How to Register for WAEC 2025/2026 Online

How to Register for WAEC 2025/2026 Online – Here is how to register for WAEC exam, how to buy WAEC registration form online this year and the registration date.

If you are planning to sit for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in 2025/2026, the first thing to do is to register online.

WAEC 2025/2026 registration is ongoing and the registration portal www.waecdirect.org is now open.

In this article, we will guide you through the steps on how to register for WAEC 2025 and everything you need to know.

WAEC Registration Timeline for 2025/2026

1.	WAEC 2025 Registration Starting Date	5th February 2025
2.	WAEC Registration Deadline	26th March 2025
3.	WAEC 2025 Registration Fee	N18,000
4.	WAEC 2025 Examination Date	30th May 2025

How to Register for WAEC 2024/2025

To register for WAEC and purchase the form online, follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the nearest WAEC office or secondary school.
2. Request the 2024/2025 WAEC registration form.
3. Provide all the necessary information and submit it.
4. An official will assist you in completing the registration process online, which includes enrolling your fingerprints and capturing your personal information using the WAEC Biometric Data Capture software.
5. After submitting your application, the system will assign a centre to you and generate your examination number.

Requirements for WAEC 2025 Registration

Here is the list of documents needed for WAEC online registration:

To register for WAEC 2025, you will need the following documents:

• Passport-sized photograph
• Your school identification card
• Your birth certificate or affidavit
• Your signature
• Your examination fee payment receipt

Additional Information:

1. Make sure you have your NIN handy, as it’s now a compulsory requirement for WAEC 2025 registration.
2. Ensure that your surname, first name, and other names are accurately captured using the registration software.
3. Take a photo using a webcam that meets the recommended specifications: at least 2.0MP 720p USB 2.0, with high-resolution RGB colour and support for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified 2.0-megapixel sensor, capturing up to 30 frames per second. We recommend the Microsoft LifeCam HD 3000 webcam for optimal results.
4. Provide your contact details, including your compulsory telephone number and email address, as well as your residential address, city, postal address, and state.
5. Select your preferred state and town for the examination venue. The system will automatically assign the exam centre.
6. English Language and Mathematics are compulsory subjects and will be automatically selected for you.
7. Choose a minimum of seven (7) and a maximum of nine (9) subjects for registration.
8. Carefully read the declaration section and check/tick the checkboxes before submitting your form.
9. Once you submit your application, no further modifications can be made.
10. Remember to print your admission notice/photo card, which you’ll need to present at the examination hall.

Conclusion

WAEC registration portal for the 2025/2026 academic session will be closed on 26th March 2025.

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We hope you found our article on how to register for WAEC 2025/2026 helpful.