Registration for WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2017 Has Commenced
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This is to inform the general public that the West African Examination Council (GCE) for Private Candidates registrations will begin on Friday, April 28, 2017.

Prospective candidates for the 2017 WAEC GCE are hereby notified and advised to visit any registration centre or cyber cafe for immediate registrations. However, you're expected to follow the step by step guide on how to go about this registration successfully.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Download the Biometric Data Capture Software
- Only Digital Persona scanners are allowed
- Click Here for the rules and regulations governing the examination.
- Click Here to download WASSCE for Private Candidates (2017) Time Table (P)
- Click Here for the WAEC Syllabus
- Download a blank registration form
Steps To Register For WASSCE Private Candidates (GCE)
FIRST STEP (LOGIN)
Candidates are to start their Registration by enrolling their fingerprints and capturing other personal details using the Biometric Data Capture software. Ensure your Surname, First name and other names are captured using the software
BIO DATA
You are required to enter your bio data which includes Gender, Disability, Marital Status, Maiden Name (if applicable), Date of Birth, Nationality and State of Origin. Note that your name must not be more than 40 characters, this includes spaces between the surname, first name and other name. Please select NONE for disability information if you are not disabled
UPLOADING OF PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH
You are required to upload your scanned passport size photograph with a white background. The photograph must be a recent one and must be in Joint Portable Exchange (jpg) format. Note that the photograph you upload will be printed on your photocard and certificate. The dimension of the passport must be exactly 275 X 314 pixels. The photograph must not be more than 15 kilobytes and not less than 7 kilobytes in size
CONTACT INFORMATION
You are required to supply your contact information which includes telephone, email, residential address, residential city, residential state, postal address, city and state. Note that Telephone number is compulsory since it would be used to contact the candidate should the need arise.
SELECTION OF PREFERRED EXAMINATION TOWN
You are required to select the state and town you wish to write the examination. The exact centre will be automatically assigned to you by the system. Please note that you cannot change your examination town after submission
SUBJECTS SELECTION
English Language and Mathematics have been automatically selected for you because they are compulsory. You are required to select the other subjects you wish to register for in this examination. Please note that a minimum of Seven (7) and a maximum of Nine (9) subjects are allowed (English Language and Mathematics inclusive).
DECLARATION
You are required to read the declaration section carefully and check or tick the checkboxes before submitting your form. You cannot proceed unless you have done this.
SUBMITTING REGISTRATION
Once you have completed the registration form, you are required to click the ACCEPT button after which a preview of your details will be displayed. You are required to review your application at this stage and click the EDIT button if you desire to make any modification. You should click the SAVE button if you want to save your application and still be able to come back and modify it. Note that you can only modify up to 3 times. Click the SUBMIT button if you want to submit your application. NOTE that you will no longer be able to modify your application once you click the SUBMIT button.
PRINTING OF ADMISSION NOTICE/PHOTO CARD
On successful completion and submission of your registration form, the system will allocate a centre to you and generate your examination number. You should then print the admission notice/photo card. Note that this document will be required before you are allowed into the examination hall.
HOW TO MAKE PAYMENT
Candidates are expected to pay a registration fee of thirteen thousand, nine hundred fifty naira N13,950 at any of the approved bank or any accredited agents to obtain the registration pin and information VCD.
- Access Bank P.lc
- Diamond Bank P.l.c
- Eco Bank Ltd
- Wema Bank P.l.c
- First Bank Of Nig.
- FCMB
- GTB
- Heritage Bank
- Sterling Bank
- Skye Bank
- Stanbic IBTC
- Standard Chattered Bank
- Zenith Bank
- Union Bank
- UBA
- Unity Bank
In addition candidates will be required to pay the sum of N500 to the banks/accredited agents
The registration period will commence from Friday, 28th May, 2017.
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