE has been made easy, ensure that you follow the easy steps for registration mentioned in this post, provide the necessary details required and on time to, do not be a party to the rushing team to avoid any issue during your exams.
